HumanSlinky39

In his first official move, Babcock just benched Adam Fantilli and called him "Nancy."

Shouldn't Florida be trying to get better?

VO needs to go. He's fine when he goes on a heater, but he's a dead roster spot when he inevitably disappears for two months. If he ain't scoring goals, he's as useless as ice skates on a basketball court.

Nicolas Hague would be a nice addition.

Absolutely. Not saying I want Bear at all. I'd be very happy with him signing here. Not gonna wow anybody, but does all the little things, particularly the ones we have serious deficiencies in, well. That's the kind of signing that helps a team that's very close break through.

He's slightly above JAG level when healthy. Might not be a bad bottom pairing option for cheap, but I think he's expected to be out until January. He'd be an upgrade over guys like Bryson/Clague/Pilut.

I don't get the consternation with not trading the pick today. We have a plethora of prospects that can be bargaining chips in a trade. Trading the pick tonight, or moving a couple of prospects and/or VO in the next week or two are the same thing. If anything, to me, keeping the pick and grabbing what looks like might be a major steal at 13 was the smart move.

Never been a better hockey name, though.

Damn. Moore to Chicago. Barf. They do not deserve tonight.

Peterka?

To everybody saying we have too many forwards in the pipeline, prospects are the best currency on the trade market. You want veteran talent to supplement what we already have, that's how you get it.

"best defensive forward in the draft." That's of note.

Benson.

The 'yotes contingent looks like a romper room version of 'Reservoir Dogs.'

Carlsson went 2, Fantilli 3.

It's hard to believe he is a former Hart Trophy winner. I watched him for years in Edmonton, and though he'd show occasional flashes of brilliance, he was maddeningly inconsistent and dreadful defensively. He put together one magical season, but outside of that he's been a decent to mediocre middle-6 winger his whole career. His time in Buffalo was a disgrace. Yes, that team was brutal, but Hall couldn't have possibly appeared to give less of a *****.

I would've agreed with you before he had a terrific last couple of months. Time will tell if that was things finally clicking for Casey or an aberration, but if he keeps playing like that, he's a key piece.

Meier is a solid player, but that contract is bonkers. I'd take either of TNT or Cozens over him every day of the week.

Good point, meant middle six.

Ideally - add a solid, veteran top-4 defenseman and a solid 2-way top-6 forward. For a grand slam, add a good vet goalie, though I recognize there is limited supply and many suitors for the same. I'm fine with not overpaying as I think bolstering the defense in front of the net will help out whomever is in net significantly. But, if they can't land the bodies in front of the net, a good goalie to help Levi settle in is imperative. In house - get Rasmus and Owen extended.

Oh, I agree. But that play really cemented my respect for him. That effort should be shown at every youth hockey camp.

I'd rather hire the ghost of Gilbert Gottfried to call play by play.