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No he won't.

It for sure is frustrating.

I don't think I can put up with a couple of more years of watchign Power float around, not hitting anyone, barely playing defense, I just don't think I can do it.

Um, for me its a thought. "I" never thought of it. It never entered my mind that it was done on Wed of this week. So yeah, I'm not speaking for the board as a whole I am speaking for myself. I don't now what else is the definition of a 'thought'...when in this case i simply said I did not have one about the topic.

It’s not a thought, it’s something that has actually been sone for years on this board.

In my opinion Power’s greatest issues come from pace of play and not being able to slow the game down mentally enough. He has shown himself capable of doing things that young defensemen typically struggle with, particularly as spacing is concerned, but he’s still getting turned around in the defensive zone. I think NHL GMs recognize this and still value him as a piece with immense upside. If that’s the case, which is might not be, then he should be able to command a significant trade package, or at least a Will Smith caliber player. With Tuch likely leaving, we need to add more to the offense. On top of that, I’m also tired of waiting. If Power becomes great elsewhere and whomever we acquire is a strong piece that can help us on a deep run then it’s a win-win.

All the homeless coming in on holidays to get some food. My complaint is not them, it's the society we have built to make that the norm.

No, never thought of it.

Before injuries, we saw Muel sort of do this... Healthy now, we are seeing it again. With Power, not once was he ever a good Defensive DMan.. So no, I don't think power needs more time... He needs a new team. Get what you can once a decent GM is in place.

Defensemen take time. A couple more years in the weight room and Power becomes a man and finds his edge, we would look like fools trading him now. Sure it is possible he never gets there, but you are looking at a 1 year transformation for Mule who was largely dismissed by this board, and Power couldn’t do the same?.

5 points to tie for 8th spot. They need 6 to gain the 8th spot. But, its good to see you in a hopeful and positive mood on Thanksgiving.

Why do you think this? And if he does become better in two seasons than Muel is right in now then why would you even think of moving him? He will finally be worthy of his contract.

You’ve been around here for over 10 years and never realized that we typically do complaint Wednesday this one week of the year?

Only five points back. Aaaaaaand just nine points out of first in the conference. They can cut that deficit with the Devs to seven tomorrow. And they will. NJ will be traveling day of game?

You are essentially saying what I said. They need to starting winning at a 2 of 3 pace.

I never thought Robinson was ineffective as a Sabre. I am not surprised he is + 12 on a first place team while Malenstyn is -20 on a last place team either. Look at their supporting cast and the difference in coaching and team structure. This forum has way too high of expectations for 4th line players on a last place team. I put my scrutiny on the top 6 forward, the top 4 defenseman and the coaches.

They have 13 games between now and Christmas, 16 between now and the end of the year. Lets just use the end of December (16 more games) for easy math. By then they will have played 39 games. 78 possible points. The last playoff spot is usually around 58% of the points, and right now it is tracking almost exactly that way. So by the end of December, they want to be on pace for 45 points. They currently have 22. Can they get 23 points in the next 16 games? That would put them right on track to where they need for the math. Even 19 or 20 points will not get them to .580, but will have them gaining ground. If they finish the calendar year with 41 points they are 'still in it'. Finish with 45 points and they are right on track. The target record should be something like 9-5-2 between now and the end of the year. Not sure this team can do that though. Maybe if/when Norris comes back and he plays well.....

I’m no fan of Power and would be fine with moving him but I think it’s more likely than not that Power will be a significantly better defenseman at 25 than Samuellson

Who thinks he'll put up a season like Muel in two years?

I don't know. I saw it on reddit, looked it up on X, formerly known as twitter, and passed it along.

Where those numbers come from, I would like to see them for the rest of the top 4, meaning Dahlin, Bryam, and Power.

Great to see this.

Whatevs.

I’ll be sure to close F’ntastic Friday on Good Friday

Wishing people Happy Thanksgiving sucks. Happy Thanksgiving.