This (frank)ing blog...

Need to start drinking with TPC.
- Mtlca66

Alright, alright. I'll relent.
Sometimes it's just so infuriating to see constant and unwarranted belligerence.

Have a good Friday, boys.

I don’t understand the belief that K’Andre can’t become a #1 defenseman. Of course he can.

He far exceeded expectations this past season.

Just 21 years old with that size and skating ability, he hasn’t even scratched the surface of his abilities.

Probably 4 years away from even entering his prime.

He could very well be the next Chara. Mike Milbury once thought Chara would never be a #1 defenseman too.
- jimbro83

Miller is untouchable for me. After what we have seen from him this past season you would have to blow me away with a trade proposal. You build from the goalie out in my opinion. D-men are hard to develop and take time to round out there games. You have to be quite astonished at how well he came out of the gate and performed against this level right away. You don’t mess around with that IMO. Agree with everything you just said Jimmy.

We are just a few players away from making the playoffs....and THEN the real assessment starts cause as everyone can see, it’s a different brand of hockey.

To get in the dance, players like Howdy, Chytl, Bitteto, Rooney, Hyjack and others needs to go ...replaced with grit.....Divorak, Martinook, Ashton-Reese, Tanev, Etc.

There should / will be trades.

Then you sign big/tough left D to play with Trouba and everyone gets slotted down a notch and they all look better. My curious vote is Dahlin. Buffalo gonna trade him...can’t teach size ...het hits...and with a good coach, hopefully can even be taught how to play.

Worse case, he slots down and Miller re-emerges. But lefts face it, unless Miller gains weight and muscle and developes some balls, he’s NOTHING

Replace the pillow-talk guys with sand paper...we have enough scoring punch, but the Q is can they get in and survive a round of the playoffs

Alright, alright. I'll relent.
Sometimes it's just so infuriating to see constant and unwarranted belligerence.

Have a good Friday, boys.
- Tonybere

Yes your constant attacks on me are completely unwarranted.

Yes your constant attacks on me are completely unwarranted.
- Brukie

Gotta have the last word hunh?

He is 210lbs, doesnt need to get bigger to play the body, just better positioning. Or its just not his game.

He is a good player, just debating what his ceiling is and his trade value.
- Brukie

6’5 210 isn’t that big muscle wise, he’s very lanky still.

This (frank)ing blog...

Need to start drinking with TPC.
- Mtlca66

Explains all the crazy trade proposals

6’5 210 isn’t that big muscle wise, he’s very lanky still.
- nyrangers9479

He needs those MSL quads.

Explains all the crazy trade proposals
- MeltingPlastic

I dont think my trades are that ridiculous.

Gotta have the last word hunh?
- tbreinold

Yes

He needs those MSL quads.
- aecliptic

20-25 lbs on his frame is nothing

Miller is untouchable for me. After what we have seen from him this past season you would have to blow me away with a trade proposal. You build from the goalie out in my opinion. D-men are hard to develop and take time to round out there games. You have to be quite astonished at how well he came out of the gate and performed against this level right away. You don’t mess around with that IMO. Agree with everything you just said Jimmy.
- Awolff9

I think K'Andre is like 99% untouchable, it would take an OMG! trade for me

Turcotte and the 8th overall pick from Los Angeles, something that blows me out of the water

I think K'Andre is like 99% untouchable, it would take an OMG! trade for me

Turcotte and the 8th overall pick from Los Angeles, something that blows me out of the water
- jimbro83

I know it's highly unlikely, especially with the front office soap opera, but on some levels I just hate the idea of moving ANY of these kids. There is so much room for potential growth all over this line up. Just thinking of watching them play elsewhere stings. But, I know it's coming.

I know it's highly unlikely, especially with the front office soap opera, but on some levels I just hate the idea of moving ANY of these kids. There is so much room for potential growth all over this line up. Just thinking of watching them play elsewhere stings. But, I know it's coming.
- Tonybere

You can't play them all so might as well get something back. I know you are a Quinn fan but when you think we had a season with a Norris trophy candidate, A top ten point scorer, rookies like Miller that far exceeded expectations, solid improvements from players like Kakko and Buch, surprises from guys like Rooney and Blackwell and solid goal tending from Iggy- why did we so under perform? I think Quinn's was the problem. His inability to get the team ready and play consistently and then his in game adjustments were either non existent or just brutal.

I think we are only a few players and a new coach away- but that's just me.
We need a defensive center preferably a solid two way player and we have the assets to get one- lets do it. I am fine with moving a blue chip prospect like Nils and draft picks.

You can't play them all so might as well get something back. I know you are a Quinn fan but when you think we had a season with a Norris trophy candidate, A top ten point scorer, rookies like Miller that far exceeded expectations, solid improvements from players like Kakko and Buch, surprises from guys like Rooney and Blackwell and solid goal tending from Iggy- why did we so under perform? I think Quinn's was the problem. His inability to get the team ready and play consistently and then his in game adjustments were either non existent or just brutal.

I think we are only a few players and a new coach away- but that's just me.
We need a defensive center preferably a solid two way player and we have the assets to get one- lets do it. I am fine with moving a blue chip prospect like Nils and draft picks.
- Greschnergy#4

I don't disagree per se.
And yes, I supported Quinn. But, I didn't think him infallible or untouchable. I just support my team, no questions asked and he was our coach. I agree that his ability to adjust in-game was a weakness. Talk of not having players up for a game is silly, I think. We have no idea what he did or didn't do in that regard. And if you are being paid the money these guys are, you should not need outside sources for motivation anyway.
I just didn't think he did anything so poorly that he didn't deserve to continue on into a season without the anomalies we just saw during the pandemic.
How can Quinn be crucified in spite of a "season with a Norris trophy candidate, A top ten point scorer, rookies like Miller that far exceeded expectations, solid improvements from players like Kakko and Buch, surprises from guys like Rooney and Blackwell and solid goal tending from Iggy," but not get any credit for the same? He was the guy in charge of them.

Yes your constant attacks on me are completely unwarranted.
- Brukie

What the F are you talking about ? 99% of the time your posts include hurling insults at people

I think K'Andre is like 99% untouchable, it would take an OMG! trade for me

Turcotte and the 8th overall pick from Los Angeles, something that blows me out of the water
- jimbro83

I agree. His ceiling is higher than anyone on NYR

I don't disagree per se.
And yes, I supported Quinn. But, I didn't think him infallible or untouchable. I just support my team, no questions asked and he was our coach. I agree that his ability to adjust in-game was a weakness. Talk of not having players up for a game is silly, I think. We have no idea what he did or didn't do in that regard. And if you are being paid the money these guys are, you should not need outside sources for motivation anyway.
I just didn't think he did anything so poorly that he didn't deserve to continue on into a season without the anomalies we just saw during the pandemic.
How can Quinn be crucified in spite of a "season with a Norris trophy candidate, A top ten point scorer, rookies like Miller that far exceeded expectations, solid improvements from players like Kakko and Buch, surprises from guys like Rooney and Blackwell and solid goal tending from Iggy," but not get any credit for the same? He was the guy in charge of them.
- Tonybere

I have had bosses in my life that I would kill to get things done for then and some that I just said (frank) em, I am getting paid and gave minimal effort

I agree. His ceiling is higher than anyone on NYR
- rrentz

You don't think Adam Fox has the highest ceiling?

I agree. His ceiling is higher than anyone on NYR
- rrentz

i just don't get how anyone could look at what he did last year and factor in his size and raw talent and say that his ceiling is not sky high. It's just pure insanity. He is pretty much untouchable for me unless someone offers something ridiculous which wouldn't happen. Miller and Fox should not go anywhere. Anyone else on D is fair game for the right price

i just don't get how anyone could look at what he did last year and factor in his size and raw talent and say that his ceiling is not sky high. It's just pure insanity. He is pretty much untouchable for me unless someone offers something ridiculous which wouldn't happen. Miller and Fox should not go anywhere. Anyone else on D is fair game for the right price
- picklerick

I agree with this

I agree with this
- Greschnergy#4

i also don't get how anyone can look at how we've drafted the last 3-5 seasons and say it wasn't a complete success. Putting Laf and Kakko aside, since they were given to us.

i just don't get how anyone could look at what he did last year and factor in his size and raw talent and say that his ceiling is not sky high. It's just pure insanity. He is pretty much untouchable for me unless someone offers something ridiculous which wouldn't happen. Miller and Fox should not go anywhere. Anyone else on D is fair game for the right price
- picklerick

Could be stupidity.

i also don't get how anyone can look at how we've drafted the last 3-5 seasons and say it wasn't a complete success. Putting Laf and Kakko aside, since they were given to us.
- picklerick

Well.... maybe not a COMPLETE success. Looking at you, Lias!!!

Could be stupidity.
- Tonybere

i think it's probably a combination as well as there are just certain people who will remain nameless who are just legitimately never happy and probably lead sad lives. Maybe some of his detractors are biased because of what he looks like? I have no (frank)ing idea. It doesn't make sense