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But what if he's their best option at 3C? That said, I'm not a huge fan of this pick because of his lack of elite skill. It's a skill game these days and I'm afraid he'll never get there... hope he does tho.

Zemgus part deux

In Cozens I see a bigger version of Zemgus Girgensons... Change my mind.

Anybody but Cozens. ?

Living here in socal I got to see him play a lot. He would shine for stretches then stink it up for a few games. Seems to rely too much on positioning at times... anticipation is still developing. Still needs to grow in some areas.

Why does every team need a goal song? I'd prefer a win song. It sounds dumb when your down by a bunch of goals and score with a few minutes left and then you hear a song but know they're going to lose anyway... It's seems forced. Just play a song if they win the game.

Gibson was too inconsistent.

The problem is these clowns can't even defend... at least not at an NHL level. They have minor league skills with NHL experience... which puts them on the 4th line of one of he worst teams in the league.

There's an old saying in Tennessee...

I didn't say they were related. However, both statements are true.

Thank God we're resigning Larsson and Gigensons and got rid of that bum O'Reilly. Progress.

That has nothing to do with being sheltered. SJ is a much better team, they have many many more offensive zone starts vs defensive zone starts. Burns and Risto are both top 10 in the league in avg TOI. SJ is not pulling Burns off the ice when he's up against top lines.

What? None of Giordano, Burns or Hedman played sheltered minutes. And to mention Risto in the same sentence is laughable.

If Risto is a guy that needs to be sheltered, then he doesn't belong here.... unless he's willing to sign for less than $3m.

Moving McCabe and keeping Risto is moving in the wrong direction. McCabe is a much better defender than Risto. I would argue he's the best defender on the roster. It would be a huge disappointment if they moved him.

I'd take Zegras or Turcotte over Caufield. That's it.

I thought Ullmark should've played the bulk of the season in Rochester.... instead of playing 1/3 of the games in BUF. Woulda been better for his development. Hutton tho...

STL should give Botterill a ring.

Move Ralph Kruger to president of hockey ops. Woulda hired Tippett as HC, but that ship has sailed, so give a big offer to Sheldon Keefe. Trade/release Girgensons and Larsson. Trade Risto for anything fair, maybe package him with a pick to move up a few spots in the draft to nab Turcotte. Acquire a proven veteran starting goalie. Target a C in free agency and bottom 6 character guys. Consider starting Mittlestadt in Roch, with Thompson and Nylander on his wings to develop some of that chemistry they flashed in the prospect tourney. Let them dominate and lead Roch to a title.

I liked the Montour deal. But not starting Mittlestadt and Thompson in Rochester was a failure. Hutton signing, meh.

Disagree. I saw the Housley hire as a bad move from day 1.... it was obvious the team needed an experienced head coach with a strong personality and leadership abilities.

Saw him play at BU a few times last season. Impressive.

TRpm tho

What does Kruger bring to the table that suggests he can fix Risto's game? Housley was supposed to be the guy to fix the D, and we all know how that turned out. Kruger brings positivity and leadership, which is great, but I don't see how that will translate to a better Risto.