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Same. Just did two. Montreal won the first for me

Florida had a whole week off so they probably got rusty

If Swayman continues at this ridiculous rate, the Bruins will be champions. But it’s still way too early in the process.

I would have been ALL for Lindy being canned earlier and Berube being brought aboard, but we know the deal…Fitz wanted it to work with Ruff. Sadly when Fitz finally saw the damned light, I don’t think he had any real Plan B; hence, the pivot to Green. Speaking of Green, Dreger reporting that Ottawa hiring him is just about done, and a press conference will follow on Wed. And the response from Sens fans that I’ve read…well, let‘s just say that they ain’t happy.

Hiring Berube now would be a bit of a head scratcher given his availability when last season was still salvageable.

Florida messed up and thought the series started tomorrow.

I’m sure Rangers fans would start spewing forth all sorts of conspiracy theories.

I think heads would explode if the Devils won the lottery AGAIN. And if by some miracle the Devils actually do win the lottery…….. Look out below, as it opens up all kinds of possibilities.

Nico, Jack, and Cele would make an interesting trio of centermen.

Boston looking good in Florida

Only took me two tries lol

Dougie, Luke, Marino, and Nemec are locks to be part of the defense. Smith will be gone, and I think Bahl may be, too, as he’s not shown anything to suggest he’s an NHL player. He’s 6’7” and plays as though he’s my size (5’7”). I don’t really want Siegenthaler back, but he’s coming off a down season and probably wouldn’t fetch much via trade, especially given the length of his contract, so he’s probably part of the top six, with guys like DeSimone, Hatakka, and Collin Miller competing for the seventh spot. That leaves one spot open, which I’m hoping is given to a physical, defensive-minded veteran.

Seems like the devils reddit loves Siegs and think Marino could be on the way out. Baffles me, as even with a down year for Marino, he's still superior to Sieges. At least the eye test. If anyone has advanced status they otherwise please let me know. I think Dougie could be on his way out in a year or two, we should expect at least in 2 years I would say we knew given his contract at the end of it, it wouldn't be pretty but that's always the expectation. One thing Fitzgerald is good at is Cap maneuvering, so depending on how far Nemec and especially Luke jump, could make it very feasible.

Well then. Get to work Fitz.

Unfortunately he would need to be traded for. He's still signed for 2 more years

Bortuzzo is a UFA and is a guy I wanted several years ago and doesn't cost a lot. I don't think he is someone that would play every game or anything but he's basically a big pain in the ass; basically what we want Bahl to be.

A guy I’d love to add is Gudas. I think he’s available. Plays solid D and brings copious amounts of fvck you.

I wouldn't hate it if they gave DeSimone another shot as a depth dman. He did much better than I think most assumed he would, even if he barely played. I think I can only recall one "wtf were you thinking" play he made, as opposed to the regular blunders by Bahl, Smith, or Siegs. Almost think that Hatakka should get that role, though I'm hesitant to throw Casey in the mix just yet, unless he makes a strong case for himself in training camp. As great as Luke and Nemec were, we all saw how having too many rookie dman can turn out. As for UFAs, I'd need to take a look at who's available. Would be nice to have a shutdown guy who can throw the body

I’d say it’s pretty set with Dougie, Luke, Nemec, Marino, Siegenthaler, Bahl (ugh). Wouldn’t mind Colin Miller back as the 7th. If it was up to me the only guys I’d pencil in as locks would be Dougie, Luke, Nemec, and Marino. But unfortunately I think we’re stuck with the other two. Hopefully the new coaches can at least make them serviceable as a bottom pair.

What do you guys realistically and honestly, in your opinion think our defense looks like next year? Are we making Marino expendable, will Hatakka or Casey( just signed his ELC ) make big jumps, add another veteren not named Brendan Smith.

He couldn’t even win with decent goaltending and Timo going on a terror.

I understand your perspective, and I'm not too far off from it. I guess I'm just more willing to give him a very slight pass for last season. He had a decent season when he was paired with Hamilton, but if he plays like this past season I'm all for cutting ties with him. Let one of the young guys take his spot or make a move. The coaching change could make a huge difference. No disrespect was felt, bud. Everyone has their opinions. Part of why I enjoy this board.