The non emergence of JFK deserves its own threadI think JFK and Backes have basically been benched.
He was bad tonight but overall that line has been good. Ups and downs of a rookie.The non emergence of JFK deserves its own thread
I really like how he has been handled in his latest stint with the NCAA line. When they have it, they get minutes. When they don't, they get shuffled or sit.The non emergence of JFK deserves its own thread
They have a bevvy of prospects to trade from without having to use a 1st round pick. Cam said he would not deal another 1st unless it was for a non-rental.They have to stop giving up 1st round picks or they’ll become the Rangers. I’m not sure what else they have that would get an upgrade.
I don’t think he has been terrible, but he’s not the answer in the short term for a team with Stanley a Cup aspirations.The non emergence of JFK deserves its own thread
He was terrific tonight, lucky to get a point.Price stole 2 tonight. He was outstanding.
We disagree on where they are as an organization. I don’t think they’re at the point where they should be making go for it now moves. I’m all for continuing to draft well and develop the kids. Figuring out whether guys like JFK can play is important long term.I don’t think he has been terrible, but he’s not the answer in the short term for a team with Stanley a Cup aspirations.
How? They got a point.this was worse than that fucking Washington game.
They only have so much of the Bergeron/Krejci/Chara/Marchand window left. By the time they draft and develop their way, those guys could be ineffective or retired. I’d operate with a tad bit of urgency and look to upgrade the roster in the short term.We disagree on where they are as an organization. I don’t think they’re at the point where they should be making go for it now moves. I’m all for continuing to draft well and develop the kids. Figuring out whether guys like JFK can play is important long term.
I just don’t see that kind of deal out there. And I don’t want to trade Frederic, Studnicka, Lauzon, or Vaakanainen. I like their all of those kids and any team is going to want a first and one of those guys. So I’m ok sitting the trade deadline out. Sure if Sweeney can pull a Simmonds or Shenn for a 2nd and a B prospect it would be great but it’s probably unlikely.They only have so much of the Bergeron/Krejci/Chara/Marchand window left. By the time they draft and develop their way, those guys could be ineffective or retired. I’d operate with a tad bit of urgency and look to upgrade the roster in the short term.
I don’t want to get in the habit of dealing 1sts every year like the Rangers did, but if something made sense where they got a legitimate center or top 6 RW with term left, I’d do it. I also don’t think they have any untouchable prospects or kids aside from Pasta and McAvoy.