pi2000

Zucc.

Those 3 played together in the prospects tournament last summer and they looked great together. My hope was they would play the majority of the season in Roch, growing together, developing chemistry, etc.... but that didn't happen. They have the potential to be the next RAV line, but after last season, I just don't know if that's possible. Last year really seemed like a wasted year for all of them.

List of players that did not receive qualifying offers and will be UFAs... https://www.capfriendly.com/browse/free-agents/2020/caphit/all/all/ufa-no-qualifying-offer I'd look at a guy like Sven Andrighetto who had a positive TRpm on very good COL team. Joseph Morrow would also be a good depth D, and maybe Ryan Hartman... both guys wil positive TRpm's on good teams.

I'm pulling for Thompson this year. Lots of folks crap on him because he was a key piece in the ROR trade, but don't forget he's still only 21 years old and has room to develop. He's shown flashes and if he can find some consistency he'll be a key piece moving forward.

Donskoi would be a nice addition to the middle six. Would prefer they go after Dzingel and Zuccarello.

Sure, I see Cozens as a 40-50pt guy. Depends largely if he gets time on the PP, I just don't think he has the skill level or IQ to find PP minutes for himself. 5-on-5 I see him as a responsible 3C who can contribute at both ends of the ice.... just won't put up big numbers like Zegras has the potential to.

Ultimately I see him as a faster, slighty better skating Patrick Berglund. He's not a high end skill guy. His hockey IQ isn't next level. He's not going to wow you with his hands. However, he seems like he works hard, has A+ character and plays a 200ft game. TBH, I liked Zegras better as a prospect, I see lot's of Jason Spezza in him... but maybe a guy like Cozens is more of what Buffalo needs in their lineup? Just tough to pass on a higher skilled player. We'll see how they develop.

Ogelvie maybe? A goalie too, iirc... Wedgewood or Wilcox? Pascal Aquin last year for sure. Brandon Hickey?

Yes

THis doesn't make any sense... 50 years, with a "journery through the decades"... but there's only 4 "decades" listed? IIRC, they only wore the slug for what 4 maybe 5 seasons? Just skip it We don't want to see it thank you.

Do they need to be under contract? CJ Smith is an RFA.

And why is the 5 a floating point number, 5.0? It's a whole number, "5K"... that's all you need to do there.

Will MIttlestadt and Dahlin be a part of dev camp? TT? Nylander? Olofsson? CJ Smith? Pilut?

Agreed, would like one or both of Dzingle and Zucarello. And a depth veteran D or two to take over for Bogosian after game 20.

and he's not even old enough to buy chew... so he's not only a video game and dip addict, he's also a central figure in an illegal drug trafficking ring

If you look frame by frame, you can see the tin sitting next to the empty water bottle before he reaches for it. This video appears to have been shot during the season? I now have this image in my head of Casey where he just sits in his room all day ripping through tins of chewing tobacco to fuel his Fortnite addiction. Prove me wrong Casey!

Came across this video of Dahlin showing off his condo that he shares with Case Mittlestadt. Casey makes an appearance at the 4:20 mark... he's zoned in on a Fortnite match, and he reaches for and hides a chewing tobacco tin in his lap. The water bottle is clearly his spitter. Should we be concerned about Casey? Video games and chewing tobacco? Not a good look for him IMO.

Today's game is a game of skill. I rate Zegras with higher end skill than Cozens. I think both will be fine NHL players, but I don't see Cozens filling a top 6 role due to his lack of elite skill. He's dominating juniors because of his size and speed, but that won't be as effective against grown men and he doesn't have those elite hands to fall back on. I see him as a replacement for Berglund. Zegras, however, I see a lot of Jason Spezza in him. Has the potential to be a big point producer... Those guys are harder to find.

I want to know why they picked him instead of Zegras... who has the skill set to be a difference maker in today's game. Cozens seems more of a throwback type player.

I know his dad Craig from the Jr Ducks. Good family, Ryan was always super skilled just was small, a late bloomer physically. Craig coached a lot here with the Jr Ducks and now is director of coaching. He was always big on skill development, didn't spend much time on team drills at practice. Ryan has great puck skills and great edge work. He's a kid that could really blossom once he learns how to play within a system... and if he continues to grow, his Dad is tall.

I'm gonna guess some random Swede or Fin.