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Post by BigT on May 28, 2021 7:28:47 GMT -6
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Post by vadarx on May 28, 2021 7:37:18 GMT -6
hard pass on Barrie. we have enough d-men that struggle in their own end. Hamilton will surely cost way too much. pass on Wennberg unless he is coming relatively cheap. Zach Hyman, on the other hand, I can get onboard with. all that said, I'm sure our big signing this summer will be Hinostroza. I've seen that he is a big priority in numerous places. seems kinda redundant here, imo. hope he comes cheap. |
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Post by BigT on May 28, 2021 9:19:12 GMT -6
hard pass on Barrie. we have enough d-men that struggle in their own end. Hamilton will surely cost way too much. pass on Wennberg unless he is coming relatively cheap. Zach Hyman, on the other hand, I can get onboard with. all that said, I'm sure our big signing this summer will be Hinostroza. I've seen that he is a big priority in numerous places. seems kinda redundant here, imo. hope he comes cheap. At the same time, we also have to keep in mind the letter that was sent out and the direction of the Hawks. What free agents want to come here after that last season? Players all talk, who really wants to play for the “Great Communicator”? I think it’s worse than most think. If Tyson Barrie is coming here. He will want 6+ million and he’s not worth it to the Hawks. He’s basically a better Gustafsson, who’s also a free agent. And I could see Stan bringing him back in the fold. Prepare for a shitty off season and more than likely the firing of this self proclaimed “Great Communicator”. But Stan will still have his blood all over this mess, he’ll hire another “Great Communicator” to push on people once again. I think after 2 more years of this Scam Bowman will be sent on his way. Why do I say this? Simply because the money won’t be there anymore. Follow the money, you’ll find a Wirtz!!! |
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Post by LordKOTL on May 28, 2021 10:24:57 GMT -6
hard pass on Barrie. we have enough d-men that struggle in their own end. Hamilton will surely cost way too much. pass on Wennberg unless he is coming relatively cheap. Zach Hyman, on the other hand, I can get onboard with. all that said, I'm sure our big signing this summer will be Hinostroza. I've seen that he is a big priority in numerous places. seems kinda redundant here, imo. hope he comes cheap. At the same time, we also have to keep in mind the letter that was sent out and the direction of the Hawks. What free agents want to come here after that last season? Players all talk, who really wants to play for the “Great Communicator”? I think it’s worse than most think. If Tyson Barrie is coming here. He will want 6+ million and he’s not worth it to the Hawks. He’s basically a better Gustafsson, who’s also a free agent. And I could see Stan bringing him back in the fold. Prepare for a shitty off season and more than likely the firing of this self proclaimed “Great Communicator”. But Stan will still have his blood all over this mess, he’ll hire another “Great Communicator” to push on people once again. I think after 2 more years of this Scam Bowman will be sent on his way. Why do I say this? Simply because the money won’t be there anymore. Follow the money, you’ll find a Wirtz!!! We can only hope... I mean, I'd prefer to can them now but if it takes a couple of years I can stomach it. |
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Post by BigT on May 28, 2021 14:11:56 GMT -6
At the same time, we also have to keep in mind the letter that was sent out and the direction of the Hawks. What free agents want to come here after that last season? Players all talk, who really wants to play for the “Great Communicator”? I think it’s worse than most think. If Tyson Barrie is coming here. He will want 6+ million and he’s not worth it to the Hawks. He’s basically a better Gustafsson, who’s also a free agent. And I could see Stan bringing him back in the fold. Prepare for a shitty off season and more than likely the firing of this self proclaimed “Great Communicator”. But Stan will still have his blood all over this mess, he’ll hire another “Great Communicator” to push on people once again. I think after 2 more years of this Scam Bowman will be sent on his way. Why do I say this? Simply because the money won’t be there anymore. Follow the money, you’ll find a Wirtz!!! We can only hope... I mean, I'd prefer to can them now but if it takes a couple of years I can stomach it. The team lost money. Or aren’t making it like they used to. I believe the owners took out a 1 billion $ loan. So roughly 32.5 million per team. The players basically have to pay that back through escrow. Now, that money will be nothing compared to empty seats, and lost revenues for next year and the year after. If they miss the playoffs again, and it’s likely, I can see JC getting canned. Scam will scam his way into at least another year. They won’t worry about the couple years on his contract. They’ll be worried about his product and how fans don’t want to spend money on it. So if the fans show up. So does Scam. Gotta show their displeasure. I see a few on here that have the notion that everything will be alright because of Scams DNA and that Toews and Kane are still here. But we’re going further down the rabbit hole of losing. Unless something dramatic happens. It’ll be the same ol Scam Bowman show!!! |
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Post by LordKOTL on May 28, 2021 16:12:35 GMT -6
We can only hope... I mean, I'd prefer to can them now but if it takes a couple of years I can stomach it. The team lost money. Or aren’t making it like they used to. I believe the owners took out a 1 billion $ loan. So roughly 32.5 million per team. The players basically have to pay that back through escrow. Now, that money will be nothing compared to empty seats, and lost revenues for next year and the year after. If they miss the playoffs again, and it’s likely, I can see JC getting canned. Scam will scam his way into at least another year. They won’t worry about the couple years on his contract. They’ll be worried about his product and how fans don’t want to spend money on it. So if the fans show up. So does Scam. Gotta show their displeasure. I see a few on here that have the notion that everything will be alright because of Scams DNA and that Toews and Kane are still here. But we’re going further down the rabbit hole of losing. Unless something dramatic happens. It’ll be the same ol Scam Bowman show!!! Unfortunately I see a throng of people buying tickets just to get out of the house once COVID breaks. But aside from that? It seems like the Ticket brokers were scrambling to sell season tickets before the new plague hit. Couple that with the fact the the 'hawks aren't the hot ticket in town might mean less corporate sales as well. Winning is a panacea, but if we really look at the 'hawks, they haven't done much since March 2017 for a variety of reasons. It'll be going into 2022 next year, which is 5 years removed from the 'hawks last being a de facto playoff team. Ergo I really hope the clock is on for the resident legume-reckoner. Nothing you say is false, per se. But given what I have experienced with Chicago sports management in my lifetime, if Stan's got 2 or 3 years left if he doesn't ice a winner that's good--as opposed to Tenure. On the positive side (of getting rid of Bowman the Beancounter), there is no real savior coming down the pipes, and worse there's none of the needed depth. Edmonton has proven time and time again in recent years you can't bank on 1 or 2 superstars to carry you deep--and the 'hawks runs had very deep teams. I think we got Debrincat...and that's it. Maybe Koob and maybe Reichel. I don't think Boqvist learns D and I don't think Mitchell or Beaudin become another Hjammer. Lanks looked really good but on the other side he didn't look quite as good as Crawford has under the same amount of games--even taking team D quality into consideration (Crawford had NHL-calibre team D very early in his career--Lankinen had Timbits-level Team D). So...unless Stan has some ace up his sleeve I think he'll be shown the door in a couple of years. My worry is that he isn't and we're seen the same 2018-2021 results. Other GM's have been canned for less. |
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Post by vadarx on May 28, 2021 17:09:59 GMT -6
no way JC or Bowman is going anywhere this off-season. no chance.
if they miss the playoffs next season, I can see JC being sent packing, maybe.
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Post by vonbeck on May 28, 2021 17:47:26 GMT -6
no way JC or Bowman is going anywhere this off-season. no chance. if they miss the playoffs next season, I can see JC being sent packing, maybe. Yeah, unfortunately I gotta agree with you. Pending some miracle or Godzilla erupting from Lake Michigan and destroying the U.C., both JC and Bowman are back. |
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Post by vonbeck on May 28, 2021 17:57:50 GMT -6
None of these guys in the so called "rumor" trade interest me. I'd love to see Morgan Rielly or John Klingberg but I don't know if their contacts are up yet And you're right, "Bowman doing much" is a hard NO for 2021/2022 season imo. A guy can hope though... |
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Post by vadarx on May 28, 2021 18:23:25 GMT -6
considering the team is already in an admitted "rebuild", it seems like it would be monumentally stupid to spend money on any big name free agents this year.
let the kids play and see what ya have first. not to mention the need for high draft picks for another season or 3...
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Post by BigT on May 28, 2021 20:18:34 GMT -6
considering the team is already in an admitted "rebuild", it seem like it would be monumentally stupid to spend money on any big name free agents this year. let the kids play and see what ya have first. not to mention the need for high draft picks for another season or 3... I think we know what we got. There were really only a few to really look at. Unfortunately, I think we have more in the lower draft picks then the really high ones. This is a year that Boqvist has to start showing some promise. Leave out his secondary assists, he had a piss poor year offensively. I’m not even looking for a super duper break out year. I’m just looking to see 30-35 points, and some plays that get you out of your seat. He’s supposed to be that great offense threat. I see none of that. There’s really no plan. That’s what’s frustrating. I doubt scam sits on his hands. He’s gonna do enough to get the team into the playoffs. Where they get embarrassed...... again. Then he’ll make more trades and literally take steps back. Then head back to the Euro market for a saviour, fail then try his draft picks again. Rinse and repeat. It’s been going on for a while now!!! |
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Post by Tater on May 29, 2021 0:13:41 GMT -6
There’s really no plan. That’s what’s frustrating. I doubt scam sits on his hands. He’s gonna do enough to get the team into the playoffs. Where they get embarrassed...... again. Then he’ll make more trades and literally take steps back. Then head back to the Euro market for a saviour, fail then try his draft picks again. Rinse and repeat. It’s been going on for a while now!!! This is sad, but all true.
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Post by hsbob on May 29, 2021 6:46:44 GMT -6
Not sure what to make of next season and I'm not sure I'll put much thought into it.......time to go fishing!
A lot will depend on what JT does I guess and if the team is still in a re-build. I still doubt Wirtz Beverage Inc is interested in a 20-25 win team and the possible attendance drop to follow so I see another season around .500......it'll be the 5th in a row.
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Post by T-man2010 on May 29, 2021 9:02:03 GMT -6
We can only hope... I mean, I'd prefer to can them now but if it takes a couple of years I can stomach it. The team lost money. Or aren’t making it like they used to. I believe the owners took out a 1 billion $ loan. So roughly 32.5 million per team. The players basically have to pay that back through escrow. Now, that money will be nothing compared to empty seats, and lost revenues for next year and the year after. If they miss the playoffs again, and it’s likely, I can see JC getting canned. Scam will scam his way into at least another year. They won’t worry about the couple years on his contract. They’ll be worried about his product and how fans don’t want to spend money on it. So if the fans show up. So does Scam. Gotta show their displeasure. I see a few on here that have the notion that everything will be alright because of Scams DNA and that Toews and Kane are still here. But we’re going further down the rabbit hole of losing. Unless something dramatic happens. It’ll be the same ol Scam Bowman show!!! I would say that 95% of us here lived through the Diamond Bill and BooB Pulford era of 3 decades. For 20 years all we cared about was having all out brawls with the Stars, Blues, Leafs. Then we get spoiled with a decade of excellent hockey and hoped it would last for ever. Unfortunatly the good times don't usually last any more. |
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Post by galaxytrash on May 29, 2021 9:09:43 GMT -6
The team lost money. Or aren’t making it like they used to. I believe the owners took out a 1 billion $ loan. So roughly 32.5 million per team. The players basically have to pay that back through escrow. Now, that money will be nothing compared to empty seats, and lost revenues for next year and the year after. If they miss the playoffs again, and it’s likely, I can see JC getting canned. Scam will scam his way into at least another year. They won’t worry about the couple years on his contract. They’ll be worried about his product and how fans don’t want to spend money on it. So if the fans show up. So does Scam. Gotta show their displeasure. I see a few on here that have the notion that everything will be alright because of Scams DNA and that Toews and Kane are still here. But we’re going further down the rabbit hole of losing. Unless something dramatic happens. It’ll be the same ol Scam Bowman show!!! Unfortunatly the good times don't usually last any more. if the good times lasted all of the time, they wouldn't be good times. : ) |
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Post by BigT on May 29, 2021 13:27:00 GMT -6
The team lost money. Or aren’t making it like they used to. I believe the owners took out a 1 billion $ loan. So roughly 32.5 million per team. The players basically have to pay that back through escrow. Now, that money will be nothing compared to empty seats, and lost revenues for next year and the year after. If they miss the playoffs again, and it’s likely, I can see JC getting canned. Scam will scam his way into at least another year. They won’t worry about the couple years on his contract. They’ll be worried about his product and how fans don’t want to spend money on it. So if the fans show up. So does Scam. Gotta show their displeasure. I see a few on here that have the notion that everything will be alright because of Scams DNA and that Toews and Kane are still here. But we’re going further down the rabbit hole of losing. Unless something dramatic happens. It’ll be the same ol Scam Bowman show!!! I would say that 95% of us here lived through the Diamond Bill and BooB Pulford era of 3 decades. For 20 years all we cared about was having all out brawls with the Stars, Blues, Leafs. Then we get spoiled with a decade of excellent hockey and hoped it would last for ever. Unfortunatly the good times don't usually last any more. I get that. I really do. But when you’ve got hall of famers still left, and only 33/32. Gotta make it happen or set them free. There is no plan. The plan is to get lucky enough to go for it. However, luck is nothing more than chance. And that’s just not the way to do things!!! |
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Post by nighbor on May 29, 2021 21:50:32 GMT -6
A bit drastic don't you think. Maybe we could tear down the UC and build a smaller venue a very much smaller venue so we can continue to sellout. It could be called the United Matchbox Center (UMC). Toews and Kane are going nowhere. There is plenty of time for "the talk". All good things must come to an end but what a ride. I arrived at my proclamation of success by comparing the top two teams with 3 cups each. We had three cups sandwiched between two of the Penguins 2009 and 2016. Stan kept the team relevant from 2009 till 2017 which is not a sudden drop off by any means.. After the 2010, 2013, and 2015 cups Stan had to part ways with expensive but vital pieces to fit under the cap. When being forced to make trades one can only roll the dice and hope for the best. In Stan's case it was choose the best pile of shit offered by the other GM’s. IMHO we should have also won in 2014 as well only to be out coached in game 7 of the Western Conference Final. I still believe in the possibility of a Championship in the next 3 to 5 years. We lead the whole league with games played by rookies with 277 or roughly 5 per game yet we were still competitive. We are trending in the right direction we just need to be patient for a few more years. |
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Post by Tater on May 29, 2021 23:08:37 GMT -6
I wish I could share you optimism. But I just don't see a playoff team (that can go far) in the near future.
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Post by BigT on May 30, 2021 8:24:33 GMT -6
I wish I could share you optimism. But I just don't see a playoff team (that can go far) in the near future.
I agree. Nothing personal. When the team keeps getting worse and worse and the best players are getting older and older. It’s only a matter of time before they bottom out completely and be on the hook for a full rebuild. Look at Boston. About 5-6 years ago they recognized they were falling. The GM at the time didn’t. They have hockey people in place there and they got a new GM and coach to keep her going. They traded away all the older fleeting players like Seidenberg, Lucic etc. Got a bunch of first rounders and turned it around in a couple years. Very smart. While there is no plan here, and it shows. Boston didn’t need a letter to send out. That’s how losers do it. Have a plan, don’t even talk about it, show it to people like Boston did. Scams trades have looked like he works for the other team. He absolutely sucks at it. The scouts have saved him a bit, but this thing is trending down. Unless he learns to “GM” this off season, it’s gonna be worse. Imagine if Kane got injured? The team would be dead last!!! |
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Post by hsbob on May 30, 2021 9:00:22 GMT -6
I have to think we all want a team that can contend again in a few years and I hope we get it but how do we get it?
Do undersized D prospects like Boq,Beaudin and Mitchell step up to become reliable top four D-men? I wish all three well and I hope they do.
Do youngsters like Suter,Kurashev and Hagel(two very small-framed),step up and show ability to lead the team......wish these guys well too!
We'd more than likely need to see larger framed guys like Kaylnuk,Ragula or even Entwistle step up and reach another level.......who knows?
D-Cat and Kubalik would have to maintain or improve and Dach would have to heal and improve himself which he should to some extent so once again ....who knows?
Kane,Toews(if healthy) and Keith all have two left after this year.....what happens there?
Maybe Reichel is the real deal but can the team bring in another small-mid framed teenager? He'll need an adjustment to the big league game and the big ice....how much of an adjustment?
They'll be draft picks,cap space and hopefully prospects who unexpectedly become solid players....so who knows here too.
How many more years does SB get to try and make this happen? The right HC to make this happen?
A LOT of teams will be in the quest with the Hawks......guess we'll know in a few years.
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Post by BigT on May 30, 2021 9:53:10 GMT -6
Bob that’s a very long laundry list of things that have to go the Hawks way. Especially kids developing into juggernauts is kinda a lot to ask.
Just because they’re young, doesn’t mean their good or will be. I always hated when teams would go to youth over a couple draft years and their fans would think “we’re going young, we’re gonna be good”. Like the Leaves about 12 years ago. And I’d always say. “What makes you think those guys are the next top players”. And I’d get back “they’re young”. Sooooo the Leaves ended up rebuilding from scratch anyways and the Hawks will be too!!!
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Post by BigT on May 31, 2021 6:16:36 GMT -6
www.nhltraderumors.me/2021/05/report-seth-jones-finished-with.htmlAgain, another rumour with the Hawks involved. I just don’t see this happening. Don’t think the Hawks have what it takes, or they would give up. But interesting none the less. Also, I’ve heard this rumour from a few others. I think the Oilers need this more than anyone. This is an addition that could set them up for success!!!
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Post by vadarx on May 31, 2021 6:28:15 GMT -6
www.nhltraderumors.me/2021/05/report-seth-jones-finished-with.htmlAgain, another rumour with the Hawks involved. I just don’t see this happening. Don’t think the Hawks have what it takes, or they would give up. But interesting none the less. Also, I’ve heard this rumour from a few others. I think the Oilers need this more than anyone. This is an addition that could set them up for success!!! I posted about him in the league news thread yesterday. I don't think the 'hawks can afford him, personally. I think it is funny how no one wants to stay in that state, though. the Oil would do well to go after him guns a-blazin. |
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Post by BigT on May 31, 2021 7:01:54 GMT -6
www.nhltraderumors.me/2021/05/report-seth-jones-finished-with.htmlAgain, another rumour with the Hawks involved. I just don’t see this happening. Don’t think the Hawks have what it takes, or they would give up. But interesting none the less. Also, I’ve heard this rumour from a few others. I think the Oilers need this more than anyone. This is an addition that could set them up for success!!! I posted about him in the league news thread yesterday. I don't think the 'hawks can afford him, personally. I think it is funny how no one wants to stay in that state, though. the Oil would do well to go after him guns a-blazin. One thing I disagree with the article is simply that the BJs aren’t getting a number one Centermen for him. He’s good, but he’s not that good. Also, they just don’t seem like a team that’s wanting a lateral trade. I think the team is done and rebuilding is probably the only way out of this. I think that team may fail there. You’re right, no one wants to play there. I hate making fun of a place due to economic reasons but it’s just not a desired location for a young man with a shit ton of money. Maybe they can turn it around like Nashville. But I don’t think Columbus will ever be as cool as Nashville. Nashville is a great city, it was only a matter of time before they came to relevance. Cleveland or Cincinnati would have been better. But I could see that franchise moving in the next 5 years. Ohio just doesn’t seem like a desired destination for any sports team there. Just from the times I’ve taken my family there to Sandusky at Kalihari or Cedar Point. Or traveling through on my way to Florida etc. I haven’t really enjoyed my time there. It seems like a different world. I know Detroit has its fair share of problems. But you even know that the subburbs and most of Michigan is quite nice. I’ve been to Milwaukee and Madison to Oconomowoc, around Chicago etc. It’s quite nice. I just don’t see Ohio in that category. Same with Indiana!!! |
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Post by vadarx on May 31, 2021 7:57:08 GMT -6
I posted about him in the league news thread yesterday. I don't think the 'hawks can afford him, personally. I think it is funny how no one wants to stay in that state, though. the Oil would do well to go after him guns a-blazin. One thing I disagree with the article is simply that the BJs aren’t getting a number one Centermen for him. He’s good, but he’s not that good. Also, they just don’t seem like a team that’s wanting a lateral trade. I think the team is done and rebuilding is probably the only way out of this. I think that team may fail there. You’re right, no one wants to play there. I hate making fun of a place due to economic reasons but it’s just not a desired location for a young man with a shit ton of money. Maybe they can turn it around like Nashville. But I don’t think Columbus will ever be as cool as Nashville. Nashville is a great city, it was only a matter of time before they came to relevance. Cleveland or Cincinnati would have been better. But I could see that franchise moving in the next 5 years. Ohio just doesn’t seem like a desired destination for any sports team there. Just from the times I’ve taken my family there to Sandusky at Kalihari or Cedar Point. Or traveling through on my way to Florida etc. I haven’t really enjoyed my time there. It seems like a different world. I know Detroit has its fair share of problems. But you even know that the subburbs and most of Michigan is quite nice. I’ve been to Milwaukee and Madison to Oconomowoc, around Chicago etc. It’s quite nice. I just don’t see Ohio in that category. Same with Indiana!!! RNH for Jones? I could see it happening. Oil might have to throw in a pick too. in that shithole's defense, I've heard lots of folks from the state say it is by far the nicest city in ohio. lotta insurance money in that town... still, not someplace I would want to be if I were a pro hockey player. anywhere in Canada or an original 6 city would be the best places, imo. after those, I don't think I would put anyplace behind c-bus. it is probably the worst city in the league to play in, imo. |
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Post by BigT on May 31, 2021 12:52:46 GMT -6
One thing I disagree with the article is simply that the BJs aren’t getting a number one Centermen for him. He’s good, but he’s not that good. Also, they just don’t seem like a team that’s wanting a lateral trade. I think the team is done and rebuilding is probably the only way out of this. I think that team may fail there. You’re right, no one wants to play there. I hate making fun of a place due to economic reasons but it’s just not a desired location for a young man with a shit ton of money. Maybe they can turn it around like Nashville. But I don’t think Columbus will ever be as cool as Nashville. Nashville is a great city, it was only a matter of time before they came to relevance. Cleveland or Cincinnati would have been better. But I could see that franchise moving in the next 5 years. Ohio just doesn’t seem like a desired destination for any sports team there. Just from the times I’ve taken my family there to Sandusky at Kalihari or Cedar Point. Or traveling through on my way to Florida etc. I haven’t really enjoyed my time there. It seems like a different world. I know Detroit has its fair share of problems. But you even know that the subburbs and most of Michigan is quite nice. I’ve been to Milwaukee and Madison to Oconomowoc, around Chicago etc. It’s quite nice. I just don’t see Ohio in that category. Same with Indiana!!! RNH for Jones? I could see it happening. Oil might have to throw in a pick too. in that shithole's defense, I've heard lots of folks from the state say it is by far the nicest city in ohio. lotta insurance money in that town... still, not someplace I would want to be if I were a pro hockey player. anywhere in Canada or an original 6 city would be the best places, imo. after those, I don't think I would put anyplace behind c-bus. it is probably the worst city in the league to play in, imo. I believe RNH is a UFA? So I think they’d be absolute dicks if the signed him and traded him. But maybe Puljujarvi, a 1st rounder and either Broberg or Bouchard? I think that’d get her done. Actually Holland alluded to something like that. He said “I just can’t fill the roster with 20 to 21 year olds”. When he was asked of which direction he was going to go. So it seems he’s open to trading away his youth to make this happen!!! |
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Post by mvr on May 31, 2021 13:36:51 GMT -6
David Savard might be a better option to pursue than Seth Jones.
1) He is a UFA this summer, which means the only expense is the cap hit.
2) He is a stay-at-home, physical 20 plus minute/game (6' 2" 230 pound). This team already has several potential powerplay quarterback type options. They do not need a scoring defenceman.
3) Savard certainly would sign for much less than Jones - perhaps five years, $5-6 M/year.
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Post by BigT on May 31, 2021 13:48:34 GMT -6
David Savard might be a better option to pursue than Seth Jones. 1) He is a UFA this summer, which means the only expense is the cap hit. 2) He is a stay-at-home, physical 20 plus minute/game (6' 2" 230 pound). This team already has several potential powerplay quarterback type options. They do not need a scoring defenceman. 3) Savard certainly would sign for much less than Jones - perhaps five years, $5-6 M/year. I would agree if the team is gonna try and make a run at some point soon. The real question is..... are they? The org and especially management haven’t really gave any information on this so called rebuild. The team is just bad. But now they’re younger. So I don’t know what to make of this. If the Hawks are planning on another down year, it may be worth it to go after Savard. If they plan on being down for 3 plus years, there’s just no point in going free agent hunting now!!! |
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Post by vadarx on May 31, 2021 17:15:25 GMT -6
RNH for Jones? I could see it happening. Oil might have to throw in a pick too. in that shithole's defense, I've heard lots of folks from the state say it is by far the nicest city in ohio. lotta insurance money in that town... still, not someplace I would want to be if I were a pro hockey player. anywhere in Canada or an original 6 city would be the best places, imo. after those, I don't think I would put anyplace behind c-bus. it is probably the worst city in the league to play in, imo. I believe RNH is a UFA? So I think they’d be absolute dicks if the signed him and traded him. But maybe Puljujarvi, a 1st rounder and either Broberg or Bouchard? I think that’d get her done. Actually Holland alluded to something like that. He said “I just can’t fill the roster with 20 to 21 year olds”. When he was asked of which direction he was going to go. So it seems he’s open to trading away his youth to make this happen!!! he is. I think they'd have to make the trade before free agency begins, perhaps at the draft or something. sign and trade type deal. a 1st and one of their d prospects would be a start, but I'd think the jackets would want another piece that is more productive that Puljujarvi. |
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Post by BigT on May 31, 2021 17:58:01 GMT -6
I believe RNH is a UFA? So I think they’d be absolute dicks if the signed him and traded him. But maybe Puljujarvi, a 1st rounder and either Broberg or Bouchard? I think that’d get her done. Actually Holland alluded to something like that. He said “I just can’t fill the roster with 20 to 21 year olds”. When he was asked of which direction he was going to go. So it seems he’s open to trading away his youth to make this happen!!! he is. I think they'd have to make the trade before free agency begins, perhaps at the draft or something. sign and trade type deal. a 1st and one of their d prospects would be a start, but I'd think the jackets would want another piece that is more productive that Puljujarvi. My main worry about Jones is that he’s really only had one decent playoff series against an undermanned Tampa. So I wouldn’t go much more than what I said. Maybe some other team wants to? I hope the Hawks are not in on this. I wouldn’t give up that much for him. They’d want Dach and a 1st rounder. I’d rather see if Dach pans out. If he doesn’t, I still wouldn’t want to do it!!! |
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