LeftWinger

It was only 2 years (not in a row) with those players that we missed the playoffs. A lot of ways, after 1985-86, you could tell that the team was going somewhere. Right now, this team has a number of holes that need to be filled before we can get that warm feeling. A #1 center, a #1 goalie and an entire D corp....

Kronwall does need to retire. He is not our worst D-man, but he is an empty version of himself. Come on Nick, we need your cap!

We NEED goaltending!

told ya....3 goal jimmy....Sorry, my feed is a bit behind.

oops... Hey, we do have 3-Goal Jimmy in there, so ya never know!

Yep, looks like we'll go back to #6 if this and Ottawa keeps up...

What was the reason Chicago traded Panera Bread again? Because they though bringing Saad back would be good? That's be like us trading Larkin to bring back Filppula...actually not even, Panera Bread was their best player IMO.

Its ok! Well, Petr must feel silly. I am not so sure this Philly team can maintain their playoff position if they play like this. They don't look too much like a playoff team...

Well hell....this NBC App is way behind! Svech just scored on the APP!

Oh Petr....

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?