darksabre

;)

San Jose has a veteran leadership group in place that is more established and mature. They can absorb Kane. This team could not.

It's possible he's done. If he is, then I expect Botterill to do something about that. I'm willing to see what he can do with the kids and possibly a good off-season.

You've gotta give Okposo a chance to redeem himself. Dude almost died last off-season and is hopefully going to have a much more productive off-season this year. I wouldn't be surprised if he comes in to camp lighter as has been the trend around the league.

I think this is actually fairly likely. I don't think Botterill wants his rebuild of a rebuild to take years. We have a bunch of draft capital available and I have no doubt he intends to flip some of it for roster players. When I look at the O'Reilly deal I see that 2019 1st and Thompson as the major pieces, with that 2019 first being trade bait. Josie said last night while we were out taking a walk that she "doesn't think Botterill has wiped yet." I agree. He's still...uh...making moves....

Good call. This team needs more players that can actually put the puck in the net.

These lines look about right for what I'm thinking. I could see Reinhart swapping with Okposo on any given night. That Pominville/Larsson slot is the last glaring piece of ugly at the moment.

He clearly didn't want to raise the asking price. He wanted O'Reilly gone... Just like Colorado...

That lineup looks damn weird

I called it though... This is more about culture.

:lol:

Callaway you beauty

You did it to yourself! :p

I'm going to be so mad at you if this doesn't happen lol

So he's definitely going to the Blues

These moves are what I expected from him. I still think at least one big trade is coming. Then we'll see what things look like.

well i say... Fucale to the Knights

It's a definite possibility.

:lol:

Everyone was waiting on Tavares.

I do feel lighter

That whooshing sound you hear is my soul leaving my body

So what is the Buffalo/Toronto rivalry narrative now?

I'm assuming that Montreal just doesn't have enough to give.