Good point.
Im with you and hope he lights it up.
Cant wait for the season to get started and see how things shake out.

I did not intend to tout Ryder, I was just stating facts.
If you think the B’s organization is going to bury over $7mil in PVD(Ryder and Sturn), in order to sign another 40yr old, your dreaming.
I was just as frustrated with Ryder last year as most others. I dont think they will bury him in PVD even if we hope they do.

Like I said, the talet to score 40, but the attitude and work ethic that produces 18 goals. He scored 2 in a garbage game at the end of the season (last game of the year?) so really it was 16 goals for the season when it mattered. He can be on your team.

Ryder is not a proven goal scorer. He scored 18 goals last season. Metropolit had 16. Ryder is inconsistent. He has the talent to score 40, but the effort to score 5

I would love to see BG in the Black & Gold again, but as others have said already, with the current cap space issues I’ve gotta say no.

I don’t know about that Karl. Ryder in Providence is something the media and us fans see as the cap solution. However when is the last time Jacobs allowed a $4mil salary to play in Providence then take on more salary? I don’t know the answer, but my guess is never.
Playing through an off year, Ryder was tied for 3rd with 18 goals. Only Bergy and Sturm had more with 19 and 22 respectively.
IMO Ryder will be in the line up come opening night. I believe he will get every opportunity to prove himself this year, before the organization even thinks about burying him in Providence. Then he will have to clear waivers. I believe….if claimed it will count as $2mil(half salary) against the cap for the remainder of the season.(Matt can you confirm this last sentence if correct?)

I am very surprised at how this poll is trending.(currently 61%yes, 39%no) I am one of the no’s. While I like Guerin, I dont think he is the answer. Don’t forget we have a big salary cap problem, signing him will only add to this issue. Even if he were to sign for the league minimum, fitting him onto the roster would be tough, unless PC makes a move. Who would he move? Please, nobody say Ryder….even if PC wants to trade him, no team is willing at his current cap hit. Also, moving Savard to make room for Billy would be a huge mistake.

I like Guerin’s game but at this point I’d rather the Bruns bring back Miro Satan.

A proven leader… a proven goal scorer… a Cup winner… and a hometown boy… Billy would be the perfect addition while Colborne and Caron continue to develop. Put him on a line with Krejci and Wheeler, and he could put up 20-25 goals or more. I also love his intangibles… he doesn’t make mistakes.

Then again, maybe throwing Colborne or Caron in with Bergeron or Krejci would help with the kids’ development.