Ok but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
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Mikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
Whoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
Lmao "GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster," isn't even a complete sentence. Much less the end of the story. Unless you don't understand how apostrophes work...
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Mikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
He wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
He’s so much better defensively than Broberg. Different players. I take him over Faulk all dayThe Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:41 pmHe wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
I don’t think Mikkola is better than Broberg defensively, but that’s not what the question was. Would you cut Broberg’s minutes to give them to Mikkola?theograce wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:43 pmHe’s so much better defensively than Broberg. Different players. I take him over Faulk all dayThe Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:41 pmHe wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
I agree on Faulk though.
Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
You build a team. They are different players. Mikkola does things Broberg can’tThe Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:55 pm I don’t think Mikkola is better than Broberg defensively, but that’s not what the question was. Would you cut Broberg’s minutes to give them to Mikkola?
I agree on Faulk though.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
Every player has to play in all 3 zones. Broberg is a better player right now than Mikkola. If that trade is offered today which team takes it and which team turns it down? I think Fla takes it in a heartbeat ... even if it is only for this season. That's just my opinion.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
I love Fowler. I wish we had 30 Fowlers. I wish we drafted a young Fowler this year.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:41 pmHe wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
That said, Fowler won't be with us when we are Cup-ready, and thinking/pretending that he is a long-term solution is foolish.
Mikola and Broberg would be 2 solid pieces to build upon.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
Mikkola is 29. Almost 30 year old, average, middle pair defenseman aren’t typically seen as building blocks.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 21:09 pmI love Fowler. I wish we had 30 Fowlers. I wish we drafted a young Fowler this year.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:41 pmHe wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
That said, Fowler won't be with us when we are Cup-ready, and thinking/pretending that he is a long-term solution is foolish.
Mikola and Broberg would be 2 solid pieces to build upon.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
Niko Mikkola signed a 8 year, $40000000 contract with the Florida Panthers with an average annual salary of $5000000.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 21:15 pmMikkola is 29. Almost 30 year old, average, middle pair defenseman aren’t typically seen as building blocks.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 21:09 pmI love Fowler. I wish we had 30 Fowlers. I wish we drafted a young Fowler this year.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:41 pmHe wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
That said, Fowler won't be with us when we are Cup-ready, and thinking/pretending that he is a long-term solution is foolish.
Mikola and Broberg would be 2 solid pieces to build upon.
Is 8 years not enough to build upon?
Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
like what ?theograce wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:59 pmYou build a team. They are different players. Mikkola does things Broberg can’tThe Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:55 pm I don’t think Mikkola is better than Broberg defensively, but that’s not what the question was. Would you cut Broberg’s minutes to give them to Mikkola?
I agree on Faulk though.
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Re: Bolduc line rushes for Mont
Look, I don’t really want to explain how age and the passage of time works right now. You could google it though.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 21:20 pmNiko Mikkola signed a 8 year, $40000000 contract with the Florida Panthers with an average annual salary of $5000000.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 21:15 pmMikkola is 29. Almost 30 year old, average, middle pair defenseman aren’t typically seen as building blocks.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 21:09 pmI love Fowler. I wish we had 30 Fowlers. I wish we drafted a young Fowler this year.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:41 pmHe wouldn’t be top 4 on the blues. Are you moving Broberg or Fowler to the bottom pair?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 20:07 pmMikola is currently top4 on florida for many years, only behind Forsling but he wouldn't be top4 on the Blues.DawgDad wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:39 pmWhoa, there. Mikkola has filled a void in Florida and has done a real good job, improving each season. He is not top-4 on this Blues team, not from this point forward. Let's not make Niko out to be more than he really is as a player.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:09 pmMikola is a young prospect that won a Stanley Cup.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 15:01 pmOk but Army let go of him? Or Army traded him to the Rangers? Why did the Rangers let go of him and not resign him? Weird.a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:50 pmMikola began his career with the Blues.callitwhatyouwant wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 14:40 pmMikkola won a cup with the Rangers?a smell of green grass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:31 am Anyone not leary about Bolduc tearing it up is ignoring history. When Army lets go of a player, that player has often become a huge contributor on Stanley Cup winner, and they eventually sign a huge long-term deal.
Bolduc could very easily become the next Mikola, etc.
Mikola won a Stanley Cup with Florida.
Mikola signed a LTD with Florida.
The Blues would be much better right now on defense if Mikola was still a Blue.
Thank Army for Mikola not being here.
GM's are responsible for the talent on the roster.
End of Story.
Sure.
That said, Fowler won't be with us when we are Cup-ready, and thinking/pretending that he is a long-term solution is foolish.
Mikola and Broberg would be 2 solid pieces to build upon.
Is 8 years not enough to build upon?