Well he's just like Reilly except he's a forward and a million times better
- TheMussel

I though it was one of those trade proposals.

He can't hit the net. He's either injured or in the worst headspace ever. They need him to contribute more.

Woll was great last night. The refs were lost. That embelllishment call was brutal against Florida. On the other hand Bennett shouldn't even be playing.
- Interloper

I’m basking in the meltdown over this on Twitter.

who's #51 from Florida?
- dmnted

Im sure its a reference to the 51st state garbage.

Needs his face caved in .

Rantanen

Epic Jays collapse
- mr.sir

Rantanen is on an epic heater

So, Florida is coming down the stretch without their top 2 forwards and their best Dman. Sens 2 points back and maybe, just maybe, will move past the Panthers.

If the Sens take the 3rd seed they will play Tampa (I would rather play the Leafs).

The Panthers could face off against the Leafs with all their injured/suspended having returned. Worst possible first round match up for Leafs.

Rantanen is on an epic heater
- Interloper

Trading away a playoff beast to save on cap space. Good job Colorado.

So, Florida is coming down the stretch without their top 2 forwards and their best Dman. Sens 2 points back and maybe, just maybe, will move past the Panthers.

If the Sens take the 3rd seed they will play Tampa (I would rather play the Leafs).

The Panthers could face off against the Leafs with all their injured/suspended having returned. Worst possible first round match up for Leafs.
- systemtool

I'm not saying taking Matthews over Laine is a mistake, but he's likely going to be better. Leafs need to take the hyped guy because of the media.

I'm not saying taking Matthews over Laine is a mistake, but he's likely going to be better. Leafs need to take the hyped guy because of the media.
- AdamFrench

🤣😂😅

Trading away a playoff beast to save on cap space. Good job Colorado.
- systemtool

Yeah that decision isn't aging well

Rantanen is on an epic heater
- Interloper

So much for him being a product of Mackinnon and Makar

The Rodriguez embellishment penalty was great. The epitome of NHL refereeing.

Here we are, with a 2-0 lead against the Cup champs in round 2, best start to a playoffs since 1963, and we're lamenting the loss of Zach Hyman, when we have a younger, better Knies playing lights out.

I would've loved to have kept Hyman, but at the time, with the cap, he was an unfortunate cap casualty. Every team loses players they regret over time. I'm sure the Canes would love to have Beast Mode Rantanen right now... I'm sure FLA misses Montour...
- gravyface

Trading away a playoff beast to save on cap space. Good job Colorado.
- systemtool

Didn't Sakic double down saying he didn't want to have all his money locked into 3 guys

I guess better to spend that money on overpaid depth and top 4 d-men that clearly aren't worth their contracts.

Curious if they really mess up and give Nelson a massive contract after investing their last remaining trade chips on him

He doesn't actually respond to anything that has been unequivocally proven wrong.

So, about 85%.
- sokosteve

It's hard for people to be objective........

I'm not going to debate with you for any extended period of time here as I know you are usually unwaivering in your opinions.

However, what part of what I said specifically was untrue?

Here's something......Connor Brown is a bargain bin player. Zach Hyman played this year like a high end bargain bin player. 5 million a year for 44 points.

Yes. Take Jarnkrok, Kampf, and Reaves out of the lineup, and replace them with one skater in Hyman. Who fills the other holes vacated by these players with no cap room? You just going to skate 10 forwards every game?
- Kinger34

He's a literal moron, he just flexed wolls .893 sv% and Marners 4th gwg in 65 games ffs.

Didn't Sakic double down saying he didn't want to have all his money locked into 3 guys

I guess better to spend that money on overpaid depth and top 4 d-men that clearly aren't worth their contracts.

Curious if they really mess up and give Nelson a massive contract after investing their last remaining trade chips on him
- Lahey

That's the thing. You're never in trouble for paying the elite players, you're in trouble over paying players that aren't much more than average or below. This wasn't like trying something new to get over a hump. All you had to do was keep the guys who the cup for you already. You had something proven and went with the mystery box. Totally Peter Griffin move

He's a literal moron, he just flexed wolls .893 sv% and Marners 4th gwg in 65 games ffs.
- joel878

A moron would hate Marner.

Touch grass.

🤡

That's the thing. You're never in trouble for paying the elite players, you're in trouble over paying players that aren't much more than average or below. This wasn't like trying something new to get over a jump. All you had to do was keep the guys who the cup for you already. You had something proven and went with the mystery box. Totally Peter Griffin move
- systemtool

(frank) the family guy reference gets me everytime

But yes, such a baffling move that had rippling effects at the time and even more on Saturday and even more after last night.

(frank) the family guy reference gets me everytime

But yes, such a baffling move that had rippling effects at the time and even more on Saturday and even more after last night.
- Lahey

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't loving it all

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't loving it all
- systemtool

Well I liked it when he was traded out East, but when he came back West not so much

Trading away a playoff beast to save on cap space. Good job Colorado.
- systemtool

Colorado gets:
Martin Necas - 1 Goal, 4 Assists in 7 Games (Eliminated)
Jack Drury - 1 Goal, 1 Assist in 7 Games (Eliminated)
2nd round pick 2025
4th round pick 2026

Carolina gets:
Logan Stankoven - 3 Goals, 1 Assist in 6 games
Taylor Hall - 1 Goal, 2 Assists in 6 Games
Nils Juntorp (prospect)
1st round pick 2026
1st round pick 2028
3rd round pick 2026
3rd round pick 2027

Dallas gets:
Mikko Rantanen - 8 goals, 7 Assists in 8 games

Chicago gets:
3rd round pick 2025

Colorado gets:
Martin Necas - 1 Goal, 4 Assists in 7 Games (Eliminated)
Jack Drury - 1 Goal, 1 Assist in 7 Games (Eliminated)
2nd round pick 2025
4th round pick 2026

Carolina gets:
Logan Stankoven - 3 Goals, 1 Assist in 6 games
Taylor Hall - 1 Goal, 3 Assists in 6 Games
Nils Juntorp (prospect)
1st round pick 2026
1st round pick 2028
3rd round pick 2026
3rd round pick 2027

Dallas gets:
Mikko Rantanen - 8 goals, 7 Assists in 8 games

Chicago gets:
3rd round pick 2025
- BINGO!

Halls the real winner, got a 3 year deal with a NMC

Halls the real winner, got a 3 year deal with a NMC
- Lahey

Right. Conditional one in the later years though. If he hits certain performance targets he gets better trade protection.

Didn't Sakic double down saying he didn't want to have all his money locked into 3 guys

I guess better to spend that money on overpaid depth and top 4 d-men that clearly aren't worth their contracts.

Curious if they really mess up and give Nelson a massive contract after investing their last remaining trade chips on him
- Lahey

And i agree with sakic
However, when your 3 guys are all playoff performers...then its ok to tie up money in them
He made a mistake

A moron would hate Marner.

Touch grass.

🤡
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Or hate willy?