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As we are now, I think we are close. We can play with any team in the league. When we lose Stone, that changes. Our biggest need is in net and then on D. We have to keep in mind those teams, especially since they're in our division. You can't win cups if you can't beat teams in our own division. Youre right about bout the other team's grit factor.
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Ya, it is the Panarins and Zeitsev (Toronto player/spelling) that I wish we could find.
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I don't really know those players but if they do the trick! See, that one game we were up 4-1 we were one hit away from knocking a few guys out of the game. When we stopped playing, out mental toughness shown through. GG needed to send an energy line out to change momentum. Plus I think our D needed to be tougher. I dont one think I would re-sign Engelland unless we knew he was playing injured.
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One thing that these playoffs and most good teams are showing us is the importance of a good or poor D. When you're developing a team, you need a good D, I mean, the Avs not developing their D, nor the Oil. we are a tad ahead of the Oil, just cause the D is slight. They have better goaltending and our start put us behind. We are not leaps and bounds ahead, and could be even. But regardless, tough D is important. If we want to compete, we have to develop the d further.
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I saw Kiprusoff play once when he was with the sharks and I thought, we need this goalie. Scouting would be an amazing job, but one offs probably aren't enough to go by. I remember when we traded for him, I was excited.
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One playoff loss was not due to goaltending but two games were all goaltending, and one was a mix of both. So I would say you're right, but in those two games that were due to goaltending, we really should have been at least tied 2-2 if goaltending was better.
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Why wouldn't the pens jus trade him to the Flames for the 1st then and get more for Fleury? Is it because they don't want to lose someone else?
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People are making it sound like their roster/exposure list isn't already done. They will have that decision made already and if they really want both, maybe they trade LV another player or pick so they don't take one. I personally think the decision has been made. But that comes down to, a future goalie or a goalie for now.
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But how close are the two leagues in comparison? Is the AHL comparable? I dont know the European leagues very well. They probably helped Matthews a lot, playing against men. I see what you're saying. i really would love to see some good prospects come out. Being an older Flames fan, I've seen how the scouting and development had been bad, so it would be refreshing to have players consistently stream through. My bet bet is a year or two away, and I haven't seen him either, so I don't know.
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How close do we think he is to being ready? Or are the suggestions for years down the line? or this year? Wouldn't he need a few years in the AHL?
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Who is AOM?
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That might not be a bad idea though. Have miller on a two year. He starts next year and then they play halfers the year later. Hahahaha! i just read the 2nd paragraph. Awesome. I dont see miller being that that bad and I see him as better than Elliott. Although, having the revolving door of goalies isn't fun, so maybe we need a longer term fix on a four year deal. An old goalie doesn't really cut it and it's gambling, yet again, plus hoping a young one is ready in a year or two.
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I will get totally shot down, but Ryan Miller if a UFA. Maybe we can sign a 1-2year deal. He was lights out in van and kept them in most games. Although health could be an issue. He needs good rest so a quality backup would be needed. How much would he need.? I think he's better than Elliott.
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I was referring to the bonehead trades that were made, like the Hamilton deal. To answer: It depends on how much of an impact the one guy gives you. If he's a top pair, yes. Is Stone a good enough 2nd pair? We already have Giordano and Hamilton so would I want a McDonagh as a 2nd pair? He would be something we'd lack but cost too much. He also has a lot of playoff experience.
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Its kind of like the Ryan McDonagh trade. Giving up a lot too early. i thought I would bring it back to a D thread ?
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Haha! Ya. I couldn't when it came out! It hurt me inside and I am not a Caps fan. Like, why not us?????? I would've given even more!
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This is is why I don't get how the Caps could trade Forsberg for Erat. WTF!!!! Could we have had Forberg for Glencross? Plus?
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I think it's hard to evaluate this one. So I will have to wait and see. I think along the same lines as you, but for some reason, I just think that even 3.5m isn't really that big of an increase, and I think he's at least deserved a bit of an increase. It's not quite bonafide starter money, but it's better than back-up. And another thing for me is just the fact it's 2017 now, thinking of inflation.
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I think you're way under the cost for Elliott. I don't think less than 3. I'd say somewhere mid to closer to 4.
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What would Polak cost? Wouldn't it be a bit more than Engelland?
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DEFINITELY comparable. lol. I am thinking Elliott is at least as good or better than they, which is why he COULD be paid more than we think?
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I don't know... We talk about contracts and what they're worth. It feels like 4 to me for some reason. I don't want to do 4 either. 4M is starter money? He's pretty much a starter, and not a back up. Maybe 3.5... I don't think any lower. I also look at Dallas' goalies, or Halak...
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I think he was overpaid as well. But I also think that Elliott is a better goalie, which was why I was using that is the measuring stick. I am thinking Elliott will get around 4.
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I am talking about how we controlled one or two of those games. Then we held back and tried to protect a lead, thus giving them the momentum. Teams should never do that because it kills all of the momentum built up, and it's so hard to get it back. We could not get it back. I think we controlled most of the series, but I agree, we will be really good in the near future.
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What did Ramo get? He will get Ramo money or more.
