Ross Johnston

[son_of_foolsgold]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

I never said anything like that.
The club thinking the kids aren’t good enough and the club thinking the kids aren’t ready yet are two totally different things.
One is obvious and logical….the other is what some dumb fans would say that don’t have a clue.

And those two year deals are a drop in the bucket…they will hold NO ONE back when it does comes time to making room for the young kids.
Guys like Walker and Torop are traded all the time for future considerations or even draft picks.

I don’t believe in propaganda. I believe my eyes and it is obvious what the Blues have done this off season. You shouldn’t hold it against them that they didn’t spell it out for you…..

It’s quite obvious don’t need it spelled out thanks. Club doesn’t think any of the recent draft picks even Dvorsky are good enough to play here so they took a swing at McTavish hoping he rebounds and the rest are fringe guys including Johnston. The re whatever continues…….

+1 McTavish makes over $6 mil and cost 2 first rounders

[Old_Goat]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

[netboy65]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

[Bacchk29]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

[Bubble4427]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

I never said anything like that.
The club thinking the kids aren’t good enough and the club thinking the kids aren’t ready yet are two totally different things.
One is obvious and logical….the other is what some dumb fans would say that don’t have a clue.

And those two year deals are a drop in the bucket…they will hold NO ONE back when it does comes time to making room for the young kids.
Guys like Walker and Torop are traded all the time for future considerations or even draft picks.

I don’t believe in propaganda. I believe my eyes and it is obvious what the Blues have done this off season. You shouldn’t hold it against them that they didn’t spell it out for you…..

It’s quite obvious don’t need it spelled out thanks. Club doesn’t think any of the recent draft picks even Dvorsky are good enough to play here so they took a swing at McTavish hoping he rebounds and the rest are fringe guys including Johnston. The re whatever continues…….

Every team has fringe guys.
Maybe 2 teams can truly roll 4 lines.
Very few teams have the talented youth in the pipeline that the Blues have.

[Bubble4427]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

[Bacchk29]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

I’d like a guy who can play the game not just be a goon. Some offensive upside. I’m quite aware you can’t win Cups with just ice dancers.

[netboy65]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

I’d like a guy who can play the game not just be a goon. Some offensive upside. I’m quite aware you can’t win Cups with just ice dancers.

You need painters and plumbers

[Bubble4427]

I know this is a Johnston thread, but I’m pretty close to Harry on who I think makes it. Top 8 a given. 3RW up for grabs probably. 4th line a battle along with 13/14th forwards.

Holloway-RT-Snuggs
McMike/Neighbours - McT - Buch/Berggren
McMike/Neighbours - Dvorsky - Buch/Berggren
Johnston - Suter - Toro (my opinion)

Finley & Sunny extras
Dube & Walker waived to AHL or claimed
Kaski & Stenberg start in the AHL

When Stenberg gets called up, it’s for good.

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

I’d like a guy who can play the game not just be a goon. Some offensive upside. I’m quite aware you can’t win Cups with just ice dancers.

Johnston isn't a goon.
He brings more to the table than many fourth liners.
There aren't many Tom Wilsons or Oliviers in the league.
If the players on the team goes to management and says we are lacking this element....how can you blame management for filling an obvious need for the team.
You act as though Johnston is some slug who can barely skate and has stones for hands.. You obviously haven't seen him play much.
If you think the team sucks and has no chance...than save yourself time and grief and just don't watch it or post on here.
Just trying to help out....

[netboy65]

Im also putting Kaskimaki in this camp with Stenberg whenever Kaskimaki gets the call hes here for good. I think the Blues like this kid, he checks a lot of boxes, checks, skates, scores. Could be a really good bottom 6er and i think Kaskimaki and Stenberg played on a line with Dvo in the AHL

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

I’d like a guy who can play the game not just be a goon. Some offensive upside. I’m quite aware you can’t win Cups with just ice dancers.

Johnston isn't a goon.
He brings more to the table than many fourth liners.
There aren't many Tom Wilsons or Oliviers in the league.
If the players on the team goes to management and says we are lacking this element....how can you blame management for filling an obvious need for the team.
You act as though Johnston is some slug who can barely skate and has stones for hands.. You obviously haven't seen him play much.
If you think the team sucks and has no chance...than save yourself time and grief and just don't watch it or post on here.
Just trying to help out....

Like I said earlier, in ‘19 we had Steen and Barbie on the 4th line, but now I’m supposed to get excited for Ross bleeping Johnston?

[Bubble4427]

Walker Torpo Berggren all signed to 2 yr deals Johnston 3 yrs. Contracts will be played over talent. Club doesn’t think kids are good enough. That’s why the extensions. Unless Suter is moved, there’s no spots.

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

I’d like a guy who can play the game not just be a goon. Some offensive upside. I’m quite aware you can’t win Cups with just ice dancers.

Johnston isn't a goon.
He brings more to the table than many fourth liners.
There aren't many Tom Wilsons or Oliviers in the league.
If the players on the team goes to management and says we are lacking this element....how can you blame management for filling an obvious need for the team.
You act as though Johnston is some slug who can barely skate and has stones for hands.. You obviously haven't seen him play much.
If you think the team sucks and has no chance...than save yourself time and grief and just don't watch it or post on here.
Just trying to help out....

Like I said earlier, in ‘19 we had Steen and Barbie on the 4th line, but now I’m supposed to get excited for Ross bleeping Johnston?

At the beginning of the season Steen wasn’t on the 4th line and Barby was no where near the player he was by seasons end.
The season is 80+ games for a reason. I guarantee you that the 4th line that opens the season is NOT the same one that finishes the season. I would bet my house on it.

[netboy65]

You’re funny.
Hockey knowledge is tough…just try harder and don’t give up!

You just keep buying into that Steen and Army propaganda- good for you.

What’s the propaganda? Johnston has zero to do with any of the kids. Unless there was a 22 y.o. Johnston in the system (there isn’t) he isn’t holding anyone back. They were adding a physical presence to the 4th line, so Neighbours isn’t forced into the enforcer role Schenn had to play the last couple seasons. Those guys are going to be competing with Berggren, Finley, Toroochenko and Walker for roster spots. I don’t see what your issue is?

+1

+2
...Lack of experience and knowledge is the likely answer.

Or just years of seeing the same ol song and dance

What would be wrong with Neighbours playing that role? He’s a 3rd line 35 pt a year guy. Do you have bigger aspirations for him? I don’t. A poor man’s Tom Wilson would perfect. Then we wouldn’t spend an unnecessary contract on Johnston.

Neighbours doesn't intimidate anyone.
He fights maybe 5 times a year...Has he not gotten beaten up in any of them?
I get it, you'd rather watch the Ice Capades. Maybe we can get Kyrou back and he can perform as many triple jumps as you'd like.

I’d like a guy who can play the game not just be a goon. Some offensive upside. I’m quite aware you can’t win Cups with just ice dancers.

Johnston isn't a goon.
He brings more to the table than many fourth liners.
There aren't many Tom Wilsons or Oliviers in the league.
If the players on the team goes to management and says we are lacking this element....how can you blame management for filling an obvious need for the team.
You act as though Johnston is some slug who can barely skate and has stones for hands.. You obviously haven't seen him play much.
If you think the team sucks and has no chance...than save yourself time and grief and just don't watch it or post on here.
Just trying to help out....

Like I said earlier, in ‘19 we had Steen and Barbie on the 4th line, but now I’m supposed to get excited for Ross bleeping Johnston?

At the beginning of the season Steen wasn’t on the 4th line and Barby was no where near the player he was by seasons end.
The season is 80+ games for a reason. I guarantee you that the 4th line that opens the season is NOT the same one that finishes the season. I would bet my house on it.

Most likely true, I’ll agree with that. My point is though Steen could still play and put up some points, Barbie was a kid with upside. The 4th line shouldn’t be a black hole for offense. You’re not counting on them, but they should be able to provide something.

[somni]

Competition, especially for the 4th line, is good. And that what the Blues will have in training camp, pre-season, and even the first part of the season. These players with low $ contracts can be waived or traded.

The addition of Johnston signals that Steen wants a heavier and tougher team. I believe that was this board's consensus through the past couple of years...the Blues were too soft.

The team that starts in October will not be the team that plays in March.

[DawgDad]

Competition, especially for the 4th line, is good. And that what the Blues will have in training camp, pre-season, and even the first part of the season. These players with low $ contracts can be waived or traded.

The addition of Johnston signals that Steen wants a heavier and tougher team. I believe that was this board's consensus through the past couple of years...the Blues were too soft.

The team that starts in October will not be the team that plays in March.

Won't work. This is a proctology convention.

[Sudsy 11]

This thread reminds me of a thread years ago that a poster listed all of Army's bad trades to prove what an imcompetent GM he was. The first transaction listed was trading away DJ King to Washington for nothing.

Personally, I like having Ross Johnston on the Blues. This move is not going to define Steen's legacy as GM. Even if you don't agree with it, the games will be more fun to watch. The guy had almost 200 hits playing less than 10 minutes per game for 60 games.

[netboy65]

This thread reminds me of a thread years ago that a poster listed all of Army's bad trades to prove what an imcompetent GM he was. The first transaction listed was trading away DJ King to Washington for nothing.

Personally, I like having Ross Johnston on the Blues. This move is not going to define Steen's legacy as GM. Even if you don't agree with it, the games will be more fun to watch. The guy had almost 200 hits playing less than 10 minutes per game for 60 games.

That was Bomac, and there’s not a soul on this board as crazy as he was, not even Smelly.
You are correct that this minor deal is not going to define Steen, but what you’re saying is, bah! We don’t need offense, cause….hits!