I’m just happy they finally got someone that can get Carter a good pass around the net.
- Grinder47

Yea I don't hate Granlund, would have been nice if they could get some of that contract retained.

The handling of the expansion draft was horrible.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

I missed this earlier, but you meant the hexpansion draft

I missed this earlier, but you meant the hexpansion draft
- 668710

The way they handled that was Hexceptionally moRONic

The way they handled that was Hexceptionally moRONic
- Feds91Stammer

Hahaha

Another first round exit and hex is gone by the draft. They may have a chance against Carolina but if they play the bruins their going to be in trouble

Listening to the Bonino interview today he said Greer came to him and said this is what’s on the table and he thought Pittsburgh was the best fit. Hextall could have easily been all in on some guys and they just chose a different team.
- Grinder47

If they don't have a NMC or NTC its not up the player at all hahaha.... in this case Grier discussed it with Bonino....lots of times players are blindsided by trades. Funny to not only think that Hex could of tried to get the other guys, but also that that he was all in on them, and that all the players traded without those clauses in their contract simply said no to going to the Pens hahaha

If they don't have a NMC or NTC its not up the player at all hahaha.... in this case Grier discussed it with Bonino....lots of times players are blindsided by trades. Funny to not only think that Hex could of tried to get the other guys, but also that that he was all in on them, and that all the players traded without those clauses in their contract simply said no to going to the Pens hahaha
- MattStrat

Grier is a bad GM. MTL got a better return in the Bonino deal.

Grier is a bad GM. MTL got a better return in the Bonino deal.
- Feds91Stammer

hahaha

Poor POJ...looks like he will be scratched for Kilarosterspot

Should be Dumo. POJ brings a few things none of the other D-men besides Tanger can bring...such as great skating and getting up the ice swiftly and efficiently.

Poor POJ...looks like he will be scratched for Kilarosterspot

Should be Dumo. POJ brings a few things none of the other D-men besides Tanger can bring...such as great skating and getting up the ice swiftly and efficiently.
- MattStrat

Yea I agree. But if Dumo goes back to real bad Dumo I can see POJ coming in for Dumo

Poor POJ...looks like he will be scratched for Kilarosterspot

Should be Dumo. POJ brings a few things none of the other D-men besides Tanger can bring...such as great skating and getting up the ice swiftly and efficiently.
- MattStrat

Time for a new coach in addition to a new GM

5v5 goal differential this season

POJ: +14
Petry: +3
Rutta: -2
Ruh: -2
Pettersson: -3
Letang: -6
Dumo: -16

It’s so glaringly obvious on what LD should sit

Yea I agree. But if Dumo goes back to real bad Dumo I can see POJ coming in for Dumo
- 668710

Yeah for sure Dumo has looked a fair bit better the last handful of games. However, I still dont see Sully scratching him no matter how bad he plays haha.

Time for a new coach in addition to a new GM

5v5 goal differential this season

POJ: +14
Petry: +3
Rutta: -2
Ruh: -2
Pettersson: -3
Letang: -6
Dumo: -16

It’s so glaringly obvious on what LD should sit
- Feds91Stammer

hahaha yeah its absolutely bonkers.

Yeah for sure Dumo has looked a fair bit better the last handful of games. However, I still dont see Sully scratching him no matter how bad he plays haha.
- MattStrat

Yet the last 5 games Dumo is your only D with a minus 5v5 goal differential. Meanwhile POJ is 5 GF and 0 GA. Sully is cooked.

Yet the last 5 games Dumo is your only D with a minus 5v5 goal differential. Meanwhile POJ is 5 GF and 0 GA. Sully is cooked.
- Feds91Stammer

Without looking I would say that mostly came from the last game vs the Panthers where the whole team was sh!t the first half of game. At the very least though he shouldn't be on the top pair with Letang. Shelter him a bit if you MUST start him hahah

Also "a fair bit better" from absolute trash doesn't mean stellar or great hahaha

Without looking I would say that came from the last game vs the Panthers where the whole team was sh!t the first half of game. At the very least though he shouldn't be on the top pair with Letang. Shelter him a bit if you MUST start him hahah

Also "a fair bit better" from absolute trash doesn't mean stellar or great hahaha
- MattStrat

Just crazy they are following the Red Wings blueprint so perfectly.

This is similar to Ericsson and Kronwall getting way too much ice time while effective players in Smith and Kindl get limited ice time or scratched.

Just crazy they are following the Red Wings blueprint so perfectly.

This is similar to Ericsson and Kronwall getting way too much ice time while effective players in Smith and Kindl get limited ice time or scratched.
- Feds91Stammer

Crazy, indeed. Maddening stuff hahah

Time for a new coach in addition to a new GM

5v5 goal differential this season

POJ: +14
Petry: +3
Rutta: -2
Ruh: -2
Pettersson: -3
Letang: -6
Dumo: -16

It’s so glaringly obvious on what LD should sit
- Feds91Stammer

Yea definitely, it's (frank)ing crazy

Yet the last 5 games Dumo is your only D with a minus 5v5 goal differential. Meanwhile POJ is 5 GF and 0 GA. Sully is cooked.
- Feds91Stammer

Wow that's absurd. Sully and Hex can both go

Wow that's absurd. Sully and Hex can both go
- 668710

And the justification is likely that POJ is the only recent regular that isn’t on either special teams unit.

And the justification is likely that POJ is the only recent regular that isn’t on either special teams unit.
- Feds91Stammer

Yea some dumb reason. Maybe he should be being used lol

Time for a new coach in addition to a new GM

5v5 goal differential this season

POJ: +14
Petry: +3
Rutta: -2
Ruh: -2
Pettersson: -3
Letang: -6
Dumo: -16

It’s so glaringly obvious on what LD should sit
- Feds91Stammer

I am guessing they will run a rotation through the guys to keep everyone fresh. I think you have to consider the fact that POJ has been very sheltered vs Dumo but I still agree that I would like to see POJ playing over him.

If Sullivan is smart, he will start working POJ in with Letang to test him out before the playoffs. Rotate the 4 LD through the next month to make sure everyone is fresh for playoff time.

Nylander called up on an emergency basis?.... Doubt he plays though...

Nylander called up on an emergency basis?.... Doubt he plays though...
- MattStrat

He has to play from my understanding. Emergency recalls mean there are not 12 healthy forwards.

If they don't have a NMC or NTC its not up the player at all hahaha.... in this case Grier discussed it with Bonino....lots of times players are blindsided by trades. Funny to not only think that Hex could of tried to get the other guys, but also that that he was all in on them, and that all the players traded without those clauses in their contract simply said no to going to the Pens hahaha
- MattStrat

If a GM has basically the save deal (draft picks) from multiple teams I could absolutely see them letting the player have some input. I’d rather go to Ottawa than the Pens.