I like the idea of giving these players a "Show me what you can do Kid" stint with the big club. However, I cant see Tocchet or managment going with a rookie into the playoffs, after going all in on Lindholm.
- carsonagenic

I don't think going in with a rookie, but injuries happen and the AHL depth is there for a reason. Good to know what/who you have beforehand.

Do you ever think to keep a couple of these amazing thoughts for yourself?
- neem55

Not when I can share them with twats like you.

I don't think going in with a rookie, but injuries happen and the AHL depth is there for a reason. Good to know what/who you have beforehand.
- NewYorkNuck

100%
Also you might discover a "Kid Line" ala 1990 playoffs Coilers
Murphy, Graves, Gelinas

With his 38 goals last year, IMO he would have got a decent prospect and a 2nd/3rd at the deadline last season. I agree with the good company issue you say though. Also the hype created by his goals and by the team marketing might have created a negative vibe if they dealt him. They had enough negative waves after the Bourdreau situation. Moriarty...always with the negative waves...
- carsonagenic

Not many teams going into the playoffs are looking for slow soft goal scorers.

Not when I can share them with twats like you.
- Marwood

twat, havent heard that one in a long time. Great word.

Thx Yorkie

He might be traded, but I dont think it will be in season, like a 1% chance.
Whitney makes pink drank...
- carsonagenic

GM came out and said 0% chance they trade him. He doesn’t want to leave and they are building their team around him

Not many teams going into the playoffs are looking for slow soft goal scorers.
- manvanfan

Scoring at that rate with an entry level contract. I beg to differ. Pretty much every team going to the playoffs or fighting to get in could fit the cap hit and at the *very least get a hot power play shooter. Even this season when he sucked and couldn't stay in the line up, he still had trade value. Last TDL, he's getting you a nice return.

Not many teams going into the playoffs are looking for slow soft goal scorers.
- manvanfan

Col paid a 2nd for 34 year old 7g 9a Lars Eller at the last deadline.
I always pictured a deal with Montreal for Kuz. Just seems like a Habs type player.

Scoring at that rate with an entry level contract. I beg to differ. Pretty much every team going to the playoffs or fighting to get in could fit the cap hit and at the *very least get a hot power play shooter. Even this season when he sucked and couldn't stay in the line up, he still had trade value. Last TDL, he's getting you a nice return.
- boonerbuck

This is my line of thinking.

GM came out and said 0% chance they trade him. He doesn’t want to leave and they are building their team around him
- CanuckDon

Might not be in the GM's hands if Petey asks too much.

Might not be in the GM's hands if Petey asks too much.
- carsonagenic

Tkachuk is who he's talking about.

Tkachuk is who he's talking about.
- boonerbuck

Oh...lol
Thanks for explaining Arizona Donnies rants...lol

Might not be in the GM's hands if Petey asks too much.
- carsonagenic

Ottawas GM

Brendan Batchelor
@BatchHockey
PP units

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Lindholm
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Hughes

Might not be in the GM's hands if Petey asks too much.
- carsonagenic

I can’t see PA fondling him 🤪

Brendan Batchelor
@BatchHockey
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Garland-Boeser-Miller
Hronek

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Lindholm
Pettersson-Höglander-Bains
Hughes
- manvanfan

I really don't think the issue is the personnel, it's getting them to move their feet and try some new set plays. Splitting up the top group isn't a long term solution.

I really don't think the issue is the personnel, it's getting them to move their feet and try some new set plays. Splitting up the top group isn't a long term solution.
- NorthNuck

Shooting the puck more often might help, too.
Too many cute passes.

I really don't think the issue is the personnel, it's getting them to move their feet and try some new set plays. Splitting up the top group isn't a long term solution.
- NorthNuck

Yup and move the puck with pace.

"I would have to think in most cases it would take a 1st round pick, blue chip prospect and another asset of some kind.."

@JoshYohe_PGH
joined us and talked about Jake Guentzel's future and what price the Penguins might be looking for.

That would be a lot for another rental for Van.

I really don't think the issue is the personnel, it's getting them to move their feet and try some new set plays. Splitting up the top group isn't a long term solution.
- NorthNuck

Ops has come out high pressuring Hughes. He walks the line looking to get a shot through that Ops has closed down pretty good. Passes to right side half wall has the diamond creating forced passes or back to Hughes for a reset. Too static & not finding or making seams open up. Boeser moving in the bumper has gotten some good looks. Only Miller hasn’t been static. Move the puck quicker.

Need more of Hronek letting rip bombs. They either get through or hurt ops blocking shots. As for other plays there is far too much puck handling & not enough skating. Back door passes don’t exist & tips are too few. No shots & no rebounds. Cannot get any down low play going for net front greasy goals.

I can’t see PA fondling him 🤪
- Nighthawk

Get closer then.

I really don't think the issue is the personnel, it's getting them to move their feet and try some new set plays. Splitting up the top group isn't a long term solution.
- NorthNuck

“Sometimes, you need a breather from each other,” Tocchet said when he brought out the man-advantage blender.

Getting too stuck in a rut. Hopefully some time apart will do them well.

Brendan Batchelor
@BatchHockey
PP units

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Suter
Garland-Boeser-Miller
Hronek

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Lindholm
Pettersson-Höglander-Bains
Hughes
- manvanfan

Bains? I don't get it.

If it matters…

Hunter up to 80pts but slipped to 9th in scoring from 1st earlier on.

Mynio & Kudryavtsev been getting their points 43 & 42.

27th CA Jonathan Lekkerimäki 19 F 40 18 10 28