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Its funny. They keep trying to adress their PP problems with puck moving defensemen but both Kaberle and Corvo were pretty much complete busts for them. I am not so sure the problem is on the D. They seem to work the puck to the D more than down low. I would like to see them trade for someone who can bury the puck.

My main point is that I don't think they can afford to stand pat. I would move someone like Krejci or even Lucic along with Thomas to bring in a top forward. Krejci and Lucic are inconsistent. I know I will get some flack from B's fans for saying that about Lucic but he dissapears for long periods of time.

All is well. Summer setting in and got a 2-week vacation coming up after I work on the 4th. Trying to get my golf game in order.

Luck or not...I don't really care. That cup run was incredible. I think to win the Cup you need to get lucky along the way. Maybe the Kings luck this year was getting into the playoffs.

I just want to see a more proactive approach to getting better. Like in business...if you don't constantly push to improve and better your product...you will be passed by other competing companies. I hate to hear things like "We are happy where were at". They should be aggresively looking to get better.

Because they had management that would not spend a penny to keep great players or get others in the fold.

Hey Denis. Good to see you. I am dabbling in baseball a bit but have not really posted because I am not around that much in the summer with kids...vacation etc.

I just don't see them as addressing their big need...the PP scoring and that will up and kill you in the playoffs when everything is tight. I think Rask will be as good as Thomas was last year which is a solid number one but not elite. But you are right...now the pressure is squarely on his shoulders. I think he will be fine.

Lets just hope they play in October right now. Take care my friend.

I know what you mean about Lucic he seemed to be completely worn down this past postseason. If his conditioning is not there he is a very useless player, it's only when he skates like he did in 2011 where he makes an impact. 

Krejci in my opinion should be untouchable though.  He creates so much and is great at keeping puck possession which is huge for a team that generally dumps it in and chases.  They look horrible whenever Krejci is injured.

Horton's health will be huge because we were great with him in the lineup last year.  The Bruins need to get a top 10 dmen with offensive talent and just more speed.  I think they have enough talent in the top 6 with Horton Krejci Seguin Marchand etc.  They just need some more speedsters to create more open ice chances with the turnovers they create from their great team D. Even if the speedy players are not the greatest finishers just their presence alone would make a big difference.

I haven't been following these youngsters too much.  I know Dougie Hamilton is a big defenseman but is he a good skater and offensively gifted player that can bring the puck up on the rush or is he more of a defensive stalwart with a big shot?

Boo do you think Caron will be ready to take on a top-6 role.  He improved a lot last year, if he could be good enough to become a top-6 player then Krejci could be expendable?  Maybe this is why they want to wait an additional season to make a FA/trade splash.

Dougie Hamilton is from all accounts has a damn good chance to eventually take on a prime role on their PP. He is big...has a heavy shot and is a strong skater. I am looking forward to seeing him in camp.

Jordan Caron has a lot of talent but we have only seen glimpses of it. He has what it takes IMHO to be a top 6 forward but I don't think its this year. He still has some work to do on his game and being more consistent.

When Krejci is motivated he is top notch (i.e. playoff performance). But if you look at his regular season night in/night out games he seems to take a lot of nights off. I know he has been in the dog house with Julien on several occasions for that.