Forwards Defense Goalies
Sidney Crosby PK Subban Carey Price
Steven Stamkos (Injury Pending) Duncan Keith Roberto Luongo
John Tavares Alex Pietrangelo Mike Smith
Ryan Getzlaf Kris Letang
Matt Duchene Shea Weber
Patrick Sharp Brent Seabrook
Chris Kunitz Dion Phaneuf
Milan Lucic Drew Doughty
Taylor Hall
Correy Perry
Martin St. Louis
Jordan Eberle
Johnathon Toews
Guys who could compete for a spot (and could potentially get it)
Forwards Defense Goalies
Joffery Lupul Mike Green Johnathon Bernier
Joe Thorton Marc Eduardo Vlasic James Reimer
Patrick Marleau Jay Bouwmeester Marc-Andre Fleury
Kyle Turris Derek Morris Josh Harding
Logan Couture Brayden Holtby
Andrew Ladd
Matt Moulson
Eric Staal
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Saturday, November 9, 2013
NHL coaches who are in the hot seat
Who is feeling the most pressure right now? Lets see
1. Claude Noel
It sounds like Winnipeg has some patience left with Noel, but not making the playoffs yet since the team came back to the NHL and not having a good season this year isn't a good way to make a good impression. It wouldn't surprise me if either later this year, or at the end of the season if he got the boot.
2. I was about to say Kevin Dineen of the Florida Panthers, but when I Googled him it looks like they already fired him yesterday. I wonder what the hundred Florida fans think of that?
3. Ron Rolston
Any time a team gets off to a start like that, there's going to be questions about the coaches. I think Rolston has some time yet, but if the season keeps going like this, Rolston may be out, if not during the season maybe at the end.
4. Dallas Eakins
A little while ago I prematurely called for the firing of Eakins. I am not doing that here, but his situation is similar to that of Rolston. A performance like this isn't good, and the first person people usually start to wonder about is the head coach.
5. Michel Therrien
When isn't there pressure in Montreal? Despite having good seasons with the Canadiens, I get the impression that nobody really likes Therrien. I think he rubs certain players the wrong way, and I wouldn't be totally surprised if he gets shown the door sooner than people think.
1. Claude Noel
It sounds like Winnipeg has some patience left with Noel, but not making the playoffs yet since the team came back to the NHL and not having a good season this year isn't a good way to make a good impression. It wouldn't surprise me if either later this year, or at the end of the season if he got the boot.
2. I was about to say Kevin Dineen of the Florida Panthers, but when I Googled him it looks like they already fired him yesterday. I wonder what the hundred Florida fans think of that?
3. Ron Rolston
Any time a team gets off to a start like that, there's going to be questions about the coaches. I think Rolston has some time yet, but if the season keeps going like this, Rolston may be out, if not during the season maybe at the end.
4. Dallas Eakins
A little while ago I prematurely called for the firing of Eakins. I am not doing that here, but his situation is similar to that of Rolston. A performance like this isn't good, and the first person people usually start to wonder about is the head coach.
5. Michel Therrien
When isn't there pressure in Montreal? Despite having good seasons with the Canadiens, I get the impression that nobody really likes Therrien. I think he rubs certain players the wrong way, and I wouldn't be totally surprised if he gets shown the door sooner than people think.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Moves the Oilers should make
I'm going to tell you what the Oilers priority list right now is or should be to improve this team.
First let's start with what they need:
1. Defense
This young defense isn't really doing much right now. They are being reworked and learning a new system, but the fact is, it's not enough. I think the Oilers need a skilled, veteran defenseman. Of course the problem with this is, to get one of those it will be a high price to pay.
2. Goalie
I think the fact they need a goalie speaks for itself. The reason it's the number two priority though is if the defense can play better it would make it easier on the current goalies, and maybe they would start to play somewhat better as well then. Again, the problem is even for an okay goalie that's again a high price.
3. Depth Forward
Forward is where the Oilers have a surplus. But, because of all the injuries it would be nice to get someone whose an all right forward just to fill a spot in the lineup, then if this team ever gets healthy again, he can be used as needed.
Now let's see who the Oilers are likely willing to give up.
1. Yakupov
Since early in the season there's been rumours surrounding Yakupov. There is interest in him, and there's a market for him. I'd be surprised if he lasts the full season in Edmonton.
2. Any member of the defense other than Ferrence
If the Oilers could throw one of the defensemen in a package that would get them a better one, they should definitely do it.
3. Eberle
I originally would have thought Eberle an untouchable. But right before I started writing this article, there's reports that the Flyers are talking to the Oilers about Eberle. Who knows what could be in the works there.
4. Pretty much anyone but Hall or Nugent-Hopkins
I think Hall, Nugent-Hopkins, and Ferrence are really the only untouchables on this team. I do still kind of think Eberle is an untouchable, if he's being traded there better be a huge return coming back. Everyone else is available for the right price. I think Mactavish is very open to offers right now, and will .listen to and try to negotiate with anything. Who knows? Maybe the Oilers could fleece somebody
Feel free to leave your comments on who they should move and what they should get.
Darren.
First let's start with what they need:
1. Defense
This young defense isn't really doing much right now. They are being reworked and learning a new system, but the fact is, it's not enough. I think the Oilers need a skilled, veteran defenseman. Of course the problem with this is, to get one of those it will be a high price to pay.
2. Goalie
I think the fact they need a goalie speaks for itself. The reason it's the number two priority though is if the defense can play better it would make it easier on the current goalies, and maybe they would start to play somewhat better as well then. Again, the problem is even for an okay goalie that's again a high price.
3. Depth Forward
Forward is where the Oilers have a surplus. But, because of all the injuries it would be nice to get someone whose an all right forward just to fill a spot in the lineup, then if this team ever gets healthy again, he can be used as needed.
Now let's see who the Oilers are likely willing to give up.
1. Yakupov
Since early in the season there's been rumours surrounding Yakupov. There is interest in him, and there's a market for him. I'd be surprised if he lasts the full season in Edmonton.
2. Any member of the defense other than Ferrence
If the Oilers could throw one of the defensemen in a package that would get them a better one, they should definitely do it.
3. Eberle
I originally would have thought Eberle an untouchable. But right before I started writing this article, there's reports that the Flyers are talking to the Oilers about Eberle. Who knows what could be in the works there.
4. Pretty much anyone but Hall or Nugent-Hopkins
I think Hall, Nugent-Hopkins, and Ferrence are really the only untouchables on this team. I do still kind of think Eberle is an untouchable, if he's being traded there better be a huge return coming back. Everyone else is available for the right price. I think Mactavish is very open to offers right now, and will .listen to and try to negotiate with anything. Who knows? Maybe the Oilers could fleece somebody
Feel free to leave your comments on who they should move and what they should get.
Darren.
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