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Doesn’t matter if the other team can’t score.

Absolutely awesome signing. He is in my top 5 of all defensemen . Huge addition, wow!!!!

Resigned Fast, 2 years 2.4 Million.

Pool party had double hip surgery and did not receive a qualifying offer from Carolina which makes him a UFA. This could explain why he was built like a monster yet boarded like tiny Tim, “please Sir I want some more.”

It applies because Philly is retaining 50% of the contract. If we were paying the full amount it would not apply, it only applies because we are getting him at a discount less than one year after trading him.

The NHL is blocking this trade due to possible cap circumvention. This will probably drag out until July 9th cause that is the date the 12 month rule expires.

Yes but the article states he will be traded if an extension is not reached.

In my opinion, Chatfield is the better defender with more upside, especially speed. Brady faded hard at the end, not sure if he had an undisclosed injury. Pesce, to me was our weakest defender. Ghostbear will command a large payday, so I am not sure we can retain his services. We could be down 2 defenseman.

As physical as this series is, we need some bigger bodies.

It is this more than anything. We could not maintain a net front presence in game 1, it’s why we didn’t have many high danger shots. This makes Bob look unbeatable, he is not. I expect Rod to make some adjustments.

Sometimes Pesce looks clueless. He missed the puck in the offensive zone, then got lost in the defensive zone. Bad hockey.

We may have to put Chatfield on Duclair, I suspect we will see some shifting matchups as the game comes to an end. All goals will need to be up, period.

My only gripe about all this, is that we finished with the second best record in the NHL. It’s really hard to tinker with what has worked. Other than Timo, Tarensinko, and O’Reily who could have made instant contributions with our style of play (tight defensively)?

Priority numbero uno in the off-season, re-sign this man asap.

Can confirm, yes

I was actually against bringing in big names at the TDL. I will admit it would be nice to have a scoring forward, but MackEachern has been serviceable. This team will go as far as the goaltending will allow. If we can get average goaltending, I see us in the finals. If Andersen drops off, all bets are off. The only team that worries me is Vegas, they are a matchup nightmare. I do not think Mier, Kane, or O’Rielly would have made a huge difference on our team. I do think Dmitry Orlov would have been a big get for us. However, it is about chemistry and those big name players, I believe, would have been detrimental to our team. If we are on, no one in the league can beat us, period, especially at home, and who has home field advantage?

Yeah it’s more than likely a unicorn, but the entire panel was giving credit to the team.

I can’t believe I am saying this but PK has shown lots of love to Carolina. I think he knows the series is over.

Holy poo, PK is giving us credit. Hell must be freezing over.

Poor PK someone get him a tissue before the interview starts.

Boy, I am actually enjoying this game. The game was out of reach a while back, but we have fight and gusto. The Hughes brothers are good but not good enough. We will own them next game on.

Which is why I am not too concerned. We were not going to sweep the Devils. They will definitely leave lanes open because they jump and pinch. This will pay major dividends for us in the next 3 games. TBS crew almost as bad as ESPN crew. I hope they wipe their mouths after that intermission garage.

It wasn’t Jonesy, I am not sure who said it, but crosscheck from Aho earlier was ludicrous. I saw Dougie do the same to KK and send him flying. When you are a broadcaster you should try to hold your bias, that guy can’t hold it.

Agreed

I would say, it is more matchups than anything. Remember, home team gets last line change.