Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: MightyGiants on Today at 08:08:32 AMWhen I was a young man and saw this scene I couldn't stop laughing.

Lloyd Bridges was a serious man in"Seahunt", but once he got into comedy, he was hilarious. A couple of my favorite episodes of Seinfeld were because of Lloyd Bridges

Here's to hoping Johnson is legit because Bellinger isn't it and we need all the weapons we can muster.

Quote from: Giant Obsession on Today at 11:51:51 AMUltimately, I expect him in camp at a reduced price.

I just don't think he new music career is going to replace $9 million or repair his broken heart.

I suspect the music video he dropped might be a test to see how viable his music career is.  If it is not well received, perhaps Waller will have a change in heart.

Quote from: Messiah717 on Today at 11:20:30 AMThis core has proven twice bowing out meekly in the ECF is as far as they can go.  If parts aren't replaced the same breakdowns will keep occurring. They need more than just swapping out role players. 

We need to pull a Florida type trade from 2 years ago.

But given he salaries and limited movement clauses all the big names have Dolan and Drury will need to pony up some extra "salve" to get these players to agree to leave and relocate.  I doubt seriously if Dolan will agree to that.

So in reality I guess we better pray a couple of players take the Laffy jump in their performance.

If I could change out just 2 players it would be Trouba and Kreider.  Kreider I never see toughness on ice or imposing his will.  Trouba.....tough as they come.  But i question his puck intelligence.  Left our goalie hung out to dry too many times for my liking aside from the dumb post season penalties.  In fact our Dmen were to me a disgrace vs. Florida.  Miller needs to establish a solid foundation of consistent play, not this great/sucks roller coaster.
Protecting our goalie needs to be priority #1 ALL THE TIME.  Getting that point across is up to our HC and his staff.

If no/very little changes in the roster just be prepared for a rinse/repeat next 2-3 seasons with a gradual decline in the standings and 2nd round exit as those around us improve.

Drafting will be crucial for this organization from here on out.

BTW, anyone notice that the HC of Edmonton was actually OUR HC at Hartford.  Shades of Mike Sullivan.  Wonder if he got any consideration before we hired our current HC ???

Ultimately, I expect him in camp at a reduced price.

I just don't think he new music career is going to replace $9 million or repair his broken heart.

Quote from: uconnjack8 on Today at 11:37:34 AMI think whether fans like it or not, DJ is the #1 QB heading into the season.  If he is not medically ready that's another story and one I think people at the facility will be more in the know right now than those outside its walls.

While I am not against starters playing more in the preseason, I am not sure that those reps are much better than live practices against other teams.  The vast majority of preseason snaps are pretty bland in terms of Xs and Os. 

True, there is little to no game planning in PS games, and defenses tend to keep things vanilla.  For a QB with DJ's experience there is little to gain from PS games.   The offensive line, on the other hand, could probably use the work, since there are going to be at least two new linemen.

I think whether fans like it or not, DJ is the #1 QB heading into the season.  If he is not medically ready that's another story and one I think people at the facility will be more in the know right now than those outside its walls.

While I am not against starters playing more in the preseason, I am not sure that those reps are much better than live practices against other teams.  The vast majority of preseason snaps are pretty bland in terms of Xs and Os. 

Quote from: MightyGiants on Today at 06:58:55 AMFrankly, I am less concerned about the QB rotation as I am the offensive line.  .

Totally agree, Mighty. The depth is not there. If Neal flops, that's going to leave a big hole at guard, too.

This core has proven twice bowing out meekly in the ECF is as far as they can go.  If parts aren't replaced the same breakdowns will keep occurring. They need more than just swapping out role players.