Broken Ankles

KO ranked 314 in scoring last year. Less the included D he is top 250 amongst forwards with ice time less than many around him. That’s what -low third line numbers? Names like Van Reimsdyk, Cirelli, Fast, Eric Staal and C Dvorak all had the same point totals. If he comes in as true fourth line guy on a reasonable AAV I can live with what offers on the ice, and more importantly what he brings off.

Rarely does a guy take 7 or 8 solid shots and come back and deliver a dozen of his own. Glad to see it though. What AP did was unacceptable, and a response was justified. The slash was vicious and on a star player that could easily have resulted in ending Leon’s playoffs. If he doesn’t receive a game I’d be surprised.

Can we close this thread already? The people have spoken. Kane is a shell of his old self.

Slightly disappointing… Levi mentioned Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic as someone he looks forward to playing with, as he grew up watching the 34-year-old. “I’ve been watching a lot of these guys growing up for a while. Milan Lucic is my teammate and I’ve been watching him since, I don’t even know, and playing video games as him growing up. It’s so great to be his teammate and the same for a lot of these guys.” said Levi.

If you are tuned in tomorrow, please share their reactions being down 3-0. We were driving back from Vegas so I missed what had to be vile abjection from Biz. I wish I recorded just to see his response.

I’ve asked my doctor to change my prescription of hopium to believium.

This doesn’t interest me. I’d rather have at least three years of term if we trade. Parayko term is too long. Need to find something in between. He is a hit machine, but also takes 30 + minor penalties a year. If he’s the compliment to Joki on the bottom pair, maybe. But didn’t he bad mouth Buffalo on the way out? Does that fit with Adams plan?

Yep. Plus Rasmus Andersson is better, has more term and is right handed. If the Sabres are looking to extricate a defenseman from Calgary I hope it’s him. Or Weegar. But he just signed and extension. I wonder what Andersson would cost?

For those not in the know, can you expand?

Agreed. Marcus called for questionable penalties not once but twice?

Not bad LGR! I gave you a cup for those predictions back in July. Prescient.

I can’t see Krebs getting much more than 30 playing 4C. How many 4th line players getting 13.5 ATOI get over this? I see him getting the same bridge Mitts has today. I’d be fine with a $2.5M extension that carries him through the 2026 season. If he blossoms during the contract, and one of the three #1s are pushing for a rosy spot, you can trade him for other assets.

WNY native Iafallo with the game winner.

I’d be worried after such a strenuous tournament his play would be flaccid.

WOW - need to get my Joe before I respond. Appreciated.

the "+" is Levi. The first alone is enough to shut down that debate.

I remember that story. Followed by “I’ve always wondered about my neighbor Tonya until the day …….” At least we were reading. Glad to see Mitts continue his good play. Agree he needs to net a few more. His passing has been great lately. Love seeing Thomers on a line with Greenway and Cozens. Donny obviously taking notes from SS comments after last game. Makes me think a big, strong winger (?) with Cozens and an improved Quinn could be an elite FL#2 next year. Ha-ha-ha-ha

Great stats. I watched Cozens last night b/c another poster’s observations on him leaving the high danger areas uncovered and on his first shift of the game I’ll be damned if he didn’t miss an assignment which could easily have cost them a goal. Then again a few shifts later. Coaching has to be function of this consistent failure. What shall we use To fill the empty spaces Where we used to skate? How shall I fill The final places? How should I complete the wall?

Memo to stillman - Don’t leave the ice like that with Bryson and Olofsson on the ice.

Goalie question - Does UPL go to his knees too often? Seems like his lateral movement is hindered by him being on his pads and unable to push side to side enough. Technical analysis?

You forgot something 😏

Ilya is quietly having a March. Since the 7th of the month he has had led the defense in Points, goals, blocked shots, xGF, hits, and plus/minus. He is also third in Corsi all while averaging 4th most Ice time, taking no penalties and having by far the lowest percentage of Offensive Face-offs. Wish we had this guy all season.