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Nothing would make me happier then seeing Edmonton and Toronto eliminated in RD 1. I want validation that the best TEAMS win and they don't need generational stars to do it. McDavid won't ever get traded but he won't be finishing his career in Edmonton. He'll only be 29 in 2026 when that contract is up. Meh maybe they do trade him who knows.

You don't need "generational" players to win Cups.

Good work sweep these bums out of here

Great start to the 1st playoff OT game to hear the NHLN crew raving about Hall and that they won't be surprised if he gets the winner.

The goal has to be to save this franchise from its current disaster of a reputation. Whoever we trade for, how distraught are they going to be to end up in hockey Siberia where you can count on a 3 year rebuild? The goal at this PC should be, "we recognize the front office AND ownership has gotten things wrong for a long time.....I'm here to tell you I've had time to assess and learn from those mistakes.....we are putting together a solid front office, we are rebuilding the scouting department, we're going to hire the right coach for what we know is a solid young core. We want Jack and Sam to be a part of what we are going to build and sustain here. Its why we were hopeful about seeing Jack play with these guys the last 25 games. So there is some cohesion going into next year. Now all that being said, the reality is we believe there are moves we can make to add to the core and give us more depth. If that means everyone is available, yes, we are listening to offers. But only if they make sense for this CITY." And yes, I'd say the word "city." That means so much more right now and says so much more than "the organization" that everyone hates. You come here, you see it with the Bills. The fits have to be right. It's something that has always mattered here. You not only represent the team, but the best fan base in North American sports. And when you win here, there isn't much to compare it with. You become part of the community and you likely will never want to leave. You have to start damage control tomorrow Kevin. Those are your talking points.

Yes, you should.

I agree. That's the team I want centered around 4 or 5 highly skilled guys.....some of them should have an edge to.......each line has guys that embrace physical play and lay it all out for their teammates.

I've moved into this camp throughout the day. Matthews bothers him to. And to say "well Sam had a good year." That really really really rubbed me the wrong way. That is not how a "Captain" should be thinking let alone say out loud. Freaking embarrassing.

Can't do this either. League has gone full soft. Everyone plays the same way same style. It's not until the playoffs the play ramps up, whistles get put away, and then things tighten up. There is a reason the Caps went with "size." You can keep players safe and still have teams like the 95-96 Sabres. It's a shame we don't. Tough and gritty does not have to equal cheap and dirty.

Can't Everyone on the roster would be playing a season they know is doomed to end badly. Has to happen this summer. And he sabotaged his trade value today. Now I'm angry.

I mean that's what we were doing anyway so whatever. Problem isn't necessarily trading or making it work with Eichel. It's do we have the right people in charge? I think Eichel has reached a verdict on that. Sounds like other guys have to.

This is worse then ROR, way worse but not quite 7/1/07. He's given me absolutely zero reason to miss him bc he's done the math I did. By the time we're legit contenders Eichel will be 30. Maybe. For now he has the reputation or stigma of being the Captain of a perennial loser. It's not his fault. He was made captain too soon. And was drafted by a team led by a meddling clueless owner that was drunk on the idea of McEichel or bust. This was all doomed to fail the second LaFontaine left for reasons still unknown.

Pretty sure like everyone else in that room they are sick of zooming and all things this pandemic. This should be acknowledged. These are still "kids" playing the game they love going on 1 year plus no fans no normal it's the prime of some of their careers. I'd be ticked daily. Especially if we were out of contention.

Always felt goaltending and the coach was the only issue entering the season. We might have solved both. Couple that with the development and play of kids I thought wouldn't make it, I'll just say I feel much better about the team. Plus Adams adding to his staff and I get the sense Pegula is finally figured out he needs to gtfo of the way. Jack Eichel is now the biggest question going forward. Is he the Captain of this team in more then just title? More importantly, are we concerned about this injury? Oh yea and that MNC that kicks in.

5-2-3 in our last 10 games.

Win every freaking game.

Hall just scored. He's going to screw my parlay.

FYI did anyone notice the biggest news yesterday was actually what Paul Hamilton said on the Instigators. I listened to it today. They were talking about goalies and Peters was adamant UPL get a game before the end of the season. Rivet said no way. Hamilton said "some people" thought he should have started the year with the big club. Peters pressed him asked him who and Paul said "Terry." The man needs to be quarantined from this team. It's so obvious he's been the problem.

Is this for real? Linus is Aaron Judge

We actually need more of this in the top 6 not the bottom 3.

Why? Hall's value, how he's perceived has all only plummeted this year. I never expected a first. No team was going to do that unless there was a bidding war. I was hoping for a prospect and we got one under team control that I'm willing to see. He's been in a winning franchise. When you build a team you don't do what Terry and Co did from 2011 to 2020. Which was draft atrociously and sign big money contracts to UFAs that busted.

Didn't Hall have a NMC? So our options were somewhat limited if the teams on his list didn't even want him.

Just one massive reason why these kids finishing strong is a big deal. These games are far from meaningless. Now get an actual prospect for Hall and a pick.

Please do not interrupt my man crush on Cozens. Yes, I know it's not 100% on him. Just don't tell me his play isn't exactly the kind of "culture" change we're talking about here. Well people like me anyway.

Dont tell Bulldog @ WGR