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Komarov with the game winning goal as Drummondville takes game 1 of their Q semi finals series.

Even better when you add Jay Jay to it.

If he is to be believed for double digit numbers then some were probably conversations with agents who represent multiple out of work coaches. Another could have been a text to Quenneville asking if Bettman had pardoned him yet. He says he wanted an experienced guy but he may have talked to “rookies”, who would count towards his total.

The reality of not having room for all of these forwards has settled in. Some will flame out too, better to have another organization gamble on them. I like prospects but there comes a point where there is only room for maybe 1 or 2 at the most, in a good organization. To have a constant churn of prospects develop, contribute and leave is not productive. Lock up a core and bring in the ones that are ready when you need them for a role or to get cap relief.

I hope so. He’s been good in N.America so far. That could turn out to be a good draft pick.

Same age as you and similar memories. CBC was our only hockey until the early 80’s. RIP Bob.

I thought he was from Antigonish, NS.

Good eye!

Sam had a muffin of a shot his first year or two. Gilmour was like a dog on a bone.

Wow, I didn’t think he was in such good company. Lindy will like his fast, attack on the rush game. I hope he ends up a bit better than Ehlers. Ehlers is good but always seems to leave me wanting more.

I am interested to see if KA moves on from prospects and which ones. Ruff will watch Rochester closely and probably get up to speed with Savoie, Komarov in the CHL playoffs. KA talks about a team of decision makers, I want Lindy to have a lot of input.

I watched his clips from Michigan and read the draft reviews, they all said this. He is the polar opposite of Pronger despite his stature. I just want to see an incremental increase. As he gains strength and confidence he may hit 10% more. Using his body to win battles should be a given.

Benson will have to play 24 minutes a night. I hope they go out and get a couple of guys who can get some greasy goals and don’t take s**t from anyone. I mentioned Dakota Joshua in another thread as an example.

Nailed it. We want the next season to start now. I don’t get as much entertainment from watching the Leafs lose as I do with a Sabres game in which they compete.

Lindy will love Benson.

Vegas medical staff are miracle workers.

Turning over the puck by dangling at the B’s blue line.

Lindy will spend some time watching Rochester and the prospects, including Appert. If Ruff likes Appert, he could be part of his staff. Has Appert run a good PP in Rochester? I would like a PP and skill specialist like Adam Oates to be the PP coach. Patrick or McKee as D coach is possible. McKee has the potential to be an NHL HC someday. Patrick is someone Lindy trusts.

Dakota Joshua would be a great pickup if Vancouver cannot afford him. 6’3” 206 C/LW. He finished the year strong and got his points to 32 in 63 games. I don’t think he is a fighter but he has size and grit.

Sportsnet Leaf blowers out in full force. “The best game Matthews has ever played” “Matthews gets his 70th of the season” “Tavares leadership on display” Blah, blah, blah.

Most of us hated what Krueger did to Skinner. Now we want Lindy to do the same thing. I don’t know if anyone can get Skinner to play the right way. Lindy needs to give him an ultimatum and have KA on board. The problem with giving him away (buyout, 50% retention, not to mention the NMC) is finding a replacement for his 30 goals. One more year and the buyout is a much better financial decision and a prospect might be ready to get 20 of those goals. I don’t know if KA has the imagination to get a deal somewhere to get rid of him and get something in return. TP may balk at salary retention.

Quinn could be the bumper guy similar to Point in Tampa. No Kucherov to feed him or TNT but Dahlin could slide over as he is also a shooting threat. Byram could join Dahlin as a 2D PP1 and have them rotate around, moving the puck and themselves. Tuch could do net front and goal line/corner work.

I thought they might go in a different direction. Lindy fits the experience part of KA’s thinking. He wants to be in Buffalo. As others noted, I want to see some quality assistants to round out a solid group. Good luck Lindy!

I agree with the need for a tougher coach. The players are towing the company line about accountability but they enjoyed DG’s country club atmosphere. Keep in mind that coaches are almost all hired and fired within a few years. The hardass will wear on guys and be gone and many will be wanting a player’s coach. Many teams alternate between the two types.

Boston also has also hit 3 posts while Auston Messiah has one.