GrandWazoo
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I didn’t mind bringing him slowly but he’s having different line mates every game and keep being switched mid-game, that’s not a way to develop.
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Sal_Butera
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IMO likely to see a Rantanen type growth curve - Rantanen had a very difficult go of it as an 18yr old in the NHL, was sent to AHL for 3/4 of the season, took some time but found his wings by in the second half of the season, then following year established himself as an NHL starter w Avs, & started coming into his own 3rd season post draft.
Not expecting Slaf to produce at the same peak rate, simply because last years draft cuvée was subpar, but should become a steady 25G / 50/60 pts player.
Sal_Butera
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Looking at the standings, just realized NJD are dropping like flies…
By next week when NJD likely fall to wild card position, the heat will start to pickup - could make for ideal Habs trade partner given their desperation to qualify for playoffs, let alone the internal heat GM will be feeling from ownership..
By next week when NJD likely fall to wild card position, the heat will start to pickup - could make for ideal Habs trade partner given their desperation to qualify for playoffs, let alone the internal heat GM will be feeling from ownership..
The Devils will be fine. Good team.
need more 35/35
lecoqsportif
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D’Aigle.
Sal_Butera
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Pacioretty looking good in his 2nd game back - might be a good off season signing on a 2-3 year deal - would look good next to Suzuki & Caufield
Sal_Butera
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Habs likely end up w a top-5 pick and another top-10. With all the freed up cap, I’ve always expected HuGo to focus towards making the playoffs next season. I’m expecting off season moves to bolster G & RD
Pacioretty will also help take focus off Slaf, let alone score.
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GGpX
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A question worth repeating:
What would be the point, beyond intentionally worsening our first round pick?
Best goalies available next summer, assuming they're not getting re-signed:
Jonathan Quick, Semyon Varlamov, Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, Alex Nedeljkovic, Cam Talbot... Besides Tristan Jarry, there isn't a single goalie I'd like to sign.
Looking at d-men, same issue, not much to pick from:
John Klingberg, Erik Johnson, Matt Dumba, Shayne Gostisbehere, Damon Severson, Vince Dunn, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ian Cole, Travis Hamonic, Dmitry Kulikov...
A very unimpressive list.
So the free agency route won't work, which means we'd have to make trades. Frankly, I'm not interested in trading picks/prospects away for NHLers that other teams are trying to get rid of.
This rebuild is very far away from being done. A push to make the playoffs would be foolish.
What would be the point, beyond intentionally worsening our first round pick?
Best goalies available next summer, assuming they're not getting re-signed:
Jonathan Quick, Semyon Varlamov, Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, Alex Nedeljkovic, Cam Talbot... Besides Tristan Jarry, there isn't a single goalie I'd like to sign.
Looking at d-men, same issue, not much to pick from:
John Klingberg, Erik Johnson, Matt Dumba, Shayne Gostisbehere, Damon Severson, Vince Dunn, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ian Cole, Travis Hamonic, Dmitry Kulikov...
A very unimpressive list.
So the free agency route won't work, which means we'd have to make trades. Frankly, I'm not interested in trading picks/prospects away for NHLers that other teams are trying to get rid of.
This rebuild is very far away from being done. A push to make the playoffs would be foolish.
Nobody is coming to this shit show as UFA unless your a slug looking for money nobody gives you
BINGO
Ain’t happening, bro.
lecoqsportif
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Apart from a goalie (maybe), any meaningful addition over the next couple of years should fit into the young core that will grow up together over the next few seasons.