Eleven Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Doohickie said: I think it is important to remember that at the beginning of 2021-22, Donny's first full season as HC, he had Mitts at 1C coming out of camp. Even with his struggles, he's worthy of that and only lost that slot due to injury in Game 1 that year. Thrilled with the emergence of Tage at 1C, as well as Cozens' development, but that doesn't take away from Mitts' talent and the way he's overcome his injury setbacks. The way his game has evolved I can easily picture a playoff scenario where the top line is neutralized; the second line holds its own, but the game is won by Mitts and the third line. When the clutching and grabbing kick in I think Mitts will best be able to handle it, at least right away (I have no doubt Tage and Cozens will learn how to battle, but I think Mitts is already there). Cozens is the one who already is there, I think. I am opening my mind a bit on Mittelstadt--I haven't demanded a trade in a while--but while the Sabres need C depth, they need D depth more, and if the right trade is there, they should take it. @MarvinSavoie's disappointing appearance in the Calder semifinals (and yes I am aware of the BN opinion piece stating that it was unfair to paradrop him in there--which is one of the reasons why I asked whom he was replacing in the Rochester game threads)--does mean that the Sabres need to pay a little more attention to C depth, though. I can acknowledge that, too. 1 Quote
shrader Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 40 minutes ago, Doohickie said: After a little Googling, he is apparently deep in development- worked coaching at several colleges, US NTDP, minor pro teams and assistant to NHL teams. To the Ducks they may think they've got the next Don Granato. I'm now realizing how badly I've lost my grip on how much time has passed. I didn't realize he left Northeastern so long ago. Quote
kas23 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Doohickie said: Who? It says he has 36 years of prior coaching. By that picture, he must’ve been coaching since the age of 10. Must be a prodigy. Edit: lol. Must be an aged photo. Guy is 60. Edited June 5, 2023 by kas23 Quote
Thorner Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 Caufield’s deal looks pretty good. It’s pretty close to Cozens’ but Caufield got the extra year, so, seems about even Quote
Doohicksie Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, kas23 said: It says he has 36 years of prior coaching. By that picture, he must’ve been coaching since the age of 10. Must be a prodigy. Edit: lol. Must be an aged photo. Guy is 60. I had the same thought but didn't bother to deep dive it. He did start coaching while he was still in college from what I saw. Quote
Flashsabre Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 Good to see a lifer like Cronin get a chance. I wonder how many NHL coaches got their first NHL head coaching job at 60? 1 Quote
Zamboni Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, Eleven said: Caulfield $7.9x8 with Montreal. IMO That will be a nice contract if the kid doesn’t regress. And a Very good contract if the kid gets better. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Zamboni said: IMO That will be a nice contract if the kid doesn’t regress. And a Very good contract if the kid gets better. And it makes the Thompson and Cozens deals look even better. 1 Quote
Marvin Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 Just read that Philadelphia is going to fully rebuild. How good is Hart? Quote
pi2000 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, Marvin said: Just read that Philadelphia is going to fully rebuild. How good is Hart? Nick Seeler would be a nice add. 1 Quote
Zamboni Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 43 minutes ago, Marvin said: Just read that Philadelphia is going to fully rebuild. How good is Hart? Something that Torts can blame his subpar coaching on, instead of himself. 1 Quote
Taro T Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 9 hours ago, Doohickie said: Who? Isn't he the lead singer in REO Speedwagon? Or maybe that's his grandfather. 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Taro T said: Isn't he the lead singer in REO Speedwagon? Or maybe that's his grandfather. When REO was a real band (and before they turned into pop glurge) Edited June 6, 2023 by Doohickie Quote
Brawndo Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Edited June 6, 2023 by Brawndo Quote
Flashsabre Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 Philly better be going full teardown and better be getting a lot more then that back for Provorov Quote
PerreaultForever Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Cal Peterson to Philly??? So they plan to trade Hart? This makes no sense as is but there's all kinds of names being mentioned in this, even Johnny Hockey so who knows. (I'm sure Brawndo will have the final tweet for us soon) Quote
Brawndo Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Posted June 6, 2023 Danny did very well here And CBJ’s 2nd this year Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 What in the F is this trade? Good for you Briere but man is it weird. Quote
thewookie1 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 I’m very confused by this trade from LA’s POV 1 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Posted June 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: I’m very confused by this trade from LA’s POV Cap space. For Gavirokov and possibly Hellebuyck Quote
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