PerreaultForever

The D isn't deep enough or adequate imo, even if Power is even better (he could just as easily have a sophomore slump). A lot obviously depends on Levi and the goaltending being substantially better. To me it's a hopeful thing but far from a sure thing. Looking at this year's playoff teams Boston won't be as good but might still be good enough to be in the playoffs. Rangers might drop a little but hard to say. New coach. Might be the same. Nobody above us obviously ready to crash and burn totally just yet. Detroit and Ottawa SHOULD be improved and maybe challenging. It won't be easy. We will need a solid win streak in November instead of a losing streak to have a chance. Unless we improve the roster. Then we can leap forward like New Jersey did.

Smooth move by Tuch to switch hands. I so want this guy to wear our C next year.

I don't want them to start trading all the capital away and emptying the cupboard, but I would like them to do what it takes to fill the holes we have (and have had for quite a while) so that we don't have another near miss season. We need to make the playoffs and get this young core excited about being IN the playoffs. In general I don't trade 1st rounders away but lower picks are on the table to do what it takes. If we have too many forward prospects I'd swap for D in a heartbeat. I just want the holes filled. Get that D man to pair with Power. Do whatever it takes for that now and then keep building on those prospects. Most of all I want to be enjoying the playoffs like all those Kraken and Devils fans are.

The question is always at what point do you use that capitol and how much do you use at that time? Do you not think it's time to make the playoffs now???

Most lists I've seen have him top 10. Sportsnet for example has him at 7. Reinbacher will be gone before 13. Of this I am near certain but if he falls you take him. I know this will be disagreed with by some here but I kind of like Nate Danielson. I can see him becoming the perfect 3rd line 2 way center for us down the road. Oh and ya, of course the thing was rigged. I called it for Chicago months ago. Nothing shocking there.

No, I don't bet anything on sports, too many variables, and if I took it I'd be betting he DOES make it and I'm definitely not sure of that. I just like to hope for these guys to surprise us.

Never give up on a 20 year old. You just never know. If they can find a role and develop a specific skill set they can find a place to contribute.

The Kraken are simply a fun team to watch.

That's why the season was a missed moment. You build too slow and wait too long and you get a very small window even if you do a good job building. Time to go is NOW. As for the Leafs, nothing new about the big 4 disappearing. The late additions all look like they are past their best before dates though that's for sure. Goaltending might actually sink them though. Florida definitely has the edge the way Bob is playing.

Bugs me to see Reinhart happy, but makes me happy to see Toronto lose so I will take it.

It is a little strange but I suspect it is his size so yes, the tall and lanky.

Vegas looked like a team that didn't belong there tonight.

I could see Gallant in a number of places but he's a bit like Ted Nolan was. Doesn't get along with GMs so it probably has to be a team looking to rebuild from the bottom so maybe Anaheim, Arizona, Chicago, somebody like that. get the team to play that early Vegas style.

He goes the distance. I suspect NJ tries to keep him, but he is definitely a free agent I would go for. Right age to still give you a good 4-5 years or more of that hardnosed play he brings. He'd be perfect 3rd line wing, and then maybe 4th line near the end if we get really good.

Maybe, but I think he's likely going to go late first round. If he isn't, definitely. I think you could definitely reach and get Strbak a little early with that pick. In a perfect draft you can wait and get him with our own pick if he's not gone.

and Button has his NHL comparable as Tage Thompson. Matthew Wood would be an interesting pick.

Carolina does look like a team that can smell the cup and wants it. Boston got all the press this year but for most of the season Carolina was just behind in terms of points. Trailed off a bit at the end when I think they knew they'd have no chance at first overall but they play the right way and might be able to handle the Florida stuff.

Well this is an unknown. Adams would have to talk to him and see. Kane would have to talk about childhood dreams and echo Tuch's comments. If he has that in him he could be great for the team in terms of calling back to the good old days and starting a new era. Marketing would be great for that sort of stuff. He'd have to want it though. Maybe he doesn't.

So Snoop actually is a big hockey fan. Who knew.

Comparable as veterans past their prime. Kane would still provide veteran leadership. Maybe a different kind, but still a has been veteran leader. There's room for one or two on the roster maybe but no more.

Well I guess if you are ditching Okposo and bringing in Kane on a team friendly deal to end his career at "home" I guess maybe, but really I'd say no overall.

Ya, we probably should be happy he's not a Norris finalist. It might have raised the price tag.

"Pretty gritty" that's a good description of Reinhart. Gritty enough to stand around the net front and deflect some shots or grab some rebounds, but too pretty to really get down and dirty and get those scars and broken noses the Tkachuk's of the league get over their careers. Pretty gritty.

A good question would be could that change of scenery work if it was the Sabres? He does play with a fair bit of grit. If the scoring/#1 overall expectations were removed would he be the type of 3rd line guy we could use? Wouldn't pay a premium, but if the Rangers are looking to move on from him I'd call and talk.

Why 5? Anyway, this term used these days of "core" is a weird one. It implies guys you wouldn't trade I suppose but it's also the team leaders I think and not necessarily your best players but the ones you have to build around so it's a bit of a fuzzy term. Anyway, Power-Dahlin- Cozens-Thompson-Tuch. Samuelsson gets honourable mention and Levi might get in there after next season. Depends what happens. There's actually nobody else on the roster I'd consider untouchable or indispensable. Some are more valued than others, but not "core".