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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 11:03 p.m.
Forum: NHLMar. 28 at 8:32 a.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #5: The Final Stretch
I like the idea that if they cannot decide an offside, equipment issue aside, within a timeframe, say 30 seconds of viewing the play, the call stands. If you have to rewatch a 5 second clip more than 6 times, and still decide you need to watch it more, you’re not sure, and calls should only be changed when they’re sure. No need to keep everybody in suspense for 5 minutes. But I also don’t hate the leagues concept of “just get it right”. That’s okay too. It just has the annoying downside that sometimes extremely minor things are put under a microscope for too long. I think we have to do it the nhls way if they’re giving out penalties for being wrong to challengers.

I wouldn’t be shocked if the future the blue line goes in OT - the constant backtracking is kinda not excellent for viewing - so you might get a taste of the league without blue lines for your consideration. Although I bet if they do this some poor linesman will blow a play dead for offsides on reaction and it would be a cluster.
Forum: NHLMar. 18 at 5:38 a.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #5: The Final Stretch
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CantStopWontStop</b></div><div>Enjoy those Robert Thomas snipe highlights courtesy of Jake neighbors and Brayden schenn.

I hope the blues stick with this as our first power play. It’s so solid. Kyrou is super effective - even tho it’s a demotion, the second power play unit with him will be dynamic and potent. Same with Buchnevich, altho him on defense is fine too.</div></div>


I have always been completely for putting Thomas and Kyrou on separate lines. We have two elite transition forwards, it seems silly to play them together. There's only one puck on the ice at a time. I'd rather have two lines with an elite transition forward than one. Especially considering the fact that transition is how we score the most.
Forum: NHLMar. 14 at 10:12 a.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #5: The Final Stretch
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KSIxSKULLS</b></div><div>It was like that in the offseason too. Bought out half decent Veterans players and then signed other Veteran players to the same contract. Not sure what the plan is there.</div></div>

My impression is that the individuals they bought out/traded were not ideal individuals for a rebuild situation.

In a competitive environment where the load is shared and accountability exists (Dallas), Matt Duchene is excellent. It seems anybody who plays under Jamie Benn is excellent, maybe because he would snap spines in half for fun if he were crossed.

In a rebuild environment where Duchene is the primary guy…..

I don’t think that’s a good idea, and nobody taking him off nashvilles hands for 50% off (similar to Kevin hayes) I think shows that his reputation exists.

Johansen is like this except 10 times worse, perhaps an individual where at this point you simply wouldn’t want him in the org at all. Not for half off of half off. Not for free. Just please no thank you sir enjoy your retirement and best wishes.

Sometimes the move is just to improve culture. Seems to have worked. Petulance/Laziness per 60 went way down. You can’t have a bunch of younger folk idolizing some vets who stopped being hungry 6 years ago. I don’t blame them at all. Either party. Give me $80 mil in career earnings and you’ll find out real fast that I’m no longer into long term physical side effects. If you think imma go into a board battle at full speed, block shots face forward, or at all, you’re kidding yourself.
Forum: NHL TradesMar. 9 at 11:27 a.m.
Thread: (PIT/CAR) - Guentzel, Smith for Bunting, Koivunen, Ponomarev, Lucius, 2024 2nd (PHI), 2024 5th (CAR)
So many overreactions to this deal, in my opinion. Especially after seeing the market, Dubas did well for himself. No top tier prospects got moved <strong>anywhere</strong>... unless you're being charitable and include Erstrom to san Jose. (Maybe Erstrom will be a great NHL player, but I'm unconvinced, as of this post.)

And the elephant in the room is, even as good as Guentzel is, the Penguins just can't keep hanging on to all these players. Guentzel's going to be 30 soon. The last thing the Penguins need is another 30+ year old player on a long, expensive contract. This was a painful but necessary move. And if one or two of Ponomarev, Koivunen, Lucius, and the pick(s) become reliable middle six players, I actually think that's fine. The player(s) replacing Guentzel don't have to fill his exact role. If they fill another role, and allow the flexibility to get a younger 1st line winger in another trade or free agency, you still accomplished your goal.
Forum: NHLMar. 8 at 4:19 p.m.