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  1. This place is somethin' else. We're are all canucks...
  2. Cuelmans would be amazing to get. Not ready for another year or two but definitely a high end right side defensive prospect. However, I don't think the Jackets would let go of two righties if Peake was also included. They only have Boqvist as their main guy, whom they just upped on a 3 yr bridge deal. So Cuelmans I can see them being okay to trade and the 6th but one more piece or pick would need to be added. Eg. Alexandre Texier?
  3. We know what Pearson's all about. Solid, size pretty consistent 35-40 points BUT aging and has peaked, not a fast skater and not getting better. I don't think he fits going forward. He does have some value in a trade though. Höglander is quicker, younger, more potential and shows a great work ethic. So he will progress. Question is, will he start the season in Abby to round out his defensive game. That will dictate if they feel that Pearson stays or goes.
  4. Bill Peter's was the coach for Tree last year hey?.... I would imagine he's more privy to White Russians over Black Russians.... The dude abides...
  5. Great as far as breaking down barriers and being progressive.... Things are changing in the right direction... But before I get to excited. How much experience does Grier have in management? Edit: operations advisor for Rangers since may 2021... And various coaching jobs before...
  6. The year I started following our draft picks was Linden (high hopes and turned out great), then Petr Nedved (also high hopes... Was okay but no Jagr though!!). Started digging into players and prospects in 99' with the twins (through hockey news, subscription from 99' to 08'). Deeper into prospects was when info became abundant (for me anyway) via the internet was 08'... So Hodgson. Was highly touted and I was fully on board with the pick. He was to be the next Captain! 09' Rodin and Schroeder (before I was hogs and podz I was 'rodischred'). Thought they would be awesome!!! Was hopeful about Nicklus Jensen... And Gaunce but didn't have my hopes to high. Figured Cole Cassels (from pedigree) and defending McJesus, would be our future shut down forward! But if I'm honest... The player that I was most wrong about was 1)Virtanen... 2)Juolevi The player(s) I wanted us to draft and we did... And hope to be most right about are... Yes you guessed it, Höglander and Podkolzin. .... And I was never on board with Loui pick up... Mostly nervous about the money and term... Unfortunately right with that one.
  7. Probably true... I just hope that with the management changes in van, that we'll attract more talent in all phases within management and players going forward. I'm hopeful... That this organization is coming into a new era, where we become the class of the NHL once more. Lots of work to do first. Cautiously optimistic.
  8. I'm a little pissed that the laffs may get another one of our great coaches.... First Manny now Sandman gggrrrr.
  9. I don't think Columbus is worried about cap constraints unless they have a limited internal one. Anyone know what there's may be? Otherwise your proposal, though would be amazing, a little to rich for Columbus. More would have to go back there way to get most of there best prospects.
  10. You could be right... Question is, do they want to be competitive while they develop their youth? Or bottom out and get high draft picks? They have the the cap. They may need the veteran present and leadership these guys have in spades.
  11. Exactly my sediments... Not sexy but exactly what we need. Solid, reliable, sees ice well and mobile enough. Columbus has a bunch of surplus of defenceman like foudy, gavikov, and boqvist.
  12. Thanks yah.... Just found this out as well. I still think Peeke would be the right fit. He's ready to plug in the lineup this year. Roslovic would also be a perfect fit. But if it's true as van habit mentioned, it maybe a no go getting him to leave Columbus... Go figure lol. But I don't think he has a no trade/Movement clause in his contract.
  13. Fair enough but I don't believe they'd have to put a sweetener in the trade as mentioned. Myers is no slouch (as hammer pointed out), he has value and on the books for only two more years. Obviously, Myers included complicates things... This was best case (dream) scenario.
  14. Okay... Wow, I haven't done any research on Gavrikov. I'll look closer, I appreciate the info. Big reason I come on this site is to learn more about all things hockey and NHL. I'll study up and respond to your thoughts.
  15. Would you like to elaborate? From the games, highlights and articles on him (I admit not thoroughly) seems to be a great, up and coming new aged stay at home defenceman. With a good to great awareness in his own end. Able to box out opponents from in front of the net. What have you seen that concerns you?
  16. I don't undervalued either player. Just felt both were not utilized properly... Especially Garland. But by his own admission, he felt he was inconsistent and didn't have a great year overall. That's great news to me, because as you mentioned, he was our best 5 on 5 player last year. I won't be surprised if he ends up with 60 points this year. He does have a great contract, hence I didn't put him in the proposal. For what it's worth, I believe, even if they made minor changes before season starts, they will be a much improved team with a good chance at a playoff spot. However the problem is, that other teams like L.A. and Anaheim will be much improved. I think the west will be tougher overall this year compared to last.
  17. Yah, hard to know if either Dermott or Kuznetsov are ready for top minutes but as was mentioned, we'd have some cap space! Wow, what a concept! I really don't mind Myers... I just think like Hamonic, Dickinson and maybe even Garland... They just haven't been great fits or complimentary additions. Now Dickinson and Garland may turn it around (fingers crossed) as last year was such a $&!# show all around. Wasn't much of a sample size for them. However, we know what we have in Myers. I think his full value could be realized elsewhere. He's a good player and person, hope he gets that opportunity.
  18. Possibly, but wouldn't want to part with those guys especially Rathbone. Rather then add, maybe get 12 oa and a 2nd, rather than 6 oa. They still keep our 15th?
  19. Bored on Sunday so figured I'd daydream about what we could get and where we can trade Miller to... I know, I know... Another one!!! So I figured I'd have fun and spice it up a little. I still feel it could be a possibility... Meaning, I don't think it's totally unrealistic. Regardless, one more to debate over. Fire away! To van: Andrew Peeke Jack Roslovic 2022 6th oa To columbus: JT Miller Tyler Myers 2022 15 oa So Peeke is obviously the centerpiece of the trade. 24 yrs old 6'3" right shot, stay at home defenceman. Paired up with Quinn for the next decade. Fluid skater, high hockey IQ, hits hard (and still developing) when appropriate and plays a gritty game (think cernak). Good in his own end and getting better. Possess a hard shot. Was playing top pairing minutes for the Jackets by year end. Roslovic (Right shot) center. Speed, grit and skill. An upgrade on Dickinson for 3rd line center. Cap hit $4 million (not great for 3rd line) also career 42% f/o BUT can play up the lineup incase of injury (versatile). Can make a great pk line with Dickinson and raises our team speed overall. Allows our coaching staff to employ a more aggressive pk (like we had with motte). He's only 25 as well. With extra cap, we can get sign Bo, go into free agency with $ to sign depth were ever. Obviously 6th oa would be the cherry on top (if Jiriek is available I'd be over the moon!). Kuzy Petey Boes Garland Horvat Podz Dickenson Roslovic Höglander Lockwood Lammikko Highmore Hughes Peeke OEL Dermott Rathbone Schenn Hunt or Burroughs Thoughts?
  20. I've been very happy with the management's choices so far. Really happy they see, like most of us here, that Rathbone deserves a real shot with the big club.
  21. I thought Rick wanted to take some time off... Thought that's why he resigned his post at Dallas? Anyway, good choice for Jets. I think Bones is top 5 coach's in the league. As a result of this hiring alone, I won't be surprised to see Jets make playoffs... this year anyway.
  22. If the price is right, Carolina should consider trading for him. Have him on Aho's wing.
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