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I think we are saying similar things. Muel sucks and has to go, and we need another top four dman. We do need to replace the production hole left by JJ's departure. In no way do I trust Quinn, Benson, or Kulich to do that. If KA did that and we still missed the playoffs I would lay even more of the blame on the players.

Been saying the same thing but we are in the minority. I also don't understand the idea of McLeod as 2C, Norris as 1C. Why, so we can complain about missing the playoffs again? Then there's the unwillingness to trade certain prospects because what we think they might become someday at an unknown point in the future. It's like we want to get better but don't want to pay the price of getting better because we are worried about the future when we don't even have a present.

That's why I said I think. Nobody can answer the question until about 15-20 games into the season. Muel needs to go. He's way too soft and injury prone to be penciled in as a consistent contributor as far as what this team needs. Dahlin - TBD Power-Kesselring Bernard Docker-Clifton Kesserling inspires hope that Power's softness will be offset, not confidence. All of this is why I said we have other assets we can trade to get the pieces we need. However, I do not think we will get all of the pieces we need. Based on last year and our current roster we need a new 1LW, top pair Dman, a true 1C (Norris has never filled that role), and possibly a new starting goalie. TBD TBD TNT Zucker Norris/Kulich Tuch Greenway McLeod Benson Malenstyn Krebs Doan Now everyone is gonna ask what about Kulich and Quinn. What about them? One has negligible NHL experience and the other came into last season woefully unprepared and sucked for most of the season. I'm not saying to write them off. I'm saying they are not dependable top six forwards until they consistently show they are dependable top six forwards. But they need opportunity. Ok, Quinn pissed away an entire season of opportunity and will have to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt. Kulich I am more open to seeing what he can do. Next will be Benson. The guy who can't finish scoring chances? 25 year old Benson should be a real good top six forward. 20 year old Benson is not yet there. Kulich, Norris, Quinn, and Benson all show promise but hinging a big part of team success on four guys to stay healthy and reach that potential does not inspire any confidence. At this point I would want to keep Byram with Dahlin. Package the 9th OA with Kulich or Norris and whatever else you need to find a 1C. If Quinn fixes himself and plays well enough or even Zucker, then one of them can move into the 1LW and the other fills the 2LW. But this is where we are at after our GM built a young, soft team. IMO we can't hope guys are able to fill roles based on the last 15 games of another failed season where they were all playing with no pressure. If anyone thinks we are ok with Benson starting the season in the top six, Norris as 1C, and Muel in the top four then they forfeit the right to complain when we miss the playoffs again.

We got what we needed for defense…I think. We still have Byram and other assets.

If Kesselring brings some physicality to the Power pairing that’s a plus. Maybe power will grow some balls too if he sees his partner being a man.

That deal looks good as the cap increases. He’ll be an offensive and defensive asset for the next few years. After that he becomes serviceable but still a leadership asset to mentor younger guys. Just do it KA.

I’m on PST and it’s an hour drive to work one way.

I might just take this day off. I’m genuinely excited to see what the Sabres do. KA better not screw this up.

I really like the behind the goalie camera view. I wish broadcasts would do this more often during sustained pressure. All about good team defense 😂

What? Aaaand I just got it 😂

Trying to grow an IT focused FB page. A little harder than I thought it would be.

The puck should stay out for the other team and go in for our team.

WGU offers a number of certifications as part of their degree programs. Not a bad choice.

Maple Leafs fans 😆

Good job on this.

Edmonton came out physical for game four. VGK getting abused. I’d rather see VGK win this series. I’m interested to see how McDavid and EDM react if they don’t make it to the conference finals.

Hodgson Kaleta Connolly Peters 😂 Rivet 😂

This guy better be carrying a fanny pack with the good stuff for Owen Power and Jack Quinn.

Matt Ellis running the PP……

So we’re looking for someone better suited to be GM to work under and report to the failed GM?

Wasn’t this the guy who played like he didn’t give a 💩 for the two minutes and cup of coffee he was here?

That happens in discussions 🤩

Late to the discussion. Makes more sense to me to trade the pick. At this time we need more proven NHL players (upgrades) than we do prospects.