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That COULD have been an idea. But now that they first send him down (a clear sign to LAK FO that he's not really that good) and his "fuck you" to the org. He's not worth close to what Turcotte is atm.

It would atleast for this season. Worst case they could've traded him at the deadline for a nice return.

So he's a goner. FUCK

Well wtf So there goes his value aswell. Gonna end up trading him for a 4th round pick because it was too big of a risk to waive fucking Hajek. He's a crybaby, but the org should've known that. Even if they didnt like him or found a spot for him on the roster you dont kill his value like this. There always gotta be something with this team. Season starts tomorrow, thing was looking good and everyone was feeling good about the team. Now first the Captaincy debacle and now this. Great....

I dont care what Larry says, they're waiting for Laf ?

I guess this is a good deal? They're gambling on his production last year (especially in the playoffs) will continue, I guess thats a fair gamble to take. But yeah, if Suzuki is worth 8m right now, Mika at 8.5m is a bargain. Probably not the case in 4-5 years, but who cares about that.

haha yeah I know, I was just joking. If Tinordi scores first there should be enough rep for both of us ?

Hey!

Kreids first hattrick in desember

Kakko Nvm, I cant read. I go for Tinordi ?

Why do you think they will be good enough when the best players on the team starts to get worse? That doesnt make sense.

I'll take that 14-15' team over the pieces on the right. That team was something else.

When you make the playoff you compete for the cup. I really think they should make the playoffs (and would be dissapointed if not), hence I think they should be "competing for the cup" ?

I think the expectations from the front office, the team and most of the fans is to win every game at this point. Now im not saying they should win, or even come close, to winning the stanley cup this season, but at some point the mentality has to change and this off season has been a clear sign that the time has come. Look at Penguins roster for the home opener, that team sucks. Devils are not very good, neither are Blue Jackets or Flyers. I will be dissapointed if they dont make the playoffs this season so I consider the window open from now yes.

wtf is this? 6 alternates? Is that a thing?

lol, I love it. Start the season with a bang!

Yeah, I think Hartford has a pre season aswell (?), so I guess they would've sent him down by now if that was the plan. Maybe he's in for Reaves if he misses the first few games?

Yeah there's no way they're that far away. Honestly, what is missing from this team? Besides some playoff experience, this team got everything it needs. A superstar #1D, a legit #1C, a top 5 player in the league in Panarin, a solid goalie, good and experienced bottom 6 and a lot of younger very skilled players on cheap contracts for a few years (Kakko, Laf, Chytil, Krav, Lundkvist, Jones, Miller). They also have a solid leadership/veteran group in Kreids, Trouba, Reaves, Mika, (Panarin, Goodrow) and now got an experienced and good coach aswell. Might not win a cup this upcoming season, but it should be the goal the next 4-5 years.

If not, we're fucked anyway. In 4 years Panarin will be 33 and at the end of his contract/career, Kakko, Laf, Fox, Miller, Chytil, Kravtsov, Shesterkin will al be in or entering their prime in the middle/late-20's. Kreids, Mika, Trouba will all be in their 30's with just a few years left in the tank. If they're not competing by then I don't understand when they will. First window opens now and will be for as long as Panarin is an elite player (probably next 3-5 years). After that I could see a little "re-tool" period of 1-3 years where they need to get rid of the back end of Panarin, Mika, Trouba and Kreids contracts, before they enter the "2nd window" with Kakko, Laf, Shesty, Fox etc. entering their late 20's/early 30's.

Damn 8.5m? Thats awesome, dont care about the years really. Lets get the season started now!

Next game gonna be for real!

What a game by Kakko and Chytil, WOW

Look at that man!

lol

He just won a cup, not sure how much he cares about these pre season games. Atleast give him a few real games before judging him please.