donlever wrote:That should be the case with every team and every GM every day. (Save for the Sidney Crosbys', Steve Stamkos' of the world). It it's not there is already a major concern (which may be the case in terms of Mikes "loyalty" to his players NTC's...that's gotta change...I get it but NTC's are moved in this league all the time...team first).
Yup, but that hasn't been the case here where (FFS) every Tom, Dick and Harry has become a part of the "core".
donlever wrote:I agree with this. However, I also see that Luongo is a different, humbled dude now which may take care of that issue on its own.
I also prefer Schneider but if we can do the younger, meaner thing, add skilled to that list and supplement with other needs by trading Schneider then I can live with RL for 5 years.
Don't think for a minute it will happen but, as they say, I'm just sayin'.
If Luongo wants to stay, then fine, I don't really care which one we go with to be totally honest. It's always been my impression that Luongo has asked/hinted that he wants out of Vancouver. Lack and/or Cannata can hopefully be groomed down the road no matter which goalie we go with.
donlever wrote:This I do not like. It strikes me that the wheels started to come off to a degree when Malhotra was yanked form the line up due to injury. I like that from my 3rd line center as opposed to the tiny dude in Shcroeder. Especially seeing as the league is moving in the direction it is.
I'd like to see someone of significance in terms of size (combined with face off skillz and pk abilities) anchoring that 3rd line.
I see your point. Schroeder just strikes me as a good kid, and is one of our few youngsters who is ready for full time NHL duty. I'd hate to trade Schroeder and bring in a veteran on a pricey contract when that money could be spent finding a winger(s) for Kesler, which is the more pressing issue IMO.
As we’ve seen in year’s past, the 3C position is a hard place to upgrade. Malhotra was nearly a perfect fit, and IMO Gillis doesn’t get enough credit for bringing Manny in or enough slack for not predicting Malhotra’s untimely demise.
donlever wrote:Meh, either or, not a make or break guy as you know.
I suppose it's fine if he's here as long as Sestito and Ebbet aren't his line mates (or Lappy) but it's not like he can't be improved upon.
Weise annoys me, to be totally honest, but he’s a serviceable option and is fine as a 12/13th forward. I’d be happy to upgrade that entire line. Lapierre is too much of a distraction and a liability due to his reputation. That line has not enough grit, can’t play enough minutes and absolutely zero offence.