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Speculation: What Is Needed for a Cup Run?
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A two way defenseman and maybe a bottom 6 defensive forward.
I really like the team right now.
Our PP is 10th in the league and Boyle has 5 points in the last 5 games.
I really like the team right now.
Our PP is 10th in the league and Boyle has 5 points in the last 5 games.
honestly nash not sucking would have been enough last year. this team has enough as it is this year, just a matter of them playing up to it, that's the biggest question mark, as with any good team.
He has been good on this streak, just not for the whole season (I know he was hurt) but hoping he can keep this up.
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They need to just not play Glass. I don't think he's going anywhere with that cap hit.
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Definitely a better #6 LHD. Probably a veteran, solid stay-at-home guy to accompany KK.
Maybe a 3C? Hayes, a young kid, like other young kids who first come up in the league, don't win faceoffs. Faceoffs become more important in the playoffs and Hayes gets very sheltered zone starts (partly because of AV's coaching style but also because of Hayes' inexperience in winning draws; but a team leading 64.6% OZS) because of his inability to win draws. Vigneault does not want him taking defensive zone draws. This will put stress on your other centerman/lines having to take draws in Dzone/tough situations. Stanley cup winning teams are deep at center and able to roll 4 lines consistently, as well as without worry of sheltering their third line because of faceoff inadequacy.
Getting a guy like Vermette would take stress off Hayes taking draws and allow Vigneault to roll that line without worry and allow Hayes to utilize his full playmaking potential from the less defensively demanding wing position.
Stepan
Brassard
Vermette
Moore
is center depth that would make me really happy for a long, hopefully championship playoff run
Maybe a 3C? Hayes, a young kid, like other young kids who first come up in the league, don't win faceoffs. Faceoffs become more important in the playoffs and Hayes gets very sheltered zone starts (partly because of AV's coaching style but also because of Hayes' inexperience in winning draws; but a team leading 64.6% OZS) because of his inability to win draws. Vigneault does not want him taking defensive zone draws. This will put stress on your other centerman/lines having to take draws in Dzone/tough situations. Stanley cup winning teams are deep at center and able to roll 4 lines consistently, as well as without worry of sheltering their third line because of faceoff inadequacy.
Getting a guy like Vermette would take stress off Hayes taking draws and allow Vigneault to roll that line without worry and allow Hayes to utilize his full playmaking potential from the less defensively demanding wing position.
Stepan
Brassard
Vermette
Moore
is center depth that would make me really happy for a long, hopefully championship playoff run
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A lot of teams are interested in him, which will create a BS bidding war, one that we really don't have assets for, and he wants 6 million which means there's no real chance of re-signing him.
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Don't blame the goalie!
If the Panthers aren't going to extend Bergenheim, he better come to Manhattan. He alone would make a huge difference.
We need at least one great digger, one or two guys that will win the boards battles. Bergy is the best upcoming UFA that stands out in springtime hockey.
We need at least one great digger, one or two guys that will win the boards battles. Bergy is the best upcoming UFA that stands out in springtime hockey.
A few people, myself included, echoed the need for a steady bottom pair guy. Who could possibly be on the trade block to fill that #6 spot?
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While keeping Staal? Or using him in the trade? It would be nice to get Sekera and keep Staal.
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Boyle-Staal
Klein-Sekera
Nobody can touch that defense
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It would be nice but not realistic.
I have no problem with Staal walking as a UFA if need be.
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