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Guentzel

We need to give them time to gel. It’s going to take some time for Kuz and Guentzel to acclimate to our dump-‘n-chase system and the rest of the team to be comfortable on a line with them as they learn their tendencies and build chemistry. Also, lines could look much different and more productive a few weeks from now.

No, probably not at this point. Sucks, because you can see the player KK can potentially be. I’m just optimistic on Kuz. He has a lot of proving to do.

Scratching KK? That’s a lot of pressure on Kuz. He’s looked pretty bad this year. It’s definitely a reclamation project.

Good. Needs to earn his worth and build chemistry with the 15 different line combinations he will inevitably be on.

Didn’t Rod and Kuz have great things to say about each other at the ASG a few years back? I remember Kiz being very receptive and enjoying Rod’s style as a coach. Small sample size.

That’s a good trade for us. Pono was going to struggle to see this roster with Drury.

I’d do that

https://x.com/theponiexpress/status/1765821598626369982?s=46 prepare to get WLOGd

I’ve seen nothing to suggest the Canes are finalizing a deal other than speculation that they have offered and are in the sweep stakes.

Guentzel will be a Cane by end of day

No to Nadaeu, Blake, FUS, Nikishin, Pono unless it is a certified needle mover for someone with term who fits our window. I would be willing to move Morrow and picks for the right rental.

I’m especially annoyed by the loss because it was the first live game I’ve gotten to watch this season. Spent all day yesterday making a delicate meal and drinks to celebrate the occasion. To lose in that fashion was deflating and I’m not going to apologize for my ranting post-game lol. There’s no explaining away that collapse. With a win, we would be three points behind NYR for the division lead. I think this team needs some serious scoring depth at minimum. We really need a 2C but that’s likely not available this TDL. We have a lot of probable roster turnover this off-season. We should be all over any roster-improving trades.

Can’t blame GMDW on the status quo. The man has tried to go out and make a deal for every name available. Tkachuk, Meier, and now EP40.

At what point, do we start looking T the coach? Who is a 90 point player in another system. Rod is a legend, but the question must be asked.

8x11.6 for EP’s new contract. That’s pretty good.

Canadian teams generally have to offer more than American teams due to taxes to offer a fair market value. An EP contract on the Canes would look (slightly) less expensive imo. All this to say, it isn’t happening, but I’d be all for it.

Canes apparently made a significant offer to VAN for EP.

https://x.com/red_on_bottom/status/1761825942131925300?s=46

Noesen

We will see, think I’d rather see a fully developed Jarvis as 2C as opposed to KK. Think KK is the prototypical Staal replacement, if there is one on the roster. Jarvis has taken a big step this year; taking FOs, winning board battles, on the PP and PK, etc. Rod trusts him. But according to Rod, there is no 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th line lol.

I think Jarvis is being groomed for that 2C spot personally. Young man will have an A on his shoulder before too long.

If Duke would have won, Wake wouldn’t have stormed the court. They could have completely avoided this injury.

We don’t know what the market is? How many times have the Canes made trades at the deadline that came out of left field? Skjei and Tro ring a bell? We are in our contention now and it’s time to make a move. We can’t keep kicking the can down the road when the exact same scoring drought problem plagues us in the playoffs. Every. Single. Year. It’s time and what do you mean mortgaging the future? We have more assets than any contender and ample cap space. If there is a year to do it, it is certainly this one.

Yeah gonna disagree. Team is missing another goal scorer. It’s painfully obvious to 99% of the fan base. We’ve played two back-to-back games against contenders and mustered 2 goals. We’ve seen this before…in the playoffs. Defense and goalie are fine, it’s time to spend some of the capital (which no other contender has as much of) to pursue some scoring help. Way too much uncertainty going into the off-season with pending UFA/RFAs to not address this glaring and blatant hole.