mackel

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    New New Prospects Thread

    I blame the CHL and that stupid agreement. It's going to kill their league over time... players will opt to go elsewhere to avoid this very situation.
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    Mo/Ray/Ras Contract Watch

    He's got a lot to accomplish this year to make that happen.
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    Mo/Ray/Ras Contract Watch

    If Ray doesn't breakout this year it's a 2 year 3 mil per bridge deal... MAX
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    And we are off and running for Preseason

    I'm really not a fan of how we've gummed up the roster with middling overpaid vets who's contracts (not play) blocks Berg, Elmer, and Simon. This is my first major disagreement with the Yzerplan.
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    Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Season

    Raymond has another down year and is on the trade bait board near the deadline, is traded in the off season. The only recent signing on D we want to keep is Ghost, but we can't afford him. Debrincat busts hard 15 goals, 3rd liner by seasons end. Lombardi plays 40 games on the 2nd line. Cossa leads the AHL in wins and save %. Wallinder is the go to D call up from the Griffins.
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    And we are off and running for Preseason

    Of course they won, we had #8 on the ice...
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    And we are off and running for Preseason

    Danielson needs to be in our lineup for a 9 game look... he's fantastic! Along with a mostly AHL squad they gave a mostly NHL Leafs lineup a good run.
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    Maybe I'm reading too much into preseason action... BUT I think you're onto something here. The system and play looks "tight" I think the boys could really surprise. I'm also hoping some younger guys get meaningful time in the NHL like Soda, Kasper, etc
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    And we are off and running for Preseason

    I'm ok with this but it's never going to happen. That CHL agreement needs to change; it's hurting player development and killing that league as guys opt for other leagues.
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    And we are off and running for Preseason

    I've not been able to get a through look has Veleno looked decent? Or is it time to get rid of him and open a roster spot?
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    And we are off and running for Preseason

    This is not encouraging!
  12. Bultman does at times come off as arrogant... like a fan who happened to get behind the veil and likes to flaunt his minor insiderness. He does however produce some nice articles on the athletic... but his takes are conservatively team friendly so not to lose his inside track.
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    Lol No, they took who they thought was the better goalie long term... if they're right great, if not... next man up.
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    New New Prospects Thread

    I respect this... be warned it's a dark path. If you're eventually proven right, only a few will acknowledge it... the rest will re-write their own history.
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    New New Prospects Thread

    Not to mention our defense in this tournament amounts to 6 traffic cones.
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    You must be fun at parties.
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    New New Prospects Thread

    Didn't see Cossa play, let in 2, but did he play well?
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    The Yzerplan to Date

    Not ALL... again a few of us knew right from day 1!
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    The Yzerplan to Date

    100% he drafted Zadina on hype and media draft rankings. I believe they didn't do enough scouting on him assuming he'd be off the board.
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    The Yzerplan to Date

    It's nice now that everyone is recognizes what a strident few knew all along. #BustyColdZadina
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    Potentially the best forward group in the league.
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    Sign me up for Nylander... he's exactly what we need!
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    Lol Zadina was none of those things... but if you get a middle 6 forward from a 1OA, that is a bust relative to draft position. That said still a valuable player unlike Zagina.
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    I can't see why the Rags would trade Laff, especially for a pittance. He's not lived up to the hyped (yet atleast) but he's a legitimate top 9 likely top 6 forward. If he figures it out then yes a 1st line star, if not he's a perfectly serviceable forward.
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    2023 Offseason Thread

    Fans ALWAYS over value prospects... its the homer beer goggles.