I expected improvement, sure. But I didn't have unrealistic expectations like Suzuki suddenly being on pace for 100 points, or Montembaeult to be a 915 save % goalie. I mentioned it over the summer, even in the best case scenario and everything went great, how many more points could this team...
I think all of this is fair.
Another problem? We're following the exact same blueprint as Ottawa did: Our young guys will figure it out, we don't really need veterans.
I've been a staunch proponent for years about this point: I don't like handing out spots to young players. The young players...
Because many people, including some here, grossly overrated the players on this team and really thought they might have a chance to push for the playoffs. That's why people like Arpon are starting to lash out.
It also doesn't help that the top of this franchise sold a false bill of goods when...
Dach I'll give a mulligan to because of the knee injury. Next year will tell us everything we need to know. Caufield had a bad season after shoulder surgery the year before, but seems to have gotten his scoring touch back.
Slaf, on the other hand...
I've been of the opinion since last year that Primeau's not an NHL caliber goalie. I would have sent him to Laval last year, even if he needs waivers. If another team picks him up, whatever.
See what Hughes can bring. Maybe he's good, maybe he's not, but he deserves some games.
We just want to see the fights between the actual good fighters.
The thing with Aspinal is, he finishes almost everyone so quickly that there's no way of knowing how good he is. Maybe he's the next big thing, maybe he's just hype, but I want to see him fucking fight. Not only has he beat...
I don't believe him for a second, but if it's even remotely true? How to run a franchise like a fucking idiot 101:
https://x.com/Buccigross/status/1854190158582632554
Like, bro, you literally can't.
If you insist on pointing the finger (for the second time, now) and claiming "but actually, no!" then I think you, and many here, might need to take a moment and reflect how you got here. The amount of people in this thread who seem genuinely surprised that Trump got re-elected is shocking to...