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It's possible I guess. Cossa has been in the system for 4 years now. Looks good, but not amazing. Was meh in his first callup this year, and then lost the starting role for the Griffs in the playoffs to Jack Campbell. I assume the G position plays out like this: Gibson/Talbot this year, with Cossa as the 3rd-string callup. Going into the 2026/27 season, Talbot will be released and the new tandem will be Gibson/Cossa. That next summer is also likely when Augustine will sign his ELC and join the Griffins. Once the 2026/27 season ends its a bit more murky. It will depend on the play of Cossa and Gibson during that season. If Cossa doesnt take the #1 spot for himself, I can see Gibson being re-signed, and then we can either choose to trade Cossa, or continue to cook him. He'll be 24ish at that point. If Augustine or Guimond are lighting up the AHL at the same time he would be much easier to trade.

"Those who can, do; those who can't, teach. Those who can't teach, teach gym. Those who can't even teach gym post on LGW during work hours" - Jimmybigrigs69

I do this every year, so im keeping up with tradition, just have less ammo this off season... anyway, 1. John Gibson Class: Iron Dome Skills: knocks down incoming missles to protect home base. Maintains a strict diet, and definately does not get hoagies lodged in his throat 3 at a time. Because of this weight control, likely won't need to be replaced in the near future. *Disclaimer: will likely need to be replaced by 2-3 new goalies as soon as next year 2. Michael Leighton Class: Drill Instructor Skills: Being 6'3"... we didnt know they stacked shidt that high. Does not discriminate against Hawks, Preds, Canes, Bolts, or Flyers... he was equally worthless on each of those teams. 3. James Van Reimsdyk Class: Grizzled Veteran Skills: has done 11 tours in Philly, Tronna, Boston, Colombus, and the Mekong river delta. Isnt the naive young soldier he once was, but seeing Kane reminds him of losing the cup on Pattys game winning goal in philly, which activates his PTSD sending him into wild frenzies of violent hockey play. In his freetime he enjoys clogging and summering in Rotterdam. 4. Jacob Bernard-Docker Class: Not Nick Perbix Skills: Rejected by both Ottawa and Buffalo, but he's on this team because *insert reason here*. Kinda looks like Nick Perbix, but I assure you, that is actually a man named Jacob Bernard Docker.

The family and I are planning a road trip to Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal next month...Not sure I want to go after watching the video...Such a violent country.

So he sucked as a player? Sounds like a coach to me!

https://leightongoalieacademy.com/ Omfg read the front to this website and then shoot me and yzerman in the face (SY first)

With a hire such as this - what could Leighton possible 'teach', 'coach' that would improve either Gibson, or Talbot when taking into consideration their respective NHL careers and performances (as in Leighton doesn't hold a candle to either of them).

Do not want Erik Karlsson. 11.5m for the next two years. No, thanks. Somebody on HFboards suggested Dylan Samberg who just filed for arbitration. Winnipeg love him and I’m sure they’ll sort out a long term contract though and won’t let him walk directly to UFA. But thats the kind of player we should go after, imo. Somebody on the rise that yet to have established themselves in the top four. Drew Helleson in Anaheim is another one, suggested by a poster that seems to know a lot about what the organization are thinking.

Summer offseason / off topic thread I'll start: WHO/UN says that in 2024 175K Euros died due to heat, out of a population 744,000,000. This accounts for 0.0235% of the population. Pewresearch says that in 2023 gun violence accounted for 47K deaths in the USA. This accounts for 0.014% of the population. So you are almost twice as likely to be baked to death in Europe than killed by a gun in America. Not sure why this felt important to share, but it's good ammo for when you need to dunk on europoors who can't afford AC. Cheers

Tarnasky is apparently under invesitgation for this, and I swear to god leaf bros u better let him go free... Yelling BANG everytime u hit a guy is the most hillarious and hockey-esque thing to ever exist. Tarnnasty warned that regard and has brought honor and dignity to Canada

I wouldn’t be so sure about Gylander. He had a pretty decent rookie year in Toledo and that league is super hard on goalies. I’d imagine he’ll see plenty of games in GR this year if one of our two top goalies gets injured and Cossa has to move to a backup role in Detroit.

Detroit is absolutely stacked at goalie. Cossa, Augustine, Guimond, Gylander, Postova, and now Pradel. I'd expect one of these guys to be part of a big trade at some point in the near future. All of them are good to great prospects.

Late posting this, butttttt Goalie GOAT Guimond decommitted from Yale. Probably after he read my post about them sucking lol. Therefore, it's implied he's returning to the QMJHL. However, I think it may be more likely that - with his emergence as a prominent young goalie - he recinded on Yale in order to pursue offers from a better program. And a program that will pay him. Ivy league schools make it a point not to pay athletes. Would be interesting if he gets into a big10 program and competes with guys like Augustine.

With Michigan State losing out on Gavin McKenna to PSU, and losing Hobey Baker winner Isaac Howard to the Oilers in the same week, it's rumored their trying to pull in likely #2 overall pick next year in Porter Martone, among other possible CHL defectors. Are their any UofM fans here? I dont understand why Naruto and that program have been so quiet. They have baller azz athletics money to use, but don't seem to be making any attempt to flex it. Further, it looks apparent to me that the the CHL is going to shift from a 16-21 year old league, to a 16-18 year old league. They are capped at only paying players $7,200 a year. If programs like MSU/PSU are willing to dish out hundreds of thousands on a single guy, then they can easily outbid and lure in any rando CHLer they want. Add a possible free degree to that for life after hockey and its a no brainer. If you're still in the CHL at 19 you're basically gonna be a loser that no NCAA program wanted. So CHL isnt kill completely. But BCHL, USHL, etc should be fuqqin worried.

I don't think it's a partner problem. When Chiarot first joined the team they had awful chemistry as a pair. With Big Ben always trying to take the lead and be THE GUY. But this last year or two that really changed and they played much better together. If anything, I think it has more to do with the overall lack of talent in our entire D lineup. Because of that fact, coaches know they need Seider on the ice as much as humanly possible. Therefore they want him playing efficiently and conservatively. It just sucks, because that's not his strength. Sure, he's proved he can do it, eat 25 min a night and be a steady force... but the kid we fell in love with wasn't steady. He was creative, dynamic, explosive, and could be an absolute cannonball on the ice. THAT's what made him special. That's what set him apart. Now my fear is the Red Wings have sapped that natural instinct from him... That one day they're going to say "Okay, Ed and ASP can now handle big minutes, Mo, feel free to go out and be your old bully self" and it will be too late, and that style game will have been coached out of him. One of the reasons I love Copp, JTC, and I like the Appleton signing is because their presence keeps Larkin off the PK. Larkin does NOT belong on a PK unit. It's a missuse of personel. Keep that kid in the Ozone as much as you fuqqing can. Similarly, it's a missuse/disservice to Seider to ask him to play this style game. We desperately need another big minute RHD, so that we can drop Seider's minutes from 25 min a night, to something like 22-23 min a night, in which he can play more free/loose/explosive. Honestly - keeping Hronek around may have alllowed that to happen, and a more natural progression to Seiders development may have ensued. But he's been forced to be something he's not here, and it pains me to watch. ASP cant come quick enough.

Gentle reminder of what SY and Lalonde have squandered and ruined... I'm begging Mclellan... stop wasting this kids talent as a lidstrom-esque game manager. I remember a quote from Bowman when the Russian 5 debuted: "idk who taught you guys to play like that, but dont change anything" STOP trying to change Seider and just unleash him. I miss the bad-azz from years 1 and 2. Let him do his thing. God plz.

Ohio = pure azz flyover state Illinois = at least every chicago fuq has to drive down Michigan Ave every day Indiana = this still exists? Wisconsin = thinks the UP is their's. Thinks the NFC north is their's. But I promise you Wisconsin, Michigander's are just as drunk and stupid as you are, and were coming for the rust belt title hombre.

This is definately the first off season where i saw contracts coming in and legit thought: "fuq id rather trade" No one should be handing Gavrikov a $7x7 or Cody Ceci a $15 mil total contract. But Ken Holland's exist... Yzerman said as much in his presser. He's opted to save his money. "What for? He doesnt know yet" thats cool with me. Rather swap assets for a reasonable contract than sign tyler motte to a cowboy contract.

dammit! Isaac Howard was traded to Edmonton, AND he signed a 3 year deal.... I know Yzerman cannot control where players would rather play, but it is just damned depressing that we lose out on some players due to our lackluster play and lack of playoffs. Sorry, just in a crappy mood, and really waiting for something good to happen to pick me up... have a good night...

I don't think enough is being said about just how ungodly good Edvinsson was last year. He started in the defensive zone 54% of the time, was in the 90th percentile in terms of quality of competition, and yet 52% of the goals scored while he was on the ice were scored by Detroit. In other words, he started shifts pinned in his own zone against guys like Kucherov, Barkov, Crosby, Matthews etc. more than half the time and Detroit scored more often than their opponents did when he as on the ice. Good god. On top of that, 30 of his 31 points were scored at even strength. Almost no powerplay time. That's insane production given who he was playing against and where he was logging all his minutes. I'm calling it now, when he's 25 he'll be the best defenseman in the NHL.

"a seasoned goaltender, boasts a storied hockey career" !!! The man played 110 NHL games and looks like he was a backup in every league he's been in, hahaha

I remember all your posts.

So it's apparent this is our lineup for next season. Thoughts? Kasper - Larkin - Raymond Dcat - Compher - Kane JVR - Copp - Appleton Soderblom - Ras - Berggren This is a deep forward lineup. None of the lines really jump out at you as amazing, But each can carry water both defensively and offensively. JVR and Appleton will be critical in shutdown roles, taking PK pressure off the backs of Larkin/Kasper/Ray etc.... The canary in the coal mine is Kasper. We've seen how good he is. If he can take the next step this year our top6 becomes dtamatically better... he is the X factor for us. Chiarot - Mo Ed - Ajo Gus - JBD/Holl Our D is far less encourging. We have our bright spots, but we also have blackholes. However, if Chiarot can play with chemistry with Mo, and Ajo takes a step forward, suddenly it wouldnt be that bad... here's to hoping.... Gibson/Talbot This could be a really good tandem. If they perform, our other issues may look frivolous. If Gibson sucks though, we may be screwed. A lot riding on him. Again we enter a season where if things click it could be great, but if it doesnt will likely be depressing. But we have Mclellan now, so im a bit more optimistic. LGRW.

Yeah he'll probably be worth that cap hit for 2 maybe 3 of those years

Some great UFAs still remaining........... Gustav Nyquist Tomas Tatar Pius Suter Jakub Vrana Daniel Sprong Klim Kostin Anthony Mantha Andreas Athanasiou Joe Veleno Robby Fabbri Christian Fischer Craig Smith Tyler Motte Luke Glendening Brendan Smith Jon Merrill James Reimer