Laine is the hockey version of Streveler in popularity, without the gusto, but, arguably, with more talent.

I would not trade either.

I can see Calgary trading Johnny Hockey.

nico hischier for Laine is an interesting trade

 

 

35 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

 

 

He's picking and choosing stats here. Here's one. Ovi 163 goals first 3 season. Laine 110 goals first 3 seasons.

 

That’s good for Ovechkin, but that’s not what it’s about. Ovi’s stats, in no way diminish what Laine has done.

 

 

 

NHL really is an old boys club. Same coaches get recycled over and over. 

 

On 2020-09-15 at 12:39 PM, Goalie said:

NHL really is an old boys club. Same coaches get recycled over and over. 

Obviously you mean ‘besides’ Berube, Brindamour, Cooper, Cassidy, Bednar, Green, Keene, Ward, Colliton, Boughner, Hynes, Blashill, etc

But aside from half the coaches in the league, yes it’s an old boys club hahah

Montreal also realizes that a big blue line is the answer.  Big blue line Chevy...big...blue...line!

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-sign-defender-joel-edmundson-four-year-deal/

 

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29901019/buffalo-sabres-acquire-eric-staal-minnesota-wild-marcus-johansson

On 2020-09-16 at 3:04 PM, Floyd said:

Obviously you mean ‘besides’ Berube, Brindamour, Cooper, Cassidy, Bednar, Green, Keene, Ward, Colliton, Boughner, Hynes, Blashill, etc

But aside from half the coaches in the league, yes it’s an old boys club hahah

Goalie never allows facts to get in the way of any post he makes.

 

 

12 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

 

How much does he make on the open market?  7 million?  More?

59 minutes ago, Brandon said:

How much does he make on the open market?  7 million?  More?

More.

Jonas Brodin just signed a 42m 7 year extension with the Wild, Pietrangelo on the open market probably starts at 8m a year and that might be on the low end 

I am absolutely not paying AP more than Byfuglien was making. Dumba, depending on price, might be an interesting option... 

37 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I am absolutely not paying AP more than Byfuglien was making. Dumba, depending on price, might be an interesting option... 

Dumba 6' and the guy the WFP wanted to draft today? 5'9".

What's wrong with you people! D needs to get bigger!

On 2020-09-16 at 3:04 PM, Floyd said:

Obviously you mean ‘besides’ Berube, Brindamour, Cooper, Cassidy, Bednar, Green, Keene, Ward, Colliton, Boughner, Hynes, Blashill, etc

But aside from half the coaches in the league, yes it’s an old boys club hahah

90 percent of them played in the league. Yes. It is an old boys club.. More specifically a white boys club. 

On 2020-09-17 at 3:14 PM, MrFreakzilla said:

Goalie never allows facts to get in the way of any post he makes.

Excuse me? 90 percent of those coaches played in the league. They are also all white. Facts? 12 of 31 soon to be 32 but Seattle will recycle a coach isn't 50 percent. 

Edited September 21, 20205 yr by Goalie

On 2020-09-19 at 1:19 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Dumba 6' and the guy the WFP wanted to draft today? 5'9".

What's wrong with you people! D needs to get bigger!

Ya. Maybe they can all be logan Stanleys who will likely be moved in a trade for anything b4 he plays 1 game. 

This isnt 1980.. The days of slow lumbering giants who cant skate are over. The D men are getting smaller now and more skilled. Its hockey not basketball.

 

Edited September 21, 20205 yr by Goalie