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Latendresse tweeted more about hockey schools he's affiliated with than anything else over the past few months. Never seemed like his heart was in it here. That said, I'd still give him another shot in the lineup, understanding that it's his last chance. He showed nothing in his few games that makes him worthy.

I think it is pretty safe to say the Latendresse ex has failed.

tim1_2 wrote:Latendresse tweeted more about hockey schools he's affiliated with than anything else over the past few months. Never seemed like his heart was in it here. That said, I'd still give him another shot in the lineup, understanding that it's his last chance. He showed nothing in his few games that makes him worthy.

Well it's not like he can tweet youtube links of all the goals he is scoring. He had that nice pass to Turris for a goal.

I don't think he is fit to play MacLean's system, the slowest backchecker we've iced this year. I figured he's like Butler or Filatov, 2 guys who were either injured or floated around instead of playing hard. They were quickly banished to the pressbox/AHL/KHL etc.

Hoags wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:Latendresse tweeted more about hockey schools he's affiliated with than anything else over the past few months. Never seemed like his heart was in it here. That said, I'd still give him another shot in the lineup, understanding that it's his last chance. He showed nothing in his few games that makes him worthy.

Well it's not like he can tweet youtube links of all the goals he is scoring. He had that nice pass to Turris for a goal.

I don't think he is fit to play MacLean's system, the slowest backchecker we've iced this year. I figured he's like Butler or Filatov, 2 guys who were either injured or floated around instead of playing hard. They were quickly banished to the pressbox/AHL/KHL etc.

the second i saw we signed latendresse I knew it was going to be a failed experiment. out of principal we shouldn't even touch players the habs had in the Gainey/ the ghost era. FAIL.

Shawn Simpson ‏@SSimpsonHockey
I mentioned the Bishop to CBJ. When Jarmo was hired as GM. Drafted Ben in St Louis. BM dealing in a position of strength.

Interesting point by Simpson about the Bishop/Jarmo/CBJ connection.

Hoags wrote:Shawn Simpson ‏@SSimpsonHockey
I mentioned the Bishop to CBJ. When Jarmo was hired as GM. Drafted Ben in St Louis. BM dealing in a position of strength.

Interesting point by Simpson about the Bishop/Jarmo/CBJ connection.

Definitely a possibility. I'm surprised Colorado isn't pushing for bishop in a deal for ROR considering bishop is from Denver.

I want the names of all the right handed shots defensemen in Columbus' system

Michallica wrote:
Definitely a possibility. I'm surprised Colorado isn't pushing for bishop in a deal for ROR considering bishop is from Denver.

They blew a first round pick for Varlamov. I think they'll fall on their sword there.

They have no defense and no PMD (cept prospects Barrie and Elliott who are just starting out). I don't think EJ is quite all he was hyped out to be either.

It'd have to be Wiercioch or Cowen going the other way for starters.

Hoags wrote:

Michallica wrote:
Definitely a possibility. I'm surprised Colorado isn't pushing for bishop in a deal for ROR considering bishop is from Denver.

They blew a first round pick for Varlamov. I think they'll fall on their sword there.

They have no defense and no PMD (cept prospects Barrie and Elliott who are just starting out). I don't think EJ is quite all he was hyped out to be either.

It'd have to be Wiercioch or Cowen going the other way for starters.

And a second!

LeKing wrote:I want the names of all the right handed shots defensemen in Columbus' system

Only David Savard comes to mind. It'd be awesome if we could get Ryan Johansen but that's a pipe dream.

LeKing wrote:I want the names of all the right handed shots defensemen in Columbus' system

Don't even think you need a RHD out of Columbus but they do have 3, 1st round picks. I think they roll the dice with Gryba because he looks like a solid 3-6 D man and all he has to do is be solid. No point in giving up an asset for a player you already have. Just gotta keep developing them down in the AHL.

IMO if a move is ever made with Columbus (which I think it will be) it will go down like this. Mason will be traded for a 4th or 5th round pick, Columbus will then flip LA's 1st for Bishop. Something along those lines.

Hoags wrote:Shawn Simpson ‏@SSimpsonHockey
I mentioned the Bishop to CBJ. When Jarmo was hired as GM. Drafted Ben in St Louis. BM dealing in a position of strength.

Interesting point by Simpson about the Bishop/Jarmo/CBJ connection.

Really depends on the offer at this point. Bishop is amazing insurance for us right now.

SpezDispenser wrote:

Hoags wrote:Shawn Simpson ‏@SSimpsonHockey
I mentioned the Bishop to CBJ. When Jarmo was hired as GM. Drafted Ben in St Louis. BM dealing in a position of strength.

Interesting point by Simpson about the Bishop/Jarmo/CBJ connection.

Really depends on the offer at this point. Bishop is amazing insurance for us right now.

Can't go into next year with 3, #1 goaltenders. I would think depending on where LA finishes the season that LA's first and Jenner would be a pretty good price for a guy that looks as legit as Bishop does at this point. Not sure if Murray likes Jenner but at Columbus needs a goaltender to turn the corner and compete for a playoff spot and I think everyone knows that. Bishop is the best available.

NEELY wrote:

LeKing wrote:I want the names of all the right handed shots defensemen in Columbus' system

Don't even think you need a RHD out of Columbus but they do have 3, 1st round picks. I think they roll the dice with Gryba because he looks like a solid 3-6 D man and all he has to do is be solid. No point in giving up an asset for a player you already have. Just gotta keep developing them down in the AHL.

IMO if a move is ever made with Columbus (which I think it will be) it will go down like this. Mason will be traded for a 4th or 5th round pick, Columbus will then flip LA's 1st for Bishop. Something along those lines.

I'd certainly take that 1st in a very deep draft. We're definitely in a position of strength.
Can't wait for trade deadline. I still think we will be sellers.

SpezDispenser wrote:

Hoags wrote:Shawn Simpson ‏@SSimpsonHockey
I mentioned the Bishop to CBJ. When Jarmo was hired as GM. Drafted Ben in St Louis. BM dealing in a position of strength.

Interesting point by Simpson about the Bishop/Jarmo/CBJ connection.

Really depends on the offer at this point. Bishop is amazing insurance for us right now.

He does but I like Lehner too. If Ottawa is indeed interested in a Brassard or someone along those lines I think they can afford to deal Bishop. I like Tyutin as well out of CBJ. Always have.

Don't see why you would touch this team. Just roll with it and build, build, build. Sens have enough prospects and a huge piece in Bishop to sell off at the draft. No reason to mess with a team that is winning and headed for the playoffs, especially a young one. None.

I'd still look for a scoring winger, but that's highly unlikely at this point. Still would love Dan Boyle though, ideally for Gonchar + (yeah I know, it'd never happen).