Thorny Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 7 hours ago, thewookie1 said: Oh I know we'll need to make a trade; its more of a matter of getting something of equal value that concerns me. I am absolutely worried this is exactly how KA thinks a refusal to lose a battle to win the war imo, it’s stinky strategy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, Thorny said: I am absolutely worried this is exactly how KA thinks a refusal to lose a battle to win the war imo, it’s stinky strategy While I understand what you are saying…… In the context of this specific discussion, I don’t like Hanifin. I’m a little concerned about the fit, as another LHD, and I’m also concerned that he is not that good. I have major concerns that he is an average #4 D who is going to require a contract far in excess of what he provides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Curt said: While I understand what you are saying…… In the context of this specific discussion, I don’t like Hanifin. I’m a little concerned about the fit, as another LHD, and I’m also concerned that he is not that good. I have major concerns that he is an average #4 D who is going to require a contract far in excess of what he provides. I’m speaking towards his modus operandi as a whole which I think it’s very relevant because he appears to be exceptionally regimented Ive posted about this recently, I have a high opinion on his skills as an evaluator, drafter, negotiator, most nouns: my suspicion is he’s a terrible strategist - at least relative to the strategy id employ ymmv Edited October 24, 2023 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, Thorny said: I’m speaking towards his modus operandi as a whole which I think it’s very relevant because he appears to be exceptionally regimented Ive posted about this recently, I have a high opinion on his skills as an evaluator, drafter, negotiator, most nouns: my suspicion is he’s a terrible strategist - at least relative to the strategy id employ ymmv Yes, I don’t disagree. I’ve pushed back in years past against people saying we need to make trades or bring in high priced FAs in order to make the playoffs NOW. This offseason was my personal inflection point. I would have like a better defenseman, as the additions were acceptable, but barely. And I am not comfortable with the goalie situation at all. The current emergence of Benson as someone who will almost certainly be another useful player and possible star, in a couple years if not right now, makes we even more comfortable with the idea of trading a couple prospects. I expect Adams to be on the lookout for in season additions, like Greenway last season. I’ll give him this season. If they don’t make the playoffs, I’ll be disappointed, and I expect serious upgrades before the 2024-25 season. If none materialize I’m going to go sharpen a pitchfork. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Curt said: Yes, I don’t disagree. I’ve pushed back in years past against people saying we need to make trades or bring in high priced FAs in order to make the playoffs NOW. This offseason was my personal inflection point. I would have like a better defenseman, as the additions were acceptable, but barely. And I am not comfortable with the goalie situation at all. The current emergence of Benson as someone who will almost certainly be another useful player and possible star, in a couple years if not right now, makes we even more comfortable with the idea of trading a couple prospects. I expect Adams to be on the lookout for in season additions, like Greenway last season. I’ll give him this season. If they don’t make the playoffs, I’ll be disappointed, and I expect serious upgrades before the 2024-25 season. If none materialize I’m going to go sharpen a pitchfork. Ya we’re on the same wavelength. It’s not like what I think matters one iota, but missing this year would be a failed expectation, necessitating meeting expectations NEXT year, under pain of canning Edited October 24, 2023 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Nvm Edited October 25, 2023 by Zamboni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/23/2023 at 8:22 PM, sabremike said: Why plug a huge hole using one of your countless forward prospects and prevent the guy you just gave a ton of money to from being destroyed like Risto or Myers were? Because this organization is owned and run by absolute fools. Soon to be 13 years ***** all and counting, I'm just tired of this neverending *****. On that note Risto hasn't played a single game for the Flyers this year and is apparently headed to LTIR with an "undisclosed" issue. I'm thinking bruised ego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porous Five Hole Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 19 hours ago, PerreaultForever said: You can BE BOTH . The much ridiculed Yzerplan added several veterans and a plethora of draft picks as I think they had 2 firsts and several seconds last year and have 2 firsts next year. They used their cap money. Too soon to say if it has worked, but they have tried to be that thing you want (which I agree with). Yzerman has been the GM of Detroit for 4.5 years and has zero playoff appearances. How long does he get? However long that is, should then be the litmus test for GMKA then, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaeth Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 what is this bruin's schedule to start the year? Chicago x2, San Jose, Anaheim x2, Nashville, LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SabresBaltimore Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, Brawndo said: From that article: Quote I see a guy that went out of his way to hit him dirty, and he sticks up for himself. Nevermind that Tkachuk started it and Tuch retaliated, then Tkachuk escalated. Tkachuk is a scumbag 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, SabresBaltimore said: From that article: Nevermind that Tkachuk started it and Tuch retaliated, then Tkachuk escalated. Tkachuk is a scumbag The travesty isn’t that fight, which was retaliation for Tuch’s clip, isn’t suspendible (apparently).The travesty was the non-call on Tkachuk’s high hit on Tuch earlier. I get the no suspension call, given the preceding clip. I don’t get earlier non call. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, Weave said: The travesty isn’t that fight, which was retaliation for Tuch’s clip, isn’t suspendible (apparently).The travesty was the non-call on Tkachuk’s high hit on Tuch earlier. I get the no suspension call, given the preceding clip. I don’t get earlier non call. Especially when He took six strides at full speed to deliver the hit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 34 minutes ago, Weave said: The travesty isn’t that fight, which was retaliation for Tuch’s clip, isn’t suspendible (apparently).The travesty was the non-call on Tkachuk’s high hit on Tuch earlier. I get the no suspension call, given the preceding clip. I don’t get earlier non call. Just like his brother. Takes liberties with opponents then gets butt hurt when the opponent does something to retaliate. And then loses his #### at the retaliation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 The Tkachuks are punks. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 The league just can’t get out of its own way. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Porous Five Hole said: Yzerman has been the GM of Detroit for 4.5 years and has zero playoff appearances. How long does he get? However long that is, should then be the litmus test for GMKA then, right? His time is now. KA I give a slightly shorter timeline to because he got a huge head start. Our young core was here sooner than Yzerman's. JBott already brought most of them in. Do you not think that failing to make the playoffs this year would be a failure on the part of management? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 https://www.tsn.ca/carolina-hurricanes-d-brett-pesce-to-miss-signficant-time-1.2025733?tsn-amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Flashsabre said: https://www.tsn.ca/carolina-hurricanes-d-brett-pesce-to-miss-signficant-time-1.2025733?tsn-amp If he were in Sabres uniform to start the season all he'd have is a tender eye and a bruised ego, but he'd still be playing..... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 5:51 PM, Thorny said: I am absolutely worried this is exactly how KA thinks a refusal to lose a battle to win the war imo, it’s stinky strategy I can’t disagree with you even though I want to. I’m personally in that same mindset as Adams may very well be. I deep down know we’ll have to move someone eventually but don’t want to be hurt again. Plus I feel a connection with the roster and its prospects since I’ve followed from the draft on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 56 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: I can’t disagree with you even though I want to. I’m personally in that same mindset as Adams may very well be. I deep down know we’ll have to move someone eventually but don’t want to be hurt again. Plus I feel a connection with the roster and its prospects since I’ve followed from the draft on. Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Dahlin leads all league d-men in assists - it’s nice having a player always in and around that perch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 12 hours ago, SabresBaltimore said: From that article: Nevermind that Tkachuk started it and Tuch retaliated, then Tkachuk escalated. Tkachuk is a scumbag Actually if you watch a little before the fight Tuch started it and I like that he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBaltimore Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 9 hours ago, PerreaultForever said: Actually if you watch a little before the fight Tuch started it and I like that he did. That was Tuch retaliating for the cheap shot Tkachuk got away with on him earlier. I forget exactly what he did now, but he took a few strides to hit Tuch away from the play and there was no penalty called. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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