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Me too. Cozens is just another kid that cares a lot, struggling to met the high expectations that come with a big contract. My only concern is what does Adams see and what will he do to make this team better right now? Will he bring in some valuable experience at center to replace Mitts? Or will he leave Cozens at 2C and have another extended tryout with his center prospects for a position on the NHL roster?

Please stop. “We” do not run anyone out of town. We are powerless fans on a message board. That is it.

This is drama. I don’t know anyone here that ran Reinhart out of town on a rail. Reinhart made the decision to leave on his own. Adam’s chose not to extend him longer in the first place. Adam’s chose to trade Eichel and Reinhart. Adam’s sold his core players for draft picks and a few players (Tuch, Krebs, Levi). The fans are spectators, watching and trying to figure it out. Cozens is not being run out of town Fans are acknowledging, correctly so, that Cozens had a bad year and his contract is a concern going forward. Adam’s made moves that deserve second guesses.

Sure looked like Florida coasted to victory. I think Adams better see and realize that Cozens is playing like an average 3C. He better find a center to help this team get better next season. There is a big hole to fill.

Big mistake Dylan and that was that.

Now let’s get the winner point!

Ughh. making this hard. Get it to OT please

Sometimes, on some nights, with some teams, depending on a lot ofthings.

Not a five minute penalty. hmmm. The NHL SUCKS.

I’m watching and wondering why when it’s beautiful outside. Wish this was a 7 or 8 o’clock game I got 18 holes in today. Now I want to stay out until the street lights come on.

The M W stuff has nothing to do with making the playoffs.

Ok Quinn stops the bleeding. 🩸

I knew Dahlin scored 20 seconds before Dunleavy said his name.

Good evening Teammates, Punch checking in. Just had a nice afternoon on the golf course. Ready for a win. Muscle Weight

Probably not, but he is not signed either so one can speculate that if Terry "drills a well" he might get him. Once you get past money, and convince Mrs. Brind'Amour, you get to philosophy. RBA got rid of Skinner. He will want some control of the roster, and he would most likely want his kind of players playing his kind of game.

Not yet. They have work to do. They have an immediate need to replace Mitts at 2C. (I dont want to debate about if Mitts was a 1, 2 or 3 ) the simple fact is we need a center at least as good as Mitts was because Cozens is just a 3C right now. We also need a shut down 4C that is a solid NHL level contributor, not a space filler. Kreb is not it. They still need that big physical defenseman that can play top 4 mins - Byram is not big, or physical, and defense is not his first priority. Sorry, I still don't get this trade. It looks like Adams cleared room for one of his draft choice prospects. They need a few more wingers that bring a two way game - get rid of Skinner and VO. They need at least one, preferably 2, tough forwards that can handle others team bad guys. The need a back up goalie if Levi is not ready. So 4 to 6 players depending on how our players develop over the summer. Mostly, they need a better coaching staff. One that employs a true NHL system that is installed in one off season. Fix the power play too.

It goes to show you how the culture starts at the top. Adams loves to talk about the team "being young" as does Granato. Now you hear it from the players. I do not see this as a reason to not give Dahlin, or Tuch, the C or an A. Its just an other example of the wrong thinking at the top influencing the losing culture that still surrounds the team. My eyes tell me that Dahlin is the most committed player on the team. He is also the most talented, highest paid, and most willing to answer the bell. I think we are stuck with Adams, and he has a valuable role in keeping TP (the worst owner in NHL history) happy enough to just stay away. Lets hire a winning coach and let him help get them to the next level, a playoff team.

Especially given the options out there.

I have read here many times that Thompson needs to hit the weight room. He has been doing that for years. He is strong but not versed in the skill of hockey fighting and he doesn't need to be. I agree with you. Maybe this bout will wake him up to the fact that he can push around opponents if he has too. He can create space using more than his reach. I was refreshing to see them handle themselves well against a tough veteran group like the Caps had on the ice.

Oshie threw a late and overly aggressive hit on Thompson at the end of the period. That started it. Dahlin came in and blasted Oshie. That escalated it. Many Caps and officials pour in on Dahlin. Dahlin was held by an official while Oshie threw punches at him. #17 also threw punches at Dahlin while Dahlin was being held. Clifton was strong enough to pull Oshie out of there and hold him. Cliffy and Oshie would be a good fight actually but it was obvious that Oshie did not want Clifton, he wanted Dahlin. Patch and OV both had Thompson, when OV saw that Thompson was in a battle with Patche pulled away and he stayed out of it. The Caps had an extra guy out there with UPL in the net. Thompson pummeled Pacioretty with at least 6 good shots. Greenway grabbed Wilson. Their fight was short. Greenway lost his balance and fell before Wilson could really tee off. Wilson was content to go just go home with a takedown on the scorecard. Dahlin did not start the fight but he came to Thompson's aid and escalated it. Now Thompson knows that he can throw'em, even though he probably shouldn't. For those who think that Thompson is not strong and in really good shape, they are wrong.

Byram??? He is 22 years old with 162 NHL games. Take away his first week or so and he looks like a middle of the road second pair guy at best. He is not Captain material. Giving it to Byram would be a huge slap in the face to Dahlin.

how much money will that take? more than we can allocate probably. He seems like a guy that ends up in Tampa or Florida. Maybe even Toronto if he offers a home town discount.

That would be a great way to ruin a good young player. I am amazed by how he held up all season The goal he got was pure tenacity Benson even grew his playoff peach fuzz, he was ready.

He threw several bombs. He is no fighter but sometimes duty calls.