[GDT] ‘Tis the Dog Days of Summer, Are we Thinging Before Training Camp?

[Hairy Kneel]

A better pk is so good

Was our Achilles heel last year

[R3aL]

Our Pk should improve. And our pp should improve with Hronek on unit 2

 

our backend isn’t perfect but it’s looking a lot more functional / balanced now in regards to roles and players bringing different skill sets and dynamics 

[R3aL]

1 minute ago, 48MPHSlapShot said:

 

 

Blueger was signed to be 3C. 

 

I get the impression they're going to ride out Myers and slot Juulsen in beside Hughes, as they looked decent together last year and don't want to spend too much money. 

 

This is most likely all we're doing imo, unless Allvin can put a trade together.

We will probably bring Bear back too at some point 

[Doxm]

4 minutes ago, DrJockitch said:

D looks better but 1.9M for 4th line C and $3M for 3rd pairing D is hard pill to swallow.  
At least all three should help the PK. 

How much cap left, still need 3rd line C.

Still need to move at least one midget off the wings. 

Not that hard to swallow. Look around the league the deals are all overpayments, they are 1 year deals. We'll be fine. 

[Ted Lasso]

These seem like upgrades that will improve our team defence and PK
 

Blueger > Dries

Cole > OEL

Soucy > Myers

[Jaimito]

Surgery going nicely.  Not done yet. 

[aGENT]

Now we need to nab Fischer and I'll be happy 

[AngryElf]

Does Soucy or Cole play on their offside with Hughes? Or do we have something up our sleeve for a RD? 

[DrJockitch]

Cant believe Burroughs got 3X1.1. Good for him 

[Sell.the.team]

Not as sold on Soucy at 3x 3.25 as others here.... If this contract is so great I'm very surprised Seattle wouldn't have offered it seeing as they have much more cap.

 

He has played 3rd pairing minutes his whole career and we are effectively gambling he can be more than that.

 

Hopefully they are right.

[ilduce39]

The Cole and Bleuger deals are great.  Love the one year commitment.  

 

And Soucy 3 years isn’t too bad.  The market got him a little extra $ seems like it.

 

D is certainly bigger and badder than it’s been in YEARS.

[ilduce39]

Just now, AngryElf said:

Does Soucy or Cole play on their offside with Hughes? Or do we have something up our sleeve for a RD? 

I believe they both can play off hand - Cole even more so.  He’ll probably be the one lining up with Hughes at this point.

[Hairy Kneel]

Any NM, NTCs 

[DrJockitch]

1 minute ago, AngryElf said:

Does Soucy or Cole play on their offside with Hughes? Or do we have something up our sleeve for a RD? 

Now that Soucy is signed, see if the Myers rumours are true. Though they got a better right D from our team already. 

[Jack Fig]

The Soucy deal looks pretty good from here. Reasonable money and term. 

Are the Canucks still thin on D? Yep. 

Need help from the depth chart. 

[R3aL]

3 minutes ago, Kenny Powers said:

These seem like upgrades that will improve our team defence and PK
 

Blueger > Dries

Cole > OEL

Soucy > Myers

Def will be better in the roles they are deployed in.

 

qhat I’m curious is if Soucy or Cole plus more with Hronek 

[Hairy Kneel]

Soucy Hughes

Hronek  Myers

Cole  Hiho

 

 

 

Edited July 1, 2023 by Hairy Kneel

[alt kilgore]

4 minutes ago, Timråfan said:

Burroughs was too lightweight for being a fighter. He was not a sollution for the team.

It’s better to do these kind of decision asap.

 

 

Which is why I said fighting was a bonus.  And he handled himself just fine physically, with his weight.  Maybe the fact that he fought actually worked against him in that he was never appreciated for his great defensive play. He was trusted as Hughes partner at the end of Bruce's term.  Great hockey sense, reliable and solid. 

 

As I'm writing we sign Soucy for a similar deal that Burroughs got.  Near the same age.  But IMO Burroughs is a better player. And already on the team and beginning to be familiar with Tocchet's system.

[R3aL]

1 minute ago, Hairy Kneel said:

Soucy Hughes

Hronek  Myers

Myers  Hiho

 

 

 

This is confusing me 

[Ted Lasso]

Just now, R3aL said:

Def will be better in the roles they are deployed in.

 

qhat I’m curious is if Soucy or Cole plus more with Hronek 

Same. Soucy could partner with Hughes potentially, or Cole could be a steady partner for Myers? Unless that Myers trade happens?