Originally Posted by Sore Loser (Post 66564353)

Too many things wrong with your reasoning here to list. Hartman's offensive game isn't what sets him apart, but there is plenty of upside there. For me, he looks like a good second line prospect, a 25/25/150 PIM sort of player; the type of guy that we had a ton of success with this year. Comparing Mantha to Picard is only fair in the essence that both are big, skilled wingers who put up a ton of shots on goal in their draft year. The difference is, Mantha scored 50 goals this year as a 17 year old, whereas 18 year old Picard in his draft year only scored 39. Mantha has a better release, better hands down low, and far superior hockey sense than Picard did.

For Pulock, from what you've said here, it seems like you've never seen him play. He has most of the tools to be a far above average defender in the NHL - including a terrific shot. Putting Morrissey ahead of him on your list is borderline crazy. Morrissey's skating is strong, his puck moving is good, but defensively he's a liability, and will require a ton of work just to be an NHL player. As one of the biggest Morgan Klimchuk supporters on these boards (even wrote a feature on him), putting him in the top-20 is not something I feel safe doing. I thought he had a great year, produced a lot more than I expected - but his upside is similar to Hartman, and he's far less a sure thing because he has to produce offensively to be in the lineup.

The logic just doesn't make sense on a lot of what you said. I get liking certain players more than others, but moving them ahead of guys who are clearly better now - and have higher upside - is an odd choice.

Originally Posted by alphafox (Post 66563619)

Neal with the Hat Trick to seal the fate of the Sens. Oooh, Aaah, that offense...

Originally Posted by CBJBrassard16 (Post 66561297)

I was more worried about this contract than Bob's tbh, but looks like I was wrong again.


Good to see Arty staying (hopefully)

Originally Posted by HoldFast13 (Post 66553291)

CSKA gave Radulov 9.2 Million, I don't even want to think what they're offering Bob....

Originally Posted by Cyclones Rock (Post 66543309)

So Johansen's healthy scratch in the final game, a direct quote of the coach saying he wasn't "all in" and Jarmo K's comments regarding him all qualify as "whispers and innuendo." If that be the case, then the quality and quantity of information you require to evaluate a situation is so massive it should probably preclude you from drawing very many conclusions. Something, which obviously isn't the case:D

Use as many red herrings as you want. Johansen will be under a lot of scrutiny for the foreseeable future regarding his attitude. He's earned it and his GM has publicly said as much.

Here's an example of how most players who get sent to playoff teams after the conclusion of their "other" seasons react. Perhaps you can get link sent to Mr. 5 goals.

Originally Posted by EspenK (Post 66532281)

Guess that makes Murray tradeable :sarcasm::laugh:

Guess we can never have enough prospects

Originally Posted by Roadman (Post 66545715)

But all things are not equal

If you are better you make the playoffs.

If you are not you don't.

Originally Posted by davidbklyn (Post 66456495)

if you love sports, you should look into their football team. :sarcasm:

Originally Posted by Robert (Post 66485645)

Is QC a smaller market than Winnipeg? One thing about Canada small markets as compared to US small markets, it’s likely their net NHL market fan base is much greater based on % of population.

QC and the original Winnipeg failed in a part due to the significant exchange rate not present today, all NHL players are paid in US dollars.. Regardless, it's my belief QC will be next to get an NHL franchise..