riffraff Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Earlier this year and at the end of last year I was ready for them to retire.....sometimes pretty rarr rarr about it. This is past week, I've change my opinion somewhat. Who replaces the 100 points? Is it the sedins on a year to year contract at a reasonable dollar? is it money saved and used on an fa? i don't think I would mind if the sedins take it on. part of me wants a culture/identity change.......but I don't want that to include a losing culture. having said that: the reality is we are losing already and most likely will lose more in the ramped up second half. tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just now, I.Am.Ironman said: True but at the same time I don't see anyone that can step into their spot and get 55 points/season Don't know who the young UFA with a lot of up side are...but I think E Kane and possibly another could fill the void. Need roster spots and cap space to bring these types of players in that can grow with this young core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yeth, one mo year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, janisahockeynut said: I think we wait and decide about the trade deadline............... Then if it is unclear, wait until Draft day, and see who we get Then think about it some more until July 1st If we sign Tavares then no we don't sign them If we don't, invite them to training camp Evaluate the talent that is in camp If the talent is good enough to honestly play in the NHL, then no If the talent has still not matured, then sign them Pretty simple actually! In saying all that, they have only scored 16 goals between the 2 of them......not a lot of offense really! how insulting is that invite them to camp without a contract get real that will never happen pretty low to suggest that in my view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jay 22 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 year max at discounts. They are certainly not the same players, but I'd rather see them in our sweaters than watch Benning overpay on stopgap fillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 My dream would be for the Sedins to get another playoff run with this team but it's unlikely to happen so I'm pretty indifferent if they come back or retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Pete M said: Don't know who the young UFA with a lot of up side are...but I think E Kane and possibly another could fill the void. Need roster spots and cap space to bring these types of players in that can grow with this young core. The way I see it next year will be their last (if not this year) so by then it is sink or swim time anyway. Also, it provides an opportunity for Petersson and Gaudette to be eased in (assuming they make it) with not as much pressure. Still room for E Kane IF management want him and IF he wants to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 50 point seasons with a horrid plus minus makes it more like 35 point seasons. Give me a big skilled winger that can take the body anyday. Our team will adjust and be better as a team that has to work hard in both zones, the Sedins skate to the bench now more to avoid getting a minus than to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Baer - Bo - Boeser Loui - Sutter - Virtanen Granny - GaudAlmighty- Gallagher Sedinsy - McD - Jagr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 How about it's up to them, and not us to decide? A pair of 50 point players on the 2nd/3rd line isn't a bad thing, provided it's what they want, and they are affordable. The bigger question is Gagner and Edler..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, I.Am.Ironman said: The way I see it next year will be their last (if not this year) so by then it is sink or swim time anyway. Also, it provides an opportunity for Petersson and Gaudette to be eased in (assuming they make it) with not as much pressure. Still room for E Kane IF management want him and IF he wants to come here. One more year might lead to another year than another year without looking at other opportunities...but if it is for only one more year no matter what, then I might get on board. This team is a bottom feeder with them on it...one more year won't change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, coastal.view said: how insulting is that invite them to camp without a contract get real that will never happen pretty low to suggest that in my view no it won't, they either sign or retire............. Just curious..........what is your opinion on them............ I mean, people post things all the time, give opinions. But I don't really see a lot of GMing from you Mostly just negative comments to posters From behind your screen.......... Take your friggin glasses off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Why not keep them? There's worse options out there. Just having them control the puck on the power play is already enough reason to keep them, watching them yesterday outmaneuver the Kings down low reminds you of how special they really are. Couple of nifty passes to shuffle the D around, then a quick pass and the PP is set up. I think at the very least they're still lower-level 2nd line guys, still very serviceable to keep around for one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 hoping they sign for 2.5 each, that'd be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, coastal.view said: how insulting is that invite them to camp without a contract get real that will never happen pretty low to suggest that in my view No, insulting is when you wear an "A" or a "C", and then criticize rookies on TV But don't backcheck yourself............ That is insulting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'd rather sign 2 players that can protect Brock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTyrany Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, captainhorvat said: Go take a look at 2018 free agents...good luck finding anyone that can put up 48-58 points and signing them cheap. I'd rather two Vaneks. The twins are first line only players. They have no grit, no hit, no more scoring touch, are slow and only put up PP points. Their defensive 5 on 5 is brutal. Time to pass the torch and create a new identity. We can't fall much further in the standings next year anyway so why no start building for 20/21. Time to rip the band-aide off this team and let the wound heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 It's Brock and Bo's time! Feels like the young guys get left out on the porch in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm curious to see how this plays out. I'd suggest not re-signing right away, but closer to the end of August; both parties can see what the team looks like, what contracts would be fair, and just overall fit. Of course, I suspect a decision will be made much sooner than that. Key thing to note, if they do re-sign, then the team won't have a true new identity. This isn't necessarily a problem, but it is something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, NHTyrany said: I'd rather two Vaneks. The twins are first line only players. They have no grit, no hit, no more scoring touch, are slow and only put up PP points. Their defensive 5 on 5 is brutal. Time to pass the torch and create a new identity. We can't fall much further in the standings next year anyway so why no start building for 20/21. Time to rip the band-aide off this team and let the wound heal. You snapped me out of it! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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