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I'm not a doctor but I play one on the internet from time to time. I'd say this indicates some cartilage issues in the knee that he'll have to get cleaned up. A persistent and annoying problem but not nearly as severe as a torn ligament.

Hmm yeah I guess Darling's contract actually was pretty good. I'd deluded myself into believing he signed for more money and a longer term. Now I remember that I was mad we didn't make a push for him. Go Jets Go, I guess.

Is your memory that short??? He got called up for 10 games at the end of last season. 2014 4th round pick. RHD.

Like, right now? Or always?

True but consider the circumstances. Would you prefer an even worse goalie for less money? Or sign an unproven guy like Raanta or Darling to a long term, big money deal and essentially give up on Hellebuyck? It's not an easy decision to make.

Lol. No no I got that. But he's not still recovering from minor knee surgery in 2016. He got knee surgery in 2016, yes. Then after he was healed up sufficiently, he got hip surgery. Then he was healthy and suffered an unrelated lower body problem after 11 games in 2016-17, plus his family problems. He was mostly healthy by the end of 2017 and was starting to skate. So the fact that he's still "progressing" isn't really surprising. Of course, that's some pretty sketchy injury history and your point still stands about there being questions on D.

Joe Burnett probably shouldn't be playing cornerback at this point.

I think you might be getting a little mixed up when it comes to Myers' injury history.

Meanwhile the guys we get rid of are off winning Stanley Cups with other teams

Well I've never read the book but that doesn't mean I can't read!!

Maurice.

Yes but you have to hit 100 Likes in one day before the Dislike button appears.

He must read this forum.

@Mark F Never read the book but I really liked the movie.

**** the rules! I'm Chris Jones *****!

Other than their stance on gay marriage what other values are outdated?

Say what now?

That's exactly what I said!!! But I believe it constitutes a catch when he is able to plant and pivot and begin taking a step in the other direction.

He did though. Just not after the pivot. He caught the ball, took a step backwards, pivoted on that foot, took half a step and got blown up.

I'm just a worrier I guess. That's why my friends call me Whiskers.

Looked like a catch and fumble to me. Caught it, turned and took a step. That's a catch and a fumble, IMO.

Yeah probably. I just think you go out and find the six best defencemen and let them play. Overall talent level is more important than which side they play on. I honestly think if you threw Buff on the left side he would thrive there. A guy with a shot like his would absolutely crush it in the offensive zone on his off-side.

I guess they saw Jake Thomas filling in on the OL one too many times and have decided to not let that happen again.

I have some faith in Carmichael but two rookies on the field side does have me a little worried...