Confirmed with Link: Brian Boyle signs 1 year 940k contract

[FinlandPanther]

I'd trade Borg for Honka

Hell no lol.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

I'd trade Borg for Honka

what? sarcasm?

 

[BabyBennettov]

Hopefully.

At this point, I'd really call dallas and do a Borg for Honka swap.

Honka is so bad ! Keep faith in Borgy !

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

This is our 2020 John Madden

What’s not to like about Jayce?

I like him too but Q doesnt play him and hes not getting a chance with Borg gone so...

 

[MillarWithASave]

Would think this is more Borgstrom needs more time in SPR no?
Malgin will play against softer teams and BB against the bigger grittier teams.

Re-sign Tallon! For the Q hire and all the free agent signings who are playing pretty well so far.

Hard to argue who's been better out of Stralman, Acciari and Connolly so far.

I think Connolly has been the most surprising to me, when I saw we signed him I thought he was another “Tallon guy” who came off a career high season and will end up flopping. But he has filled his position quite nicely, and I think his shot is honestly really underrated.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

someone said in the trade board that Boyle's legs are shot. Hopefully that's not true...

 

[FinlandPanther]

someone said in the trade board that Boyle's legs are shot. Hopefully that's not true...

Well he had 18 goals last season so if he’s shot I’ll take it.

 

[RainingRats]

someone said in the trade board that Boyle's legs are shot. Hopefully that's not true...

Eh. He’s never been a fast guy. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s slow

 

[PSLguy]

 

[Gentle Man]

what? sarcasm?

Nah.

I haven't seen anything to like about Borgstrom enough to keep him. Not as big on him as others are here.

 

[MintyFresh88]

Eh. He’s never been a fast guy. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s slow

Yeah, not concerned about this either. Don’t need him for his skating. He’ll bring size, a good faceoff %, give Barkov some rest on the PK and obviously experience/leadership. If he chips in offensively, great, but not why we added him.

 

[SoupyFIN]

This is our 2020 John Madden

Lmao so true.

Boyle is also probably the slowest player we've had since Kopecky left. As long as his positioning is still there it won't matter.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Nah.

I haven't seen anything to like about Borgstrom enough to keep him. Not as big on him as others are here.

I mean he has shown flashes. I still have hopes for him but even if you don't I'd never trade him for something like Honka. That guy has shown nothing.

I think we need to be patient with Borg, he's a late bloomer.

 

[Gentle Man]

Hmm

This also means Pysyk wont have a spot a winger once Barky is back?

HBD
Hoff Tro Conn
Hunt Acciari Sceviour
Vatrano Boyle Malgin

 

[MintyFresh88]

I mean he has shown flashes. I still have hopes for him but even if you don't I'd never trade him for something like Honka. That guy has shown nothing.

I think we need to be patient with Borg, he's a late bloomer.

Agreed. Huge failure though if we don’t hit on at least 2 of Hepo, Borg, Tippett and Denisenko. And I mean top 6 players.

 

[I am not exposed]

Cool. I like this signing.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I mean he has shown flashes. I still have hopes for him but even if you don't I'd never trade him for something like Honka. That guy has shown nothing.

I think we need to be patient with Borg, he's a late bloomer.

Agree.
This also keeps Borg's next contract sub $2 million. No way he can ask for over $1.2 million now as he will most likely spend the rest of the year in AHL. Not ready to trade him either, Heponiemi is the one I worry about the most out of the forward prospects right now.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

I mean he has shown flashes. I still have hopes for him but even if you don't I'd never trade him for something like Honka. That guy has shown nothing.

I think we need to be patient with Borg, he's a late bloomer.

I'm glad he'll be getting AHL time now. Didn't like that we called him up last year (though it was understandable at the time as we scrambled for any move to save the season).
Best case scenario, he dominates the AHL and is ready later in the season if/when we have injuries.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Agreed. Huge failure though if we don’t hit on at least 2 of Hepo, Borg, Tippett and Denisenko. And I mean top 6 players.

I think Borg and Tippett will be fine.

 

[Gentle Man]

I mean he has shown flashes. I still have hopes for him but even if you don't I'd never trade him for something like Honka. That guy has shown nothing.

I think we need to be patient with Borg, he's a late bloomer.

Flashes of skill? Sure. Everyone has their moments.

He just seems really dead out there all the time. Idk. I guess I just dont see it

 

[StrangeVision]

Well that's neat.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Agree.
This also keeps Borg's next contract sub $2 million. No way he can ask for over $1.2 million now as he will most likely spend the rest of the year in AHL. Not ready to trade him either, Heponiemi is the one I worry about the most out of the forward prospects right now.

Anyone actually watched Hepo in Springfield? Serious question.
I know he's not shooting much but TBH he never did - the year he finished 3rd in WHL points and scored at over 2 points per game, he wasn't even in the top 100 in SOG (played less games than some other guys but still). His game is almost exclusively setting up plays, though one shot on goal in 7 games is still extremely weak. Is he unable to keep up physically, is he lost or what seems to be the problem?
Wonder how the SPR roster will look now with Borg down.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Anyone actually watched Hepo in Springfield? Serious question.
I know he's not shooting much but TBH he never did - the year he finished 3rd in WHL points and scored at over 2 points per game, he wasn't even in the top 100 in SOG (played less games than some other guys but still). His game is almost exclusively setting up plays, though one shot on goal in 7 games is still extremely weak. Is he unable to keep up physically, is he lost or what seems to be the problem?
Wonder how the SPR roster will look now with Borg down.

Head over to the prospects thread, posted their lines from last night.

 

[panthersdu67]

Would think this is more Borgstrom needs more time in SPR no?
Malgin will play against softer teams and BB against the bigger grittier teams.

Re-sign Tallon! For the Q hire and all the free agent signings who are playing pretty well so far.

Hard to argue who's been better out of Stralman, Acciari and Connolly so far. Now he adds another vet with playoff experience on the cheap. Atta boy Dalè

Not sure Q will keep Pysyk as a winger over Malgin if Boyle becomes 3rd/4th line C. Pysyk has been decent these last games, but Malgin definitely brought much more to the game.

 

[Egblad]

Not quite worried about his speed. Good for defensive zone face offs, PK, and puck retrieval in the dirty areas. Can’t really complain about this.