I’m all for the prospect of Danny having a great year, but I don’t think pairing him with Giroux is the answer to upping production. They’re too much alike in style, so even though we’ve seen flashes of chemistry, it doesn’t create a balanced line. Since they’re both playmakers, they need to be making plays for different lines. Put ‘em each on a line with guys who aren’t afraid to get in the mix for deflections and/or are willing to take quick shots, and then we’ll be in business.

On topic, as far as Pronger goes, maybe he can erase our memories of Carcillo using those words… Yeah we gave up too much talent & money for him, but I think once the season starts and he lays on a few good hits, the fans here will be happy to have him. Contract numbers seem to get forgotten or overlooked once Crosby gets crushed in our house…

I feel like Pronger is really going to LOVE getting to beat Crosby up 6 times next year.

I’m hoping for some good hits on Malkin too. He’s a little tougher to handle, so I’ll happily send Pronger after him. I mean, we’ve got him here now, so let’s use him, right?

you have to take your shot if and when you can, and clearly Homer did what he could to put the team in a position to win.

I think Holmgren knows he got a lot of flack for not doing enough last offseason, so he’s doing what he thinks is best. It may not be what’s right or what we each agree with, but he’s definitely trying be more active in the market. Time will tell, I guess.