Kevin Bieksa has played his way off the trade block, and to paraphrase him he says the team is ready for a cup run. Well, they look like it in just about every single way, and so lets put the cart before the horse and say the Canucks make the cup final, win or lose, two things have to happen:
1. Create Cap Space
2. Retain players
The Canucks have to free u p1.8 million to allow for Sami Salo to return. He has to return, he just can' t be hurt forever, can he? He has a no trade clause and is a UFA at season's end. It seems innevitable he'll be back at which point someone has got to go.
The papers are pointing at Raffi Torres and Mikael Samuelson, but I would hope they were safe. They look great on the third line together, but if it were one, for easy numbers, it would have to be Samuelson with the larger salary(2.5 million) and another year left after this one. Moving Samuelson does both of these things with minimal immediate negative impact since Jeff Tambelini has stepped up big time, and it creates a roster spot for next season for Cody Hodgson in the top six forwards.
Any takers? I'm sure there will be teams that need to add salary to get to the cap floor and qualify for revenue sharing, so looking for small market teams with low cap. He might be the missing piece in offensively challenged competitors line ups, like Phoenix or Nashville.
It's terrible to discuss given his contributions to this team, coming out of nowhere to post a career high 30 goals last season.
My hope would be for Salo to waive his NTC, bite the bullet and be moved. It's not fair to anyone, but given Salo hasn't been around this year I hope it's Samuelson who sticks around to see how far this club can go, granted Salo has been a warrior for this team for years.
There are other roster questions for 2011-12. Christian Ehrfhoff is a UFA and due for a raise this off season, ditto for Alex Edler the year after. They're both going to command around 5 Million per when their time comes. As good as Bieksa has played he may just be entering free agency. There's no way you can afford him after commiting a forseeable 18.7 million/season to the quartet of Ballard, Hamhuis, Edler and Ehrhoff. With those kind of dollars to a top four we may just see a cost efficient veteran and cheap rookie contract in the 5-6 hole next year, and with a top four like that it would be a perfect scenario to bring along a Lee Sweatt, Kevin Connauton or Yan Sauve. Hamhuis isn't a Power Play specialist so Connauton could be a fixture on the second PP unit. He's go 8 goals already with the Moose.
In net Cory Schneider has one more year of his enry level contract left at .9 million. I can't believe he will be around for 2011-12 as he's played his value so high Canucks fans can expect a hefty return from any of the many teams that need a #1 goalie. Look for Lack to Back up Lou next year at around the same buck.
Up front the core is locked up, the twins, Kess and Burr. But Glass, Tambellini and Torres will be UFA's looking for a raise, and Bolduc and Hansen are restricted. If Samuelson is a casualty of the salary cap this year then we'll see some turn-over up front. Billy Sweatt has impressed and Cody Hodgson continues to battle injuries despite showing good progress. Jordan Schroeder has flatlined, but Sergei Shirokov lead sthe Moose in scoring and has a great +/- ranking too, and he's stated he's determined to play with the big club.
Do these moves sounds like the outset of a perennial contender?
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
a bold prediction
Cody Hodgson will be on the Canucks roster by the end of the season, centring the fourth line and spending time on the second PP unit.
It only makes sense that come playoff time the rotation of sizable fourth line players with limited offensive skill will be replaced by a player that can turn the fourth line in to a true offensive threat. With the Canucks new physical third line the need for a crash n' bang fourth line is limited. So, barring trades, this is how I see the Canucks roster entering the 2010-11 playoffs.
Daniel Sedin Henrik Sedin Alex Burrows
Jeff Tambellini Ryan Kesler Mikael Samuelsson
Raffi Torres Manny Malhotra Mason Raymond
Tanner Glass Cody Hodgson Janik Hansen
Christian Ehrhoff Alex Edler
Dan Hamhuis Kevin Bieksa
Sami Salo Keith Ballard
Lou
Schneider
Areas of possible upgrade? Rumors earlier in the month suggested the Canucks has interest in Josh Bailey of the Isles. Bieksa has been linked to many teams, but with Mason Raymond and Mikael Samuelson both underperforming I wonder if we could see an upgrade in the top six forwards? If Bieksa is moved does Mike Gillis have enough faith in Salo's health, and also his 7/8 d-men?
If a trade required Schneider would they do it? There are a plethora of solid back-ups available.
I see this team choosing chemistry of trade-route, and perhaps some promotion from within.
It only makes sense that come playoff time the rotation of sizable fourth line players with limited offensive skill will be replaced by a player that can turn the fourth line in to a true offensive threat. With the Canucks new physical third line the need for a crash n' bang fourth line is limited. So, barring trades, this is how I see the Canucks roster entering the 2010-11 playoffs.
Daniel Sedin Henrik Sedin Alex Burrows
Jeff Tambellini Ryan Kesler Mikael Samuelsson
Raffi Torres Manny Malhotra Mason Raymond
Tanner Glass Cody Hodgson Janik Hansen
Christian Ehrhoff Alex Edler
Dan Hamhuis Kevin Bieksa
Sami Salo Keith Ballard
Lou
Schneider
Areas of possible upgrade? Rumors earlier in the month suggested the Canucks has interest in Josh Bailey of the Isles. Bieksa has been linked to many teams, but with Mason Raymond and Mikael Samuelson both underperforming I wonder if we could see an upgrade in the top six forwards? If Bieksa is moved does Mike Gillis have enough faith in Salo's health, and also his 7/8 d-men?
If a trade required Schneider would they do it? There are a plethora of solid back-ups available.
I see this team choosing chemistry of trade-route, and perhaps some promotion from within.
report card pt.3
just lost the final round of my report card and I'm not about to do it full-out again. In brief....
Bieksa: B, played well, but not played himself out of town - still tries to force plays in dangerous zones
Ballard: C+, low point totals but shown great skating and tough in own zone
Hamhuis: C, Hasn't shown his full worth yet; better Offense and Physicality than expected, give-a-ways tho
Rome: C-, Team worst minus-5 sums it up
Alberts: B, and a strong, playing up to 20 minutes a game and chipping in offensively while limiting bad PIMs
Lou: C+, .914 Save Percentage not good enough for highest paid player of the year
Schneider: A, How could it be any less, he only plays twice a month and hasn't lost in regulation yet
Bieksa: B, played well, but not played himself out of town - still tries to force plays in dangerous zones
Ballard: C+, low point totals but shown great skating and tough in own zone
Hamhuis: C, Hasn't shown his full worth yet; better Offense and Physicality than expected, give-a-ways tho
Rome: C-, Team worst minus-5 sums it up
Alberts: B, and a strong, playing up to 20 minutes a game and chipping in offensively while limiting bad PIMs
Lou: C+, .914 Save Percentage not good enough for highest paid player of the year
Schneider: A, How could it be any less, he only plays twice a month and hasn't lost in regulation yet
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
report card continued
Revolving Door of 4th Liners: B
I'll do this category collectively, explaining why each brings the grade up, and who may have brought it down, not including Schaeffer and Rypien, moving in order from worst to best.
Guillaume Desbien - Having a hard time keeping up, posting a -3 in 12 games, second worst on team: C
Joel Perraultt - Brought in to be responsible fourth line centre, didn't look out of place, Bliz was better: C+
Mario Bliznak - Pleasant Surprise, called up earlier than expected (if at all) and was very responsible: B
Alex Bolduc - Versatile, and much improved, you get the sense the full time job is his to lose: B
Jonas Andersson - Could bring much needed offensive punch to fourth line, very phsyical: B
Aaron Volpatti - Showed he can chip in, willing to take all comers, good forechecker: B+
I like the format of trying new players every so often, and the ability to use certain players in different situations according to the oposition. As the season progresses however I think we'll see Hodgson at centre, just a hunch, on the fourth line with some second unit PP time. All of the above have played well, but their offense is limited, and a scorer like Hodgson could be the difference maker come playoff time.
EDLER: A
Very close to an A+, anyone who thinks Edler is not a true #1 defenseman is just a little too critical. In my opinion one of the top ten in the league as no area of his game is lacking. He is physical. He plays big minutes, and all minutes. Skates well, good passer, nice shot, very calm and all at 24 years old; what else do you want? 22 points in 35 games, plus-9 rating and played up to the hype this year.
Ehrhoff: B
Scoring is still very much there, and has played through pain admirably, and one of a few great skating Nux D, but seems to be off ot a slow start overall. Can score, needs to work on keeping it out, but you can't get everything all the time...definitely the top pairing with Eddy.
postponed again...another call, will continue later
I'll do this category collectively, explaining why each brings the grade up, and who may have brought it down, not including Schaeffer and Rypien, moving in order from worst to best.
Guillaume Desbien - Having a hard time keeping up, posting a -3 in 12 games, second worst on team: C
Joel Perraultt - Brought in to be responsible fourth line centre, didn't look out of place, Bliz was better: C+
Mario Bliznak - Pleasant Surprise, called up earlier than expected (if at all) and was very responsible: B
Alex Bolduc - Versatile, and much improved, you get the sense the full time job is his to lose: B
Jonas Andersson - Could bring much needed offensive punch to fourth line, very phsyical: B
Aaron Volpatti - Showed he can chip in, willing to take all comers, good forechecker: B+
I like the format of trying new players every so often, and the ability to use certain players in different situations according to the oposition. As the season progresses however I think we'll see Hodgson at centre, just a hunch, on the fourth line with some second unit PP time. All of the above have played well, but their offense is limited, and a scorer like Hodgson could be the difference maker come playoff time.
EDLER: A
Very close to an A+, anyone who thinks Edler is not a true #1 defenseman is just a little too critical. In my opinion one of the top ten in the league as no area of his game is lacking. He is physical. He plays big minutes, and all minutes. Skates well, good passer, nice shot, very calm and all at 24 years old; what else do you want? 22 points in 35 games, plus-9 rating and played up to the hype this year.
Ehrhoff: B
Scoring is still very much there, and has played through pain admirably, and one of a few great skating Nux D, but seems to be off ot a slow start overall. Can score, needs to work on keeping it out, but you can't get everything all the time...definitely the top pairing with Eddy.
postponed again...another call, will continue later
Mid Season Report Card
Inspired by the recent Van Provie Report Card on the Canucks I've decided to hand out my grades just before the midway point, partly to keep pace with KB and the White Towel, but also because this team, in my opinion, just took it to a whole new level.
This scoring system does use A+, and we are going to use it.
OVERALL: A-
Injury and roster turnover made for another famous Canucks slow start. A hot December has this team showing it's teeth finally after being all bark and no bight through October/November. The revolving fourth line logged 8 - 9 minutes last night showing the organizational depth which is among the tops in the league. If they stay healthy they should win the West, dethroning the Wings who are currently one point up with one extra game played.
MANAGEMENT: A
An area not often graded, especially part way through the season, deserves high marks thus far. What can you say about the pro scouting? Everyone bemoaned the decision to cut B-Mo, and questioned the Petr Schaeffer signing, but the acquisitions of Victor Oreskovich, Bill and Lee Sweatt, as well as free agent signing of Aaron Volpatti, Jeff Tambelini and Eddie Lack, paired with the promising young talent pool among the league's best, set the competition bar high, and that has set the pace for this team. Not to mention dealing with the Rick Rypien suspension and second lengthy absence and managing to keep what could be a huge distraction isolated.
COACHING: B+
Coach V is tasked with the unenviable job of limiting Roberto Luongo's playing time, and while that hasn't really happened he has managed to get the best out of both goalies, finally. His line matching is enfuriating but AV has managed minutes well, whether it be promoting Andrew Alberts and Aaron Rome during stretches of injury to Christian Ehrhoff, Keith Ballard and Dan Hamhuis. The fourth line auditions have worked well, and the same healthy level of competition exists in the crease, on special teams minutes and on the back end. He's doing an excellent job of motivating, which has taken extremism at times, high-lighted by the four game benching of Keith Ballard, but you can't argue its effect. He's also got special teams at or near the top in every category, most importantly on the PP, where his job of promoting Ryan Kesler to top unit has resulted in the #1 powerplay ranking, and also the further development of a budding superstar as Kesler alerady nears a career high goal total.
Alex Burrows: A
All things taken in to consideration Burr deserves an A. His goal pace is down but he's still on pace to match last years average per game in points, and he has done amazingly well coming off major shoulder surgery. If you questions this can you really ask for anything more? Well, maybe a few less bonehead penalties
Hank: A
Until recently you had to consider giving a sub-A grade considering the low goal totals. Henrik developed a new side to his game with out Daniel last season, but he's turned up the scoring pace now at 8 goals, and when he's a goal threat this tandem is much more dangerous.
Dank: A
An A-rating from the get-go, Daniel is doing well sharing the spot light on the first PP unit with Kess. The two are now tied for the team lead in goals, but Daniel sits second in points with 45 through 35 games.
Mikael Samuelson: C
Better of late on the points sheet, but still playing very uninspired hockey. Needs to turn up the compete level in a big way. Points aside, whether or not last years break out 30 goal effort was above and beyond the high water mark for Samuelson he needs to bring the edge he showed last season, even though he is fourth in team scoring.
Ryan Kesler: A+
Tops in +/- and goals, he might finally get the Selke Trophy he's been looking for. A new role on the top PP unit has led to an amazing 19 goals in 35 games. The much publicized effort to concentrate on hockey instead of head games has really helped Kess turn in to one of the leagues best players. You simply can't say enough about the guy.
Mason Raymond: C
You hate to do it to a guy who has battled inury, but he's been a streaky scorer and there's definitely the ability to do more. When he returns he'll be fighting for a place on this team and should regain last years form.
Manny Malhotra: A+
Grades are given on performance in the role you are assigned. How could you give the Sedins an A but Malhotra an A+? Quite simply put, he is the best at his job in the league and that gets him top marks. Best Face Off man in the league, he's all that was advertised and more, and he's chipping in offensively on pace for a career high in points. He is fast and physical, the preceise upgrade our third line needed, and with Kess and Hank makes this team perhaps the strongest over all down the middle, and allows for so much more puck possession time, a small difference with a big pay off.
Raffi Torres: C+
Wish I could hand out a better grade for a guy who is some nights an A and some nights a C, but as Coach V recently said his compete level is there every night, so you can't get that low on a bargain basement deal. If I were purely grading value in terms of dollars to performance he might be considerably higher, but it is critical he find a way to be that A player every night. The fact his contract is cap friendly and his physical stature keep him buoyed above the C level, but his streaky play keep him from being the A guy he has the potential to be. All in all a very good third line player, but still wanting more from the former 5th overall pick.
Jeff Tambellini: A
15 points in 21 games isn't bad for a guy who started the year on the farm. Considering he's a call-up he gets an A, and he might just become a permanet fixture in the top six forwards even after Mason Raymond returns. The stock of promising offensive forwards the Nux have and Tambi's performance may make someone expendable come trade deadline day.
Tanner Glass: B
Shot totals and +/- are well off last years pace, but he's done well playing with a revolving door of young up and comers, so he stays at B, barely.
Janik Hansen: A
The Dane has been great, a physical force, rotated up and down the roster from fourth to first line...what else can you ask for? He's been the carrot that's got a lot of guys motivated, he's chipping in offensively, winning puck battles, +6, and in my opinion showing a kind of development I think few expected. This guys is going to be a big part of where this team goes.
SIgning off for now, gotta hit a meeting...will tackle the revolving fourth line, D and keepers later.
This scoring system does use A+, and we are going to use it.
OVERALL: A-
Injury and roster turnover made for another famous Canucks slow start. A hot December has this team showing it's teeth finally after being all bark and no bight through October/November. The revolving fourth line logged 8 - 9 minutes last night showing the organizational depth which is among the tops in the league. If they stay healthy they should win the West, dethroning the Wings who are currently one point up with one extra game played.
MANAGEMENT: A
An area not often graded, especially part way through the season, deserves high marks thus far. What can you say about the pro scouting? Everyone bemoaned the decision to cut B-Mo, and questioned the Petr Schaeffer signing, but the acquisitions of Victor Oreskovich, Bill and Lee Sweatt, as well as free agent signing of Aaron Volpatti, Jeff Tambelini and Eddie Lack, paired with the promising young talent pool among the league's best, set the competition bar high, and that has set the pace for this team. Not to mention dealing with the Rick Rypien suspension and second lengthy absence and managing to keep what could be a huge distraction isolated.
COACHING: B+
Coach V is tasked with the unenviable job of limiting Roberto Luongo's playing time, and while that hasn't really happened he has managed to get the best out of both goalies, finally. His line matching is enfuriating but AV has managed minutes well, whether it be promoting Andrew Alberts and Aaron Rome during stretches of injury to Christian Ehrhoff, Keith Ballard and Dan Hamhuis. The fourth line auditions have worked well, and the same healthy level of competition exists in the crease, on special teams minutes and on the back end. He's doing an excellent job of motivating, which has taken extremism at times, high-lighted by the four game benching of Keith Ballard, but you can't argue its effect. He's also got special teams at or near the top in every category, most importantly on the PP, where his job of promoting Ryan Kesler to top unit has resulted in the #1 powerplay ranking, and also the further development of a budding superstar as Kesler alerady nears a career high goal total.
Alex Burrows: A
All things taken in to consideration Burr deserves an A. His goal pace is down but he's still on pace to match last years average per game in points, and he has done amazingly well coming off major shoulder surgery. If you questions this can you really ask for anything more? Well, maybe a few less bonehead penalties
Hank: A
Until recently you had to consider giving a sub-A grade considering the low goal totals. Henrik developed a new side to his game with out Daniel last season, but he's turned up the scoring pace now at 8 goals, and when he's a goal threat this tandem is much more dangerous.
Dank: A
An A-rating from the get-go, Daniel is doing well sharing the spot light on the first PP unit with Kess. The two are now tied for the team lead in goals, but Daniel sits second in points with 45 through 35 games.
Mikael Samuelson: C
Better of late on the points sheet, but still playing very uninspired hockey. Needs to turn up the compete level in a big way. Points aside, whether or not last years break out 30 goal effort was above and beyond the high water mark for Samuelson he needs to bring the edge he showed last season, even though he is fourth in team scoring.
Ryan Kesler: A+
Tops in +/- and goals, he might finally get the Selke Trophy he's been looking for. A new role on the top PP unit has led to an amazing 19 goals in 35 games. The much publicized effort to concentrate on hockey instead of head games has really helped Kess turn in to one of the leagues best players. You simply can't say enough about the guy.
Mason Raymond: C
You hate to do it to a guy who has battled inury, but he's been a streaky scorer and there's definitely the ability to do more. When he returns he'll be fighting for a place on this team and should regain last years form.
Manny Malhotra: A+
Grades are given on performance in the role you are assigned. How could you give the Sedins an A but Malhotra an A+? Quite simply put, he is the best at his job in the league and that gets him top marks. Best Face Off man in the league, he's all that was advertised and more, and he's chipping in offensively on pace for a career high in points. He is fast and physical, the preceise upgrade our third line needed, and with Kess and Hank makes this team perhaps the strongest over all down the middle, and allows for so much more puck possession time, a small difference with a big pay off.
Raffi Torres: C+
Wish I could hand out a better grade for a guy who is some nights an A and some nights a C, but as Coach V recently said his compete level is there every night, so you can't get that low on a bargain basement deal. If I were purely grading value in terms of dollars to performance he might be considerably higher, but it is critical he find a way to be that A player every night. The fact his contract is cap friendly and his physical stature keep him buoyed above the C level, but his streaky play keep him from being the A guy he has the potential to be. All in all a very good third line player, but still wanting more from the former 5th overall pick.
Jeff Tambellini: A
15 points in 21 games isn't bad for a guy who started the year on the farm. Considering he's a call-up he gets an A, and he might just become a permanet fixture in the top six forwards even after Mason Raymond returns. The stock of promising offensive forwards the Nux have and Tambi's performance may make someone expendable come trade deadline day.
Tanner Glass: B
Shot totals and +/- are well off last years pace, but he's done well playing with a revolving door of young up and comers, so he stays at B, barely.
Janik Hansen: A
The Dane has been great, a physical force, rotated up and down the roster from fourth to first line...what else can you ask for? He's been the carrot that's got a lot of guys motivated, he's chipping in offensively, winning puck battles, +6, and in my opinion showing a kind of development I think few expected. This guys is going to be a big part of where this team goes.
SIgning off for now, gotta hit a meeting...will tackle the revolving fourth line, D and keepers later.
The real story is Lou
How many times can your team post a beautiful display of balanced scoring against a team (rusty or not) that was until recently considered by many the best in the league and goaltending is the big story? In Vancouver, more often than usual.
The Nux shelled Philly for 49 shots, dominating play in all zones in a 6 - 2 home ice victory, but they also surrendered 37 shots on net with Bobby Lou turning aside all but two, the last a flukey own goal. Even if he had let in four goals it wouldn't matter because what was important is how he played. Lou hasn't looked so calm in net all year, and while taking only one regularion loss this December he has seemed to be fighting the puck all year; last night he looked like Lou of old, and if this means he's hitting his stride then this team is going to another level.
Without tower of power Chris Pronger for another month the Flyers D-Corps seemed unable to thwart a balanced Canucks attack. Well Rested or Rusty? Either way it's no excuse. The Canucks deserve full praises for beating the Flyers at home for the first time in 22 years.
The Nux shelled Philly for 49 shots, dominating play in all zones in a 6 - 2 home ice victory, but they also surrendered 37 shots on net with Bobby Lou turning aside all but two, the last a flukey own goal. Even if he had let in four goals it wouldn't matter because what was important is how he played. Lou hasn't looked so calm in net all year, and while taking only one regularion loss this December he has seemed to be fighting the puck all year; last night he looked like Lou of old, and if this means he's hitting his stride then this team is going to another level.
Without tower of power Chris Pronger for another month the Flyers D-Corps seemed unable to thwart a balanced Canucks attack. Well Rested or Rusty? Either way it's no excuse. The Canucks deserve full praises for beating the Flyers at home for the first time in 22 years.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
22 year monkey
The Nux attempt to remove a 22 year old monkey from their backs tonight as they host the reining Eastern Division champion Philledelphia Flyers, having not beaten the Broadstreet Bullies at home in over two decades.
Relatively big news day in the NHL as Darryl Sutter steps down in Calgary, and the Habs make an interesting move, both which will have ripple effects throughout the NHL.
Many of the Flames overpaid stars have lengthy contracts well over market value, and worse, many of them also have no movement clauses. Jay Feester is in the interim position right now trying to right the ship in the Sea of Red, but the first ever mid-season change of GM in Flames history doesn't imply that the correct bearings for that ship is a playoff appearance this season. It looks likes Feester is the man brought in to blow it up and he should be hoarding prospects and picks to re-stock an aged roster with little or no real stand out farm hands. Where do Flames players fit in on the Nux radar? Is Robyn Regher a worthwhile upgrade on Andrew Alberts? Could we move some salary to put Iginla on our third line? I don't really think anyone on Calgary fits the Canucks, but I'm sure lots of teams are salavating at the thought of acquiring a few of the experienced vets off this Flames team.
That takes us to Long Island, where management and ownership couldn't be tighter, however, that's not necessarily a good thing. Montreal dumps a second and fifth round pick in projected weak draft year for a 21 point blue liner? This is a good trade for Les Habitants, and it really sets the price in the market early. I'm sure a lot of teams have been after Wisniewski and if Garth Snow felt the best he could get for him was a pair of picks then I wonder how soft the other offers really were.
With competition just to make the playoffs, let alone go all the way, being at an all time high, I think we're in for a fairly fluid market as teams try to make tweaks earlier than usual in hopes of getting the upper hand, and it seems to be a Buyer's market.
Relatively big news day in the NHL as Darryl Sutter steps down in Calgary, and the Habs make an interesting move, both which will have ripple effects throughout the NHL.
Many of the Flames overpaid stars have lengthy contracts well over market value, and worse, many of them also have no movement clauses. Jay Feester is in the interim position right now trying to right the ship in the Sea of Red, but the first ever mid-season change of GM in Flames history doesn't imply that the correct bearings for that ship is a playoff appearance this season. It looks likes Feester is the man brought in to blow it up and he should be hoarding prospects and picks to re-stock an aged roster with little or no real stand out farm hands. Where do Flames players fit in on the Nux radar? Is Robyn Regher a worthwhile upgrade on Andrew Alberts? Could we move some salary to put Iginla on our third line? I don't really think anyone on Calgary fits the Canucks, but I'm sure lots of teams are salavating at the thought of acquiring a few of the experienced vets off this Flames team.
That takes us to Long Island, where management and ownership couldn't be tighter, however, that's not necessarily a good thing. Montreal dumps a second and fifth round pick in projected weak draft year for a 21 point blue liner? This is a good trade for Les Habitants, and it really sets the price in the market early. I'm sure a lot of teams have been after Wisniewski and if Garth Snow felt the best he could get for him was a pair of picks then I wonder how soft the other offers really were.
With competition just to make the playoffs, let alone go all the way, being at an all time high, I think we're in for a fairly fluid market as teams try to make tweaks earlier than usual in hopes of getting the upper hand, and it seems to be a Buyer's market.
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