Well, we have at minimum 2 more dmen and 4 wingers to go to complete 3 lines.

The two last dmen should be large if the trend continues, and considering we already have 3 experienced dmen and only 1 rookie, I would anticipate another few younger players with a deep desire to learn from the older dmen.

I don't think we have seen all the offensive power signings yet though. The offense at this point is still slanted to the younger players with a few good experienced players. I would like to see a few mid career players with 2-3 yrs under their belt and some experience from playoff teams. It would be nice to have 4-6 forwards with 20-30 each for a change here in Brahmasland. The only 3 seasons with 4 or more 20+ goal scorers in Brahmas history came in 01-02 (1st round loss), 98-99 (3rd round loss), and 97-98 (lost in the finals). Besides these three seasons, there has never been more than 2 with 20+ goals and some yrs NONE with 20 goals. Why do I want more with less and not 1-2 40+ goal scorers? Pretty simple really, more players that are a threat so the opposition has to have a gameplan to spread out their best defenders and not just concentrate on a single line. We have seen it for the last 4 yrs, cover the 1st line and score on the 2nd and 3rd lines...it makes for an easy game plan and no real strategy needed... welcome to jr high sports...

I still would like to see another good goalie signed to compete for a spot on this roster. I can't stand players not having to work for their spot on a roster. It breeds those things I talked about earlier in demanding more from your favorite team. What does it tell a player when he doesn't have to fight for his spot? Sign another goalie capable of making this team, not just another goalie to fill out the training camp roster...let them fight it out...

IF Big Snake has signed, then that would be a welcome addition for grit and a heavy hitter, but that doesn't complete that need. I still say we need 3 that can drop the gloves and clean someone's clock if needed...

Drew

Yeah, I agree with ya Gary. Nothing real negative at all in this thread, only a discussion on what could round out the roster for the better.

Like I have said many times, asking for more and expecting more is the way the top franchises stay on top. Being complacent and never expecting better only breeds mediocrity and failure.

Drew