Captkirk888 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 hours ago, Pinot Noir said: They just couldn’t get it done. So they come out and say they believe they can compete with current team. Duh we know you can compete but can you contend even when injuries hit and players get slotted up the lineup? Too bad. Hope I’m proved wrong. *proven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) 33 minutes ago, JayDangles said: That would be an insane move, but crazy if Myers could actually read the ice at the forward level. Although really the first time he goes in to forecheck he will be called for elbowing and escorted out of a playoff series. I have a feeling the coaches are looking at helping him with his hitting. To get out of the refs target areas. It's a different code for big guys. Elbows in for sure. Watch the stick work. Etc Plus when he pinches he's basically at at forward level as it is. Man he's a target for the refs too. Edited March 9 by Hairy Kneel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUSK v2.0 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 hours ago, DownUndaCanuck said: I wouldn't condone making moves for the sake of them but prior to the All star game, we essentially needed depth scoring to support the Lotto line. If someone could play center, great. We could have gone out and acquired someone like Roslovic or Wennberg who went pretty cheap and could just anchor a 3C role for us. We could have then gone out and acquired one of the many middle-6 wingers who went for no more than a 2nd. Instead we throw all our assets at Lindholm - another star on a team full of stars - who has been the biggest disappointment of the year. I know it's a negative spin, and the Lindholm trade was exciting, but it's not what this team needed and now that we spunked all our assets on him, we had nothing left to acquire depth, which is what we needed, and what all the cup contenders acquired. PA just got schooled, hope he learns his lesson for the next TDL. Would not have expected this from you! Lindholm is like a rack of ribs, you gotta wait. If you gonna pull them out of the bbq early they totally suck and you dont post on facebook 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PistolPete13 Posted March 9 Popular Post Share Posted March 9 29 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: OK but you got the point..... a very promising prospect + picks for RENTAL but today, Ruthie & Allvin didn't feel like competing with the big boys to go for it..... it's like we'll just wait & see how far we can go 'cause making the playoffs means over-achievement and WE should be totally satisfied!! Another guy who makes shit up. And then complains about the stuff that he made up. 1 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks curse Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 could it be that in offseason we will have cap flexibility? cap friendly says we have 25.5 in cap space in offseason IM (4.75) - Petey- Hogz Suter- Miller - Brock Joshua (3) Bluegger (2.75) Garland (5) Podz - Aman - PDG QH FH (7.25) CS Tanev (3) Zads (4) Juulsen 5.5 = cap space left for a no. 7 d man, back up goalie and 13th F now move garland and Milky in offseason and you have an additional 9.75 essentially. You can resign Lindholm, or take a run at Reinhardt ? Garland could be moveable to Chicago or Anaheim for a late pick with no retention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUSK v2.0 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: I have a feeling the coaches are looking at helping him with his hitting. To get out of the refs target areas. It's a different code for big guys. Elbows in for sure. Watch the stick work. Etc Plus when he pinches he's basically at at forward level as it is. Man he's a target for the refs too. For sure, Myers could play forward. As long as we have Defense in place. Myers would be leathal in front of the net, able to reach over defenders and pick the puck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekker Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) 2 hours ago, DownUndaCanuck said: know it's a negative spin, and the Lindholm trade was exciting, but it's not what this team needed Because we have other defensive right shot centers? Because relieving JT of some of his defensive duties is a bad idea? Do you have a crystal ball that tells you what Lindholm would of went for today? Stupid comment. Edited March 9 by Rekker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_can_fan Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 16 minutes ago, Alflives said: There’s a reason guys are selected in the rounds they are. HB was a later round pick because of his size, poor skating, and lack of commitment to defending. It’s very rare for these guys, selected where he was, to become even a serviceable NHLer. We pretty much got Lindholm for free. uhh no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PistolPete13 Posted March 9 Popular Post Share Posted March 9 14 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: Exactly!!!! but most of us here are content with hugging close the prospects and picks.... I wouldn't have cared so much IF we were just barely hanging on to the wildcard spot.... but we are a conference leader now.... and just 1-2 solid pieces away..... even with our last resort..... someone had to drop the ball on Kessel big time! Someone who knows more about hockey then you decided that Kessel wouldn’t help the team in the playoffs. No one else signed Kessel, so what does that tell you? You want to believe that someone dropped the ball, then have at it. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 8 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said: Another guy who makes shit up. And then complains about the stuff that he made up. OK so you got some facking expertise comments eh?? then just say so..... like whatever we did not do is banged on perfectly fine and we should be able to make a Cup run!!! is that so?? just say it man!!! no need to lay facking attacks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Cab Lekkermaki play in a few playoff games this year. ie as a pp specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Noir Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) 6 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said: Someone who knows more about hockey then you decided that Kessel wouldn’t help the team in the playoffs. No one else signed Kessel, so what does that tell you? You want to believe that someone dropped the ball, then have at it. It is what it is at this point. They could not deliver at this deadline. It’s as simple as that. we have a solid team, that could’ve been put in a stronger position to compete with a few trades to shore up our depth yet that couldn’t be executed. this is the team we have at this point, but rest assured management didn’t go above and beyond to give them any extra advantage for the upcoming playoffs. Edited March 9 by Pinot Noir 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 18 minutes ago, The Lock said: HB reportedly did not want to sign here. We offered him a contract last year and he refused. He then had an interview where he literally stated he was excited to be in a trade. So even if you think he'll make the NHL, the likelihood of him making it with us was slim to none, not because of us, but because of him unwilling to sign. In terms of today, we didn't have to make a trade as we got Lindholm already. No point in trading away any more assets. well.. fingers crossed Lindholm is the final piece then.... 'cause injuries can happen and we now don't have the same depth as the AV's and others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstorm Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 1 minute ago, PistolPete13 said: Someone who knows more about hockey then you decided that Kessel wouldn’t help the team in the playoffs. No one else signed Kessel, so what does that tell you? You want to believe that someone dropped the ball, then have at it. Signing Kessler would have been an insult to the existing players. Clearly he didn’t pan out the way they thought he might. Bringing some “out of shape used to be” in because he’s fun and has been there wouldn’t cut it. Allvin just found a polite way of saying so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Hawk Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) 16 minutes ago, canucks curse said: could it be that in offseason we will have cap flexibility? cap friendly says we have 25.5 in cap space in offseason IM (4.75) - Petey- Hogz Suter- Miller - Brock Joshua (3) Bluegger (2.75) Garland (5) Podz - Aman - PDG QH FH (7.25) CS Tanev (3) Zads (4) Juulsen 5.5 = cap space left for a no. 7 d man, back up goalie and 13th F now move garland and Milky in offseason and you have an additional 9.75 essentially. You can resign Lindholm, or take a run at Reinhardt ? Garland could be moveable to Chicago or Anaheim for a late pick with no retention You don't move Garland; have you seen what happens when you have 3 lines that can drive offense? The Petterson and Miller lines were MIA, and yet having that productive 3rd kept us winning. That and center depth, are a winning formula. We simply need to focus on resigning guys and developing our internal talent. Using ur 25.5m number (I didn't verify), here is the priorities: 1) Hronek at 7.25m/ 7-8yr (ur #) 2) Zadorov at 5m/5-6yr (he isn't signing for 4) 3) Lindholm at 6-6.5m/5year 4) DJ at 3m/2year 5) Cole at 2m/2 year TOTAL: 23.75m Mik-Peterrson-Hogs Podz-Miller-Beoser DJ-Lindholm-Garland Bains/Suter-Raty-PDG/Aman/Karlsson Hughes-Hronek Zad-Cole CS-Juulsen Friedman, Bris, etc Then, hope that Lekkermaki, Willander, D Petterson, etc develop tyo the point that they challenge for a spot in 2025. Edited March 9 by BC_Hawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hammertime Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 17 minutes ago, TUSK v2.0 said: Would not have expected this from you! Lindholm is like a rack of ribs, you gotta wait. If you gonna pull them out of the bbq early they totally suck and you dont post on facebook Put down the pulled pork sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstorm Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 1 hour ago, PistolPete13 said: How about Tears of a clown? or 82 Tears? A “steaming pile” might work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 3 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: well.. fingers crossed Lindholm is the final piece then.... 'cause injuries can happen and we now don't have the same depth as the AV's and others The fact that we weren't even a playoff team last year should mean we shouldn't even be in a conversation this year of competing with the Avs and Vegases of the league; yet, here we are having that conversation. Baby steps my dude. lol 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Face Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 10 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said: Someone who knows more about hockey then you decided that Kessel wouldn’t help the team in the playoffs. No one else signed Kessel, so what does that tell you? You want to believe that someone dropped the ball, then have at it. People forget trades we already made.If they would be made today they would jump like a crazy 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: OK so you got some facking expertise comments eh?? then just say so..... like whatever we did not do is banged on perfectly fine and we should be able to make a Cup run!!! is that so?? just say it man!!! no need to lay facking attacks You are disappointed and I am not. I disagree with expressing opinions as though they were facts. Sure I would have liked it if we scooped up a player that might help us in the playoffs for a bargain basement price. It didn’t happen. Life’s not perfect. I’m sure as hell not going to buy into the “ran out of time” narrative being spun in these parts, as though it was a fact. I’m happy to leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sell.the.team Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 1 minute ago, Jaimito said: I don't believe our futures odds changed much after we added Lindholm and I doubt they would have changed much if we added Guentz and / or Toff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNuck Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, Pinot Noir said: It is what it is at this point. They could not deliver at this deadline. It’s as simple as that. we have a solid team, that could’ve been put in a stronger position to compete with a few trades to shore up our depth yet that couldn’t be executed. this is the team we have at this point, but rest assured management didn’t go above and beyond to give them any extra advantage for the upcoming playoffs. Who should we have tried to trade for? Which assets would we be willing to lose to get a deal done? And if needed, which player(s) do we pass through waivers for any incoming players? As stated before on here, PA/JR got their business done early so there was no need to mess with the team's chemistry just to see IF it might work. Not sure if you've noticed, but our chemistry seems just fine. Who knows how the other TDL deals will even pan out? They could fall flat for all we know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40yrfan Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 1 minute ago, Pinot Noir said: It is what it is at this point. They could not deliver at this deadline. It’s as simple as that. we have a solid team, that could’ve been put in a stronger position to compete with a few trades to shore up our depth yet that couldn’t be executed. this is the team we have at this point, but rest assured management didn’t go above and beyond to give them any possible advantage for the upcoming playoffs. If I was given 6 month's to live I would agree with this for selfish reasons. This team with its prospects will be a contender for the foreseeable future, and I have faith this management group will do whatever they can to give us our best chance at the Holly grail. If it's not this year we will at least gain valuable playoff experience. That just helps for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Face Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said: You are disappointed and I am not. I disagree with expressing opinions as though they were facts. Sure I would have liked it if we scooped up a player that might help us in the playoffs for a bargain basement price. It didn’t happen. Life’s not perfect. I’m sure as hell not going to buy into the “ran out of time” narrative being spun in these parts, as though it was a fact. I’m happy to leave it at that. If superstar grant you cup what Edmonton won,or Maple Leaf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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