Ken Holland End of Season Press Conference

[Claypool]

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[Shaman464]

Anyone want to cliff note 44 minutes of tire kicking, and we like our team?

 

[HIFE]

Thanks for posting this!

 

[Ezekial]

Other than things that were in all those tweets in the other thread. at about 21 minutes he talked about the possibility of packaging two of our late seconds/early third to move up if there's a player they like that slides.

Edit:It starts at 21:20. not 22.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Other than things that were in all those tweets in the other thread. at about 22 minutes he talked about the possibility of packaging two of our late seconds/early third to move up if there's a player they like that slides.

Oh. That’s actually interesting!

 

[Shaman464]

Other than things that were in all those tweets in the other thread. at about 22 minutes he talked about the possibility of packaging two of our late seconds/early third to move up if there's a player they like that slides.

That would be a pretty awesome move if he did.

 

[Dotter]

My favorite part. Just hit play

 

[Shaman464]

My favorite part. Just hit play

Makes one seriously wonder what's in that unlabeled bottle.

 

[Dotter]

This is how he approached Ryan Suter with a contract proposal some years ago. 35:48 to 35:54

Just hit play

 

[SimonEdvinssonAtSix]

Anyone want to cliff note 44 minutes of tire kicking, and we like our team?

Young guys have opportunity (specifically on D) but need vets to help them transition into NHL regulars.
Wants to explore the market this summer to improve team, UFA / Trades.
Mentioned trading up in draft ( 2 round type of stuff )
Seemed to indicate they are only big fish hunting although did mention possibility of acquiring vets ( on short term deals)
Hinted at big game UFA hunting next off season as well, mentioned cap space is there.
Said Larkin is leading candidate for C but wanted to wait to announce anything.
Seemed to indicate he wants to be GM until someone tells him he is not GM
Said he thinks Kronwall can play another year on 3rd pairing and fill in for injured players, will talk with him soon.
Talked alot about adding more young talent, giving them a shot while making sure they earn it.
Emphasized drafting and development.

 

[Shaman464]

Young guys have opportunity (specifically on D) but need vets to help them transition into NHL regulars.
Wants to explore the market this summer to improve team, UFA / Trades.
Mentioned trading up in draft ( 2 round type of stuff )
Seemed to indicate they are only big fish hunting although did mention possibility of acquiring vets ( on short term deals)
Hinted at big game UFA hunting next off season as well, mentioned cap space is there.
Said Larkin is leading candidate for C but wanted to wait to announce anything.
Seemed to indicate he wants to be GM until someone tells him he is not GM
Said he thinks Kronwall can play another year on 3rd pairing and fill in for injured players, will talk with him soon.
Talked alot about adding more young talent, giving them a shot while making sure they earn it.
Emphasized drafting and development.

Nothing like Ken "Mixed Message" Holland.

 

[SimonEdvinssonAtSix]

Nothing like Ken "Mixed Message" Holland.

Can't show your hand at the poker table

 

[Shaman464]

Can't show your hand at the poker table

I watched bits and pieces of this, he shrewd isn't the world I would use to describe him.

 

[SimonEdvinssonAtSix]

I watched bits and pieces of this, he shrewd isn't the world I would use to describe him.

I mean, ok?
One does not need to be shrewd to keep things aloft in question.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

He basically eluded to if we get Karlsson, Larkin doesn't AUTOMATICALLY get the C.

 

[Shaman464]

I mean, ok?
One does not need to be shrewd to keep things aloft in question.

Actually... that IS being shrewd...

 

[Shaman464]

He basically eluded to if we get Karlsson, Larkin doesn't AUTOMATICALLY get the C.

He might as well take a shit on Larkin's lawn if signs EK then gives him the C.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Ken Holland 2032

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

He might as well take a **** on Larkin's lawn if signs EK then gives him the C.

EK is a first ballot HOF #1D IN HIS PRIME! You guys are out of control with the Larkin love....

 

[SimonEdvinssonAtSix]

Actually... that IS being shrewd...

It sure is and my point is still valid.

 

[Oddbob]

EK is a first ballot HOF #1D IN HIS PRIME! You guys are out of control with the Larkin love....

EK is quite far from 1st Ballot HOF at this point, he may get there, but he is not yet. He is about to turn 29, has major issues with where his knees will be, and has 563 PTS in 680 GP and 2 Norris's. The point totals are not HOF worthy right now, that and he is pretty bad defensively for what he is. 2 Norris Trophy's don't make you a HOF, especially not 1st Ballot with that low of point totals.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

EK is a first ballot HOF #1D IN HIS PRIME! You guys are out of control with the Larkin love....

Even if that were true about Karlsson, the captaincy doesn't always have to go to the biggest star player on the team.

 

[datsyukfan]

If EK65 comes here he can have the C I don't think Larkin gives a crap about a "C" and not in a bad way. Larkin would love to wear the 'C" but I'm sure he's fine with an "A" or even nothing. The kid is a competitor and just wants to win so if bringing in EK65 and giving him the C is the way to get him Larkin wouldn't bat an eye and would be ecstatic getting one of the best d-men in the league. just my 2 cents

 

[AnotherDimwit]

EK would be huge of course and deserving of an A, but Larkin has been here and has become a team leader on top of being a local kid. It isn't even about best player for me, it's all the intangibles, the fact he's always been a Wing, the fact that hes here for the long term. We've had 3 captains since 1986. I'd like the 4th to wear that C for a long time as well.

 

[The Zermanator]

EK is a first ballot HOF #1D IN HIS PRIME! You guys are out of control with the Larkin love....

So is Doughty. Who is LA's captain? A ~PPG defensive center...