LeftWinger

Well, at least its only my TV in my office...I had to install he NBCSports APP on my computer, but I can at least watch it. Still mad though! TV didn't even last 5 years. Junk....

No, my TV faded to black with sound still playing...thought it was the channel, its the TV...ugh!

UH......WTF NBC?

Remember when we were 6 points out?

whats the hold up? at least we got Ken Daniels on the broadcast

Did not see it mentioned, but the 2019 2nd round pick is actually a pick VEG got from the Isles. So, it will be a nice 2nd rounder to have, especially if they lose JT and s*** up the ice all next season. If they lose JT, they may be wanting to Tank for Hughes, so that 2nd could be in the high 30's....nice!

Nevermind, I ran a test GM in capfriendly, JT won't work unless our RFA's take SUPER low contracts....unless we can dump BOTH Gus(or Helm) and Jimmy at the draft. I know they are worth more at the TDL, but if we are serious about running at JT, we need to clear a buttload more cap, in order to sign him, our RFA's and maybe Green. Not even counting what Dahlin is going to get paid, along with The Ras & Svech making the club. It is definitely going to be an interesting summer. I say trade Gus, Jimmy AND Helm before July 1. They are replaceable, It's just finding a competent enough G that doesn't cost much to take us to another lottery pick. Jimmy just makes too much.

It's no so much being a Bad Fan as it is being a MAD fan! I think we held on way too long to try to extend The Streak. But, the Golden Lining, as long as Uncle Gary and the NHL Conspiracy Machine doesn't screw us out of the #1 pick, we'll get our franchise defenseman. Yes, I believe that #1 pick is ours and if we do not get it, it'll be a snowjob by the NHL!!! I would not be surprised if we took a "record" drop in the lottery standings!!!! Seriously though, in reality I expect a top 4 pick, which should be about as close to a franchise player as we can get. Also, remember there is an even better player in next years draft that we could "tank" for as well. But none of us are bad fans, just mad fans. This is a VERY important off season for the future of this franchise. I know we've said that last summer and possibly even the summer before, but with the possibility of Dahlin and possibly even JT, this could define the next 10-20 years of this franchise. I know that the likelihood of JT being signed here is remote, but in almost every article I read about him, Detroit is always mentioned as a team that will take a run at him. If we're able to get him for $10M-$12M per for a max contract, I know it will take away from our cap, but I hope that our RFA's realize the impact he will have on this team and agree to a smaller bridge contract in order to fit everyone under the cap. The OP may not be old enough, but if we held on through the early 80's, we can hold on now.

The guy I wanted with our Vegas pick, Noel, is showing #16 in this March Craigs List, so I can pretty much give up on getting him. With the obvious #1 being Dahlin, if we got a 2-5, I'd go with Bouchard, then with out next 1st and two 2nds I'd attempt to get (if available) ; Mattias Samuelsson, Ryan McLeod, Joe Veleno.

This is the guy if we aren't drafting #1 in Dahlin. I may even consider him at #2 if we get #2.

Ok, don't look now, but we are #4!

Ok, I'm watching a tv show I haven't watched in about 2 years (Club Poker)....one of the people on it has a last name of Dahlstrom. A nice mix of Dahlin and Lidstrom, it has to be a sign, yes? No? Reaching a bit? I don't care, it's a sign! #1 overall and Lids is going to announce the pick! Dahlstrom!

Just got home, couldn't watch, but when you lose 5-1 to the Avalanche, you aren't fooling anyone, you're tanking...

I say, if we don't get a top 4, go with Bouchard.

Not unless he is internal....Draper?

right now we sit #5! ONLY 7 points out of #1! Lets lose the rest of our games!, even if we don't get #1, we'll have awesome picks in the later rounds! They'd all belike picking in the late round before it! All this talk about Dahlin being generational, what do we know about Boqvist? I see a lot of mocks having us draft him in the top 5 if we don't win #1. Could he make the team out of his first camp or is the only one making our team next fall Dahlin?

Here was my first run today at Tankathon. I think if we didn't get the #1, I could live with this scenario: Their #1 that Pitt currently owns IS lottery protected if they fall 1-10. Which is a relief, because all the worst case scenario's we can think of would be destroyed by the scenario that Pitt Three-Peats and then OTT wins #1 and Pitt gets to draft to Dahlin! NIGHTMARE!!

Has this guy done anything in the NHL?

Ugh, nevermind, they don't have one of their own picks until the 4th round...

If Ottawa gets the#1 pick, their Karlsson problems will be solved. He will probably re-sign and finish his career there. Here's a scenario/question for you. Ottawa gets the #1 and wants to package it and Karlsson together, what is your offer? Mantha, Ras and every remaining 2018 pick? Would that be enough?

I think every contract he has signed has started and ended on July 18 of any given year, so odds are he will be here for the June draft AND July 1 UFA day before he moves on/up/re-signs. I don't think even Ken Holland would screw up #1 overall. It's 2-10 I am worried about.

We draft Dahlin in 2018, we sign Karlsson in 2019. Z re-signs for year at a time until he wins his Stanley Cup as Captain. Our 1st - Dahlin VEG 1st - Noel

yes, but what I mean is, I hope he's dealt at the TDL.

That is why Jimmy is bad. Way overplayed that. He was on the ice before Kane even passed. Again! Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy....well at least our draft odds will go up. Jimmy better not be here this time next year.

Arizona will take Tkachuk.