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Amerks gonna be stacked for the playoffs.

Is it still Bombay too?

Apparently you only read the opening post and replied before you got the context. Its an accurate statement in context. And keep the political pot shots out of it.

For now……. And word of intense “interviews” of people leaving the country right now.

I’m guessing in terms of season tix holders she’s probably correct.

You wouldn’t if maintaining some level of infrastructure for when you take over was important. Apparently a functional Ukraine isn’t a priority for Putins plans. It could still tie up Russia for years if the people there don’t submit, ala Afganistan.

This was worth the price of entry.

They won’t even let the plane into EU airspace right now. They’re stranded.

Well, seeing as they can’t readily get on a plane and fly out now, leaving the coop might be a bit challenging. And I am sure threats to family members will be back in style.

That gamble on all the Russians last year might be giving KA some indigestion right about now.

Holy impatience, Batman!

I have a profound dislike for Gronk. I’m not sure I could shake that dislike even if he were signed in Buffalo.

Is that what happened to everyone else?

The last thing I want is yet another good player’s timeline kicked down the road another 3-5 yrs, which is the timeline for Tuch’s 50% chance at replacement. This is how the whole ***** show started a decade ago. Let’s not continue this.

Hey, I’m not the one questioning their presence in Ukraine.

Damn. That is harshly awesome.

Asplund being bumped down to Bjork/Eakin replacement is effectively the same as losing his spot. He’s been pushed out of the top 9.

John Rigas. I know, semantics.

Wait….. did that happen?

I keep going back to our vet-to-kid ratio is all wrong. He might turn into someone’s valuable bottom 6er. He shouldn’t be ours though. We need to concentrate on developing difference makers and bring in good vets for the rest so the future difference makers are properly supported. Murray was a gambler. Botts was all about the safe play. Adams needs to be the best of both.

Man, you lay it out like that and it's no wonder my bitterness was extended another year. I mean, I knew but..... I did not have a front of the brain consciousness of just how tank-y this season is.

It's a numbers game now. We've reached critical mass with this current group of kids. There are too many kids to continue to support developing Asplund. We need to make room for the next one we think is going to be the ceiling that Asplund never reached.

After last season I would have been OK if we moved on from Thompson, and you know what? I wouldn't care in the slightest if he did for another team what he is doing today as long as we got good value and the team was properly balanced. Hockey trades where both teams win are the best trades. No remorse here. Who would I prune? Joki would be on my list if he didn't play the right side. We're flush with young D. Some need to go. If they are that strong as prospects we should get value coming back. Win win. I've seen all I need to see of Asplund, Bryson, R2, and I know this one will generate flames, but I wouldn't hate seeing Mitts go. He's 23 and we still don't know what we've got. If he really has that much promise he'll bring value. It's a competition for who gets developed and he's got alot of kids breathing down his neck for that spot. Kids I'd build around: Cozens, Dahlin, Krebs, Mule, Thompson, and the kids that haven't had their 9 games yet. That's like 8 kids on the roster spread among all positions. I'd move Johnson. We have too many young D to support developing him properly.