Sarasti

I was a big fan of throwing money at Stammer last time he was a UFA but I feel he's too old now. I also doubt he signs here anyway. IF he did though it would certainly improve our PP. Aside from Ovechkin he's got the deadliest one-tee from the left circle. Also gives Huberdeau passing options.

Weber was not the best skater but overcame that with tenacity, a big body and that legendary slapshot. If I remember correctly he also wasn't more than average defensively until his mid 20s. Which helps perpetuate the idea that defensive instincts can be taught later on, but being gifted in other areas cannot. Man I miss Weber. Fun guy to watch.

That is an awful trade proposal. I dont even know where to begin on this one so I'll just leave it at that lol.

Better, yeah. Not by much though. I think we are stuck with Huberdeau for awhile and we're going to have to hope he pulls a Jeff Skinner and snaps himself out of whatever it is thats dogging him mentally. He seemed a lot more at ease when 2024 hit. I just hope he builds on that in the new season.

I take draft comparables with a grain of salt. Hell, Yakupov was compared to Pavel Bure back in 2012 and we all know how that turned out.

Just the fact he played the year in the K as a 17 year old is impressive on its own. Thats a men's league

Conroy is an intelligent man for sure. He doesn't say things that could blow up in his face almost immediately like other GMs we have had *cough* Feaster *cough*

I felt the same about the skating comment. Mobility is so important in today's NHL I think it is of utmost importance to get someone who is at least a "good" skater already. Hard pass.

As much as I try to follow all Canadian teams in the playoffs I cant STAND the constant fawning over McDavid. Id be lucky to last a period watching an Oilers game.

I agree. As I've said before I think Honzek will be fine. Hes what 19/20? Just needs time

We had the vezina runner up in net when we opened the series against Edmonton 9-6 in 2022

They've probably been healthy the whole time tbh.. lol

Stars in 7 Avalanche in 6 Canucks in 6 Kings in 4 (one can hope on this one. Realistically though I think Edmonton takes it in 6 or 7)

Tampa in 6 Toronto in 7 Rangers in 5 Canes in 7 (This last one is the one I'm least sure about. The Islanders have proven to be sneaky good in the playoffs in recent memory. Canes are a great team though)

Great tomato gardening where I'm at. Beeeaautiful San Marzano. I dont do it myself but have a friend who hooks me up with a bunch of tomatoes and jarred sauce every year because she and her family have such a big harvest 😁