86Viking Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Pearson LW- 30yr old - 2yr 3.25m per left left Mid round pick or a prospect for DeMelo RHD- 29yr old - 2yr 3m per left Would be even better if Winnipeg took Poolman back, but I doubt it, so Pearson plus something may interest Winnipeg...??? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Dylan DeMelo: Has always played to an identity. He’s a steady two-way defenceman who doesn’t produce much offensively, but is also a sound skater who can get to pucks ahead of opponents and outlet efficiently. There is nothing eye popping about his game and that’s a good thing. DeMelo is signed through 2023-24 with a cap hit of $3 million, which is money well spent for a defenceman who takes a responsible shift at even strength and is used on the penalty kill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Pretty decent idea. DiPietro might interest Winnipeg; he has a legit chance of cracking their roster as they have no NHL backup as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 1 minute ago, King Heffy said: Pretty decent idea. DiPietro might interest Winnipeg; he has a legit chance of cracking their roster as they have no NHL backup as well. That is true, forgot about Mikey...he might interest them!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I don't think the Jets would do it, but I would love it if this deal happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I am guessing that is poolmamn can't play we will sign de haan... but dehaan shoots left, not right, does he play on the right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) this team is in a win now mode with the miller signing, and I agree with that, I would push the chips in and try to get a fit with hughes, a R side D man Offer: Hogz Rathbone 2024 1st 2025 2nd could that get chyhcrun? that could likely get Andrew Peeke - is he the d man we want? who would be the other rich t shot d candidates? Edited September 5, 2022 by Canucks Curse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) That's an interesting proposal OP, and I think it could be mutually beneficial. The Jets' downfall came from poor penalty killing (they were bottom-5 in the league last season just like us) and their bottom-6 wingers don't inspire much confidence outside Appleton (Barron/ Harkins are big depth without much skill, Vesalainen's big but not developed) so I think Pearson could be a strong upgrade to really flesh out their top-9 (Pearson-Lowry-Appleton looks good). They've also got Pionk and Schmidt as their top-4 RHD (admittedly Pionk had an off year and DeMelo rose to be 1st pairing but they believe Pionk could rebound) so losing DeMelo won't be too much of a loss (they could flip one of Samberg/ Heinola from their LHD depth or something else to get a 3rd pair RHD). For Vancouver, the obvious glaring need is at RHD. DeMelo played 21 minutes a night two seasons ago (I think that was before Nate Schmidt arrived) so he's shown that he can definitely handle increased minutes. He's also their top PK unit RD so we could find some balance between him, Myers and Schenn to split duties). He also gives me Tanev-esque qualities that I think would make for a mobile, solid 1st pair. Seeing how the team revamped the bottom-6 and still has candidates hankering for more minutes (Hoglander, Mikheyev on the PK) we can definitely afford to flip Pearson and let Hog expand his role. If we don't sign De Haan to pair with Myers and bump OEL to 1st pair, I would be definitely open to this, and pair him with Hughes. Edited September 5, 2022 by Phil_314 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Excellent trade idea. put your teeth back in JR and get ‘er done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTramFan Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I like this trade idea. I think WPG would be hesitant because Demelo is a key part of their D corps (even though he's probably on their 3rd pairing on 5v5). I wonder if this might work: To VAN: Demelo + Kovacevic To WPG: Pearson + Dermott Pearson is a good middle 6 winger and Dermott gives them a decent 3rd pairing replacement for Demelo (younger and cheaper too). Kovacevic is a 6'4", 208 lb, 25 year old RHD tweener with good AHL stats signed for 3 more seasons at $767k. Look like he could become a 3rd pairing RHD at NHL level. VAN D this season becomes: Hughes Demelo OEL Myers Rathbone Schenn (Burroughs Poolman) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rocket Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 considering winnipeg only has 2 NHL calibre Right handed defenseman, i'm not sure they will be wanting to move off demelo. he had good chemistry with morrisey last year as well. that said, they do need forward depth after shipping out copp last year and not really replacing him. pearson makes sense as a target for them but i dont think they would do it at the cost of demelo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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