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IMO the team was worse because of them. Their net contribution was negative. Kinda like Staal, Okposo... etc. Washed up but still hanging around to "teach the young core". Not necessary, especially when they're not helping you win.

IMO the "veteran leadership" mantra is an outdated concept in todays NHL. Did Brian Gionta or Josh Gorges help? IMO if you have the right coach and players with the right character, you don't need a veteran presence.

I agree it's a tank year for this franchise. The difference between this tank and the previous tank is the cupboard is not as bare as it was in 2013-15. You've got Cozens, Dahlin, Power, with guys like Quinn and Rosen.... there's definitely some pieces there, but IMO most are still 2-3 years away or more from being significant contributors. In the meantime, let the tank roll. The next 2 drafts are blockbusters.

Watching his film he plays more like Quick than Price. The Canadian media will obviously compare him to Price, but IMO he's stylistically similar to Jonathan Quick. Quick is 6'1, extremely atheltic and competes his ass off. Not saying he's the next Quick, but there similarities. Quick never played Junior A (USHL, NAHL, or Major Junior). After being drafted (rnd 3) out of Prep School in 2005, Quick spent 2 years at UMass, and 1 year splitting time between the ECHL/AHL, before finally breaking into the NHL in year 4.

Who in their right mind would sign w Buffalo now.

Marv's great grandson!

As much as I think Sam is overrated, I just can't get onboard with this deal.

Why would they trade Knight? I'd take Lundell, Verhaeghe and a 2022 1st.

KA sounds drunk.

Prepare to be disappointed.

Hoping Verhaeghe is part of the deal.

Samson most overrated Sabre in recent memory.

As per Friedman something is brewing w Florida.... What do they even have tho?

It's the right way to build a team. Draft picks take time to develop but if done correctly can result in lasting success.

Mittlestadtesque

Swedish Mittlestadt

Like Hedman, Forsberg, Zetterberg... etc?

I think they go off the board here.

Guenther?

I like Power a lot, but I wouldn't lose any sleep if the pick is Eklund.

I'd be surprised if an Eichel or Reinhart deal happens tonight. The next few weeks more likely IMO.

Don't give in KA, hold steady and don't settle.

I like Jones but 9.5?!