John Tucker

Hey, at least we've kept Backstrom, Carlson, and Ovechkin off the score sheet thus far

And I hate the Caps and the Caps broadcast

At least 2 or 3 no look passes have cost us goals this year

What's with all these no look, behind the back passes to nobody in white. These guys need a swift kick to the groin

14-0

I was only thinking as a stop gap at wing, only if all our d-men get healthy and aren't traded. I could actually see him as an Andreychuk type, even if it is only on the PP. He's a big body, better skater, hands are questionable, but just park his dumb ass in front of the net.

Why wait til the ship is sinking to start tinkering? Again, all just a thought

I thought he had played D in juniors, but I could be wrong. As a scrapper, Jean-Luc was entertaining!!

Didn't Pominville start out as a D-man as well? Jean-Luc Grand Pierre went back and forth too. Not unprecedented, and obviously not likely with Risto.

Thanks, I appreciate it! It's pretty simple actually, don't read this thread, don't comment on it, and move on to the next one. You'll live longer. All I'm doing is tossing an idea out there. It's not any less crazy than the idea of bringing in a coach from the soccer ranks!

I could see Dahlin there too, but we need him on the blue line. His defense will eventually come around. Maybe a return to Sweden will help him out. Ristolainen is who he is at this point.

Maybe instead of size, I should've said physicality. Size doesn't translate into strength/physicality. Larsson, Girgensons and occasionally Okposo will throw their weight around. Our lack of physicality up front will eventually catch up with us. We didn't respond well to Anaheim's physical presence and will face more of it as the season rolls on. All I'm saying is with the surplus of NHL defenseman we have, and if they are not traded, why not use one of them up front for an extended period of time until we can make moves to address it. It doesn't necessarily have to be Ristolainen. Again, this is all one guy thinking outside of the box a little!!

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Good Lord, it’s merely a suggestion. It’s a lot easier to move a d-man to forward than vice versa. Maybe we drop Sobotka off in Sweden next week

Who knows... It’s merely a thought. We will eventually have a logjam of NHL defensemen when/if they all get healthy. We have a shortage of size up front and if we can’t trade him for adequate compensation, I’m merely suggesting why not give it a shot. If not him, maybe one of the others. Can’t get any worse than Rodrigues!

I’m just thinking that since we have a lack of big bodies up front he might be a good fit. He has shown decent offensive ability over the years and may be able to turn his game around. Because as we all know, he can be a defensive liability!

Worse than Rodrigues? Now that’s laughable!! He’s a big body, something that we lack up front. If we can’t trade him, may as well keep him off the blue line and at least throw his weight around

Gut feeling I guess... He's been looking slower than usual the last few games which won't help his trade value

I know it's been tossed around before, but with all the D-men in the system, what are the thoughts about moving Risto to the wing? It's looking unlikely that JBots will get anything of worth for him at this point other than useless mid to late round picks. With how awful Rodrigues has been and with Montour looking to return, why not give him a regular shot up front. It's not like we couldn't use some size up front anyway.

Maybe he needs to bring back one of those Scandanavian blondes with him!!

Deserved to lose but at least they salvaged a point. These last three games have been clunkers. Starting to trend back to post 10 game winning streak

Most exciting game of the season?? WTH game were you watching Rob!!

The style of play the last several is definitely not sustainable!

Sorry, not sorry it bothers you!!

I hate it to, but the reality of it is we still suck and likely will again next year unless there's yet another change at the top or another roster turnover. Sucks being a Buffalo fan! It's getting old

I saw that. I was curious to see where everyone thinks we fall to. Plus, I like mine better!