tom webster

I think if they were going status quo they would have announced it today so it got buried by the draft news. I really think if it’s Monday or Tuesday it’s good news for those that want change.

A stat I heard today that I think goes against the conventional wisdom of the importance of the later rounds. from 2021 till 2023, out of the 685 players drafted after the first round, only 20 have made a pro bowl. During that same time, 25 of the 95 players drafted in the first round have made at least one pro bowl. 20 out of 685 25 out of 95

That I agree with

I like some of these but as for the last one, I’d take a flyer on Zegras resurrecting his career but they can get a lot more for Byram.

This is a pretty significant hire for the business side of things.

I’m your age, I remember Hextall. Think he ended up playing for the Penguins .

It’s funny, first thing I thought of when reading the original post was Guy Trottier.

He’s already been anointed. Brawndo is the real “insider.”

100% agree with second paragraph

I actually think the trade for Norris was a good move. When I said not to count on him, I meant that his presence shouldn’t prevent you from acquiring another top center.

They can’t trade Norris when his value is low. The best they can do is not count on him and consider it a bonus if he remains healthy. I know we disagree on how much room they have to play with but they have options to acquire what they need without trading Norris.

I think it’s mostly this, but also is probably a little disappointment showing through when the players realize how far away they really are from being good enough. Some come back to the minors eager to work on their game. Others contemplate and probably reimagine their future.

I agree with all of this except I have no issues with the hiring of Ruff. Coaching interviews in the NHL are largely overrated, at least in my opinion. I think it is clear that, if, and it’s still not guaranteed, but if he gets another year, it would be his last chance.

I know I’m opening up myself for a beat down, but if you accept the premise that Kevyn Adams is a smart guy who was doing a pretty good job on the business side before being put in a position he wasn’t ready for, then you accept that he is someone who learns from his mistakes and has grown into his job. No other organization would have allowed him this much rope but I think there are signs, starting with the McLeod trade, that he might be ready to make the necessary changes. Time, of course, will be the only thing that can save me from the vitriol I am about to receive.

I don’t think some people understand just how good Marner is. Besides being a great playmaker and play driver, he is elite defensively as well.