Nicomo

Actually it looks like Bruins fans think this could open things up for another move...

Well, if the choice was between Boudreau and Nas, it would be no choice at all. But thankfully there’s a bunch of other good coaches up for grabs. And the guy that couldn’t even get over the hump with teams that had, Ovi, Backstrom, Getzlaf, Perry, etc, isn’t high on my list. Give me the guy who took 3 different teams to Cup finals, or the guy that took a first year expansion team to one.

Apparently he played a really good 1st game for them...

Even his name sounds tough lol I haven’t noticed him too much, so that has to be a good thing.

I wouldn’t say Nico and Jack are all they have to build around. I think it’s becoming more and more clear we have our goalie in Mac. That’s 3 nice young pieces. Bratt is a keeper, imo. Ty Smith is still only 19, and could be ready soon. And with the amount of d prospects they have in the system now it’s likely at least one or two will pan out. Foote is a sniper so we already know where one will be coming from. And we should get a really good prospect in the top 7 this year as well.

Could be worse, Wings don’t even have a 20 goal scorer. Neither do the Preds or Kings.

Me trying to figure out the ideal scenarios with these picks...

I’ll take it a step further, if Fitz brings back either Nas or Cory next year I’ll be instantly done with him.

He needs to move out of the sad sack’s house ASAP lol He was involved in 3 prime scoring chances last night, and...nothing.

Well, player singular. It’s not like Andy Greene leaving effected it lol

So much for that...

Bratt has sneaked his way into the top 5 in points, and 3rd in goals after Palms and Nico. Points in 3 out of the last 4 now. Seems like he might be getting a second wind, and adjusting better to the long season. It’s encouraging.

“Way too small and weak” What year is this? It’s like people completely forget Alex Debrincat scored 40 goals at 5”7 165 his second season in the NHL. Johnny Gadreau had almost 100 points last year. The age and experience is every bit as important as size and strength. Does Jack need to get a little stronger? Sure, but he’s not that far off, imo. I’m sorry, but it’s just impossible to accurately judge him considering who he’s played with most of the season. He looked really good with Palms in the 3rd tonight, but Jones made some great saves and the pucks just weren’t going in. Next year I’d like to see Hughes take a decent step forward and at least have 40 or 50 points. By his age 20 season I’m hoping we see the emergence of a star. It’s not like Kakko with all his size and strength is doing any better...

Imagine what Mac could do with even a halfway decent defense in front of him...

And some goal scorers on his wing. Really loving that Foote trade.

Is there still anyone not sold Mac is a true #1 at this point?

That Hughes pass though... 86 & 21 trading gorgeous passes.

What a pass from Palms.

He’s hardly ever invisible (at least not like you when they’re winning). I’m not sure you even watch the games.

I’ll take it.

Mac right there with Marty’s rookie Sv%... Absolutely insane considering this defense. I think we found a star.

Odd take. We shouldn’t compare him to his own peers, but we should compare him to every other #1 over the last 20 years?

And only 41 points his second year...