2014 Out of Town Off-Season Thread

[member 96824]

He is only 25 and hasn`t given up yet so perhaps maybe he can figure it out this year in the finnish league. Perhaps if we gave him the time in the NHL as we did Caron, this could be the coming out year in Boston, 20-20 hindsight I know. He must have been drafted #8 for a reason. I don't watch Providence so you`ve obviously seen him play more than I have.

The reason being he played junior hockey with Peter Mueller.

 

[Gee Wally]

The Golden Rule......sometimes its he who has the gold that makes the rules.

 

[EverettMike]

Only read the last page of the New Kessel thread and I love everything.

 

[Shoebottom]

How the hell does he stay so fast on ice? Lessons from Lance Armstrong? Bolt pee? Alien? Never seen an anti athlete be so good. Gotta think if he keeps this up, he wont last long in the nhl.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

How the hell does he stay so fast on ice? Lessons from Lance Armstrong? Bolt pee? Alien? Never seen an anti athlete be so good. Gotta think if he keeps this up, he wont last long in the nhl.

There are guys that are just so naturally gifted that they can perform at high levels despite not being in peak condition. It's likely that Kessel is one of those people. Think about how good he could be if he was in great shape

 

[Shoebottom]

I'll give them credit though. If you're going to tank...I'd do with with a bottom 6 filled with enforcers as well. Entertain the fans while you build up your assets. Let your prospects marinate in the CHL and NCAA so they're more physically ready when you can contend and not burn up their ELC.

Haha, you kiddin me? Burke never tanks, he just retools. That's just his truculence oozing out.

 

[Gee Wally]

There are guys that are just so naturally gifted that they can perform at high levels despite not being in peak condition. It's likely that Kessel is one of those people. Think about how good he could be if he was in great shape

You can get away with it until Father Time eventually catches you.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

You can get away with it until Father Time eventually catches you.

I don't expect Phil to have an Iginla or Chara type career if that's what you mean

 

[Shoebottom]

There are guys that are just so naturally gifted that they can perform at high levels despite not being in peak condition. It's likely that Kessel is one of those people. Think about how good he could be if he was in great shape

Yeah I get that. Naturally gifted players like Gretz & Mario. But they were great because they saw the game on a different level. Kessel, though his IQ is solid, relies on his speed a lot. That would mean that his legs have to be strong and that needs working out. Doesn't it? Maybe carrying all the extra weight does wonders for his legs?

 

[MTaylorJ1]

Haha, you kiddin me? Burke never tanks, he just retools. That's just his truculence oozing out.

My favorite was the two years he "retooled" when he didn't own his own draft pick. ToskaLOL indeed.

 

[Hali33]

I might love the Maple Leafs so much at this point I need to consult a doctor.

Ditto.

 

[member 96824]

 

[LouJersey]

Steve Spott is funny as ****..

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

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I hate doing this, as I know there is discussion happening as I type. But this thread has met its limit.

There's a new one up: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1736719