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Transitioning from one core to another doesn't mean the style of play needs to change. Why would the team change from a puck possession style anyways? its proven to be the most successful style of play by far. You also don't rebuild over the course of 1 year, its going to take a few for the next wave to surpass the old wave of players, the fact that we're doing it for a 3rd time under Holland without missing the playoffs at all is why Holland will likely retire as the greatest GM in NHL history.

Yeah, why hire a guy who's been to two Finals with two separate teams?

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Even if he isn't an instant improvement, at least he can move the puck and create offense. I don't think I have unrealistic expectations, but I understand the concern considering the mentality of other posters

What is everyone's thoughts on gaborik? Really playing well for la right now. Has a lot of speed and a nice shot

don't worry y'all can get trotz now

I would literally throw up everywhere then torch Holland's house

Good God no. Vanek isn't worth close to what he's going to get on the market.

Kukla's Korner just retweeted this animated gif. It's upROARious. WARNING: What is seen cannot be unseen

It doesn't matter that Bylsma won a round. Regular season award. I think Detroit's injuries (mainly to Z and Datsyuk) were worse. Also, Crosby's going to win the Hart and Lindsay. That's basically the writers crediting him with Pittsburgh's success. Plus, even with the injuries, all any voting journalist had to do was look at the rosters to see that Pittsburgh were the better team all season.

Why? They have four guys picked in the top 5 of first rounds, they should be doing well. They made it just as far as we did losing to, in my opinion, a lesser team than who we lost to. Babcock led a team with 421 man games lost to injury into the playoffs and lost to the first seed. I don't think he necessarily has it locked up.

read some of the threads and you'll reconsider

So, what you're saying is if I want to play this series, I'd better pick up '14... Offhand, if the console crashes on you in the middle of the game, does Olcyzykcrykzvbyz come on and say your Xbox One is guilty of "subtle interference"?

The fact that in our rebuilding years we're still making the playoffs should get Kenny a raise, not fired.

We are transitioning/rebuilding right now.

He was also Pissed we lost Quincey at the time too... So whatever

I love him on the Kings. He doesn't have to be The Guy, he can just be himself, play his game, no pressure to Be Great every night.

Hope the Kings win the West and better yet Stanley Cup. Go Kings !

Holy crap what a game. Ducks are a scary good team. Go Kings and thank you Gaborik! Nice deadline pickup by the Kings.

I want the Kings to advance. Because I like them, but more because I think they'd be the tougher matchup for the Blackhawks, who must. not. repeat.

Buying out players only happens when there significantly overpaid. Franzen, regardless of ur own qualms with him, is worth 4 million, and would get more than that per year on the open market. Tootoo, whether u like him or not, doesn't play, and is therefore worthy of a buyout. Sure Franzen has that ridiculously long contract, but I'm willing to bet he's still enough decent at 38. If I'm wrong when that rolls around ill change toon, but till then I believe

@asktheduffer: Dany Heatley, the Canadian Franzen, has scored for #wild tonight. First playoff G since 2011. I love it when beat writers throw shade.

Last 3 years in the playoffs. Dan Cleary - 30GP 16 Points Franzen 24GP 8 Points Let that soak in for abit.

With a little work / GM skills, you could find a forward to put up 41 points a season AND give an effort every night. For considerably less what he is making on his long term deal. He is getting treated like a superstar without the superstar play.