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I don't believe that will be the case. I'd say Murray is safe for another 3-4 years, regardless of what happens. If the team starts poorly next season with an improved roster... I'm guessing team speed, defense and scoring depth will be improved, then Bylsma goes for sure, and whoever else takes over should find success so long as they don't do anything absolutely stupid.

I'd like one of whatever you're having. Teams are a collective 4-12-4 in their first game coming off a bye week. The good news is BUF plays COL and ARI back to back, which should be an easy 4 points... but we all know they play down to their opponents when facing weaker competition, and coming off the bye these will be two tough tough games IMO. Even if they get 4 points, I'm still not entertaining any thoughts of playoffs, it's really just a pipe dream at this point.

you got me there. A -16 on a team with a -23 goal differential is not ideal.

Good deal for the Pens. Hainsey is a quality dman.

9-0-13 gets us in! wooo!

get rid of the instigator penalty

1 - Pucks that hit the netting and return to the ice surface are in play, unless it hits the goalie. The net is just an extension of the glass. 2 - Any way you can advance the puck into the net is legal, hand, kick, high stick.... They're all skill plays. 3 - Hand passes should be legal in all zones. 4 - Pucks knocked down with a high stick are in play. 5 - Last 5 minutes of regulation in a tie game goes to 3-on-3. If a goal is scored, back to 5-on-5. 6 - No shootouts. 5 min 3-on-3 then 5 min 2-on-2 with a 30s shot clock that starts when possession is gained. If shot clock expires, possession is given to the other team. 7 - Can't challenge offsides. 8 - Eliminate draft lottery. 9 - 3 Conferences, Howe, Orr, Gretzky. 1-16 playoff matchups.

Or OT doesn't end until the penalty expires.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy they're moving in the right direction and guys like Kane and Lehner are playing well. Tonight will be a good litmus test.

Buy in to the idea they can make the playoffs? I'm not taking the bait. They still only have a 17% chance to get in if they win today.

Its about player development. Will Baptiste develop better playing first line and PP minutes in Roch? Or 7-8min a game on the 4th line in BUF?

Carrier back in yet?

That Eichel guy has pretty good value too, maybe we can get Zadorov back.

trade him ehilr he's tunning hoy

when did that happen?

Add OTT and QBC, nbd. I'd love a 1-16 playoff. Have the two best teams meet in the Finals, which is th way it should be.

some of the pants stikl look too big to me. Next item to shrink is the chest protector, cutting off the wings that reach up to the ears, and the wings on the arms which don't provide any protection. IMO, this will make an even bigger difference than the pants.

They should go with 3 conferences instead of two, and have a great lakes type division with CHI, BUF, DET, TOR, MTL, CLS and maybe MIN or PIT. Name the 3 conferences Gretzky, Howe, and Orr.

Yep he's terrible.... confirmed!

Should win, but they won last game so I'll say OT loss. they tie it up late after playing like hot garbage for 50min then lose to Nathan McKinnon in OT.

The form fitting pants were mandated Feb 4th. Some guys were using them prior, but most were not.

Gionta No

and he's done a great job, right? he's got everybody pulling the same direction and we're significantly better than we were last season.

So we can never trade a guy who doesn't want to be traded? How about showing the rest of the league you're willing to do what it takes to build a winner. We're in 14th place, but hey, we didn't piss anybody off by trading them... yay! come play for us! were the best!

Makes sense, it's not like Bylsma was starting to lose the room.