I consider Highmore new still, he's under contract. Boyd and Vesey I have not heard anything
- Nucker101

Haven't heard anything on Vesey, read on the Athletic that Sutter is still considered for 4C but if not Boyd is still a possibility for that.

Are Highmore and Boyd coming back? Vesey is gone right?
- LordHumungous

Gawd I hope not

I think they're pretty high on Rathbone. He showed very well at the end of last season. I'd say give it a year and see how he works before moving him.

As for PP, Rathbone worked well on the right wall/point if I remember correctly last year. Could go...

PP1: Bo, Petey, Boes, JTM, Hughes
PP2: Garland, Podk, Hoglander, OEL, Rathbone (Bo out for f/o duties)
- NewYorkNuck

all dependent on how podk looks but id guess they go a bit more balanced

petey, garland, jtm, podk, hughes
bo hog boes, oel, rathbone

jtm/petey can take draws and maybe swap hog/podk

I think they're pretty high on Rathbone. He showed very well at the end of last season. I'd say give it a year and see how he works before moving him.

As for PP, Rathbone worked well on the right wall/point if I remember correctly last year. Could go...

PP1: Bo, Petey, Boes, JTM, Hughes
PP2: Garland, Podk, Hoglander, OEL, Rathbone (Bo out for f/o duties)
- NewYorkNuck

Perhaps, although I doubt Bo is double shifting it. I certainly like Rathbone as well but think he needs some PP QB reps.

Perhaps, although I doubt Bo is double shifting it. I certainly like Rathbone as well but think he needs some PP QB reps.
- belcherbd

Bo just out to take the faceoff then back to the bench.

Rathbone can split it and learn from OEL. Not the worst in his rookie season. If he takes it over like QH, all the better

Sounds like Halak and Canucks working on a deal

https://twitter.com/Stape...tatus/1420084935830900737

- VANTEL

Take the four 1st round draft picks and run

Take the four 1st round draft picks and run
- CoolerHeads

What is with the Savard love? Is it because he is big and hits? His stats don't look overly flattering, even on the powerhouse Lightning...

What is with the Savard love? Is it because he is big and hits? His stats don't look overly flattering, even on the powerhouse Lightning...
- Retinalz

He's a defensive guy so his stat line will never look impressive

He's a defensive guy so his stat line will never look impressive
- Nucker101

Like Meyers

Like Meyers

- VANTEL

Myers does pretty well offensively for a guy with limited PP time

He's a defensive guy so his stat line will never look impressive
- Nucker101

I'd rather Hamonic tbh.

If legit would be all over this - Mayfield for Schmidt. Assume draft picks going the other way haha

https://twitter.com/krufr...tatus/1420021390581846024

I think one of the biggest questions isnl OJ or Rathbone for 3ld. But showed very well last season. Rathbone can be sent to Abby with no issues. If you play Bones over OJ, you gotta move the kid. He shouldn't rot as a 7th D, he is too good for that and it will diminish his value.

If legit would be all over this - Mayfield for Schmidt. Assume draft picks going the other way haha

https://twitter.com/krufr...tatus/1420021390581846024
- CoolerHeads

this guy broke any trades before? His twitter handle looks familiar to me

I think one of the biggest questions isnl OJ or Rathbone for 3ld. But showed very well last season. Rathbone can be sent to Abby with no issues. If you play Bones over OJ, you gotta move the kid. He shouldn't rot as a 7th D, he is too good for that and it will diminish his value.
- Retinalz

OJ's in-zone defense looked solid to me, I don't like his pivoting when he's defending against the rush. Rathbone still seems pretty raw, lots of talent but may be better off playing big minutes in Abby

this guy broke any trades before? His twitter handle looks familiar to me
- Nucker101

Legit account but not sure about connections. Seems fairly focused on NHL

OJ's in-zone defense looked solid to me, I don't like his pivoting when he's defending against the rush. Rathbone still seems pretty raw, lots of talent but may be better off playing big minutes in Abby
- Nucker101

May be prudent to start with OJ to start the season.... hopefully build up his trade value and then flip him for a pick to recoup some picks and hopefully Rathbone will be ready for prime time by the time that is done.

Bergevin has competition


Canes signing Tony D and have interest in Virtanen

May be prudent to start with OJ to start the season.... hopefully build up his trade value and then flip him for a pick to recoup some picks and hopefully Rathbone will be ready for prime time by the time that is done.
- Mungo

Definitely possible

Ducks not qualifying Danton Heinen
Local boy with some skill only 26.
Can play up and down the lineup.
Can we get him on the cheap?

Bergevin has competition


Canes signing Tony D and have interest in Virtanen
- Nucker101

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Ducks not qualifying Danton Heinen
Local boy with some skill only 26.
Can play up and down the lineup.
Can we get him on the cheap?
- carsonagenic

Heinen was the guy Virtanen was almost traded for, right? Definitely could see Benning being interested