iceman64 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Ok so your JB and it's your decision what to do with shotgun Jake before Oct 28th, his salary arbitration date or after. I.E. do you wait and see, sign him and trade him OR do it before? Sign him and wait and see what kind of shape he shows up in training camp and how he performs? Would you give him a final shot on a one year show me more deal, to see if he can make top 6 or do you simply throw all the developing into the wind, use the cap elsewhere and give Hogs (ELC) a shot with Bo? Or offer him a bit less and make him a 3rd line guy IF he can pull it all together and play like a tank "consistently" Just scenario's and there are many more.. What call would you make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWestNuck Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 You sign him as a third line guy who can move up when needed. If he shows up ready for camp or you aren’t able to sign anyone better, give him a top 6 role. given that he was on pace for 20 goals last year playing 3/4 the year on the 3rd or 4th line, if he has the entire year on the top two lines there’s no reason to think he couldn’t hit 25+... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 What we shouldnt do is trade him. So much talent ready to break out 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hold on to Jake for now he will be needed if no replacement for Tofu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Public flogging with the cat-o'-nine! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Public flogging with the cat-o'-nine! By whom? Bo? Lol Bo tore into him pretty hard already... He might be first in line for it... Edited October 15, 2020 by iceman64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallAfterLife Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 This off season will be a big test for Jake and his maturity. If he shows up to camp in shape and without any questionable incidents then he'll have shown that he was worth keeping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 minute ago, iceman64 said: If he shows up out of shape, more like a hanging at high noon by outraged cdc'rs? No it's a floggin' for that Tuna-Scallawag! ARRRRRRR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cromeslab Posted October 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: No it's a floggin' for that Tuna-Scallawag! ARRRRRRR!!!! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtman Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I'd like to see him get an extended (consistent) look in the top 6. But yeah, how he shows up to training camp will be really telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Adam Lowry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Dirtman said: I'd like to see him get an extended (consistent) look in the top 6. But yeah, how he shows up to training camp will be really telling. You know, I think it's just lack of maturity but I also think he got read the riot act after the run was over, the exit speech, whatever they call it, so if he shows up like previously, show him the door in a trade or for a draft pick or something, if Jake's maturity level didn't rise from last year after going through finding out what kind of shape you have to be in.. would say it all.. Edited October 15, 2020 by iceman64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounoush Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 If the arbitrator awards too much, I am game for trading him but he gets into the top-6 for me if the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) At the right price, there's no way we don't sign him. I hope Jake has been following other bargain signings and takes a discount, e.g. $2-$2.5 (Stecher and Toffoli both signed for less than their previous cap hits which should be telling of the cap situation league-wide). I also hope arbitrator prices him well. I'd also say short-term, show-me deal with time on Pete and Miller's line (their advanced stats look good together), and if he still can't produce with our top guys then we have no choice but to cut loose and trade him. Til then we should pencil him or Gaudette in the top-6 RW. Edited October 15, 2020 by Phil_314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 But it's more than just making it to the threshold of showing up to camp in shape. If I were GMJB, I'd be telling coach to keep Jake on a super-short leash, and that the time for tough love is over now. Every day and every night, on and off the rink, Jake will need to perform, perform consistently, portray the consistent professionalism expected of someone who is a 5th year pro, or Jake will find himself on the first flight to Utica (or some other team willing to give him the chance). As GMJB, I would know that we're now heading into our window, and there will be no seats for passengers moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) a one year deal at whatever he gets awarded if Jake got 2.5 sign him for 2 years more than 3 million one year deal Edited October 15, 2020 by the grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad_BOI_pete Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 i cant believe all the hate. jake had a career year, he will only get better. he's worth 2.5 million right now and hasnt earned a contract for many years. my guess is he gets a 3-4 year deal at 2.5-3.0 AAV 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I'd first do my best to see if I can dump some salary so that I can trade for a top 6 winger at a bargain price from a cap crunched team. If the price is too steep to dump Eriksson et al, then I'll sign Jake before arbitration if it's under 3 mil for 1 year. I'd leave it up to TG to figure it out but I like him on the first line with Miller and Petey to start the season. Give him a chance to shine and let Brock run a line with Bo. And based on what JB has been saying, Hoglander has to really suck to not make the team out of camp. That gives us pretty decent scoring lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I dunno, seems like a fun guy to play video games with. Maybe we can go to a bar while practicing social distancing. As for the hockey side, I am on the boat that you play him top 6 and just leave him there. Unleash shotgun Jake. I'd tell Jake he's gonna have a buddy for a while, introduce him to Bertuzzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the harry Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Play him and Gaudette with a LW with playmaking skills and watch their stats go up. Baertschi - Gaudette - Virtanen. Edited October 15, 2020 by the harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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