Interesting to see, I would not give Lysell. If that is a requirement I go down the list for next available D man

Interesting to see, I would not give Lysell. If that is a requirement I go down the list for next available D man

Yes, Bruins really need a top 4 D man. Reilly, Clifton and Forbert are not the 3 guys I would want in the top 6 going into the playoffs.

What bruins talk said - I ignore Forbort if I’m planning to play Boston in round 1.

Whereas Chychrun or Lindholm I cannot ignore as a coaching staff in planning.

1st in expected goals against
2nd in shots against
2nd in shot attempts against
1st in preventing scoring chances
2nd in preventing rush shots
7th in preventing slot passes

Do they really need a dman? Wouldn't a 2nd line C (Hertl) be the more impactful addition?

Can confirm Jake Allen will return tomorrow night for the #GoHabsGo at home vs. #TexasHockey. https://t.co/q7C5DJQV5N

— Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) March 16, 2022

ALLEN SZN

Chiarot is available and won’t cost Lysell. Just A 1st and Studnicka

Not even Stud, I’d take a 1st for Chiarot

I know nhl trade deadline is wild. But the MLB free agency right now is something else 😂

I know nhl trade deadline is wild. But the MLB free agency right now is something else 😂

The most “digestible” answer for Middleton is - he is prime Marc Methot.

Middleton:

- RFA TEAM CONTROLLED
- big heavy defensive minded guy who can chip in offensively a few time a year
- moustache
- if the Sharks extend him on a 2m x 3y I’m super happy
- I want an overpay for him if I’m SJ but he is expendable if you’re assuming Hatakka keep trending upwards and we have Knyzhov who you have to pray can return to form

He’s big, heavy, and very safe. Don’t often find myself cursing or questioning Middleton and he just plays a well rounded game which then is amplified and shows how truly good he is as a complimentary piece when he’s paired with an OFD. Karlsson looks like a near PPG Karlsson strong everywhere this year - and that’s hugely due to Middleton giving his partner; everything he needs.

Middleton LD, I would happily take a 2nd but I’d want more to make it willing to move as I assume Middleton would like to stay in SJ beside Karlsson. But; at the same time…

Ferraro - Burns (about locked Ferraro is the future)
? - Karlsson (locked)
? - Merkley (Merkley is taking this spot next year)

Followed on that left we have (in order);

Knyzhov (22 I think)
Middleton
Hatakka (who’s only 21 or 22 I think also without googling)
Kniazev (again also probably 20 or 21)
Simek
Our 2020-21 draft picks
Our future draft picks
Burns’ son
A pylon
Vlasic

So overall; Middleton could lose his job to Knyzhov if he returns in good health from multiple health problems/ a hernia I think (again not googling). Then Hatakka + Kniazev are nipping at the heels of Middleton, Simek, Vlasic already. And Merkley has already shown he deserves an NHL job soon. Which makes Middletons case so curious. He’s a guy a cup winning team needs… but he’s also a premium asset that SJ shouldn’t see as expendable (yet he is).

Jake Muzzin is taking part today in his first practice since suffering a concussion last month.Another step towards his return to the Leafs lineup.

— Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) March 16, 2022

Looking more and more likely a money in money out kind of TDL. Not going to be easy to make moves

I know nhl trade deadline is wild. But the MLB free agency right now is something else 😂

NHL TDL is boring sometimes compared to NBA TDL

As NBA TDL had 2 huge blockbusters this year

NBA will have maybe 1 if were lucky

But its gonna be like a bunch of depth guys go for 3rd, 4th and 5th round picks and maybe we see one bigger trade.

16th in scoring at 5v5

IMO scoing for this team in the playoffs will be a grind. Agree to disagree on the D, don't think they need to add a top 4LD.

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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 16, 2022

f*** yeah

I think they are at the top since January. They had early season struggles but seem to have straightened that out. Right now Marchand and Bergeron are a bit cold but they will get going. Going into the season I did not think scoring would be that much of an issue but I did not like the D. I think Zboril was finding his game but that is done with. Reilly, Clifton, Forbert are not what you want in the playoffs. Puts too much onus on McAvoy, Carlo and Gryz. Leads to more mistakes.

I think they are at the top since January. They had early season struggles but seem to have straightened that out. Right now Marchand and Bergeron are a bit cold but they will get going. Going into the season I did not think scoring would be that much of an issue but I did not like the D. I think Zboril was finding his game but that is done with. Reilly, Clifton, Forbert are not what you want in the playoffs. Puts too much onus on McAvoy, Carlo and Gryz. Leads to more mistakes.

Six white sweaters (top-six forwards) in practice today. One of them is Jesse Puljujarvi.Looks like he will make his return tomorrow vs. Buffalo. #Oilers pic.twitter.com/mT6RAsjc77

— Tony Brar (@TonyBrarOTV) March 16, 2022

Lets go!!!