NewarkDevil5 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 we've been hearing he same thing about the oilers for 3 years now and where has it got them. Youth does not win hockey games. In fact a lot of times it loses them. Now if they are able to package and flip those prospects for veteran upgrades yes they could become a legitimate playoff contender. It worked for Pitt... granted they got some generational players out of it, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 It worked for Pitt... granted they got some generational players out of it, but still. this is true, and it's probably an exception to the rule.I just get frustrated when people hype a teams prospect pool, when the reality is they sucked a long time to get those prospects, they still suck now and the likelihood is if they depend solely on those prospects they will probably suck in the future. I mean look at the teams that are ranked as having the best prospects- Minn, fla, nyi, edm, buf. What have those teams done in the past decade to make me say "boy I wish I was in their shoes moving forward." Meanwhile teams that never rank that high on those prospect lists have their sights set on what's important- wins - and consistently compete for the cup, because they're not obsessed with getting younger and always building for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muevelos Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Flyers traded Talbot to Colorado for Downie http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/31/welcome-back-flyers-re-acquire-downie-send-talbot-to-avs/ Edited October 31, 2013 by CarterforPresident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I saw this. I'd prefer Downie over Talbot personally. But he has been the focus of some "dirty plays" as of late. I thought he fit in well there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm not sure I understand the point of that trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 29th Pick Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I dont know if Roy has a say in who comes and who goes, but he seems like the kind of guy that would just say "get the eff out of here" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm not sure I understand the point of that trade. For Colorado at least they get an experience vet with multiple years on his deal. Not sure what Philly was thinking. Probably that he fits the broad st bully mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevsftw Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 this is true, and it's probably an exception to the rule. Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'm not sure I understand the point of that trade. Very good trade for Philly. Downie is still a solid 2nd/3rd liner, Talbot is washed up and useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 This Varlamov situation is also getting mighty interesting. Some very disturbing details are coming from the girlfriend, how will the team go on with business when he returns to the roster, and how about Russia calling out the U.S. and saying it is a conspiracy to keep him out of the Olympics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Chicago? maybe I didn't make my opinion clear in the prior post. Chicago and Pittsburgh (and probably a few other teams in the history of the league) hit back to back winners in their high draft picks, which gave them instant or near instant playoff contention. But how long did it take them to get there? Pretty darn near a decade or more of losing. And then you have teams constantly building for the future and the future never comes. How many times did Edmonton supposedly hit in their draft picks in the last 5 years? Buffalo? Florida? Minnesota? To value a future pick or prospect or "potential to win" rather than going for it in the short term more often than not results in continued failure. In a free agency league, you don't need to build a team with a 5 or 10 year plan. Most successful gms realize this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Flyers look really bad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Flyers look really bad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD A lot of talent on that team. Hopefully the Devils don't have a let down. Edited November 2, 2013 by Mike Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 They're chanting FIRE HOLMGREN at the Wells Fargo Center. 6-0 Caps after 2. Rofl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Wow. 5 goals in the 2nd period alone? Wow. Just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 How come Ottawa gives up so many shots? Bobby Ryan scores just as I typed that. Man Bobby Ryan would look so good on the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Somewhere, Ilya Bryzgalov is laughing hysterically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 How the hell did they call that a goal in the Isles vs Sens game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 And the Caps have kicked the extra point lmfao. We better skullfvck this team tomorrow. And the Phailures have of course turned this into Slap Shot rofl, line brawls!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Same old for the flyers... Suck terribly then just goon it up. Flyers announcers actually applauding them for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Emery just skated the length of the ice and beat down Holtby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) wowy zowy rinaldos world Edited November 2, 2013 by lazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I always worry when we face a team right after they get blown out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Holtby clearly didn't want to go but give him credit he didn't back down. Dumb Ref just let emery keep pounding. Simmons should get a suspension on that hit that started it. he clearly was trying to hurt someone and led with the elbow to the head Double minor pp... The caps may break double digits tonight. Edited November 2, 2013 by dmann422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muevelos Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Emery is a dbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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