Kind of funny how it's called boltprospects. Where's the prospects in this opening lineup ?
Who said I didn't read the article, quite an assumption on your part.It's kind of funny you apparently just glanced over the projected lineup and didn't read the article, which was chock-full of analysis of why a number of Lightning prospects probably won't fit into the lineup in this shortened-season.
Who said I didn't read the article, quite an assumption on your part.
Who said I didn't read the article, quite an assumption on your part.
You are confusing me ? Joke ? Bizarre ? "snark for snark" ? My point is this. It is the goal of every NHL team to win the Stanley Cup, not to merely "make" the playoffs. In order to do this you MUST integrate young talent into your lineup at a reasonable pace. To load your team with serviceable veterans in order to squeak into the playoffs will hurt in the long run. Guy Boucher said yesterday " there is always room in the lineup for better players", and this needs to be done this season. Conacher is 23 years old with one year after this on his contract, now is the time to see if he can make it, if he can't cut him loose. The next in line should be Tyler Johnson, what more does he need to do to get a look? Panik, Killorn, Brown, Palat, Gudas, Barbeiro, and Tokarski are all knocking on the door. Vladdy could also be ready next year, not to mention the juniors players that will be arriving soon. I just found it somewhat ironic that a site called Bolt Prospects took the veteran route. Bizarre (if you say so ???)I said it and, you're right, I made an assumption. Which may very be correct for all I know. But if you did read the article, that makes your 'joke' even more bizarre.
Snark for snark, buddy.
...It is the goal of every NHL team to win the Stanley Cup, not to merely "make" the playoffs. In order to do this you MUST integrate young talent into your lineup at a reasonable pace. To load your team with serviceable veterans in order to squeak into the playoffs will hurt in the long run. Guy Boucher said yesterday " there is always room in the lineup for better players", and this needs to be done this season...
Ask yourself this: Would Aulie clear waivers?
Sorry for not clarifying the question. I know Aulie won't clear waivers, but I was wondering if I was the only one who would rather leave him in the minors and bring up Taomorina. I know we would have to bring up Aulie but readiness wise.
TSN expects Conacher, Connolly, and Taormina to make the club.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=79377
Two things that stick out to me:
1. What I get from your message here is 'either squeak into the playoffs with veterans or win the cup with youngins.' I believe this to be a false dilemma. These are not the only options, nor is there a guarantee it'll work out like that. There are plenty of teams that have won the cup, and plenty more that have tried, with a team of veteran players.
2. Why does it need to be done this season? The cap? Crombeen, Hall, Thompson, and Wyman all become UFAs this summer. Pouliot an RFA.
If the cap is as big a concern as some of us believe it will be (and I don't think it will) then it may force kids into the lineup anyway. Why not just let nature take it's course?
If Aulie didn't have to clear waivers I'd probably prefer Taormina, yes.Sorry for not clarifying the question. I know Aulie won't clear waivers, but I was wondering if I was the only one who would rather leave him in the minors and bring up Taomorina. I know we would have to bring up Aulie but readiness wise.
I think Taormina has to go through waivers also.
Do you guys think it's a good or a bad thing for Lindback that this season will only have 48 or 50 games instead of 82?
Pro: He's played in 38 NHL games over two season so far and with the shortened season he could split those fewer games evenly with Garon (25:25 maybe) reducing his workload and responsibility in his first year.
Con: There's not much time for him to adjust and find his groove. If Garon is hot Boucher is probably gonna play him for as long as possible (and vice versa of course).
Do you guys think it's a good or a bad thing for Lindback that this season will only have 48 or 50 games instead of 82?
Pro: He's played in 38 NHL games over two season so far and with the shortened season he could split those fewer games evenly with Garon (25:25 maybe) reducing his workload and responsibility in his first year.
Con: There's not much time for him to adjust and find his groove. If Garon is hot Boucher is probably gonna play him for as long as possible (and vice versa of course).
I'd like to see if Kucherov and Stamkos have any chemistry. That one will have to wait until next training camp though.
I think long term it would be better to put him on Vinnys wing, Vinny is a much better playmaker and I don't think you want to waste Kucherovs laser putting him on a line with Stamkos as you will force him to play more pass first.
TSN expects Conacher, Connolly, and Taormina to make the club.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=79377