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I know he was never a physical guy and will never be the Pronger clone some dreamt about. I have said this in a few threads and I am just asking for 10% more grit than he has displayed. He has surely gained some strength in the last few years and he has the size. He needs to put forth a little bit more effort to be assertive in puck battles, he could win a few more by doing more than just boxing out and letting his body absorb the punishment. 10% means a small mental adjustment to want the puck more than ever and to realize how that shows your teammates that you will battle alongside them. I am positive he is scared of having to fight if he battles too hard. It is not in him to grind but 10% could make a difference. The odd face wash in a scrum or defending a fallen mate would also raise his grit level and gain more respect on his team and around the league. Like most players he spends the off season working on conditioning, strength and skills. He needs to mentally prepare himself to give 10% more in the grit department. It is just a small adjustment, not a huge physical demand.

Cook gets his $.

What you expected him to be is different from who he is as a defenseman. Just because he does’t fall within your vision on how someone with his size should play doesn’t mean he is a failure. What it indicates is that you are off the mark in evaluating him. Power is going to be an anchor defenseman for us. Especially for defensemen with his size, it takes time to fully develop. He was the consensus top pick in his draft year. And he was the right pick for us. I just don’t understand all the lamenting about him. It makes no sense to me especially when there are so many other players who are question marks on this team, most notably our goalie.

Count me in, Beast of the East.

Why is the expectation for power to be a hitter? Was never like that prior to the draft.

I’ll need to pass this year

I’m in with Gov’t Muel again

I guess I just have to accept that Power is who he is. I expected a 6’6” 225# defenseman to have a lot more than 26 hits in 79 games. What a waste of size! He’s like a 7 foot NBA player hanging out at the 3 point line.

Who’s up for some Sabrespace Yahoo Fantasy Hockey for the 2025/2026 season? Let me know if you ‘re in or out. I’m assuming the Curt’s Team is out unless I hear otherwise since he was not an active participant last season. That would put us at 11 teams.

Finally got to watch Togo with the family. Great movie, cutting onions at the end.

Brett Murray to me was a guy who should have been more than he was. All that size but he just didn't have the desire to use it.

No. First, I don't WANT to do it, but you have to be realistic and look at who is possible. I could list off any number of preferred forwards but if they aren't on the trade block what's the point? Mitts would be a temporary fix until Helenius is ready or other prospects get the time they need. Second, it doesn't "undo" it since we aren't trading Byram to Boston for him. We'd have BOTH. Isn't that an even bigger win? I'm saying I'd make the call if Boston wants draft picks or a prospect/fringe player. Not trading roster pieces. Filling a hole.

Friendly SCOTUS. Yes, I agree. I hastily said SC when I meant the DC Circuit. I know you're aware it's the DCC. That's my bad. What's interesting about the DCC is that seven of the 11 members are democratic appointees. How in the hell did two of the four republican appointees get selected to a three member panel? Seems improbable. Anywho, the ruled how they did, we'll see if it's appealed. I assumed you were referring to LA because I agree with you there's a question of legality there. I did not think you were referring to DC because POTUS is the commander of the DCNG and can deploy them as they see fit, there's no question of legality there. I'm not sure what their role was, if they worked independently or in tandem with local police. I suspect the latter but I'm not sure. DOGE - I don't need a left slanted POLITICO article to realize I'm disappointed with how it turned out, I got there all on my own. I was captivated by it and was let down. Truth be told though I think it did more good than bad.

Helenius, Mrtka and Ratzlaff. I am half joking but…. There is no sense of urgency from this FO so it just feels like everyone will want out and the next group of prospects will have to turn it around. My hopium prescription has run out, I am on my last bottle. Guys like Dahlin, Thompson and Tuch are pretty much at their ceilings, the young supporting cast needs to step up. My three guys are. Power. Just 10% more grit and take the next step. Be assertive and show your skill. Quinn. You were as good or better than JJP all the way through development, just do it. Levi. There is a spot for you if you show up with your A game and force KA’s hand.

He did.

The defiance of the Broberg ruling occurred well before the friendly SCOTUS covered for the DOJ, whose lead prosecutor and since appointed federal judge, instructed his staff to “F the federal judges’ orders.” The fact that the SCOTUS legitimized the action in the Broberg case is irrelevant, anyway. The DOJ did not follow our rule of law from the outset. The military in LA is not what I’m referring to, although it went against long established norms for deploying the National Guard, let alone marines on the streets of America. I’m referring to Trump’s deployment of national guard troops to patrol the streets of DC as law enforcement. Are you familiar with the brownshirts in 1930s Germany? How about Franco’s use of the military to police and maintain his control of Spain? Classic fascist behavior. I could list a number of other examples, but it would be fruitless. Instead, I will continue to share my concerns Speaking of which, how about some exposure of previously propagated DOGE crap? https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/12/trump-doge-contract-claims-savings-inflation-00498178

UPL, Norris, Quinn

Did he really say this? He truly is a buffoon.

Defying federal judges - if you're referring to Broberg, his ruling was vacated by the SC. Deploying military in the streets - if you're talking about LA, ICE agents were under attack, Bass wouldn't allow police to assist in a timely manner, Newsome refused to send in the guard. That wasn't a peaceful protest, that was rioting and looting. Trump did the right thing sending in the troops to quell the riots when Newsome refused to do it. Was it legal? I have idea, but I support his decision. BLS director - i agree with you, it looks shady. They say in the article that quarterly reports will be used until they implement a system that will give accurate data in a more timely manner than go back to the monthly reports, we'll see.

Goaltending. Had the sabers got ten the gold tenny from 2 years ago Last year they would have been in the playoffs. If I have to pick something besides goaltending... Second would be no major injuries, and third would be luck. But after last year I can't say anything else other than goaltending.

Texas senate passed the redistricting maps. The house will pass it as soon as they get enough bodies for a quarum. I thought it HAD to go through the house first? Guess not. It'll be interesting to see if Newsome/Hochul follow through with their threats to retaliate in kind. For those that live in New York, are there seats to be gained? I thought New York was already deep blue. https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/11/texas-redistricting-map-vote-senate/