Night Train

I will judge him more next year, after a summer to fully mend and get more acclimated with the team. Right now, he's probably being told to go show a physical presence and fit in. No issues. Next year, he'll have 2 solid linemates on the 3rd or 4th line and know he's part of something long term towards helping the team become a regular participant in the playoffs.

Silly. They can only get an A if they went for big names...which was never going to happen with KA's explanation of their thinking. That means giving up picks and promising young prospects they just drafted recently. Chychrun was the only known name I was interested in. If Savoie and Kulich were needed to leave in order to get it done (according to the Buffalo News), then I don't blame KA for walking away. You dont draft them high to ship off before seeing them grow. You revisit the needs during the off-season. Everything I read about those 2 young guys is they are showing a lot at present. Round 1 guys can do that. Not blindly defending the company line but respecting KA's thinking.

Peterka broke out of a 26 game scoreless hole. Still like him a lot long term.. but it's not surprising when they lose their path for a while at this young stage of their career. He could sit. Jost could sit. I do think VO will be a trade chip during the summer. KO could be done. That opens up 2 spots for next year and maybe more. Loaded at the young forward position.

BTW - IS Ryan Johnson finally signing ? Is he an upgrade or another Bryson/Butcher type than is just holding a spot for someone ?

They have room to add in Vet FA. Bigger, more rugged defensemen or 2. I expect any forwards to be promoted from within. What Goalies will be out there is the question.

Nashville pressbox has Gumbo. He'l like that.

Basically saying he's not a 5-7 Swede. Our prior preference.

Fanatical

Irish ?

Excitement that a trade they hoped for happened. Saw his name mentioned often lately.

Not to me but others used the terms Hype Train and Manlove.

I'm guessing a few resident Internet GM's just went to the underwear drawer for a fresh change.

Link

Somewhere, Bob Corkum sits next to his rotary phone just mumbling and checking the dialtone periodically...

So I'm guessing KA is saving the extra picks and specific players as trade chips for draft weekend ?

I love you Krebs. Accept my varsity sweater.

That just put us in our place. Everyone cease talking about Stillman. Stat !

UPL with some VR Hasek moments.

Our other defensemen didn't know what Stillman was doing when he moved forwards out of UPL's crease.

Both teams had lots of chances. Surprised it's still scoreless.

So twice so far, Spillamn has rode forwards out of the crease. A first for our D core this year.

Stillman already playing good, Decked a guy.

Lou Costello signing the anthem.

Where do I get a #61 jersey ??

Urban teacher ?