Axl Foley

this started out like a Joe Biden presser this does not make us better, it only tells me you don't how to build a playoff roster.

Ghost is better than Mantha. should fetch more.

what exactly is "priority waste"? is that like human waste? the stuff you need to get rid of first? i had no idea they prioritized garbage.

Somebody has got to pay up for the govt expenses to go after those terrorists Truckers. because then half the world doesn't want to kill you

Have you been paying attention?

she is Lebanese that's not really a trophy

Am I the only one who doesnt want to give up assets for a potential rental in Guentzel? Would rather acquire Vatrano. Same age, way cheaper, and at least he has a year left on his contract.

Because these trades wouldn't drop us out of the playoffs. The extra 2nd also gives Yzerman another tradeable asset for a better player. Plus Ghost isn't likely re-signing and this team isn't likely to get past the 2nd round either way.

cis is a slur

His offensive numbers are better this season with less TOI. A 0.65 P/GP Dman is worth at least a 2nd.

Ghost/Petry = 10 goals against

Source or it never happened. Nine's rule. He would get at least a 2nd this TDL. ewwww

Casey Mid-lestadt does not move the needle much. The return for Ghost would be way more than a 5th. You could get a good haul for him, then give up a 5th for DeAngelo. Seems like a good way to be buyers and sellers and still end up ahead.

I'm sure that one will be equally enforced.

3-2 Wings

Mostly. which is why we had 4 SCF appearances and 5 Conference Finals during that time. If you look at the years we lost: 95: too green. too little playoff experience. 96, 99, 00: lost to the Avs, an equally talented team, who themselves won only twice in the same span. we used 3 different goalies in the 99 playoffs too. 01: lost in an upset to the Kings in the 1st round, despite having roughly the same team as before. 03: lost in a 1st round sweep to the Ducks, who went all the way to the SCF. That was the 1st playoffs without Bowman as coach. Osgood was gone. Yzerman missed most of the season and was playing on one leg in the playoffs. 04: injuries to key players during the season. team was not fully healthy for the playoffs. goaltending controversy as CuJo and Hasek did not get along at all. Wings used 5 goalies that season. CuJo was in GR. Hasek was not conditioned after coming out of retirement. Legace played poorly in the playoffs and got pulled. Offense dried up and the Wings lost in the 2nd round to the Flames, who advanced to the SCF. 05: lockout year So overall, in 10 playoffs: 3 Stanley Cups 4 Stanley Cup Finals Appearances 5 Western Conference Finals Appearances And the 5 years they did not reach at least the WCF: 99 Avs and 01 Kings are the only teams we lost to during that span who did not reach the Stanley Cup Finals. 00 Avs, 03 Ducks, 04 Flames all did. So we were losing to contenders when we did lose. I would say that is to be expected even among the best teams. Wings had equally talented intraconference rivals in Colorado and Dallas for much of that time. Sprinkle in some goalie issues, injuries, and just plain bad luck along the way.

He bleeds a lot the first time you poke him.

You don't need "elite talent". What you need is: 1. A really good defensive/check line that can limit your opponents top line offense. 2. A better bottom 9 nine than your opponent. 3. A true top pair on defense. 4. A bottom 4 D corp with at least 3 guys who can play 2nd pair and a mediocre 6 and 7. 5. A goalie who will not lose you games. 6. A veteran backup goalie if your starter fumbles. 7. A good balance of RH and LH shots. 8. A game plan that emphasizes fundamentals. 9. Selfless players willing to give up individual stats for the sake of the team. Particularly your Captain and Assistants. 10. Guys with solid playoff experience, even if they are past their prime. That would be my top10.

Don't forget Fischer and Grigorenko too.

and Meijer

you got my attention

that sounds like compensating. good call on the Sony tho. I still have Sony audio equipment from the 90's and an LCD from the 00's. still work!

we are all old

Gudas is already 33 and under contract for another 2 years at 4 mil per. His style of play may not last him until he is 35/36. I would rather not give up assets and just keep the current D corp for the rest of the season, then replace Ghost with Ed next season. Maatta and Holl is a good 3rd pairing and move Petry to 7th D. I am fine with that. Wasn't really interested in him. Edit: just saw your post about Gudas. nvm. In all likelihood, Chychrun would require trading away a prospect we want to keep.