AtlantaHotWings 992 Report post Posted June 13, 2023 23 hours ago, bIueadams said: Connecticut is literally just a highway connecting NYC and Boston. And any fans there are already watching the booins or rags. They dont need a franchise. Gary will opt for SLC or Atlanta part trois the bolded part please NO NO NO Sweet Jesus NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 14, 2023 Victor Olofsson says he expects to be traded out of Buffalo This could be the guy for us. 28 year old Swedish left wing. Averages a 50 pt a season pace over his career. 26 goal pace over his career. I watched a lot of him when I lived in Buffalo. Not physical. Very good shot. Very quick stick. Would be an asset on the PP. The complaints about him in Buffalo are that he doesn't play defense and F's up alot, or that he doesn't fit their system. I tend to agree with the later. Granato employs a very loose system that allows players to improvise. Lot's of defensive switches and changes which requires a player to constantly read the play correctly. Olfsson gets lost in this. IMO Olofsson needs a clear assignment in a rigid system. IMO if he moves to the correct system you could see him have a 60 pt 30 goal season. Do you think Lalonde's system is rigid enough for him? He's no Babcock, but I also don't think he's as loose as Granato is. I think we could get him for cheap, throw him into the middle 6, and get his best season ever as a PP scoring forward. 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted June 15, 2023 23 hours ago, bIueadams said: Do you think Lalonde's system is rigid enough for him? He's no Babcock, but I also don't think he's as loose as Granato is. I think we could get him for cheap, throw him into the middle 6, and get his best season ever as a PP scoring forward. My #1 concern is Lalonde is Blashill part deux… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, F.Michael said: My #1 concern is Lalonde is Blashill part deux… He's trying to be friends with the players again just like Blash. That's fine by me in a rebuild, since our rebuild basically restarted when Yzerman came on. But after a few years of that, when Seider/Ray/Ed/Kasper are entering their prime, he should be canned for a hard nose winner. 1 mackel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted June 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, bIueadams said: He's trying to be friends with the players again just like Blash. That's fine by me in a rebuild, since our rebuild basically restarted when Yzerman came on. But after a few years of that, when Seider/Ray/Ed/Kasper are entering their prime, he should be canned for a hard nose winner. Any time the coach is “friendly” with the players it’s a bit concerning… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 226 Report post Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, F.Michael said: Any time the coach is “friendly” with the players it’s a bit concerning… like Brad Aldrich concerning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 15, 2023 15 hours ago, Axl Foley said: like Brad Aldrich concerning? I dont think Brad touched those kids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) On 6/13/2023 at 5:46 PM, bIueadams said: Victor Olofsson says he expects to be traded out of Buffalo This could be the guy for us. 28 year old Swedish left wing. Averages a 50 pt a season pace over his career. 26 goal pace over his career. I watched a lot of him when I lived in Buffalo. Not physical. Very good shot. Very quick stick. Would be an asset on the PP. The complaints about him in Buffalo are that he doesn't play defense and F's up alot, or that he doesn't fit their system. I tend to agree with the later. Granato employs a very loose system that allows players to improvise. Lot's of defensive switches and changes which requires a player to constantly read the play correctly. Olfsson gets lost in this. IMO Olofsson needs a clear assignment in a rigid system. IMO if he moves to the correct system you could see him have a 60 pt 30 goal season. Do you think Lalonde's system is rigid enough for him? He's no Babcock, but I also don't think he's as loose as Granato is. I think we could get him for cheap, throw him into the middle 6, and get his best season ever as a PP scoring forward. Another pass. Find a guy that's 6'2", 210 lbs, and had a PLUS 20 rating last season. THAT is what we need. All of these available guys are available because their current teams realize they suck 5 on 5. If players like this are not available, let the maple leafs's of the NHL sign these minus players and continue to struggle. If we are going to pony up on a big contract, the Hampus Lindholm kind of guy is the one we want. Edited June 15, 2023 by Jonas Mahonas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted June 17, 2023 https://www.nhl.com/news/oliver-ekman-larsson-bought-out-by-canucks/c-344911236 Painful. Hard to believe thet couldnt ditch him somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,751 Report post Posted June 20, 2023 BEAST 2 bIueadams and HockeytownUW reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Akakabuto said: BEAST RIP @Walman6million 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,751 Report post Posted June 22, 2023 The NHL bans pride jerseys in warmups 1 bIueadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: The NHL bans pride jerseys in warmups The sun shines brightest on gods strongest soldiers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 22, 2023 A Qatari Muslim sports group just a bought a huge share of the Caps on the same day the leagues bans speciality ***** jerseys... Inshallah my brothers 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 226 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Akakabuto said: The NHL bans pride jerseys in warmups We all know why they did this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 Why no pride thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,527 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) Cancel culture is getting out of control. First they canceled The Dixie Chicks (twice), then they canceled Bud Light, and now they're canceling Pride Nights in the NHL. Special interests are ruining this country. Edited June 23, 2023 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,015 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 really gonna miss those dudes with guns appreciation nights 1 town123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,527 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: really gonna miss those dudes with guns appreciation nights Me too. Those "Law Enforcement" and "First Responder" appreciation nights were hugely popular. It's too bad the NHL caved and decided to cancel them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,015 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, kipwinger said: Me too. Those "Law Enforcement" and "First Responder" appreciation nights were hugely popular. It's too bad the NHL caved and decided to cancel them too. There's about a dozen game jerseys and roughly 6 teams that should also be cancelled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 992 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Cancel culture is getting out of control. First they canceled The Dixie Chicks (twice), then they canceled Bud Light, and now they're canceling Pride Nights in the NHL. Special interests are ruining this country. Per da commish just the wearing of the pride jersey in warmup is kaput. The special nights still will happen https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10080323-nhl-teams-wont-wear-specialty-warmup-jerseys-after-pride-night-controversies now whether you will be listening to the chicks assault your ears while drinking a bud lite during warmup totally different convo.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,527 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 Just now, The 91 of Ryans said: There's about a dozen game jerseys and roughly 6 teams that should also be cancelled. Good point. I don't think enough is made of the fact that the Winnipeg Jets should never have been brought back to Winnipeg. Atlanta should have relocated elsewhere. Nobody wants to play in Winnipeg. 4 minutes ago, AtlantaHotWings said: Per da commish just the wearing of the pride jersey in warmup is kaput. The special nights still will happen https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10080323-nhl-teams-wont-wear-specialty-warmup-jerseys-after-pride-night-controversies now whether you will be listening to the chicks assault your ears while drinking a bud lite during warmup totally different convo.... I know, I'm being a d*ck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 992 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, kipwinger said: I know, I'm being a d*ck. So a normal day? LOL 1 1 kipwinger and bIueadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, The 91 of Ryans said: really gonna miss those dudes with guns appreciation nights 1 hour ago, kipwinger said: Me too. Those "Law Enforcement" and "First Responder" appreciation nights were hugely popular. It's too bad the NHL caved and decided to cancel them too. Nobody could play nice about players opting out, so now no one gets to have fun. Fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,015 Report post Posted June 23, 2023 Just now, bIueadams said: Nobody could play nice about players opting out, so now no one gets to have fun. Fair. Pretty sure pretty much everyone played nice about players opting out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
