The mistake is simply magnified on this roster, and cost precious draft currency. A big unforced error. We missed the playoffs by like one game. The difference between Florida being a Finalist and a non-entrant. Yes, I think it could make a difference like that.
You're probably right but if they miss the playoffs without that trade I still think it happens.
Respect.
The critiques of Yager read almost exactly like this board's frustration with McCann, it's frankly almost a little eerie.
There's a couple of lessons there if we're smart: 1) with proper development a player like Yager could develop in to the version of McCann Seattle had, not the version we had, 2) a player like that might not help much now, but let's not kid ourselves, we're already dead in the water and he'll be ready in time for the firesale as a more valuable asset, or 3) if we keep him, we might make someone else expendable.
For sure. Which also means not keeping the roster stocked to the gills with expensive vets, so when it's time for Yager to make the jump, he'll have a spot to grow and develop at this level in several years--if he ever gets to that point.
I’d only consider myself anything approaching an authority on CHL guys but I have somewhat informed opinions on most NA prospects. I don’t bother with trying to know any but the highest rated Euros before they’re drafted.
It's full on hating is what it is. I will say the dude is kind of small. A big part of Ovechkin's and Malkin's projectability was their NHL size along with everything else. I'm also relying on the Flyers historic failure in drawing from the European side. I'm thinking (hoping) the vibes are not right.
Yager and the boys might be taking Pryor out for some Mindys tonight.
