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Well, all will be fine because the Hawks are all in on Suter.
All they have to do is have him sign on the line.
All they have to do is have him sign on the line.
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Whew. 
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The strong group of defenseman has to be coupled with forwards who can execute a scheme that isn't so one-and-done. Until they have that, the perpetual smaller PMDs they bring in will continue to be raped in the D zone.
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I hate it when the PMDs get F'd in the A.
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More of a puck-possession game, you mean?
When the Hawks were on top of their game this year, I thought they did that rather well.
Obviously that didn't include the playoffs.
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Precisely. Give me better balance and versatility--and put guys (including the right additions on the roster) in spots where they can succeed.
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2 soft goals and a non-existant powerplay
Get that power play back into the top 10 next year, and the Hawks will be a Cup contender.
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Come up with even a mediocre powerplay -you'd have seen a big improvement in the standings...
Interesting thoughts about Crawford in here- which of course begs the question... - who in the hell do you expect to want him?
Interesting thoughts about Crawford in here- which of course begs the question... - who in the hell do you expect to want him?
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Columbus:shrug:
Vancouver
maybe columbus
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There is a lot that needs to be improved.
1) Krueger should not be on the PP as much
2) Pretty much anyone that replaces Bruno will make the PP better
3) 2nd line center not named Kane (Jokinen)
4) not a elite type goalie, but someone that can be reliable.
5) a skilled player who also isnt a pussy (see # 3 jokinen)
6) 1 solid d man
1) Krueger should not be on the PP as much
2) Pretty much anyone that replaces Bruno will make the PP better
3) 2nd line center not named Kane (Jokinen)
4) not a elite type goalie, but someone that can be reliable.
5) a skilled player who also isnt a pussy (see # 3 jokinen)
6) 1 solid d man
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We should probably keep roster projections and roster wants in the offseason thread that is stickied. It makes sense to keep it there.
In the article (and presser), Bowman stated:
Today, St. Louis Blues's coach Hitchcock said:
So, is Bowman's quotes that I bolded "wagging the dog?" How do you feel about it? Is he trying to Wizard of Oz the fans?
In the article (and presser), Bowman stated:
Today, St. Louis Blues's coach Hitchcock said:
So, is Bowman's quotes that I bolded "wagging the dog?" How do you feel about it? Is he trying to Wizard of Oz the fans?
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I have always stated that if you do NOT win a championship the season was a failure. The whole goal is a title, there is nothing less that is acceptable. He should have stated that "we as an ogranization came up short and we need to work on the variables that caused us to lose in the 2nd round"
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1. Kruger just completed his first full season in North America.
2. Andrei Kostitsyn.
3. Jokinen or someone by trade
4. Josh Harding or Tomas Vokoun
5. Travis Moen or Chris Kelly/Jay McClement
6. Dennis Wideman..as Suter is a pipe dream
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I am somewhat in accordance. Granted, I never had the hopes of Melrose, but I did expect/want a second round appearance. To me, that was improvement enough I could live with.
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shall Lidstrom retire, Suter should be a lock for Detroit.
just don't see how the Preds can keep both him & Weber after locking up Rinne.
just don't see how the Preds can keep both him & Weber after locking up Rinne.
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Ottawa's season was a huge success that nobody saw coming.
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Agreed 100%.
I'm not a Cup-or-bust every year guy, but I need there to be a reason for optimism at the end of each season if they don't reach the Cup.
Two years ago was kind of rough, given the Capocalypse and how many new faces were going to be counted on. I was expecting more out of this season. Like you said, I can't really live with a first round exit this year. Thought there was more talent on this team than that.
Not ready to demand for firings yet, but another first-round exit or even a slow start to the season could change that.
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before Q gets fired for a slow start, stan the man better supply him with the pieces. I dont want another: carcillo,brunette, montador, o'donnell offseason