murraycraven Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Just now, Podein25 said: What I do with my sheep is between me and my sheep. sheep... so soft and fluffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 24 minutes ago, Podein25 said: What I do with my sheep is between me and my sheep. What happens in Manitoba, should stay in Manitoba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Well if the Flyers are trying to sign him, they must have a reason and some kind of plan. Homer would have pursued just because, but Hextall seems a bit more strategic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, brelic said: Well if the Flyers are trying to sign him, they must have a reason and some kind of plan. Homer would have pursued just because, but Hextall seems a bit more strategic. yup because we all know Hexy is looking towards the Foo-ture. (sorry could not resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 "Spencer was-a Kung Foo Fighting... those kicks were fast as lightning...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 30 minutes ago, brelic said: Well if the Flyers are trying to sign him, they must have a reason and some kind of plan. Homer would have pursued just because, but Hextall seems a bit more strategic. The plan to have eight 4th liners instead of seven 4th liners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Podein25 said: The plan to have eight 4th liners instead of seven 4th liners? Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, Podein25 said: The plan to have eight 4th liners instead of seven 4th liners? Why the hell not. They had nine last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 3 hours ago, murraycraven said: Unless Hextall unloads another player I just can't see this happening. Where would he fit on the roster? Vegas would have to take Raffl and Hextall would have to unload/buy out Read. Maybe PEB and Weise become 13th and 14th men in the press box? There's also a chance #2 doesn't make the team this year, so that could make room. Either way Read and Filppula are gone next year (though Rubstov is lurking). I think ultimately, if you think the player is worth it, you try to get him. Room can be made. Is he worth the trouble though? I know little about him. Also, can you compete with Connor McDavid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, FD19372 said: Why the hell not. They had nine last year. Yeah I couldn't decide to put 7, 8 or 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I can see it now, Foo Foosball Night at the WFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 21 minutes ago, brelic said: Who knows? 29 minutes ago, Podein25 said: The plan to have eight 4th liners instead of seven 4th liners? If Vegas takes Raffl: Lindblom Giroux Voracek TK Couturier Schenn #2 <--> Filppula Simmonds Weal Vecchione Foo PEB Read The biggest problem with this is it makes your 4th line small (or at least not heavy). A Commitment to Foo would essentially be a decision to roll with 4 production lines and the abandonment of an out and out checking line. Frankly I'm good with this. The out and out checking line feels out of date in today's NHL. Watching the way the Oilers and Maple Leafs skated, in the playoffs, it really feels like thats the future of the league. So a 4th line with Vex, Weals and Foo wouldn't need to check, they'd exhaust their opponents with their skates. This sounds absolutely bonkers to many I know, but the addition of Knoblauch makes it a tad more feasible in my view. Ultimately, I don't see it happening but it would be nice to think about rolling with 3 lines that roll 16 minutes and one that rolls 12 (instead of the 6-7 mins they play now) is appealing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, King Knut said: If Vegas takes Raffl: Lindblom Giroux Voracek TK Couturier Schenn #2 <--> Filppula Simmonds Weal Vecchione Foo PEB Read The biggest problem with this is it makes your 4th line small (or at least not heavy). A Commitment to Foo would essentially be a decision to roll with 4 production lines and the abandonment of an out and out checking line. Frankly I'm good with this. A 4th with Vex, Weals and Foo wouldn't need to check, they'd exhaust their opponents with their skates. This sounds absolutely bonkers to many I know, but the addition of Knoblauch makes it a tad more feasible in my view. Ultimately, I don't see it happeningm but it would be nice to think about rolling with 3 lines that roll 16 minutes and one that rolls 12 (instead of the 6-7 mins they play now) is appealing to me. I think it can be strongly assumed that fill in the blank will be Patrick or Hischier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, King Knut said: A Commitment to Foo That was the name of my high school punk band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Just now, FD19372 said: I think it can be strongly assumed that fill in the blank will be Patrick or Hischier. I don't think Nico is NHL-ready. Not sure Patrick is even... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Just now, FD19372 said: I think it can be strongly assumed that fill in the blank will be Patrick or Hischier. #2 is shorter. I think its a fun nickname too. No pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Podein25 said: I don't think Nico is NHL-ready. Not sure Patrick is even... I would have said the same about TK last year. Most seem to think Patrick is though. I'm not sure either will get much out of another year of Juniors, I fear that they won't even put on the weight you'd want playing in juniors, but them's the rules. Essentially, they'll have to earn their spot just like everyone else. I just have a sneaky feeling that if they're ready, Hextall is going to be willing to make sacrifices that he might not have before (i.e. Read, Raffl, Weise, PEB, VDV). Most of them are incredibly serviceable (I said MOST), but competition should be more fierce and if PEB and Weise or Read are the press box fill in guys you can fall back on when the rookies fall apart, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmatus Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 hours ago, brelic said: That's not what I'm saying. With Lindblom, TK, and Patrick/Hischier, maybe that makes Simmonds and Schenn attractive trade bait for Hextall to get something he feels helps this team along. I can see Schenn becoming tradebait in the next couple seasons. In fact, I have a feeling this season is a make or break one for him. It's not so much a knock on his ability as it is other players who are likely to make him more valuable as a trade chip than as a player. If he's going to be slotted in the bottom six again this year, I have a hard time thinking he'll be around much longer... As far as Simmonds goes, I pity the Foo who tries to make that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, King Knut said: I would have said the same about TK last year. Most seem to think Patrick is though. I'm not sure either will get much out of another year of Juniors, I fear that they won't even put on the weight you'd want playing in juniors, but them's the rules. Essentially, they'll have to earn their spot just like everyone else. I just have a sneaky feeling that if they're ready, Hextall is going to be willing to make sacrifices that he might not have before (i.e. Read, Raffl, Weise, PEB, VDV). Most of them are incredibly serviceable (I said MOST), but competition should be more fierce and if PEB and Weise or Read are the press box fill in guys you can fall back on when the rookies fall apart, then so be it. You may be right. We shall see. There's rumours today that the Debs want a D-man and may take Heiskanen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Podein25 said: You may be right. We shall see. There's rumours today that the Debs want a D-man and may take Heiskanen. I'm not a scout, so this is based purely on limited exposure, but if that goes down, I'd probably take Nico and stowe him in juniors for a year and make Dallas extremely happy. But I really don't know enough to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Podein25 said: You may be right. We shall see. There's rumours today that the Debs want a D-man and may take Heiskanen. Yeah I read that somewhere today ....... Give Hexy the choice of either Nico or Patrick ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, elmatus said: I can see Schenn becoming tradebait in the next couple seasons. In fact, I have a feeling this season is a make or break one for him. It's not so much a knock on his ability as it is other players who are likely to make him more valuable as a trade chip than as a player. If he's going to be slotted in the bottom six again this year, I have a hard time thinking he'll be around much longer... As far as Simmonds goes, I pity the Foo who tries to make that happen. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Podein25 said: Yeah I couldn't decide to put 7, 8 or 9 New signature line for Pods: "the foo is not new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 9 hours ago, yave1964 said: If he is a scrapper whoever he fights, would you call that person a Foo fighter? Too easy. The Foo Fighter would be Spencer's opponent, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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