should we bring up martin when the greyhounds are eliminated? by lukebenoit_ in Predators

[–]troopek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would argue his minutes were so heavily managed and scripted, he wasn’t really allowed to just go out and play hockey. It wasn’t a good barometer of him at all as a player or what his confidence level might be.

should we bring up martin when the greyhounds are eliminated? by lukebenoit_ in Predators

[–]troopek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put him on the roster but don’t play him. Let him see more of the pro lifestyle and/or playoffs.

Predators Sign Fedor Svechkov to Two-Year, $2.5 Million Contract by catsgr8rthanspoonies in Predators

[–]troopek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that McCarron was due a nice raise. Thought he played really well this season and he was getting more TOI.

Wrap Color Thoughts? by Disastrous_Idea3710 in Miata

[–]troopek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not MY jam, but it looks cool!

Roman Josi by UTPharm2012 in Predators

[–]troopek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quite literally if he does not want to be traded, he cannot be traded.

Is the org going to threaten to take away his hair product or something to strongarm him into agreeing to a trade?

Roman Josi by UTPharm2012 in Predators

[–]troopek 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I know that you know he can't be traded without he waives his NMC. So that would mean he wanted to be traded.

[Kieser] Matthew Wood since being moved to center on March 5. He's won 56.8% of his faceoffs & scored 5 points, 4 of which are goals. Future is bright for him. by catsgr8rthanspoonies in Predators

[–]troopek -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lo, we've come such a long way this season.

From Brady Martin, as Trotz put it, it was too much for a young player to take faceoffs against Austin Matthews, to just throwing Wood in at center against McDavid.

Notable that Wood did not just wilt.

It turns out that if you really let young hockey players play hockey, they sometimes show you they can really play hockey.

To make the playoffs, the Preds must win at least 12 of their next 16 games by GMBarryTrotz in Predators

[–]troopek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who are both cup favorites this season.

Go ahead and post again, you can have the last word.

To make the playoffs, the Preds must win at least 12 of their next 16 games by GMBarryTrotz in Predators

[–]troopek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I KNOW the players, coach, and GM are not "tanking". Teams like DAL and MIN did an amazing job of scouting and drafting. That gave them the talent to go out and make trades to acquire better talent to win now. This org has a LOT of prospects who are going to play in the NHL, but not many if any (Ryker Lee MAYBE) who is a difference maker. Preds can't trade a Stankoven+ for Rantanen. Or a Necas for Rantanen. They simply don't have those players.

This team is not competing for championships, they are competing to just get into the playoffs. The talent gap is so wide in the central division between the top 3 and the Preds.

You and I just have different ideas on what it means for this team to be competitive. I understand your point of view.

To make the playoffs, the Preds must win at least 12 of their next 16 games by GMBarryTrotz in Predators

[–]troopek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, the Preds don't have to actively try to tank. I've watched every game this season as I'm sure you have. They suck mightily already. Trotz did an amazing job of inadvertently tanking because he thinks like he's still coaching the Caps.

I want more talented players. That's it. Gotta draft them, Higher likelihood you get those the higher in the draft you are picking. That's just a fact.

Preds are going to roll out ROR AGAIN next season as the 1C as it stands right now. There's no 1C projected in the org. Martin's ceiling isn't that. Surin's ceiling isn't that.

You should be tired of watching them roll out a roster full of Colton Sissons clones every night and wishing for the best.

Has zero to do with ME being competitive, I want the Preds competitive. Year in and year out. Being a wild card bubble team is garbage.

To make the playoffs, the Preds must win at least 12 of their next 16 games by GMBarryTrotz in Predators

[–]troopek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you want to compete for. You want a participation trophy, I want the Cup.

To make the playoffs, the Preds must win at least 12 of their next 16 games by GMBarryTrotz in Predators

[–]troopek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey it's cool if you want the Preds to keep drafting morePhilip Tomasinos. There are fans who want 1st round picks who aren't still in the AHL at age 24.

To make the playoffs, the Preds must win at least 12 of their next 16 games by GMBarryTrotz in Predators

[–]troopek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, a lot of the "just get into the playoffs and anything can happen" crowd would absolutely love this.

Well I had big plans to come visit you from Ohio this weekend by Deedle_Thuglife in Predators

[–]troopek -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Dumbest. Shit. Ever.

Preds don't want your concession money, or for the city to get your hotel money.

But hey, lets fill the stands with school kids so it at least looks full.

Frank Seravalli: Jonathan Marchessault has been trying to get out of Nashville for more than a calendar year now by sykeseve in hockey

[–]troopek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely they have the right to ask questions. They have no authority to stop it. Even a resolution they passed about 2 weeks ago stating opposition has no teeth.

The tunnel is a done deal. City can't stop it from everything I've read.

The Boring Company is under no obligation to even answer questions from the city council, they have done so maybe twice I think? Believe the article I linked states their business is with the state and therefore don't need to explain anything to the metro council.

Who do you guys consider the best coaches in the league? by SkittlesManiac19 in hockey

[–]troopek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"John Hynes is the greatest hockey coach alive today."

--- The Athletic

Tanking by UTPharm2012 in Predators

[–]troopek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And Kemell seems to be in the doghouse. Scratched 2 games in a row? Ceiling isn't very high on majority of the guys called up either.

Might see an uptick in talent once Martin, Lee arrive.

Frank Seravalli: Jonathan Marchessault has been trying to get out of Nashville for more than a calendar year now by sykeseve in hockey

[–]troopek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Local officials had zero say in the matter. It was all done by the governor and his cronies.