there's really no other way Pat. either playoffs Price shows up, or they'll draft early.
they don't have an elite dcore, nore an elite group of forwards. good depth on the wings but no stars, no center line...
- fidopro

they're not "elite" or the "cream of the crop", but they're not that terrible either. they lost Weber and Danault, but there's still some good elements on that roster, they just made it to the finals for (frank)'s sake.

they're not "elite" or the "cream of the crop", but they're not that terrible either. they lost Weber and Danault, but there's still some good elements on that roster, they just made it to the finals for (frank)'s sake.
- Pat1993

again, do not compare regular season and playoffs hockey. you're better than this.
I didn't say they ere terrible. but they are not elite. no Kucherov, no McDavid.
our McDavid wears the big pads. either he plays like a star or they'll golf early. as simple as that.

there's really no other way Pat. either playoffs Price shows up, or they'll draft early.
they don't have an elite dcore, nore an elite group of forwards. good depth on the wings but no stars, no center line...
- fidopro

We have plenty of depth to compensate for the lack of star power.

And we do have 2 elite forwards in the making in Suzuki and Caufield.

Our defense isn't there yet, but it will be when Jordan Harris comes over and has an immediate impact.

Price will have a good season and Allen will back him up when we need him to!

Suzuki will be better, Dvorak will show a new level with better wingers, Poehling will surprise at camp and Evans is almost Danault at a fraction of the cost!

IT'S HAPPENING!

#OptobusTrainingCamp

they're not "elite" or the "cream of the crop", but they're not that terrible either. they lost Weber and Danault, but there's still some good elements on that roster, they just made it to the finals for (frank)'s sake.
- Pat1993

again, do not compare regular season and playoffs hockey. you're better than this.
- fidopro

I thought it was already clearly established that we were on opposite sides of the optimism/pessimism spectrum...

I don't think it's that ludicrous to think they'll make the playoffs. if they have a terrible season and miss them, oh well, I'll be wrong, and it wouldn't be the 1st time lol

- mr.peanut

We have plenty of depth to compensate for the lack of star power.

And we do have 2 elite forwards in the making in Suzuki and Caufield.

Our defense isn't there yet, but it will be when Jordan Harris comes over and has an immediate impact.

Price will have a good season and Allen will back him up when we need him to!

Suzuki will be better, Dvorak will show a new level with better wingers, Poehling will surprise at camp and Evans is almost Danault at a fraction of the cost!

IT'S HAPPENING!

#OptobusTrainingCamp
- Scabeh

but the depth won't compensate for the high end talent. we saw that last year at 3x3.
and like you said, Suzuki and Caufield could become elite but they're not there yet.

We have plenty of depth to compensate for the lack of star power.

And we do have 2 elite forwards in the making in Suzuki and Caufield.

Our defense isn't there yet, but it will be when Jordan Harris comes over and has an immediate impact.

Price will have a good season and Allen will back him up when we need him to!

Suzuki will be better, Dvorak will show a new level with better wingers, Poehling will surprise at camp and Evans is almost Danault at a fraction of the cost!

IT'S HAPPENING!

#OptobusTrainingCamp
- Scabeh

I thought it was already clearly established that we were on opposite sides of the optimism/pessimism spectrum...

I don't think it's that ludicrous to think they'll make the playoffs. if they have a terrible season and miss them, oh well, I'll be wrong, and it wouldn't be the 1st time lol
- Pat1993

I think they could make the playoffs. but for that to happen they'll need playoffs Price to play 55 games. can he do it?

I think they could make the playoffs. but for that to happen they'll need playoffs Price to play 55 games. can he do it?
- fidopro

couldn't Allen play 30? maybe even 35?

couldn't Allen play 30? maybe even 35?
- Pat1993

sure, he can play 40 if you want.

couldn't Allen play 30? maybe even 35?
- Pat1993

It's been a while since we've seen Price go a full season without having some injury.

It's most likely gonna mean Allen plays at least that amount imo.

Which is fine. That's why he's here.

At a very reasonable cost.

couldn't Allen play 30? maybe even 35?
- Pat1993

Then he'll need to be better than .500

sure, he can play 40 if you want.
- fidopro

lol, what I'm saying is if Price isn't injured (touche du bois) then Allen should be perfectly fine, since he wouldn't be relied upon as a #1.

Then he'll need to be better than .500
- mr.peanut

yup, and he should be fine if he's #2 (not poop, #2 goalie, lolz) all season long

lol, what I'm saying is if Price isn't injured (touche du bois) then Allen should be perfectly fine, since he wouldn't be relied upon as a #1.
- Pat1993

I don't care if Price plays 40 50 or 60 games.
if he plays like last winter they're dead. if he plays like this summer, they have a chance.

I don't care if Price plays 40 50 or 60 games.
if he plays like last winter they're dead. if he plays like this summer, they have a chance.
- fidopro

I'd say they'd have more than "a chance" if he did, but playing at that level for a whole season is unlikely. if he provides solid goaltending consistently and gives the team a chance to win, rather than being swiss cheese, it should be enough.

I'd say they'd have more than "a chance" if he did, but playing at that level for a whole season is unlikely. if he provides solid goaltending consistently and gives the team a chance to win, rather than being swiss cheese, it should be enough.
- Pat1993

BOS
TB
FLA
TOR
WASH
PIT
NYI
CAR
PHI
NYR

they need to beat 3 of these teams. PHI and NYR seem to be the only options tbh. keep an eye on them eary in the season. it will be tough!

- mr.peanut

and also, feel the madness. dig it.

- mr.peanut

(frank)...ive been waiting a long time to drop that on Gramps

BOS
TB
FLA
TOR
WASH
PIT
NYI
CAR
PHI
NYR

they need to beat 2 of these teams. PHI and NYR seem to be the only options tbh. keep an eye on them eary in the season.
- fidopro

heavy competition for sure, and it looks like it could be a race till the very end between a few teams. there are bound to be surprises and deceptions as well lol

heavy competition for sure, and it looks like it could be a race till the very end between a few teams. there are bound to be surprises and deceptions as well lol
- Pat1993

yep, still a few unknowns. is Rask coming back in BOS? are Crosby and Malkin good to go?

yep, still a few unknowns. is Rask coming back in BOS? are Crosby and Malkin good to go?
- fidopro

can't wait for BOS and PIT to drop a little, those (frank)ing teams just won't die

can't wait for BOS and PIT to drop a little, those (frank)ing teams just won't die
- Pat1993

I know! we say that every year, and every year they find a way to make it.

I know! we say that every year, and every year they find a way to make it.
- fidopro

I think Bergeron mentioned he's gonna consider retiring after this season, depending on how he feels, so...