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I didn’t know you could put kids on Ozempic.

Val Kilmer died and that sucks.

Goaltending and defense. I’m not an expert but I think building from the back out is more important than just being able to score. Sure we would probably lose a forward or two but without a good goalie and more diverse, skilled DMen we are just spinning our wheels. Whenever this team makes it to the playoffs I don’t want to be the Leafs.

Krebs should send Cozens a thank you note.

Reimer’s “economy of movement” is something I’ve noticed too. Definitely a veteran goaltender trait. Since we have low confidence (or should) in our starting goalie options, might be a good idea to have him next year. A reliable backup is kind of important for our situation.

I don’t know how to interpret our first three forward lines. It’s a little bit of everything in each one and debatable which is one, two, and three.

Yep the administration screwed up. If they are going to enact the Alien Enemies Act they should have had concrete evidence/intelligence. Single reporting is not that. The act also did not seem to pertain to the situation because the target country is not an adversary. I could be wrong on that though.

To be clear the article points to Russia as the reason for allocating more money to military modernization. The reference to the U.S. infers Germany is unclear the direction of the U.S., not that the U.S. poses a direct threat to Germany. More and more I see similarities between what is happening now and prior to both world wars. It’s happening in Europe and Asia. Add in NK military involvement in Ukraine and known relationships between Russia, China, and Middle East entities.

I’ll believe when I see it.

I just don’t understand the attachment to OP. He’s a routine topic of poor play. Does anyone think he’s going to be something different?

On track for what?

Scratch Benson. Maybe in a couple years he’ll be relevant in the top nine. Norris is injury prone so we’ll see what he can do next year. I like Zucker but this was a contract year for a guy nobody had high expectations for.

Perfect tip shot.

I think that guy is correct. I’d use Quinn and our first round pick to get a 1C. Move Thompson to the wing. Move OP for a top four dman. Use some prospect(s) and Benson for a second line winger. See what you can do to upgrade UPL.

That was some first overall skill right there.

When you don’t have any pressure to make the playoffs it helps.

This screams preseason lineup 😂

Not going to be able to get a number one goalie, top four dman, and top six forward in one summer with KA. We’re screwed next year.

Nobody knows what he is or can be after just a couple games. He’s doing ok but that's on a team who no longer has realistic expectations (or pressure) to make the playoffs. Let’s see how he does in camp, preseason, and maybe October if he makes it. Maybe another question is, can we flip him in a package for the proven top four dman we really need.

We’re not getting Pettersen.

KA will be here this summer.

So my need of 55 points is on the higher end of what the numbers show for the league. My estimate was not based on as much data as you. I’m willing to go 20g 30a 50pts for a 2C on this team. It also depends on output from the wingers which I think we should look at. Assuming Thompson moves to RW we need to expend assets on a 1C. IMO, see ya later Quinn and something else. Based on what’s left I think we are looking at: Zucker McLeod Tuch In this case we need McLeod to hit that higher end. Unless you put Norris in for Zucker but then Norris has to stay healthy.

2C needs to put up 20g and 35-40a

Those in the Signal conversation. It’s pretty much basic knowledge for any clearance holder. Covered in multiple required trainings.