Faloth

It's ALL about effort with Kassian... when he tries, he's a machine. Time is needed with this guy, in a few seasons I'll bet he's a beast! He's got all kinds of talent, has great hands for a big guy, can pass awesome when he's paying attention. Only guy we have that can stand in front of the net and not get pushed out... yet again, only when he wants to. I still have great faith and still have none in many others.

Ummm are you kidding me? I'm reading over these posts and wonder what makes you think Horvat, Booth and Archy will even be around next season. Horvat isn't going to make this team for at least 2 seasons, maybe more (unless some miracle happens or something more stupid then trading Snides for this guy). Booth is gone! The only reason he's still on the team now is that he couldn't be bought out because of injury. Archy seems like a few mistakes kindy guy, but he can't hold a candle next to Santa's skill (merry x-mas) and Richardson ...well he's been good, but only good enough for 3rd line center at best. Next Season Roster: Sedin / Sedin / Burrows Higgins / Kesler / Santorelli Hanson / Schroeder or Richardson / Kassian or Shinkaruk Sestito / ? (trade guy) or Welsh / Weise or Gaunce *NOTES: I could see Richardson gone and Horvat taking that spot, but I doubt it... he needs to be developed and the nucks do that slowly and Richardson is under contract past next season. Sestito (already signed not going anywhere), he's big and mean and that's what this team needs come playoff time and that's hopefully where Kassian shows his talents (if he cares to try has plenty of skills). He's also cheep (cap effects everything). Other Players I Call BS On: Jensen < total bust, says he wants to be like Hanson, well lets start with effort like Hanson, then maybe. Won't make this team ever based on lack of effort. Schroeder < If he doesn't make the team next year, hes gone. To many injuries to waist any more time on. I lined him up above, but I don't have much hope, Welsh or someone we trade for will slot in the 3rd line center. My opinions are based on Salary Caps, Signings and yep, experience with how Gillis thinks.

My fav player too! Will be dragging out the Burrows jersey for the playoffs once again soon Great game Bur!

Man Kesler should watch this video on how to break into the middle and snap a shot past the D-man.... I can't count how many times Kes tries this and it gets deflected away or knocked over the glass or misses the net entirely.. Kes is the MAN! but god dam I love seeing this shot work!