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NHL Off-Season 2013 |OT| Celebrate Good Times Come On
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Coldnoodle
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HadesGigas
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He doesn't want to be part of a multiyear rebuilding process in Buffalo, why would he want to be part of a never-ending one?
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Oh shit Cherry! Here we go!
Edit: sorry guys wrong thread. Vabek to Edm would be hilarious
Edit: sorry guys wrong thread. Vabek to Edm would be hilarious
brucewaynegretzky
Member
Sup bitches? Fuck this shit.
Zod the Bear
Member
One of us.
That's the lowest they could get.
Hell, they might get lucky and draft slightly higher.
HAHAHAHA YEAH RIGHT
Whatever they get picked at is where they will draft. (Yeah, it's a small chance, but it's there)
This thread is so weird without the usual Leafs fans in it. Plus, this thread wasn't started by a Leafs fan
They'll be here soon with the rest of us loser fans.
The only movement is the lottery winner moving to first, and every team who was ahead of them moving down a spot.
Oh fuck me, I thought it was to determine overall draft order.
HadesGigas
Member
Draft Lottery odds:
- FLA (25%)
- COL (18.8%)
- TB (14.2%)
- NSH (10.7%)
- CAR(8.10%)
- CGY (6.2%)
- EDM (
4.7%100.0%) - BUF (3.6%)
- NJ (2.7%)
- DAL (2.1%)
- PHI/PHX (1.5%)
- PHX/PHI (1.1%)
- WPG (.80%)
- CBJ (.50%)
ZeroGravity
Member
Top four pick at worst isn't bad. Most likely will be picking third. I'm extremely happy with that.
CrazedArabMan
Member
Stupid for us, Jim Nill is considered an amazing assistant GM for us, he being gone is going to hurt come draft time since that is usually when he shines with getting drafted players.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Season began with Huberdeau getting a 3 point night, ended with another 3 point night. Top 2 pick and hopefully we get MacKinnon.
CrazedArabMan
Member
Getting one of Mackinnon, Druin, or Jones is just as good as making the playoffs.
The Steve Mason curse
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Screw Joe New In Dike. Goodbye.
yankeehater
Member
He whats up buddy. Sucks it had to be like this. Hopefully uncle Gary decides to hook us up, yeah right.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Finally get to put this season in books, burn it and never speak of it again.
This season though may in the long run be a blessing rather than a curse. If we do manage to get get MacKinnon I feel like it will be thee final piece in putting together a cup worth team in the long term, and perhaps even a consistent successful club.
Huberdeau's season is the most positive that can be said. The kid has all the proper tools and has an uncanny composure in high tension situations. He's played both roles as a finisher and a playmaker, getting to the dirty areas and finding goals or making the perfect set-ups that lead to goals. He's an ace on he PP and always a threat on even strength. The point that I see most though is it isn't just high skill play that makes him a treat, it's his basic sense of the game. He can play his game is any situation and when the time is right, show off his talent to finish a play. Him getting Calder would be an icing but regardless he is as billed, a future star in this league.
Rookie Class The other "silver lining" is that we got good lock at our top prospects in the big leagues and got a good feel for what they need to do or if they are ready.A few stand out to me as players who are ready:
Drew Shore- He came up as a call-up but quickly showed why he was an all-star player in the AHL and made a case for himself to be NHL ready. He plays an exceptional 200 ft game, getting time PP and PK and being a solid two way player on 5v5. His line with Mueller and Hubey in February was one of the hottest lines in league. He can make plays and has a nice wrister, although snakebitten in the goal department he has had a ton of chances playing against the league's best.
Jacob Markrstrom- Easily the starter of the future. His size and athleticism is amazing. Down-low his cross crease speed is one of the best in the league. He is still inconstant as a young goalie so I would much prefer to bring in Theo again and move out Clemmer.
Alex Petrovic- Big d-man who is more than comfortable with the puck. More importantly it is his pairing with Campbell that is paying off. Campbell is best when he isn't the one in the corners, which is why he and Garrison was such an excellent pairing. Campbell and Petrovic was easily the best pairing that Campbell has had this season. Petro can control the puck, jump in on the rush and cover defensively when Campbell pinches in. Add that to him being someone to stick up for teammates and able to throw the body, I hope he stays in the line-up next season
Howden and Bjugstad need time in the AHL to get their scoring touch and adjust to the pros. Bjugstad is much closer though.
Robak will be in interesting question as he is waiver eligible next season. He has the best shot of our d-men with an absolute cannon of slapper. So far Brennan is the better OFD. Tough call, maybe he is traded or gets to be the 7th d-man.
This year also proves it is time to start cutting the fat of the team. Think going forward to next season Kuba, Clemmer and maybe Parros need to go. Kuba is the worst d-man I've seen come through this club. Terrible in any situation. Clemmer isn't a fit anymore, we need someone who can carry the load when Marky has an off night or rough patch and challenge him for the starter. Theo is that guy, not Clemmer. Parros is simply a selective fighter, and really adds nothing else in is game. I'd prefer to keep Selleck and roll with Gudbranson, Petrovic, and Selleck any given night. Plenty of toughness every night.
Weiss The biggest FA we have and my felling is he walks or his rights are traded. End of an era but at the same time if we get Mac then the time has come for new blood. If he does walk I would hope Tallon looks at a stop gap center. Possilby Roy or Bozak. Though I would love Ribero to come in, his personality doesn't fit with what Tallon and Dineen are preaching in their roster.
Next year is a bounce back as we are getting Bergenheim, Versteeg, Jovo from surgery and ready to play. Plus the players will have a proper camp and conditioning to go forward to the season. Healthy i firmly believe we are a play-off team and will slot into the race. Long summer ahead but it is brighter times ahead. Get MacK Tallon, it is what we need.
This season though may in the long run be a blessing rather than a curse. If we do manage to get get MacKinnon I feel like it will be thee final piece in putting together a cup worth team in the long term, and perhaps even a consistent successful club.
Huberdeau's season is the most positive that can be said. The kid has all the proper tools and has an uncanny composure in high tension situations. He's played both roles as a finisher and a playmaker, getting to the dirty areas and finding goals or making the perfect set-ups that lead to goals. He's an ace on he PP and always a threat on even strength. The point that I see most though is it isn't just high skill play that makes him a treat, it's his basic sense of the game. He can play his game is any situation and when the time is right, show off his talent to finish a play. Him getting Calder would be an icing but regardless he is as billed, a future star in this league.
Rookie Class The other "silver lining" is that we got good lock at our top prospects in the big leagues and got a good feel for what they need to do or if they are ready.A few stand out to me as players who are ready:
Drew Shore- He came up as a call-up but quickly showed why he was an all-star player in the AHL and made a case for himself to be NHL ready. He plays an exceptional 200 ft game, getting time PP and PK and being a solid two way player on 5v5. His line with Mueller and Hubey in February was one of the hottest lines in league. He can make plays and has a nice wrister, although snakebitten in the goal department he has had a ton of chances playing against the league's best.
Jacob Markrstrom- Easily the starter of the future. His size and athleticism is amazing. Down-low his cross crease speed is one of the best in the league. He is still inconstant as a young goalie so I would much prefer to bring in Theo again and move out Clemmer.
Alex Petrovic- Big d-man who is more than comfortable with the puck. More importantly it is his pairing with Campbell that is paying off. Campbell is best when he isn't the one in the corners, which is why he and Garrison was such an excellent pairing. Campbell and Petrovic was easily the best pairing that Campbell has had this season. Petro can control the puck, jump in on the rush and cover defensively when Campbell pinches in. Add that to him being someone to stick up for teammates and able to throw the body, I hope he stays in the line-up next season
Howden and Bjugstad need time in the AHL to get their scoring touch and adjust to the pros. Bjugstad is much closer though.
Robak will be in interesting question as he is waiver eligible next season. He has the best shot of our d-men with an absolute cannon of slapper. So far Brennan is the better OFD. Tough call, maybe he is traded or gets to be the 7th d-man.
This year also proves it is time to start cutting the fat of the team. Think going forward to next season Kuba, Clemmer and maybe Parros need to go. Kuba is the worst d-man I've seen come through this club. Terrible in any situation. Clemmer isn't a fit anymore, we need someone who can carry the load when Marky has an off night or rough patch and challenge him for the starter. Theo is that guy, not Clemmer. Parros is simply a selective fighter, and really adds nothing else in is game. I'd prefer to keep Selleck and roll with Gudbranson, Petrovic, and Selleck any given night. Plenty of toughness every night.
Weiss The biggest FA we have and my felling is he walks or his rights are traded. End of an era but at the same time if we get Mac then the time has come for new blood. If he does walk I would hope Tallon looks at a stop gap center. Possilby Roy or Bozak. Though I would love Ribero to come in, his personality doesn't fit with what Tallon and Dineen are preaching in their roster.
Next year is a bounce back as we are getting Bergenheim, Versteeg, Jovo from surgery and ready to play. Plus the players will have a proper camp and conditioning to go forward to the season. Healthy i firmly believe we are a play-off team and will slot into the race. Long summer ahead but it is brighter times ahead. Get MacK Tallon, it is what we need.
I'm assuming you're the most passionate Panthers fan in the world Dubbed :lol, bravo sir.
Bergevin has 3 picks in the top 36, I'm hoping he can package them up with some prospects to move up. If we could land another impact player from this draft we'd be in an amazing position.
Bergevin has 3 picks in the top 36, I'm hoping he can package them up with some prospects to move up. If we could land another impact player from this draft we'd be in an amazing position.
In Timmins I trust.
True. If Timmins has his eyes on guys in 30-40 spots then Bergevin will go with it, Timmins is god.
Every team, kid is ridiculous.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Haha, holy shit Sacco is gone. Was not expecting that at all.
Yeah I bailed after 15 minutes Jesus. I think the officials getting gifts and pics taken was my final straw.
yankeehater
Member
Dont know how I missed this but I am feeling good about the Flyers 1% chance. Uncle Gary took care of the Pens with Sidney, hopefully he will do the same for the Flyers.
Zod the Bear
Member
Philly media continue to pester Bryz during locker cleanup.
Ugh. Fire everyone and give Meltzer a monopoly on Flyers reporting.
edit: on lottery--Colorado wins for Jones. Book it.
Ugh. Fire everyone and give Meltzer a monopoly on Flyers reporting.
edit: on lottery--Colorado wins for Jones. Book it.
Just saw this wow!
yankeehater
Member
I am sad I am missing out on Bryz being pestered. Fuck him he deserves it for sure.
Zod the Bear
Member
I like Bryz. But, he doesn't fit well with Lavy's system, and there's no way we can keep the contract. I want him for another season, then amnesty.
Favorite twitter image of today-- the Flyers vs. the Media:
yankeehater
Member
I was so excited when they signed Bryz but I hate him now. He is such a wacko and I think he hasnt played anywhere near as well as he could have and last year it really killed the team since their offense was so good. The sooner they buy him out the better for me but one more year is fine if thats what they decide to do. I just want Mason to be the starter next year.
Yeah, pretty much this.
Unless that weird rumor about Ryan Miller coming here. But it was from Randy Miller so... yeah.
I felt bad for the American kids who had to watch Canada celebrate about four times.
Unhandled Exception
Member
Dude the fucking sun is shining, Sacco is gone, angels are singing, Tabris is silent. All is well with the world.
Patrick Roy incoming?
The Edmonton Oilers are going to attempt to be the the first team in NHL history to roll two top lines composed entirely of 1st overall picks.
Hall-RNH-Yaks
2014 1st overall-McKinnon-McDavid
EDIT: Habs have 3 or 4 picks in the first 2 rounds, but I'd cream my pants if we sold a few of them to move up to get Drouin.