Aren’t they best in the country

honestly who would've thunk after acquiring eichel and stacking their team they'd be absolute dogsh*t

VGK is 0-4 since eichel's return, BUF is 2-0.........

I mean anywhere that isn’t Arizona has got to be an upgrade, right?

Will Cale Makar (@Cmakar8) take home his first Norris Trophy this season? 👀Read more 👉 https://t.co/i6aPKm8QMU pic.twitter.com/93HNmylCVX

— NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2022

Probably

Adjusts comically small reading glasses

How the hell is Letang getting Norris votes?

does anybody know why the Leafs aren't wearing there St.Pats jerseys, I thought they always wore those in March?

PRESS RELEASE! I have decided to step away from the game of hockey. It feels weird to say retire, but I guess that’s what it is. I’m not sure if a Twitter thread is an appropriate forum to announce this but when you were a bubble guy, there’s no press conference, banner1/18

— Peter Holland (@PeterHolland13) March 16, 2022

Peter Holland is retiring. Drafted by the Ducks in 2009, most notably played in Toronto in the early 10s and most recently was playing in Sweden.

hes actually low key been really really solid this year with the pens.

Early 2010s NHL video game legend.

#SportsnetStat📊 Captain Connor recorded his 200th career multi-point game last night vs. Detroit, the most among all players since his 2015-16 @NHL debut & 38 more than the next-closest player (which is Leon btw).@Sportsnet | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/Qqm58RPFE1

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) March 16, 2022

Once Chiarot gets traded, the dominos fall

I have a feeling Lindholm gets traded first

Can confirm Jake Allen will return tomorrow night for the #GoHabsGo at home vs. #TexasHockey. https://t.co/q7C5DJQV5N

— Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) March 16, 2022

ALLEN SZN

Boston?

Boston or NYR

apparently boston is really in on chychrun. lindholm makes sense but i dont think they want to give out assets for rentals.

Guys missed so much time and training - I consider this year a wash for him.

Vegas’ biggest problem lies in their TEAM. They just don’t play the same - plain and simple. Vegas used to be; mean, “scary”, hard to play against in all 200ft.

They just don’t play the same tempo and game anymore. They lost what made them good.

What do you think Bruins would need to give up for Lindholm or Chychrun?

The most “digestible” answer for Middleton is - he is prime Marc Methot.

Middleton:

- RFA TEAM CONTROLLED
- big heavy defensive minded guy who can chip in offensively a few time a year
- moustache
- if the Sharks extend him on a 2m x 3y I’m super happy
- I want an overpay for him if I’m SJ but he is expendable if you’re assuming Hatakka keep trending upwards and we have Knyzhov who you have to pray can return to form

He’s big, heavy, and very safe. Don’t often find myself cursing or questioning Middleton and he just plays a well rounded game which then is amplified and shows how truly good he is as a complimentary piece when he’s paired with an OFD. Karlsson looks like a near PPG Karlsson strong everywhere this year - and that’s hugely due to Middleton giving his partner; everything he needs.

Middleton LD, I would happily take a 2nd but I’d want more to make it willing to move as I assume Middleton would like to stay in SJ beside Karlsson. But; at the same time…

Ferraro - Burns (about locked Ferraro is the future)
? - Karlsson (locked)
? - Merkley (Merkley is taking this spot next year)

Followed on that left we have (in order);

Knyzhov (22 I think)
Middleton
Hatakka (who’s only 21 or 22 I think also without googling)
Kniazev (again also probably 20 or 21)
Simek
Our 2020-21 draft picks
Our future draft picks
Burns’ son
A pylon
Vlasic

So overall; Middleton could lose his job to Knyzhov if he returns in good health from multiple health problems/ a hernia I think (again not googling). Then Hatakka + Kniazev are nipping at the heels of Middleton, Simek, Vlasic already. And Merkley has already shown he deserves an NHL job soon. Which makes Middletons case so curious. He’s a guy a cup winning team needs… but he’s also a premium asset that SJ shouldn’t see as expendable (yet he is).

Makars stat line is nasty wtf

If Sweeney can do anything not using the name Lysell he’s goated. But if I’m Anaheim or Arizona - I can’t leave without Lysell. Tho, Lindholm could be done without Lysell easily I think irl.

It will be interesting.

Studnicka + 1st + has to be going regardless (or Debrusk + 1st +)

1st in expected goals against
2nd in shots against
2nd in shot attempts against
1st in preventing scoring chances
2nd in preventing rush shots
7th in preventing slot passes

Do they really need a dman? Wouldn't a 2nd line C (Hertl) be the more impactful addition?

Yes, Bruins really need a top 4 D man. Reilly, Clifton and Forbert are not the 3 guys I would want in the top 6 going into the playoffs.

Interesting to see, I would not give Lysell. If that is a requirement I go down the list for next available D man

What bruins talk said - I ignore Forbort if I’m planning to play Boston in round 1.

Whereas Chychrun or Lindholm I cannot ignore as a coaching staff in planning.