The Official 2011 Tank Nation thread

Dare to dream...

I think it wasn't even 2 weeks ago that I said there's no way we could catch the Devils (a few others have said so as well). They're not only ahead of us, but they are making a case for the playoffs.

In their last 10 games the Devils are 7-1-2 while Carolina is 5-5. That means they've caught up by 6 points in 10 games. At that rate, they will be 10 points behind at the 63-game mark and only 4 points back with 9 games remaining.

Wouldn't that be something.

That would be something... they have to leap over 5 teams to make 8th... and they're 16 points out. Getcha popcorn ready...

wprager wrote:Too lazy to pick out any specific post to respond to, but this goes back to the discussion of who we move to make room. Fisher, for sure, is a possibility. But why are we not seriously considering Regin, Shannon, Winchester. Is Winch really doing much of anything to help out? Smith should have his spot. Yes, I know it's a little harsh. And is there any way to send Regin back to the AHL for a year? I don't see why he deserves a spot in the roster over, say, Butler.

I don't see any of those guys as untouchable, but...

Regin: young, cheap, showed lots of potential late last year (particularly in the playoffs). I could be talked into moving him, but he's not someone I'm itching to get rid of.

Shannon: cheap, hardworking, versatile, pending UFA. I could see not wanting to bring him back just because he's not skilled enough to be in the top 6 or big / gritty enough to be in the bottom 6. But I could also see bringing him back because he's so cheap, works so hard, can do spot duty in the top 6.

Winchester: versatile, cheap, good checker, physical, signed another year. While I could be talked into moving him, to me, he's one of about 3 guys on this team who still remembers how to hit -- and, on our butter-soft team, he brings a much-needed physical element.

Currently 2-1 Toronto vs. Isles. Isles goalie Poulin left the game due to injury apparently and went to the hospital.

Tie game now in Toronto, 2-2...

Toronto now up 3-2 in the third

DAMN YOU TORONTO!!!!

Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

I don't mind Shannon but it would be nice to see some of the guys from bingo get a shot, especially a guy like O'brien who's capable of scoring too. I do feel bad for Shannon cuz he tries zoo hard...

Flo The Action wrote:I don't mind Shannon but it would be nice to see some of the guys from bingo get a shot, especially a guy like O'brien who's capable of scoring too. I do feel bad for Shannon cuz he tries zoo hard...

I know man, I really feel the same way. He works his arse off - and it just won't be good enough.

SpezDispenser wrote:Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

SpezDispenser wrote:Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

Worth saying twice?

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

SpezDispenser wrote:Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

Worth saying twice?

My mouse is too sensitive, I'll have to adjust it.

SpezDispenser wrote:

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

SpezDispenser wrote:Dammit Toronto.

Yes New Jersey!

Worth saying twice?

My mouse is too sensitive, I'll have to adjust it.

You really missed an opportunity there ... to post the reply twice.

Anyhow, so you're saying your post count has to do with a faulty mouse?

SpezDispenser wrote:

Flo The Action wrote:I don't mind Shannon but it would be nice to see some of the guys from bingo get a shot, especially a guy like O'brien who's capable of scoring too. I do feel bad for Shannon cuz he tries zoo hard...

I know man, I really feel the same way. He works his arse off - and it just won't be good enough.

It is good enough for $600,000 though, no?

CockRoche wrote:

It is good enough for $600,000 though, no?

In terms of re-signing him? I would say yes absolutely, but I doubt the Sens organization does it - just because of the numbers game + if a spot opens up, they might want to give it to a younger prospect.

SpezDispenser wrote:

CockRoche wrote:

It is good enough for $600,000 though, no?

In terms of re-signing him? I would say yes absolutely, but I doubt the Sens organization does it - just because of the numbers game + if a spot opens up, they might want to give it to a younger prospect.

Ya, I'm not sure if they will re-sign him, I'm just saying players like him are needed on every team. I like having him in Ottawa.

Great team guy, the players like him too. He knows his role; even though he has so many of them.