Blake Coleman sacrificial lamb

Can't imagine not giving credit to Gourde for his wonderful efforts in these playoffs, so much credit due, he was even so consistent it was stunning

Coleman 'made Gourde serviceable' when Gourde carried the line? In terms of driving possession almost entirely, creating most chances, using his speed and awareness to create space, playmaking etc. He was one of the most dynamic TB forwards on most nights

Dunno if BC as an off puck player who specializes in quick burst chances and tactful positioning can have that impact, he had a lovely playoffs, but like ?

If anyone deserves disparaging: Goodrow was the sidecar and is basically a generic NPC player who basically does nothing well, he defines mediocrity

Hit a nerve. But small players deserve more respect

Why NJ trade a 1st for Coleman ?
TJ will cost more than a 2022 2nd round pick to get rid of him

Yanni Gourde sucks .. he did have good playoffs .. due to Colemen. Gourde lacks basic hockey talent and skill .. except hustle.. his ceiling is 3rd line and played 4th line most of last 2 years .. his 5 year $26M NTC contract for a $1M year grinder is one of worst in NHL

YOU hit a nerve and lack basic evaluation of a player

I WARNED Tampa fans for 2 years on both TJ and Gourde contract .. the body count is JT Miller and Carter Verhegge to date .. casualties of these 2 disasters... who is next?

Colemen worth a 1st .. Tampa paid 2 1s for him in March ..

NJ isn’t trying to win now ...