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The rest of this road trip should decide whether Yzerman is selling at the deadline. It did last season around this time.

I saw a rumor that Buffalo might trade Alex Tuch. I'd be all over that.

I'm concerned about the last two games only insofar as the race for the Wild Card is tight and we need the points. Otherwise I'm not really all that concerned about losing to a couple of the best teams in the league, one of which we beat a week ago and the other we took to overtime last month. We're a good team, but not a perfect one. In order for us to take the next step I think a few things need to happen: 1. David Perron should be on the team, but he absolutely shouldn't be in the top six. The Kane-Compher-Perron line gives away too much defensively to play significant minutes. We need a top six winger, ideally a power winger. 2. Our 2nd defensive pair needs completely revamped. I think Chiarot "could" be on that pair with someone like Chychrun or Hanifin, but Petry can't. Improving this pair does two things, 1) minimizes the mistakes the current pair makes, and 2) lightens the load on the top pair. Both things would help a great deal. 3. At the very least we need a 2nd Alex Lyon type goalie. We cannot ask him to play like he did last month for the remainder of the season. If we can't solve these three issues we might still make the playoffs, but we're certainly not going to beat the very best teams.

Ok, we played ok last night. I can stomach our effort level last night. HOWEVER, the Chiarot and Petry pairing has got to be dismantled, and both players need their minutes significantly reduced. Chiarot turns the puck over in the opening 5 minutes leading to a point blank chance that Lyon saves. Then Petry turns it over FOR NO REASON 5 minutes later and Vancouver slaps one in. Right now, we're not giving ourselves a chance to beat good teams because we're not icing an optimal lineup. Thanks unacceptable. Edvinsson needed to be with us this entire season, but it's ABSURD at this point not to have him playing. Take out Petry and put in Edvinsson. Instant shot in the arm for the team. Then when ASP gets done with his SHL season, get him in for Chiarot. Another instant shot in the arm for the team. We need guys that know how to skate. Chiarot and Petry are pylons. They've got to be brought to a last resort status soon, or we're heading for the draft lottery.

trending that way ...or so I thought then looked a standings If they reset and gather a few wins still hold between 2 - 5 point lead over the chasers. Everyone is at 53 except Sheetsburgh who would be 1 behind if they win the 2 in hand(worst case). I said starting with the first Nucks game this stretch would decide and right now sitting at 0-2-1 with Flames, Kraken, Avs @home after trip. Come home 2-2-1 and still playing for April in the D.

Seems like it was around this time where we had rode a single goalie for too long and the air went out of the balloon.

This season's going to go south quick if lyon is coming back down to earth

sweet. its a game

So it's: To CGY: Duclair To SJS: 3rd + (50% of Hanafin) To CGY: Berggren + 1st To DET: Hanafin (at 50%) To SJS: Husso + 1st To DET: Kahkonen Why it makes no sense IMO: Both CGY and DET have no reason to seek a 3rd party to retain on Hanafin. Husso and a 1st for Kahkonen is beyond steep. CGY has no reason to acquire Duclair. Hanafin with an extension in place will cost DET more than a 1st and Berggren.

Agreed. Our last trip out west was pretty damn good - Wings have gotta finish strong here, or we'll likely be on the outside looking in...If there's any consolation regarding the game against the Edmonton 1st Overall'ers - the performance was solid in periods 1 and 2 - just crapped out in the 3rd. I'm certain the 'good guys/Misfit Toys' will win tonight! LGRW!!!

Few ideas for the next empty net goal against the Leafs