Archibald out 2-4 Weeks with a broken foot.
Might hurt the PK
Archibald out 2-4 Weeks with a broken foot.
Might hurt the PK
Best thing is 1) it wasn't to crucial pieces and they're surviving without them, 2) most are short term and I think Persson and Nygard should be back within a week or two, and 3) this is an opportunity for others to step up like Bear has.Wow talk about the walking dead. Larsson out, Persson out, Nygard out, Archibald out
Need someone who can PK. Call up Gambardella
Would be nice to see McLeod, probably its Gambardella who is called up, due to ELC.
Colby Cave would be the more logical call up I think. He already knows Tippet's system having played here for a bit.
Dont know if agree with the sentiment or not but i got a laugh ....unfortuneatly.And he cant score a goal even in the ECHL. The fit is there.
When was the last time we heard of Nyguard's return?
Glad to hear Persson is coming back soon. He was starting to grow on me before he got hurt.
closing in on the one month mark on Larsson now.
2 more weeks or 4 more weeks?
You lost me when you said Benning is better than Larsson...There is something wrong with Larsson. Between the ears? Physically? Not happy with/in Edmonton?
I got nothing but speculation but he went from the Devils best defenseman and an absolute beast for us in 2016-2017 to a weaker #4 on a relatively weak team.
I watch him in the international tourneys and he is the best defenseman in the whole dang tourney. Sure it's easier than the nhl but his play looks so different.
The longer Larsson is away the better. Bear has taken his spot handily but I'd like to see more before he comes back.
When he does get back i imagine he takes Bennings spot on the bottom pairing. Although in all honesty, as huge a fan of Larsson as I still am, Benning is better in that role with Russell.
This will be the first time Larsson will have any actual competition for his top 4 slot. I am hoping the competition wakes up the real Larsson. With the defense playing the way it is, adding a motivated Larsson would be huge for our chances to make and do well in the playoffs. And if Bear cements his spot in the top 4, which looks likely, and injuries stay away from the blueline moving forward you can trade Larsson for much needed forward help.
You lost me when you said Benning is better than Larsson...
I know your just trolling but I will reiterate/clarify. Benning versus Larsson as our #6 defenseman = Benning being better suited, not better.
Having that depth would/will be awesome. But Benning at 2.25 moving forward is expensive enough for our #6 and can do well enough against low competition. Larsson as our 5/6 is just overkill and overpaying.
With the emergence of Bear (who I agree we need to see more of before making any moves) and Persson (same comment applies), I wonder if we'll see the team move on from Benning in the offseason. Nurse is going to command a very large raise. Even if you double both Bear/Persson salary, it would still be less than Benning's 2+ we would have to spend to qualify Benning. Benning could maybe be moved with a pick or Pulj for some help up front in the middle six. Gotta figure a serviceable 3rd pairing guy and a reclaim offensive project could land a decent 3rd line winger.
Benning versus Larsson as our #6 defenseman = Benning being better suited, not better.
Having that depth would/will be awesome. But Benning at 2.25 moving forward is expensive enough for our #6 and can do well enough against low competition. Larsson as our 5/6 is just overkill and overpaying.