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  1. Nobody cares, he could have taken that puck to the eye while wearing a hula skirt and dancing the Macarena and no one here would care. Have you figured out why yet? Because he's not ours!
  2. My phone went bat crap crazy that's why it posted so many times haha. And I also agree that it wasn't necessarily solely poor drafting but also trading futures for a cup contending team. Which no one complained about at the time.
  3. He's filling in the 20-25 year old range of players that we're missing from Gillis's first few years. And generally unloading players he doesn't see as long term fixtures, or picks. I think he's doing a fantastic job since generally the players he's gathering were all higher picks that haven't panned out, but still seem to have a legitimate chance to at least contribute something at the NHL level. Even if it's only bottom six contributors or bottum pairing defenceman that's still positive.
  4. He's filling in the 20-25 year old range of players that we're missing from Gillis's first few years. And generally unloading players he doesn't see as long term fixtures, or picks. I think he's doing a fantastic job since generally the players he's gathering were all higher picks that haven't panned out, but still seem to have a legitimate chance to at least contribute something at the NHL level. Even if it's only bottom six contributors or bottum pairing defenceman that's still positive.
  5. He's filling in the 20-25 year old range of players that we're missing from Gillis's first few years. And generally unloading players he doesn't see as long term fixtures, or picks. I think he's doing a fantastic job since generally the players he's gathering were all higher picks that haven't panned out, but still seem to have a legitimate chance to at least contribute something at the NHL level. Even if it's only bottom six contributors or bottum pairing defenceman that's still positive.
  6. He's filling in the 20-25 year old range of players that we're missing from Gillis's first few years. And generally unloading players he doesn't see as long term fixtures, or picks. I think he's doing a fantastic job since generally the players he's gathering were all higher picks that haven't panned out, but still seem to have a legitimate chance to at least contribute something at the NHL level. Even if it's only bottom six contributors or bottum pairing defenceman that's still positive.
  7. He's filling in the 20-25 year old range of players that we're missing from Gillis's first few years. And generally unloading players he doesn't see as long term fixtures, or picks. I think he's doing a fantastic job since generally the players he's gathering were all higher picks that haven't panned out, but still seem to have a legitimate chance to at least contribute something at the NHL level. Even if it's only bottom six contributors or bottum pairing defenceman that's still positive.
  8. Tough to say, likely to be some F/A additions or trades rather than all prospects. But it's hard not to like the look of the youth
  9. I hope he keeps pushing at the very least, this team has actually gotten really young, really quickly. I'd prefer him at 3c as opposed to Vey with Bo and Jared lining up at 1/2 But there's still Sutter, Henrik, Vey for him to pass permanently
  10. If the oilers haven't had a bad draft then name someone on their team picked after the first round in those "not bad drafts"
  11. Benning has stated they plan on signing Rodin in the summer, and where he plays will probably depend on his training camp. But it'll be a one way deal for sure. And I agree about Etem, Granlund and Vey. But you never know who overachieves after a good summer, it's happened before.
  12. Seems like they want him on the right side, but his big season in junior he played both wings Baer-Horvat-Virtanen Gaunce-McCann-Boeser Seems like that's where this team is heading right now at least, but some x factors like Rodin, Granlund, Etem, Vey, Zhuk could all over achieve in the coming years and push guys. Plus our high pick this year and whatever free agents we add. Mixed with some vets like the Sedins for a couple more years, and Sutter, maybe a Hamhuis extension and I like the mix.
  13. If only this guy could start developing some offensive instincts... Lol
  14. To be fair with Shinkaruk and Baer down the LW for the next few years as top 6 guys would make us a real tiny team. Gaunce or Boeser however would add good size and two way ability although Boeser is a natural RW
  15. He carries himself very well, very well spoken. Rarely hear him pause or stutter when talking to media. He's going to be a great leader for the team moving forward.
  16. Love how the quotes are working on this site lately. In response to The 5th Line, I think we all wanted to see that, but it's his rookie season and he's acclimating to the league. I think next season and the following one we'll start to see more of the truculent Jake. Not many 19 year olds step into the league and throw their weight around physically right away.
  17. Yup and even without factoring in the quality of players they're playing with, special team times, zone starts. Not to mention the intangibles that Bo brings, just like Jake does with his physicality. Development's a crazy thing, basing how these players are going to end up off their rookie years ppg is hilarious though. So keep trying to prove you're smarter JamesB or guntrix, stroke those egos
  18. All the losers comparing PPG stats between the three are the same losers who said Nichushkin was the better choice due to his PPG. How smart do they look now?
  19. Guess we'll have to agree to disagree again about McCann not playing over Konecny. And I've never once said anything negative about him I think Konecny is going to be a top 6 scoring forward. But I stand by my statement that Boeser will be a top 6 two way forward. His college coach was raving about his two way game, even Ron Wilson had nothing but good things to say about him at the summer evaluation camp, where he was also tried on the top line *at times*. I just think it's way to early to say Benning made the wrong pick, one tournament doesn't make a career. And considering Benning seems to want to build more around big, fast fowards who have a big shot. It seems to fit his scheme. That's certainly a big trade, makes you wonder what Virtanen would have garnered had he been returned with a forced trade Draisitl style *and thanks for the refresh tip
  20. Is anyone else having problems getting rid of quotes? Anyways, he was moved to the top line against Canada, after Debrincat was kicked out. And he was there in another game. He finished with what 3 points? That's not horrible production from an 18 year old, especially if he didn't get any PP time of first line minutes like you say. And you fail to touch on him torching the NCAA as a rookie, also the BCHL as a younger player. He's obviously a project, just like Travis K is, it's a mid 20's pick what do you expect? Everything about Brock screams top 6 two way forward with a wicked release, and I'd say That's his floor, if his footspeed improves then he could be more.
  21. The failure to pick the best player available at 23?... Seriously?... While you have your crystal ball out any powerball numbers? We draft one of the highest scoring NCAA rookies and people complain, he makes a 19 year old tournament and plays first line minutes as an 18 year old and you complain, good God CDC. Benning has done a fantastic job with this team, look at the youth in the lineup last night. If you don't like what he's doing then get out.
  22. I think it would be a lot more justifiable to critique him so harshly then. He'd be in his prime scoring years, and would probably be what he'll be. Or at least be starting to show it. In his rookie season as a 19 year old, he's barely scratched the surface.
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