Quote (Senators @ Jun 29 2011 12:02am)
regin is not a 2nd line center, unless he plays like he did in the pittburgh series of 09-10
ziba may be ready for next year on the 3rd line, hes already fairly big and can bulk up this summer
cowen and rundblad should play some games this year, and wiercioch is definitely not ready yet, hes still very small.
but other than that, i agree
maybe not on the goalie part, because anderson has played very well and i think we will be even better this year
and true
flyers will not make playoffs next year
Yeah, but that's the problem. If you make an attempt with your young guys next year, you might be too good to snag a lottery pick; But, in all seriousness, there's just no way I see them winning the Cup. So why not wait one more year to get the process going? I think the Sens have some nice prospects, but any teams future would look better with Grigorenko/Yakupov.
Tbh, I really don't know what to make of the Flyers. The chemistry they built has taken a hit, Pronger isn't what he used to be and they've regressed down the middle (they may turn out to be just as good as Carter/Richards, but there's no arguing that's some time away). Instead, they added a big checking winger and a skilled winger, and potentially an elite goalie.
I can't answer, but I'd say it all rest on Bryzgalov's shoulders next season. I think there's a real chance they finish first or fourth in their division, depending on Crosby/Malkin's health, the Devils rebound/Larsson's impact and if the Rangers get B. Richards.
Quote (dxlightning @ Jun 29 2011 12:08am)
He has as many or more cups than any player mentioned in this thread
11 points last season ><
False.
Oilers will be cup contenders in 3 years.
Too early to say. Potentially weak division, they could finish in 2nd place as soon as this season. Still might not be good enough to make the playoffs.
I say more likely playoffs within 3 years, division crown within 4 (depending on realignment) and serious run at the Cup within 6 years.
Ryan Murphy will be better than Joe Corvo but not as good as Mike Green.