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Post by crafar01 on Apr 25, 2017 6:07:17 GMT -5
Anyone notice the names of the Refs not advancing to second round, no surprise there . I think the biggest surprise is why some of them were allowed to ref in the first round (or the league, for that matter) in the first place.
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Post by crafar01 on Apr 25, 2017 6:36:32 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Apr 25, 2017 6:54:21 GMT -5
Anyone notice the names of the Refs not advancing to second round, no surprise there . I think the biggest surprise is why some of them were allowed to ref in the first round (or the league, for that matter) in the first place. Can't agree more
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 25, 2017 7:53:58 GMT -5
Anyone notice the names of the Refs not advancing to second round, no surprise there . I just did... I wonder why
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 25, 2017 8:01:28 GMT -5
Marc Savard -
I tried my best to be positive and push the boys but it's tough to do from a cell phone!! Maybe I could help Bruce next year
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 25, 2017 8:02:27 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Apr 25, 2017 8:48:44 GMT -5
I like our potential on paper. We have a ton of NHLers to be but it remains to be seen where they slot in. If we don't have a Bergeron and Krejci replacement in 2 to 3 years we're not taking steps forward IMO. The first and second line center position is huge, we could have all the wingers or bottom six players we want but we need to have a couple of very key replacements coming down the pipe. After watching MacAvoy in the playoffs and Carlo all year I'm very excited about our D. Both those guys slot into our top four easily IMO, hopefully we find a couple of more gems.
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 25, 2017 9:17:55 GMT -5
I like our potential on paper. We have a ton of NHLers to be but it remains to be seen where they slot in. If we don't have a Bergeron and Krejci replacement in 2 to 3 years we're not taking steps forward IMO. The first and second line center position is huge, we could have all the wingers or bottom six players we want but we need to have a couple of very key replacements coming down the pipe. After watching MacAvoy in the playoffs and Carlo all year I'm very excited about our D. Both those guys slot into our top four easily IMO, hopefully we find a couple of more gems. I think JFK could be Bergy's replacement.
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Post by fforr on Apr 25, 2017 9:24:36 GMT -5
I like our potential on paper. We have a ton of NHLers to be but it remains to be seen where they slot in. If we don't have a Bergeron and Krejci replacement in 2 to 3 years we're not taking steps forward IMO. The first and second line center position is huge, we could have all the wingers or bottom six players we want but we need to have a couple of very key replacements coming down the pipe. After watching MacAvoy in the playoffs and Carlo all year I'm very excited about our D. Both those guys slot into our top four easily IMO, hopefully we find a couple of more gems. Think JFK and or Frederick will slot into will slot into one or both of those positions. Frederick centered the top line with Kunin this year, with pp minutes as well. Not sure about PK minutes, not surprised if he makes the jump next spring. Time to draft a franchise type scoring center, may have to part with one or more of those gems if that can't miss guy is available. Then there's Bjork, not a center but a dynamic scorer.
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Post by madmarx on Apr 25, 2017 11:49:01 GMT -5
Bruce Cassidy Yes or No ??
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 25, 2017 11:57:04 GMT -5
Bruce Cassidy Yes or No ?? Maybe...I would like to see who is available after the season is over and other coaches have been fired.
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Post by madmarx on Apr 25, 2017 12:21:20 GMT -5
Bruce Cassidy Yes or No ?? Maybe...I would like to see who is available after the season is over and other coaches have been fired. I think he earned himself a job and knows the Players, specially the Younger ones from Providence..He seemed cool for the most where Clode would have blown a gasket..
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 25, 2017 13:29:52 GMT -5
Maybe...I would like to see who is available after the season is over and other coaches have been fired. I think he earned himself a job and knows the Players, specially the Younger ones from Providence..He seemed cool for the most where Clode would have blown a gasket.. I actually wanted to see him blow his gasket a few times. Just to see how the players would respond.
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Post by fforr on Apr 25, 2017 13:32:33 GMT -5
Yeh he's probably done enough in that short period of time to warrant a chance and given the higher end talent on the way could get closer to the style he envisions. The fact that they could get him on the cheap can't be overlooked. However alittle too quick to change line combos, especially top 6 IMO. And even with all the injuries they were as good if not better than the Sens, just were embarrassed again by their trap. How could that not have been the most important focus.
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Post by kjc2 on Apr 25, 2017 16:17:50 GMT -5
I think he's done enough to get the full time gig but I'm sure Sweeney will/should listen to the exit interviews of players and mostly the leadership core to maybe get their take on the coach and see what shakes out.
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Post by crafar01 on Apr 26, 2017 7:58:02 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Apr 26, 2017 8:12:37 GMT -5
Agree a lot of games are Vanilla..
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 26, 2017 8:18:54 GMT -5
Agree a lot of games are Vanilla.. And boring....see Ottawa! I miss the days of the Oilers
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Post by crafar01 on Apr 27, 2017 11:10:10 GMT -5
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Post by crafar01 on Apr 27, 2017 11:27:06 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 27, 2017 13:35:35 GMT -5
Fluto - Sweeney is leaning toward 7-3-1 format for expansion.
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 27, 2017 13:41:09 GMT -5
Stolen from another site. Cliff notes from the end of year presser.
Sweeney - I feel comfortable quickly naming Butch as the head coach. Vets and young kids responded well. Staff did a good job
- We need to be a deeper, more talented team and the onus begins right here in this chair. Taking one step forward is a good step but it's not successful. A lot of work to do in a lot of areas. Younger players need to grow and if they're not good enough they need to be more prepared and will spend more time in Providence.
- Lots of decisions to make, expansion draft planning to go over with.
- Important step to make the playoffs this year, especially for the younger players.
- Bruce did a good job turning up the pace from day 1
- Middle part of lineup needs more consistency and be better at. Top line is one of the best in the league. Krejci should be commended for playing 82 games after surgery but started off slow. Transitional puck play is an area they want to improve at. Backup goaltender needs to be better. Lots of strain on the team early in the year, but Anton and Butch should get credit for turning it around at the end
- Staff did a very good job and will stay as is and will look to add to it. Already received some interest from people ( in terms of staff additions )
- RFA/UFA group: No decisions yet. We have an idea with expansion going forward
- Last few years we've identified guys who we feel can grow with us. Putting young players in the lineup just because they're young is not the right thing to do. They have to push other players out of a job.
- Ryan Spooner: TBD as far as his future with the team is. He struggled down the stretch. Playoffs was tight and it was a battleground to win.
- Buyouts are always a tool but no firm decisions
- The team was well prepared every night with Bruce. Teacher of the game
- Pasta had a great season but the playoffs are a next step up in challenge and it was his first experience at it.
- Morrow did a very good job for us playing 20 minutes a night in the playoffs
- Bruce signed a multi year deal
- Rask: Tremendous start to the year. Rode him too hard in the middle of the season. Finished on a high note. Injury problems he battled through and once he got some rest came back as a better player
- Not sure but are leaning to 7/3/1 for the expansion draft
- Backes: Player interviews, players said what an impact he was in the locker room. Got off to a great start. Couple of injurues set him back. Backes told him he was overwhelmed with the move to Boston and the differences of being somewhere new. May stay at wing but provides that depth at center too.
- Scott Bradley will oversee the draft again.
- Chara: no discussions yet as far as contract. Had a very good year. Loved the mentoring role. Elevated his play in the playoffs, but played more than what we wanted him to play. Invaluable in the matchup role but father time catches us all. We'll continue to have discussions and won't doubt he can still play at a high level beyond this year.
- Backes: Bruce will dictate if Backes is a center or wing. Advantage of ours that he can play multiple positions well.
- Nash and Moore fit in real well and were great penalty killers for our team.
- McAvoy and Bjork will be on team usa. Pasta team czech
- Bjork: He has not decided what he wants to do. Team wants him to come here but it's Bjork's call.
- Bergeron: He'll take time to decide about surgery. Same with Rask. Vatrano will have his foot looked at. KMiller needs tests on his shoulder and bicep. No surgery for Krug. McQuaid doesn't need surgery, just time.
- backup goaltending: zane came up and had a couple of games where he thought he has it but then would slip. anton still in the mix and how he played down the stretch is the goalie we need. Patience with the development of the young kids but they're very aware that it's been an issue the past couple of seasons.
Bruce
- Thankful and proud to be with the team he followed since he was a boy. Core vet leadership gave him the opportunity to earn their respect and he can't thank them enough.
- 14 years since Washington and he's grown as a person and as a coach. Being part of Providence and seeing the '11 team from the sidelines really helped integrate himself to the culture again.
- I was given an opportunity and it was my job to be prepared. I've been around since training camp so I already had an idea of player's strengths and what they needed to work on. Talked about right away upgrading the transition game and attack faster - our description of what it means to playing fast. We can start day 1 now in training camp. We'll have player exit interviews and see what they have to say in their opinion on how to get better
- My job to get them to be better players ( Hayes, Beleksey ). Hayes was a -12 when I took over and he got back to even. Didn't bring the offense but contributed in other ways. Went with a forechecker presence in Stafford than Hayes. With Beleskey, there's a challenge. We made a commitment to him as a player. Needs to get back to the player he was. Sat him down after the year and told him he needs to be ready to go from day 1 physically and conditioning wise. Clearly we need more from them
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Post by fforr on Apr 27, 2017 18:17:13 GMT -5
^^^^ Very thorough, thanks for the synopsis. Hmmm maybe Charlie can close the deal with Bjork for us at the tournament.
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Post by KSJ08 on Apr 27, 2017 19:25:29 GMT -5
I think he's done enough to get the full time gig but I'm sure Sweeney will/should listen to the exit interviews of players and mostly the leadership core to maybe get their take on the coach and see what shakes out. Yep %100
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Post by nfld77 on Apr 27, 2017 21:47:52 GMT -5
Stolen from another site. Cliff notes from the end of year presser. Sweeney - I feel comfortable quickly naming Butch as the head coach. Vets and young kids responded well. Staff did a good job - We need to be a deeper, more talented team and the onus begins right here in this chair. Taking one step forward is a good step but it's not successful. A lot of work to do in a lot of areas. Younger players need to grow and if they're not good enough they need to be more prepared and will spend more time in Providence. - Lots of decisions to make, expansion draft planning to go over with. - Important step to make the playoffs this year, especially for the younger players. - Bruce did a good job turning up the pace from day 1 - Middle part of lineup needs more consistency and be better at. Top line is one of the best in the league. Krejci should be commended for playing 82 games after surgery but started off slow. Transitional puck play is an area they want to improve at. Backup goaltender needs to be better. Lots of strain on the team early in the year, but Anton and Butch should get credit for turning it around at the end - Staff did a very good job and will stay as is and will look to add to it. Already received some interest from people ( in terms of staff additions ) - RFA/UFA group: No decisions yet. We have an idea with expansion going forward - Last few years we've identified guys who we feel can grow with us. Putting young players in the lineup just because they're young is not the right thing to do. They have to push other players out of a job. - Ryan Spooner: TBD as far as his future with the team is. He struggled down the stretch. Playoffs was tight and it was a battleground to win. - Buyouts are always a tool but no firm decisions - The team was well prepared every night with Bruce. Teacher of the game - Pasta had a great season but the playoffs are a next step up in challenge and it was his first experience at it. - Morrow did a very good job for us playing 20 minutes a night in the playoffs - Bruce signed a multi year deal - Rask: Tremendous start to the year. Rode him too hard in the middle of the season. Finished on a high note. Injury problems he battled through and once he got some rest came back as a better player - Not sure but are leaning to 7/3/1 for the expansion draft - Backes: Player interviews, players said what an impact he was in the locker room. Got off to a great start. Couple of injurues set him back. Backes told him he was overwhelmed with the move to Boston and the differences of being somewhere new. May stay at wing but provides that depth at center too. - Scott Bradley will oversee the draft again. - Chara: no discussions yet as far as contract. Had a very good year. Loved the mentoring role. Elevated his play in the playoffs, but played more than what we wanted him to play. Invaluable in the matchup role but father time catches us all. We'll continue to have discussions and won't doubt he can still play at a high level beyond this year. - Backes: Bruce will dictate if Backes is a center or wing. Advantage of ours that he can play multiple positions well. - Nash and Moore fit in real well and were great penalty killers for our team. - McAvoy and Bjork will be on team usa. Pasta team czech - Bjork: He has not decided what he wants to do. Team wants him to come here but it's Bjork's call. - Bergeron: He'll take time to decide about surgery. Same with Rask. Vatrano will have his foot looked at. KMiller needs tests on his shoulder and bicep. No surgery for Krug. McQuaid doesn't need surgery, just time. - backup goaltending: zane came up and had a couple of games where he thought he has it but then would slip. anton still in the mix and how he played down the stretch is the goalie we need. Patience with the development of the young kids but they're very aware that it's been an issue the past couple of seasons. Bruce - Thankful and proud to be with the team he followed since he was a boy. Core vet leadership gave him the opportunity to earn their respect and he can't thank them enough. - 14 years since Washington and he's grown as a person and as a coach. Being part of Providence and seeing the '11 team from the sidelines really helped integrate himself to the culture again. - I was given an opportunity and it was my job to be prepared. I've been around since training camp so I already had an idea of player's strengths and what they needed to work on. Talked about right away upgrading the transition game and attack faster - our description of what it means to playing fast. We can start day 1 now in training camp. We'll have player exit interviews and see what they have to say in their opinion on how to get better - My job to get them to be better players ( Hayes, Beleksey ). Hayes was a -12 when I took over and he got back to even. Didn't bring the offense but contributed in other ways. Went with a forechecker presence in Stafford than Hayes. With Beleskey, there's a challenge. We made a commitment to him as a player. Needs to get back to the player he was. Sat him down after the year and told him he needs to be ready to go from day 1 physically and conditioning wise. Clearly we need more from them Wow, boy a lot of good stuff here to yarn about. I'm happy Cassidy is getting a chance to coach this team next season. To be honest, I wasn't pleased when he was first picked as a replacement for Julien. Thought it would be a disaster. But I was totally wrong and he did a great job. Bruins went something like 19-8 under him. Just to think they needed a record like that to make playoffs. If I knew that back when CJ was fired, I wouldn't of given us a chance..
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 28, 2017 11:08:17 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 28, 2017 11:18:27 GMT -5
Cassidy on spooner
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Post by SeaBass on Apr 28, 2017 11:19:51 GMT -5
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Post by nfld77 on Apr 28, 2017 13:27:32 GMT -5
Seabass, I'm gonna post BEFORE I read it cause my answer is very little. We have a bunch of kids coming up the system and 2017-18 should be a year {like kjc said} we get better but no playoffs} I think he was referring to the kids also. Not sure how Bergy, Rask, Marchand or Backes etc.. feels about this but if they're nhl capable, ready to make the jump, play them and the following year, they will have a year or two experience so now separate the men from the boys and make whatever roster moves nessecary to make us a really good young team, much like EDM and TOR.. But this summer, I would but out Hayes and Beleskey, Look for a decent back up. I would love to get James Reimer but no way does Florida give him up easily. Hard to do much until the expansion. when is it?? Lol, ok now I'll read it..Thanks for all the good stuff you post Seabass. It don't go unnoticed!!
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Post by madmarx on Apr 28, 2017 13:57:54 GMT -5
Kinda like his honesty ,fans see right through the bullshit..
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