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Post by madmarx on Jan 3, 2020 15:11:58 GMT -5
Most Man Games Lost to Injury This Season:
#NHLBruins - 242 #GoSensGo - 211 #GoJetsGo - 200 #Sabres50 - 185 #CBJ - 174
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Post by offwego on Jan 7, 2020 10:28:55 GMT -5
Most Man Games Lost to Injury This Season: #NHLBruins - 242 #GoSensGo - 211 #GoJetsGo - 200 #Sabres50 - 185 #CBJ - 174 Toronto didn't even make the list lmao you'd think no one but the Leafs have been hurt this season the way Toronto radio tells the story
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 7, 2020 11:15:14 GMT -5
Not sure I agree with a lot of these grades.
The Bruins are in great shape halfway through the season. They are tied for the NHL’s second-best goal differential at plus-29. They are six points clear of Toronto, the No. 2 team in the Atlantic. They could have a double-digit lead had they not made hash out of the shootout (0-6).
Their No. 1 line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak is elite. Same goes for their No. 1 power-play unit. Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak have few rivals for netminding partnerships. The Bruins are relatively healthy.
Yet for all this sizzle, the steak is somewhat disappointing because of a long-standing deficiency: The Bruins cannot produce during five-on-five action.
Only Winnipeg (2.02) expects to score fewer goals per 60 minutes of five-on-five play than the Bruins (2.03), according to Evolving Hockey, which considers variables such as shot type, frequency and location. As of Jan. 4, the Bruins were averaging 29.02 shots per 60 minutes, more than only six other teams, five of which are currently out of the playoff picture.
“We need to generate more as a group,” coach Bruce Cassidy said. “Some of that is just a matter of getting that old-fashioned mindset of putting pucks on net instead of looking for an extra play. Some of that is the individual. They’re typically pass-first versus shoot-first guys. If you have a lot of those guys in the lineup, it takes a while to incorporate that mentality. We’re still working on it. No doubt, we pass up too many shots.”
Talented finishers, excellent goaltending and stout defensive structure have allowed the Bruins to paper over their most significant blemish. The following grades are a reflection of this status.
Brad Marchand Most important player because of his all-situations excellence. … Averaging a career-high 19:55 of ice time per game and deserving of every second. … Baffling he wasn’t picked for the All-Star Game.
Grade: A+
David Pastrnak No argument here if you cited No. 88 as the league’s most dangerous finisher. … Assuming good health, just about guaranteed to bust the 50-goal threshold for the first time. … Has done very well to tone down early griping to the referees and play through the rough stuff.
Grade: A+
Tuukka Rask Showing no signs of fatigue from playing every minute in last year’s postseason. … Gives the Bruins a chance to win every night. … Deserving of his second All-Star appearance.
Grade: A+
Patrice Bergeron Off-the-charts hockey sense and defensive dependability allow his linemates to fully express their offensive gifts. … Deadly on the power play as a shooter and a distributor. … Might have to be managed in the second half because of his recurring groin injury.
Grade: A
Brandon Carlo Has already exceeded his 2018-19 offensive production through his timeliness and growing confidence. … Continues to improve as a right-side shutdown presence. … Fulfills his job expectations just about every game.
Grade: A-
Charlie McAvoy Workload is rising, and rightfully so. … Stout in his own zone against top-line opponents while unafraid to rush the other way. … First goal of the season is just a matter of time.
Grade: A-
Matt Grzelcyk Coaches have little hesitation deploying the undersized defenseman against bigger forwards because of his feet, stick and hockey IQ. … Filled in well for Torey Krug as the point man on the No. 1 power-play unit. … Has not looked out of place on the right side when necessary.
Grade: A-
Jaroslav Halak A critical component of the best goaltending tandem in the league. … Might even merit more appearances because of his play. … Has probably priced himself out of re-signing if he wants more dough, which he deserves.
Grade: A-
Torey Krug Heartbeat of the power play because of his ability to gain the zone, rotate, identify seams and shoot for sticks. … Has not allowed the uncertainty of his contract situation to negatively affect performance. … Takes a pounding because of his fearlessness.
Grade: B+
Zdeno Chara Still the left-side strongman in shutdown situations. … Is just one point away from his 14-point total from last season because of his willingness to put pucks on net promptly. … Brushed off follow-up jaw surgery as if it were nothing.
Grade: B+
Charlie Coyle Important No. 3 center, No. 2 right wing and whatever else the coaches need him to play. … Would probably have better numbers with more punch at No. 3 right wing. … Has the ability to score more goals.
Grade: B
David Krejci Somehow, the No. 2 center is fourth in team scoring despite a revolving door at right wing and relatively little power-play time. … Getting him a right-side playmate is the Bruins’ required move before the deadline.
Grade: B
Danton Heinen Left wing, right wing, second line, third line — none of it matters for the versatile 24-year-old. … Has done well as the net-front man on the No. 1 power-play unit when he’s gotten the call. … Needs to do more with the puck when he has it.
Grade: B
Anders Bjork Wasn’t happy about starting the season in Providence, even if it was the right decision for player and organization. … Did well to find his game in the AHL and earn his promotion. … Has made a significant jump in the details of his game. The offense will follow.
Grade: B
John Moore Has been fine as a third-pairing defenseman after rehabbing from shoulder surgery. … Had the courage to fight Zack Smith in his first game back following a hit on David Pastrnak.
Grade: B-
Jake DeBrusk Getting a little better after a slow start but still not enough five-on-five production from the No. 2 left wing. … Has to keep fighting for his top-unit power-play job. … Should have progressed beyond in-game benchings.
Grade: C+
Par Lindholm Has done an adequate job as a depth center and penalty killer. … Does not appear to have much offense to his game. … Appropriately named, given that little happens offensively or defensively when he’s on the ice.
Grade: C
Chris Wagner Was going to be hard to live up to his 12-goal career high from last season. … Has been a tick off, along with his linemates.
Grade: C
Joakim Nordstrom Moved up regularly in the lineup last year. Not so much this season. … Improving lately with his legs and pace. … Playing for his next deal.
Grade: C
Steve Kampfer Not many players can report to work every day knowing he’s the odd man out. Kampfer has done it without complaint. … Has held his own when he’s had to play.
Grade: C
Connor Clifton Coaches believed there were bigger things in Clifton’s future after his emergence last year in big games. … Has not played with the same energy he showed last season. … Long term, should be fine as the No. 3 right-shot defenseman behind McAvoy and Carlo.
Grade: C
Sean Kuraly Well below the standard he’s set in previous years as an excellent No. 4 center. … Subpar play has affected his regular linemates. … The Bruins have big problems if Kuraly cannot bring his game back up to where it belongs.
Grade: C-
David Backes Experienced a career-threatening scare after clanging heads with Scott Sabourin. … Was given the green light to return following consultation with an independent concussion expert. … Cannot stay in the lineup regularly because of his lack of foot speed.
Grade: D
Brett Ritchie Became available once Dallas declined to issue him a qualifying offer. After 23 appearances (two goals, three assists), it’s become clear why the Stars cut him loose. … Regularly late on pucks and people. … Does not fit on any of the four lines.
Grade: F
Karson Kuhlman Was given first crack to ride on David Krejci’s right wing because of his speed, competitiveness, hockey sense and shot. … Broke his leg when struck by friendly fire (Jake DeBrusk) in his eighth game. … Now two months behind, has to progress in Providence and get back on the varsity.
Grade: Incomplete
TEAM GPA: 2.8. (B-)
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Post by madmarx on Jan 7, 2020 16:11:17 GMT -5
Most Man Games Lost to Injury This Season: #NHLBruins - 242 #GoSensGo - 211 #GoJetsGo - 200 #Sabres50 - 185 #CBJ - 174 Toronto didn't even make the list lmao you'd think no one but the Leafs have been hurt this season the way Toronto radio tells the story Last time I looked the Leafs where around 80ish mgl
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Post by madmarx on Jan 7, 2020 16:16:40 GMT -5
Not sure I agree with a lot of these grades. The Bruins are in great shape halfway through the season. They are tied for the NHL’s second-best goal differential at plus-29. They are six points clear of Toronto, the No. 2 team in the Atlantic. They could have a double-digit lead had they not made hash out of the shootout (0-6). Their No. 1 line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak is elite. Same goes for their No. 1 power-play unit. Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak have few rivals for netminding partnerships. The Bruins are relatively healthy. Yet for all this sizzle, the steak is somewhat disappointing because of a long-standing deficiency: The Bruins cannot produce during five-on-five action. Only Winnipeg (2.02) expects to score fewer goals per 60 minutes of five-on-five play than the Bruins (2.03), according to Evolving Hockey, which considers variables such as shot type, frequency and location. As of Jan. 4, the Bruins were averaging 29.02 shots per 60 minutes, more than only six other teams, five of which are currently out of the playoff picture. “We need to generate more as a group,” coach Bruce Cassidy said. “Some of that is just a matter of getting that old-fashioned mindset of putting pucks on net instead of looking for an extra play. Some of that is the individual. They’re typically pass-first versus shoot-first guys. If you have a lot of those guys in the lineup, it takes a while to incorporate that mentality. We’re still working on it. No doubt, we pass up too many shots.” Talented finishers, excellent goaltending and stout defensive structure have allowed the Bruins to paper over their most significant blemish. The following grades are a reflection of this status. Brad Marchand Most important player because of his all-situations excellence. … Averaging a career-high 19:55 of ice time per game and deserving of every second. … Baffling he wasn’t picked for the All-Star Game. Grade: A+ David Pastrnak No argument here if you cited No. 88 as the league’s most dangerous finisher. … Assuming good health, just about guaranteed to bust the 50-goal threshold for the first time. … Has done very well to tone down early griping to the referees and play through the rough stuff. Grade: A+ Tuukka Rask Showing no signs of fatigue from playing every minute in last year’s postseason. … Gives the Bruins a chance to win every night. … Deserving of his second All-Star appearance. Grade: A+ Patrice Bergeron Off-the-charts hockey sense and defensive dependability allow his linemates to fully express their offensive gifts. … Deadly on the power play as a shooter and a distributor. … Might have to be managed in the second half because of his recurring groin injury. Grade: A Brandon Carlo Has already exceeded his 2018-19 offensive production through his timeliness and growing confidence. … Continues to improve as a right-side shutdown presence. … Fulfills his job expectations just about every game. Grade: A- Charlie McAvoy Workload is rising, and rightfully so. … Stout in his own zone against top-line opponents while unafraid to rush the other way. … First goal of the season is just a matter of time. Grade: A- Matt Grzelcyk Coaches have little hesitation deploying the undersized defenseman against bigger forwards because of his feet, stick and hockey IQ. … Filled in well for Torey Krug as the point man on the No. 1 power-play unit. … Has not looked out of place on the right side when necessary. Grade: A- Jaroslav Halak A critical component of the best goaltending tandem in the league. … Might even merit more appearances because of his play. … Has probably priced himself out of re-signing if he wants more dough, which he deserves. Grade: A- Torey Krug Heartbeat of the power play because of his ability to gain the zone, rotate, identify seams and shoot for sticks. … Has not allowed the uncertainty of his contract situation to negatively affect performance. … Takes a pounding because of his fearlessness. Grade: B+ Zdeno Chara Still the left-side strongman in shutdown situations. … Is just one point away from his 14-point total from last season because of his willingness to put pucks on net promptly. … Brushed off follow-up jaw surgery as if it were nothing. Grade: B+ Charlie Coyle Important No. 3 center, No. 2 right wing and whatever else the coaches need him to play. … Would probably have better numbers with more punch at No. 3 right wing. … Has the ability to score more goals. Grade: B David Krejci Somehow, the No. 2 center is fourth in team scoring despite a revolving door at right wing and relatively little power-play time. … Getting him a right-side playmate is the Bruins’ required move before the deadline. Grade: B Danton Heinen Left wing, right wing, second line, third line — none of it matters for the versatile 24-year-old. … Has done well as the net-front man on the No. 1 power-play unit when he’s gotten the call. … Needs to do more with the puck when he has it. Grade: B Anders Bjork Wasn’t happy about starting the season in Providence, even if it was the right decision for player and organization. … Did well to find his game in the AHL and earn his promotion. … Has made a significant jump in the details of his game. The offense will follow. Grade: B John Moore Has been fine as a third-pairing defenseman after rehabbing from shoulder surgery. … Had the courage to fight Zack Smith in his first game back following a hit on David Pastrnak. Grade: B- Jake DeBrusk Getting a little better after a slow start but still not enough five-on-five production from the No. 2 left wing. … Has to keep fighting for his top-unit power-play job. … Should have progressed beyond in-game benchings. Grade: C+ Par Lindholm Has done an adequate job as a depth center and penalty killer. … Does not appear to have much offense to his game. … Appropriately named, given that little happens offensively or defensively when he’s on the ice. Grade: C Chris Wagner Was going to be hard to live up to his 12-goal career high from last season. … Has been a tick off, along with his linemates. Grade: C Joakim Nordstrom Moved up regularly in the lineup last year. Not so much this season. … Improving lately with his legs and pace. … Playing for his next deal. Grade: C Steve Kampfer Not many players can report to work every day knowing he’s the odd man out. Kampfer has done it without complaint. … Has held his own when he’s had to play. Grade: C Connor Clifton Coaches believed there were bigger things in Clifton’s future after his emergence last year in big games. … Has not played with the same energy he showed last season. … Long term, should be fine as the No. 3 right-shot defenseman behind McAvoy and Carlo. Grade: C Sean Kuraly Well below the standard he’s set in previous years as an excellent No. 4 center. … Subpar play has affected his regular linemates. … The Bruins have big problems if Kuraly cannot bring his game back up to where it belongs. Grade: C- David Backes Experienced a career-threatening scare after clanging heads with Scott Sabourin. … Was given the green light to return following consultation with an independent concussion expert. … Cannot stay in the lineup regularly because of his lack of foot speed. Grade: D Brett Ritchie Became available once Dallas declined to issue him a qualifying offer. After 23 appearances (two goals, three assists), it’s become clear why the Stars cut him loose. … Regularly late on pucks and people. … Does not fit on any of the four lines. Grade: F Karson Kuhlman Was given first crack to ride on David Krejci’s right wing because of his speed, competitiveness, hockey sense and shot. … Broke his leg when struck by friendly fire (Jake DeBrusk) in his eighth game. … Now two months behind, has to progress in Providence and get back on the varsity. Grade: Incomplete TEAM GPA: 2.8. (B-) Not sure who’s handing out these grades but they seem a tad high for some..
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Post by madmarx on Jan 7, 2020 16:38:48 GMT -5
#NHLBruins since Dec. 5: * 4-5-6 record * No ES goals in 2020 * 3-1-5 record vs non-playoff teams * 1-4-1 record vs playoff teams * 8 games w/ 2 goals or less
What do the Bruins need to change to get back to their Oct/Nov ways?
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Post by offwego on Jan 7, 2020 20:14:23 GMT -5
#NHLBruins since Dec. 5: * 4-5-6 record * No ES goals in 2020 * 3-1-5 record vs non-playoff teams * 1-4-1 record vs playoff teams * 8 games w/ 2 goals or less What do the Bruins need to change to get back to their Oct/Nov ways? A time machine
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Post by madmarx on Jan 7, 2020 20:51:33 GMT -5
#NHLBruins since Dec. 5: * 4-5-6 record * No ES goals in 2020 * 3-1-5 record vs non-playoff teams * 1-4-1 record vs playoff teams * 8 games w/ 2 goals or less What do the Bruins need to change to get back to their Oct/Nov ways? A time machine Fire up the Delorion
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 7, 2020 21:38:44 GMT -5
#NHLBruins since Dec. 5: * 4-5-6 record * No ES goals in 2020 * 3-1-5 record vs non-playoff teams * 1-4-1 record vs playoff teams * 8 games w/ 2 goals or less What do the Bruins need to change to get back to their Oct/Nov ways? They need to get their defensive zone coverage back.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 7, 2020 21:39:15 GMT -5
#NHLBruins since Dec. 5: * 4-5-6 record * No ES goals in 2020 * 3-1-5 record vs non-playoff teams * 1-4-1 record vs playoff teams * 8 games w/ 2 goals or less What do the Bruins need to change to get back to their Oct/Nov ways? They need to get their defensive zone coverage back.
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 7, 2020 22:07:37 GMT -5
#NHLBruins since Dec. 5: * 4-5-6 record * No ES goals in 2020 * 3-1-5 record vs non-playoff teams * 1-4-1 record vs playoff teams * 8 games w/ 2 goals or less What do the Bruins need to change to get back to their Oct/Nov ways? They need to get secondary and tertiary scoring going.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 8, 2020 10:17:01 GMT -5
1. Chris Kreider, New York Rangers – According to an NHL source, neither side is rushing contract talks and there have been no real discussions at this point about an extension. With Hall off the market, Kreider now becomes the top rental forward available. “He can fly, he can shoot. He knows where to go. He will hit with some anger. He will play hard. He’s got a bomb. He’s a really good guy,” said an executive.
Lightning GM Julien BriseBois has shown reticence about going into the rental market, as he mentioned in this Joe Smith piece, but Kreider would be a fantastic addition for the Lightning, who happen to have an extra first-round pick because of the J.T. Miller deal and that’s likely what it’s going to take. The Rangers can point to the Kevin Hayes deal last year that included a first-round pick, Brendan Lemieux and a conditional fourth-round pick as a starting point in negotiations.
2. Tyler Toffoli, Los Angeles Kings – One executive said the expected asking price on Toffoli is a second-round pick and a prospect, which might make Toffoli more appealing for teams cringing at the idea of moving a first for a rental. “(It) is pretty reasonable,” he said. “They’ll get it.” It’d be easy to see the Flames inquiring after missing out on Hall.
3. Alec Martinez, Los Angeles Kings – “His name is out there,” said an executive of the veteran defenseman. We’ve seen teams move away from rentals and shift preference to players with term at the deadline, which makes Martinez an attractive trade candidate. “He’s got another year left on his deal so he’d be ideal,” said one executive on a buying team.
4. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ottawa Senators – He has playoff experience. His salary is reasonable and his contract comes off the books this year. He’s having a big season. There’s a lot to like here. Another forward, Anthony Duclair, has boosted his potential trade value too, but one GM predicts he stays in Ottawa: “I think they’re going to sign him,” he said.
5. Brenden Dillon, San Jose Sharks – The expectation is that, unless things change dramatically in San Jose, Dillon will get moved, and he’s exactly the type of defenseman contenders like to add. “Big, physical, has played in the playoffs,” said one executive. “Still young.” Tim Heed, a puck-moving defenseman on a reasonable contract, is another option.
6. Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks – Both Crawford and Robin Lehner are unrestricted free agents and it looks like Lehner is playing his way into Chicago’s future. But that can all change quickly and this spot is essentially a placeholder for either one. Even with Crawford’s playoff experience, Lehner might have more value for his recent play. “He’s like a linebacker in there,” said one NHL source of Lehner. “If there’s a guy like him available at the trade deadline, there’s a ton of value there. And there’s a ton of value with (Crawford). That’s two No. 1 goalies … two huge trade chips.”
7. Sami Vatanen, New Jersey Devils – Both Vatanen and Andy Greene are unrestricted free agents on the Devils defense. Perhaps there’s a deal to be done involving Damon Severson, who is a young, right-shot defenseman on a reasonable contract. All options have to be open in New Jersey right now. “I think they would move just about anybody at this point,” said an executive. “They’re going to be sellers.”
8. Erik Gustafsson, Chicago Blackhawks – He has his defensive flaws but also put up 60 points last year. He’s best suited on a third pair and to help boost your power play. A team like Vegas, which could use more offense from its back end, might make sense but it has to know what it’s getting. “Lots of (questionable) plays but he is super skilled,” texted one source.
9. Jesse Puljujarvi, Edmonton Oilers – The Oilers’ spot in the standings will ultimately impact how Puljujarvi is handled. As he hinted at in a conversation with Pierre LeBrun, GM Ken Holland would deal Puljujarvi for a rental player if the Oilers are trending the right way and it addresses a need. For as much talk as there is about adding secondary scoring, other teams believe Holland’s preference may be an upgrade on defense.
The Oilers had seven or eight offers from August to November on Puljujarvi. Holland scouted him personally at the Channel One Cup in December. Edmonton likely believes he’s, at worst, a third-line NHL forward right now with potential for more. He’s 6-foot-4, still only 21 years old and the challenge is making a deal that lives up to his lofty draft status. “Kenny is in tough there,” said an executive. “You’re never going to get that pick. Maybe you want somebody else’s problem and you both swing for the fence.”
10. Josh Anderson, Columbus Blue Jackets – Even having a down season, Anderson would likely net a nice return for the Blue Jackets because he’s the kind of big, powerful winger playoff teams love. And he wouldn’t be a rental. “Josh Anderson is fascinating to me,” said one GM.
11. Alexandar Georgiev, New York Rangers – He’s a wild card for teams looking at the goalie market. It wouldn’t be surprising to hear that the Maple Leafs have inquired on this front. But even with the jam up in goal for the Rangers, the asking price isn’t believed to be cheap.
12. Ondrej Kase, Anaheim Ducks – Kase was part of the Justin Faulk speculation earlier this season, and there’s an expectation from other teams that the Ducks would still move Kase. “He hasn’t been able to stay healthy, they’ve changed coaches. It hasn’t fit,” said one executive.
13. Jake Gardiner, Carolina Hurricanes – What was applauded as a sensible free agent signing hasn’t worked out as envisioned in Carolina. Gardiner hasn’t been a great fit in the Carolina system, and the Hurricanes are willing to make a move here. “If you put him in a team that plays a more structured D, a more traditional style of play, he’ll be fine,” said one NHL source.
14. Ryan Murray, Columbus Blue Jackets – The Blue Jackets have enviable depth on defense and there are a lot of teams searching for top-four help. Columbus would like to add an impact player at forward – just how impactful will depend on which Blue Jackets defenseman is part of the package.
15. Anthony DeAngelo, New York Rangers – The Rangers would listen on DeAngelo in large part because of the depth of defense in the system. For teams looking for offense on the back end, he’d fit a need even if there are shortcomings defensively. Another potential restricted free agent in New York, Ryan Strome, could likely be had at the right price.
16. Jeremy Bracco, Toronto Maple Leafs – A second-round pick in 2015, Bracco has put up impressive production in the AHL, including a 79-point sophomore season, but he’s competing against a lengthy depth chart in Toronto. “There’s a lot of right shot guys in front of him,” said one NHL source.
17. Jason Zucker, Minnesota Wild – Zucker had surgery to repair a broken leg in December so that’s part of the consideration, but teams are definitely watching what’s happening in Minnesota. In December, GM Bill Guerin told Michael Russo that the Wild eventually have to clear a spot in the top six for the addition of Kirill Kaprizov and there’s interest in Zucker. “Everyone is seeing what Guerin is going to do,” said a GM. “Is he selling or not?” Jonas Brodin would draw a lot of interest if the Wild decide to move him.
18. Melker Karlsson, San Jose Sharks – It would be more exciting to have Joe Thornton in this slot. Maybe sell a few more subscriptions. But Thornton is only leaving San Jose on his request, and when asked if he’d even consider wanting a trade out of San Jose, he shot it down. “It hasn’t even entered my mind,” Thornton said. “I think this team is going to make the playoffs.” Karlsson, who would be a PK boost for a team looking to add forward depth, is a much more likely trade candidate.
19. Alex Galchenyuk, Pittsburgh Penguins – There’s a sense that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is ready to deal, even with his team’s ability to successfully navigate through injuries. I mean, because of course he is. He always is. “He wants to move some things around,” said one executive. Nick Bjugstad is another name to watch on this front.
20. Brandon Saad, Chicago Blackhawks – Other teams believe that he could probably be pried out of Chicago, but one executive conceded that GM Stan Bowman is likely to keep him “unless someone blows him away.”
21. Sam Bennett, Calgary Flames – There’s a sense out there that Brad Treliving wants to do something in Calgary. It wouldn’t be shocking to hear that Bennett was part of potential trade talks with New Jersey for Hall. “His name has been out there,” said one executive of Bennett. “I’ve always liked him. He hasn’t reached the potential he should and I don’t know why.”
22. Andreas Athanasiou, Detroit Red Wings – The Red Wings currently have seven restricted free agent forwards at the NHL level who are going to need new deals, including Athanasiou. Two of them – Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi – are in for huge raises. Detroit is going to have to make a decision on Athanasiou, and he won’t be cheap either. Detroit’s rental options aren’t going to net a huge return, so if Steve Yzerman wants to add, say, a first-round pick, he may have to move one of his young forwards. And Athanasiou is an option. “ I don’t think he’s Steve’s cup of tea,” said an NHL source.
23. Zach Bogosian, Buffalo Sabres – Bogosian has requested a trade and that’s not an easy request to manage considering he has a cap hit of more than $5 million. “Good luck,” said one executive. But another source said a potential deal was still possible, depending on how much the Sabres were willing to take back in salary.
24. Zack Kassian, Edmonton Oilers – Here’s where things stand with Kassian. The Oilers would like to re-sign him. They expect to get serious on that front over the next couple of weeks. But they’ll want to know one way or another by mid-February if they can get it done. If not, depending on where they are in the standings, they’ll examine the possibility of a trade. “Big, strong, powerful. He would be one great piece for somebody trying to go on a playoff run,” said an NHL source.
25. Mike Green, Detroit Red Wings – He hasn’t been great in Detroit but that goes for a lot of players. For a team looking for power play help on the cheap, Green might be a decent option. Said one executive of Green: “If the puck gets on his stick, he can still at least look up and find the good forward.”
26. Wayne Simmonds, New Jersey Devils – There was a lot of tire-kicking with Simmonds last year when he was in Philadelphia and he ended up netting the Flyers Ryan Hartman and a conditional draft pick. At this point in his career, Simmonds is a depth add for a playoff team looking for some edge.
27. Kyle Turris, Nashville Predators – Perhaps the coaching change will spark Turris’ game. But even if it does, his contract makes him all but impossible to move. “They’ve been trying to sell Turris for over a year,” said an executive. “They’re not having any luck there.”
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 8, 2020 13:43:33 GMT -5
Put me down for #10 on that list. Depending on the ask but we need to be pushing a D’man out the door.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 8, 2020 14:38:18 GMT -5
Put me down for #10 on that list. Depending on the ask but we need to be pushing a D’man out the door. Burlington Kid On the Bruins works for Me 👍
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jan 8, 2020 16:09:00 GMT -5
Put me down for #10 on that list. Depending on the ask but we need to be pushing a D’man out the door. Burlington Kid On the Bruins works for Me 👍 i agree..of that list...some are bums..but he stands out b/c that guy fits the bruins mold. go get him. interesting list..there are others i would take as long as cost is fair and resigning them is fair and or gets done..i dont want rentals. so find a good fit to keep.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 8, 2020 17:04:20 GMT -5
Burlington Kid On the Bruins works for Me 👍 i agree..of that list...some are bums..but he stands out b/c that guy fits the bruins mold. go get him. interesting list..there are others i would take as long as cost is fair and resigning them is fair and or gets done..i dont want rentals. so find a good fit to keep. Similar to Coyle
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 8, 2020 20:28:10 GMT -5
i agree..of that list...some are bums..but he stands out b/c that guy fits the bruins mold. go get him. interesting list..there are others i would take as long as cost is fair and resigning them is fair and or gets done..i dont want rentals. so find a good fit to keep. Similar to Coyle similar but more nasty and will chuck the knuckles.
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 8, 2020 20:47:06 GMT -5
So Josh Anderson is a pure rental who currently makes 1.85 million. Also he is currently on the IR which is an issue.
Heinen is 24 has a career high of 47 points and Anderson is 25 who also has a career high of 47 points. Heinen has an extra year of cost certainty is a left shot, is more of a playmaker than shooter while Anderson is more of a shooter and tougher. I know we need the right shot but does Columbus need a left shot guy?
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 8, 2020 21:14:19 GMT -5
Also I’d like to see if Sweeney can pry Alex Tuch out of Vegas. 6’4” 220 lbs. Big tough with plenty of upside and signed long term. He having a subpar season so far but I think he’s most likely dropped on their depth chart since the arrival of Mark Stone. To be honest I don’t catch much Vegas games but it’s worth a look. I’m thinking Krug would need to be the chip but Vegas would need to get him signed.
For madmarx, that’s my two nasty RWers I have on my wish list. Anderson and Tuch.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jan 9, 2020 6:44:04 GMT -5
Also I’d like to see if Sweeney can pry Alex Tuch out of Vegas. 6’4” 220 lbs. Big tough with plenty of upside and signed long term. He having a subpar season so far but I think he’s most likely dropped on their depth chart since the arrival of Mark Stone. To be honest I don’t catch much Vegas games but it’s worth a look. I’m thinking Krug would need to be the chip but Vegas would need to get him signed. For madmarx, that’s my two nasty RWers I have on my wish list. Anderson and Tuch. he played in Boston too so maybe he would like that.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 9, 2020 8:15:10 GMT -5
Also I’d like to see if Sweeney can pry Alex Tuch out of Vegas. 6’4” 220 lbs. Big tough with plenty of upside and signed long term. He having a subpar season so far but I think he’s most likely dropped on their depth chart since the arrival of Mark Stone. To be honest I don’t catch much Vegas games but it’s worth a look. I’m thinking Krug would need to be the chip but Vegas would need to get him signed. For madmarx, that’s my two nasty RWers I have on my wish list. Anderson and Tuch. Anderson has been out with a concussion for a while (over a month) so that’s not good for his style of play .. I was thinking more of a RW with size and a D Man with size would be the route to go ..
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 9, 2020 8:36:40 GMT -5
Kyle Palmieri checks all of the Bruins’ boxes.
• The 28-year-old is a right-shot forward.
• Palmieri has scored 66 5-on-5 goals since becoming a Devil in 2015, according to Evolving Hockey. His sum is greater than those of finishers such as Mike Hoffman (63), Steven Stamkos (61) and Taylor Hall (57).
• Palmieri (16 goals) is on pace to surpass the 20-goal threshold for the fifth straight season.
• The right wing is signed through 2021 at $4.65 million annually.
• Palmieri plays for a New Jersey club that is second-worst in the league and rebuilding.
• He lives in the Boston area during the offseason. The ex-Duck is fast friends with former Anaheim teammate Chris Wagner, one of his summer workout partners (Charlie Coyle is another) at Foxboro’s Elite Performance Systems.
One assistant general manager believes New Jersey will make Palmieri available prior to the Feb. 24 trade deadline even with the year remaining on his contract. If so, the Bruins have a template they could revisit.
“Charlie Coyle type deal,” the assistant GM predicted of a Palmieri package.
The Bruins pursued Coyle last year primarily because of his skill set at center and right wing. They also targeted the Weymouth native because he would not be a rental per the year-plus remaining on his deal. Coyle’s term helped general manager Don Sweeney commit to a six-year, $31.5 million extension on Nov. 27.
Palmieri would also not be a rental. This would align with the Bruins’ interests. At this time, they do not appear to have long-term right-side solutions behind David Pastrnak unless Karson Kuhlman (24 years old), Zach Senyshyn (22) and/or Oskar Steen (21) accelerate their current pace of development. Riding with a proven goal-scoring playmate like Palmieri through 2021 may give David Krejci the jolt of caffeine the No. 2 center needs.
What follows is the tricky part: how Sweeney can convince counterpart Ray Shero to part with a sure thing — and swallow salary while doing so.
Like all rebuilding clubs, New Jersey requires young and inexpensive players with potential, preferably ones that can align with core pieces. The Devils’ foundational blocks are Jack Hughes (18) and Nico Hischier (21). Shero moved Hall earlier this season because of the left wing’s unlikelihood of re-upping with the Devils following the expiration of his current deal.
Anders Bjork could help fill Hall’s vacancy.
Bjork is 23. His entry-level contract expires after this season. The left-shot wing will be eligible for arbitration. Consecutive season-ending shoulder procedures, however, have muted potential numbers that could have served Bjork well in arbitration. Bjork is due for an inexpensive bridge deal that will help his employer determine what he’ll become: possibly a 20-goal left wing.
Bjork can fly and maneuver in full flight. The third-year pro has built wall work, strength on the puck and penalty killing into his game.
Bjork’s release and velocity on his shot are excellent. If he could tame the spray-like nature of his aim and receive more offensive opportunities as a top-six forward and power-play contributor, 20 goals could be within Bjork’s reach.
“His shot will have to improve,” Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. “We saw that with Pasta. Over time, it improved. He’ll have to get more minutes, probably end up on the power play. It’s tough to be a 20-goal scorer in this league if you’re not seeing power play minutes. Part of that would go if his shot improves and we find a spot for him, whether it’s on the elbow or the bumper. I could see that happening down the road. Other than that, his skating is fine. His attack mentality is good. He’s starting to shoot more as opposed to trying to beat guys one-on-one. That part is coming. But probably just developing that shot and his ability to beat goalies with that shot from a certain distance.”
Full-fledged opportunity may not be in his Black-and-Gold future. Bjork is behind Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk at left wing.
Right wing was Bjork’s natural position at Notre Dame. Cassidy gave Bjork a ride at No. 2 right wing in Tuesday’s 6-2 win over Nashville. Bjork had one shot in 12:57 of ice time. Cassidy, however, prefers the speedster on his strong side.
A year ago, Ryan Donato was in a similar position. Donato, drafted three rounds before Bjork in 2014, was also looking up at Marchand and DeBrusk.
One of the reasons the Bruins traded Donato and a conditional 2019 fifth-round pick (it became a fourth-rounder when the Bruins advanced to the second round) for Coyle was due to how his skating compromised the location and frequency of his NHL-quality shot. Because of his so-so wheels, Donato was facing an uphill battle to see top-six time with his hometown club.
Minnesota, however, identified Donato’s shot and goal-scoring pedigree as qualities worth the investment. At the time of the deal on Feb. 20, Donato had 11 goals in 46 games. Bjork also has 11 goals, albeit in 86 games, 40 more than Donato prior to the trade.
This year, Donato has eight goals and five assists through 40 games. He is in the first season of a two-year, $3.8 million bridge deal. The Scituate native will be restricted upon the contract’s conclusion.
If Shero puts Palmieri up for auction and identifies upside in Bjork, he could ask for more. The Wild did not retain any of Coyle’s salary in last year’s trade. This season, because of the Bruins’ snugness against the ceiling, they would most likely ask New Jersey to eat part of Palmieri’s contract.
Shero would not do this out of kindness. There would be a cost, perhaps a prospect to accompany Bjork to Newark. Axel Andersson, the 19-year-old right-shot defenseman the Bruins drafted in the second round in 2018, would be the type of youngster a rival GM would like.
Cassidy has repeatedly praised Bjork for how he has rebounded from two catastrophic injuries and developed in what could be considered his first full NHL season. If Bjork were a right shot, Cassidy would have likely given him plenty of time next to Krejci already. GMs are wary of trading 23-year-olds with Bjork’s speed and hands.
But the Bruins’ window for legitimate Stanley Cup contention via their core is closing. It’s unknown whether Zdeno Chara will be back after this season. Krejci is up after next year. Same for Tuukka Rask. Patrice Bergeron’s odometer continues to climb.
There are other fish in the ocean. Chris Kreider, Tyler Toffoli, Brandon Saad and Jean-Gabriel Pageau could all be on the move. All five have their limitations. Kreider is a left shot. Toffoli can walk after this year. Saad is a lefty. Pageau is a center, which would require Coyle to play No. 2 right wing.
Palmieri, in comparison, hits more of the right notes. He would be worth the price.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 9, 2020 8:38:10 GMT -5
Damn is this ugly.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jan 9, 2020 9:18:24 GMT -5
Kyle Palmieri checks all of the Bruins’ boxes. • The 28-year-old is a right-shot forward. • Palmieri has scored 66 5-on-5 goals since becoming a Devil in 2015, according to Evolving Hockey. His sum is greater than those of finishers such as Mike Hoffman (63), Steven Stamkos (61) and Taylor Hall (57). • Palmieri (16 goals) is on pace to surpass the 20-goal threshold for the fifth straight season. • The right wing is signed through 2021 at $4.65 million annually. • Palmieri plays for a New Jersey club that is second-worst in the league and rebuilding. • He lives in the Boston area during the offseason. The ex-Duck is fast friends with former Anaheim teammate Chris Wagner, one of his summer workout partners (Charlie Coyle is another) at Foxboro’s Elite Performance Systems. One assistant general manager believes New Jersey will make Palmieri available prior to the Feb. 24 trade deadline even with the year remaining on his contract. If so, the Bruins have a template they could revisit. “Charlie Coyle type deal,” the assistant GM predicted of a Palmieri package. The Bruins pursued Coyle last year primarily because of his skill set at center and right wing. They also targeted the Weymouth native because he would not be a rental per the year-plus remaining on his deal. Coyle’s term helped general manager Don Sweeney commit to a six-year, $31.5 million extension on Nov. 27. Palmieri would also not be a rental. This would align with the Bruins’ interests. At this time, they do not appear to have long-term right-side solutions behind David Pastrnak unless Karson Kuhlman (24 years old), Zach Senyshyn (22) and/or Oskar Steen (21) accelerate their current pace of development. Riding with a proven goal-scoring playmate like Palmieri through 2021 may give David Krejci the jolt of caffeine the No. 2 center needs. What follows is the tricky part: how Sweeney can convince counterpart Ray Shero to part with a sure thing — and swallow salary while doing so. Like all rebuilding clubs, New Jersey requires young and inexpensive players with potential, preferably ones that can align with core pieces. The Devils’ foundational blocks are Jack Hughes (18) and Nico Hischier (21). Shero moved Hall earlier this season because of the left wing’s unlikelihood of re-upping with the Devils following the expiration of his current deal. Anders Bjork could help fill Hall’s vacancy. Bjork is 23. His entry-level contract expires after this season. The left-shot wing will be eligible for arbitration. Consecutive season-ending shoulder procedures, however, have muted potential numbers that could have served Bjork well in arbitration. Bjork is due for an inexpensive bridge deal that will help his employer determine what he’ll become: possibly a 20-goal left wing. Bjork can fly and maneuver in full flight. The third-year pro has built wall work, strength on the puck and penalty killing into his game. Bjork’s release and velocity on his shot are excellent. If he could tame the spray-like nature of his aim and receive more offensive opportunities as a top-six forward and power-play contributor, 20 goals could be within Bjork’s reach. “His shot will have to improve,” Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. “We saw that with Pasta. Over time, it improved. He’ll have to get more minutes, probably end up on the power play. It’s tough to be a 20-goal scorer in this league if you’re not seeing power play minutes. Part of that would go if his shot improves and we find a spot for him, whether it’s on the elbow or the bumper. I could see that happening down the road. Other than that, his skating is fine. His attack mentality is good. He’s starting to shoot more as opposed to trying to beat guys one-on-one. That part is coming. But probably just developing that shot and his ability to beat goalies with that shot from a certain distance.” Full-fledged opportunity may not be in his Black-and-Gold future. Bjork is behind Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk at left wing. Right wing was Bjork’s natural position at Notre Dame. Cassidy gave Bjork a ride at No. 2 right wing in Tuesday’s 6-2 win over Nashville. Bjork had one shot in 12:57 of ice time. Cassidy, however, prefers the speedster on his strong side. A year ago, Ryan Donato was in a similar position. Donato, drafted three rounds before Bjork in 2014, was also looking up at Marchand and DeBrusk. One of the reasons the Bruins traded Donato and a conditional 2019 fifth-round pick (it became a fourth-rounder when the Bruins advanced to the second round) for Coyle was due to how his skating compromised the location and frequency of his NHL-quality shot. Because of his so-so wheels, Donato was facing an uphill battle to see top-six time with his hometown club. Minnesota, however, identified Donato’s shot and goal-scoring pedigree as qualities worth the investment. At the time of the deal on Feb. 20, Donato had 11 goals in 46 games. Bjork also has 11 goals, albeit in 86 games, 40 more than Donato prior to the trade. This year, Donato has eight goals and five assists through 40 games. He is in the first season of a two-year, $3.8 million bridge deal. The Scituate native will be restricted upon the contract’s conclusion. If Shero puts Palmieri up for auction and identifies upside in Bjork, he could ask for more. The Wild did not retain any of Coyle’s salary in last year’s trade. This season, because of the Bruins’ snugness against the ceiling, they would most likely ask New Jersey to eat part of Palmieri’s contract. Shero would not do this out of kindness. There would be a cost, perhaps a prospect to accompany Bjork to Newark. Axel Andersson, the 19-year-old right-shot defenseman the Bruins drafted in the second round in 2018, would be the type of youngster a rival GM would like. Cassidy has repeatedly praised Bjork for how he has rebounded from two catastrophic injuries and developed in what could be considered his first full NHL season. If Bjork were a right shot, Cassidy would have likely given him plenty of time next to Krejci already. GMs are wary of trading 23-year-olds with Bjork’s speed and hands. But the Bruins’ window for legitimate Stanley Cup contention via their core is closing. It’s unknown whether Zdeno Chara will be back after this season. Krejci is up after next year. Same for Tuukka Rask. Patrice Bergeron’s odometer continues to climb. There are other fish in the ocean. Chris Kreider, Tyler Toffoli, Brandon Saad and Jean-Gabriel Pageau could all be on the move. All five have their limitations. Kreider is a left shot. Toffoli can walk after this year. Saad is a lefty. Pageau is a center, which would require Coyle to play No. 2 right wing. Palmieri, in comparison, hits more of the right notes. He would be worth the price. uhhhgggg , i would not trade bjork.
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Post by crafar01 on Jan 9, 2020 9:21:55 GMT -5
Blech! You ain't kidding!!!
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jan 9, 2020 10:07:11 GMT -5
Blech! You ain't kidding!!! ugly sweater for an ugly game. just get rid of it already.
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Post by KSJ08 on Jan 9, 2020 10:44:41 GMT -5
Blech! You ain't kidding!!! ugly sweater for an ugly game. just get rid of it already. The jersey & the game? yes to both. Go back to SC Champs playing a pick of the rest of the best IF they need to put on this dog & pony show.
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 9, 2020 15:37:42 GMT -5
Kyle Palmieri checks all of the Bruins’ boxes. • The 28-year-old is a right-shot forward. • Palmieri has scored 66 5-on-5 goals since becoming a Devil in 2015, according to Evolving Hockey. His sum is greater than those of finishers such as Mike Hoffman (63), Steven Stamkos (61) and Taylor Hall (57). • Palmieri (16 goals) is on pace to surpass the 20-goal threshold for the fifth straight season. • The right wing is signed through 2021 at $4.65 million annually. • Palmieri plays for a New Jersey club that is second-worst in the league and rebuilding. • He lives in the Boston area during the offseason. The ex-Duck is fast friends with former Anaheim teammate Chris Wagner, one of his summer workout partners (Charlie Coyle is another) at Foxboro’s Elite Performance Systems. One assistant general manager believes New Jersey will make Palmieri available prior to the Feb. 24 trade deadline even with the year remaining on his contract. If so, the Bruins have a template they could revisit. “Charlie Coyle type deal,” the assistant GM predicted of a Palmieri package. The Bruins pursued Coyle last year primarily because of his skill set at center and right wing. They also targeted the Weymouth native because he would not be a rental per the year-plus remaining on his deal. Coyle’s term helped general manager Don Sweeney commit to a six-year, $31.5 million extension on Nov. 27. Palmieri would also not be a rental. This would align with the Bruins’ interests. At this time, they do not appear to have long-term right-side solutions behind David Pastrnak unless Karson Kuhlman (24 years old), Zach Senyshyn (22) and/or Oskar Steen (21) accelerate their current pace of development. Riding with a proven goal-scoring playmate like Palmieri through 2021 may give David Krejci the jolt of caffeine the No. 2 center needs. What follows is the tricky part: how Sweeney can convince counterpart Ray Shero to part with a sure thing — and swallow salary while doing so. Like all rebuilding clubs, New Jersey requires young and inexpensive players with potential, preferably ones that can align with core pieces. The Devils’ foundational blocks are Jack Hughes (18) and Nico Hischier (21). Shero moved Hall earlier this season because of the left wing’s unlikelihood of re-upping with the Devils following the expiration of his current deal. Anders Bjork could help fill Hall’s vacancy. Bjork is 23. His entry-level contract expires after this season. The left-shot wing will be eligible for arbitration. Consecutive season-ending shoulder procedures, however, have muted potential numbers that could have served Bjork well in arbitration. Bjork is due for an inexpensive bridge deal that will help his employer determine what he’ll become: possibly a 20-goal left wing. Bjork can fly and maneuver in full flight. The third-year pro has built wall work, strength on the puck and penalty killing into his game. Bjork’s release and velocity on his shot are excellent. If he could tame the spray-like nature of his aim and receive more offensive opportunities as a top-six forward and power-play contributor, 20 goals could be within Bjork’s reach. “His shot will have to improve,” Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. “We saw that with Pasta. Over time, it improved. He’ll have to get more minutes, probably end up on the power play. It’s tough to be a 20-goal scorer in this league if you’re not seeing power play minutes. Part of that would go if his shot improves and we find a spot for him, whether it’s on the elbow or the bumper. I could see that happening down the road. Other than that, his skating is fine. His attack mentality is good. He’s starting to shoot more as opposed to trying to beat guys one-on-one. That part is coming. But probably just developing that shot and his ability to beat goalies with that shot from a certain distance.” Full-fledged opportunity may not be in his Black-and-Gold future. Bjork is behind Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk at left wing. Right wing was Bjork’s natural position at Notre Dame. Cassidy gave Bjork a ride at No. 2 right wing in Tuesday’s 6-2 win over Nashville. Bjork had one shot in 12:57 of ice time. Cassidy, however, prefers the speedster on his strong side. A year ago, Ryan Donato was in a similar position. Donato, drafted three rounds before Bjork in 2014, was also looking up at Marchand and DeBrusk. One of the reasons the Bruins traded Donato and a conditional 2019 fifth-round pick (it became a fourth-rounder when the Bruins advanced to the second round) for Coyle was due to how his skating compromised the location and frequency of his NHL-quality shot. Because of his so-so wheels, Donato was facing an uphill battle to see top-six time with his hometown club. Minnesota, however, identified Donato’s shot and goal-scoring pedigree as qualities worth the investment. At the time of the deal on Feb. 20, Donato had 11 goals in 46 games. Bjork also has 11 goals, albeit in 86 games, 40 more than Donato prior to the trade. This year, Donato has eight goals and five assists through 40 games. He is in the first season of a two-year, $3.8 million bridge deal. The Scituate native will be restricted upon the contract’s conclusion. If Shero puts Palmieri up for auction and identifies upside in Bjork, he could ask for more. The Wild did not retain any of Coyle’s salary in last year’s trade. This season, because of the Bruins’ snugness against the ceiling, they would most likely ask New Jersey to eat part of Palmieri’s contract. Shero would not do this out of kindness. There would be a cost, perhaps a prospect to accompany Bjork to Newark. Axel Andersson, the 19-year-old right-shot defenseman the Bruins drafted in the second round in 2018, would be the type of youngster a rival GM would like. Cassidy has repeatedly praised Bjork for how he has rebounded from two catastrophic injuries and developed in what could be considered his first full NHL season. If Bjork were a right shot, Cassidy would have likely given him plenty of time next to Krejci already. GMs are wary of trading 23-year-olds with Bjork’s speed and hands. But the Bruins’ window for legitimate Stanley Cup contention via their core is closing. It’s unknown whether Zdeno Chara will be back after this season. Krejci is up after next year. Same for Tuukka Rask. Patrice Bergeron’s odometer continues to climb. There are other fish in the ocean. Chris Kreider, Tyler Toffoli, Brandon Saad and Jean-Gabriel Pageau could all be on the move. All five have their limitations. Kreider is a left shot. Toffoli can walk after this year. Saad is a lefty. Pageau is a center, which would require Coyle to play No. 2 right wing. Palmieri, in comparison, hits more of the right notes. He would be worth the price. uhhhgggg , i would not trade bjork. I wouldn’t trade Bjork either, send Backes and a second rounder and call it a day. Last year Donato, we can’t keep getting rid of our youth because in five years most all of our forwards will be 30 plus. I don’t think we can assume the likes of Senyshyn, STEEN or Kuhlman are even going to be full time NHLers at this point.
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 9, 2020 15:57:39 GMT -5
Also I’d like to see if Sweeney can pry Alex Tuch out of Vegas. 6’4” 220 lbs. Big tough with plenty of upside and signed long term. He having a subpar season so far but I think he’s most likely dropped on their depth chart since the arrival of Mark Stone. To be honest I don’t catch much Vegas games but it’s worth a look. I’m thinking Krug would need to be the chip but Vegas would need to get him signed. For madmarx, that’s my two nasty RWers I have on my wish list. Anderson and Tuch. Anderson has been out with a concussion for a while (over a month) so that’s not good for his style of play .. I was thinking more of a RW with size and a D Man with size would be the route to go .. I’d like to have a good D’man with size As well but we need to move one or two or three D out first. If we assume Chara, Krug, Grz, McAvoy, Carlo and Clifton are our six we still have Miller, Moore, Kampfer plus three D in Providence trying to earn a roster spot.
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Post by KSJ08 on Jan 9, 2020 16:26:55 GMT -5
Anderson has been out with a concussion for a while (over a month) so that’s not good for his style of play .. I was thinking more of a RW with size and a D Man with size would be the route to go .. I’d like to have a good D’man with size As well but we need to move one or two or three D out first. If we assume Chara, Krug, Grz, McAvoy, Carlo and Clifton are our six we still have Miller, Moore, Kampfer plus three D in Providence trying to earn a roster spot. Carlo has the size he just needs to get more NASTY!!, I hate to say BUT I don't think Miller will be back, just a hunch:-( Krug,Cliff & Grz same size too many too small. Mac is pretty solid. Z ain't gonna last forever even w/His conditioning. We need 1 or 2 BIG Good Nasty Dman to plant some of the Assholes running our guys!!Not sure what's out there/available & @ what cost.
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