Let's Go Blues

One name I’ve seen tossed around for a while now has been David Carle. Would you go for a 34 year old coach who hasn’t gone beyond the college ranks? I’m extremely hesitant. Is there something I don’t know about this guy that people are actually talking about him besides that he’d be able to connect...

1. Hire a coach within the next month 2. Try to get a 2nd pick in the 1st round (Calgary has 3) - I'd include Perunovich in a deal (See below) 3. Either way, draft a RHD in the 1st round 4. Try to unload Krug again 5. Give Dvorsky a very long look in camp 6. Give Peterson a look in camp as a bottom ...

Dylan Peterson signed an ELC. Curious to see if he can round out into a solid bottom 6 piece.

I was ready to label Bolduc a bust but I’m warming up to the kid. Can’t wait to see how he does with a full NHL season next year.

Apparently the Coyotes might possibly be moving at some point to Utah. I guess re-location is better than expansion but really… Utah? Just because you want a team doesn’t mean you should have a team. Quebec first, Kansas City second. Let’s try avoiding ridiculous locations like Salt Lake City, eh?

The Sharks would be running away with the Presidents Trophy if they played 82 against the Blues.

As I understand it, the Blues will be drafting either 6 if they win the lottery... not happening, or 16. Playing like utter trash doesn't improve ones chances of moving up the draft board.

Snuggerud going back for his junior year. Gotta say I’m a little disappointed but I guess not winning it all this year stung him.

Snuggerud watch time... will he sign his ELC and join the team on Thursday, get an AHL tryout or return for his junior year? I'd put a dollar down on him going to Springfield for their last... 5?... games. Why burn a year of the ELC? I can't imagine him possibly going back for another year of college.

They're staying relatively competitive which is a positive. They're also probably going to miss the playoffs which is also a positive. Get some lottery luck without looking like complete shit on the way. I think next season more of the same... get a full season out of Bolduc, Dean, Snuggerud, and ma...

I'd be absolutely on board with trading Kyrou, not even a question. Get Snuggerud and/or Dvorsky in right away. Calgary has 3 first rounders. Get one of them, draft Parekh... offensively gifted RHD who they can work with to improve on his D. If you look at some of the top teams... Vancouver, Colorad...

I'm conflicted. I'd love to see them make the playoffs but my brain says they'll go nowhere fast when they get there. It's a crappy looking draft but there's one particular RHD I think they'd have a shot at drafting who would be really good down the line and it would be nice to get a ball in the lot...

Lindstein signed his ELC

Zach Dean is up, I guess it’s time for those “we’re not making the playoffs anyway” late season looks.

May as well pack it in for the season and climb as high as possible on the draft board. There’s one particular RHD I have my eye on I hope they can nab. Get into the top 10 and it could happen.

What about Arsemi Koromyslov? I know he’s not over on this side of the ocean yet and probably (definitely) needs some AHL time first but he should also be on the 3 year radar.

Blockbuster trade alert!

Subban to Columbus for future considerations

My Devils fan cousin was very pleased to finally get some good goaltending. Me, not so much.

Hopefully the crap start to this game motivates Armstrong to do something. I've had it with mediocrity and it's time to clear space for the kids. Bannister, thanks for holding down the fort but it's also time to get a fresh start with maybe a HC on the younger end with more of an eye towards an offe...

Given that no one's sitting out tonight as a matter of precaution I'm going to assume there won't be any trades by Army before the deadline. Big mistake, IMO to not at least try to get picks for a couple of guys and I guess the goal with Buch is to re-sign him after July 1st.