2017-18 Around the League Thread - Part III

[Addison Rae]

I found an interesting statistic on the main board, I feel like the general concensus on this forum is that Matthews is a tier ahead of Laine, but when you look at their production so far it's essentially even. Laine is 8 months younger than Matthews and based on my opinion had the better draft year. Why is one player considered better than the other? Seems like these two players are equal right now, and long term I think Laine actually has the superior tools and will be the better player.

AM34 58g/101pts in 114 games
Laine 54g/99pts in 115 games

 

[hellstick]

Year 2 of his eight year deal.

 

[valkynax]

I found an interesting statistic on the main board, I feel like the general concensus on this forum is that Matthews is a tier ahead of Laine, but when you look at their production so far it's essentially even. Laine is 8 months younger than Matthews and based on my opinion had the better draft year. Why is one player considered better than the other? Seems like these two players are equal right now, and long term I think Laine actually has the superior tools and will be the better player.

AM34 58g/101pts in 114 games
Laine 54g/99pts in 115 games

I like Laine more than Matthews but I feel that Matthews is more well-rounded of a player.

Regardless, both will be stars, no question about it.

 

[Duckhugs]

Laine fits better offensely and he's a terrific goal scorer with beautiful hair. But Mathews is a great all-round player I would say they're about equal with eachother and they're fantastic

 

[Breakers]

You know Chiarelli is frothing at mouth trying to trade for this guy.

 

[Hit the post]

WELCOME HOME CODY

Hodgson ain't from here.

 

[Duckhugs]

I've always liked Seabrook is that just me ?

 

[Breakers]

I've always liked Seabrook is that just me ?

2010/2011 Seabrook was great.

2018 Seabrook is an Older, Slower Gudbranson with $7 million cap hit for 7 more years.

 

[valkynax]

I've always liked Seabrook is that just me ?

His skating is starting to look questionable, and his production dropped pretty badly.

Being paid almost 7 mil, it's fair to expect way more out of him.

 

[WinterEmpire]

Seabrook is the Eriksson for defensemen but with a bigger contract

 

[me2]

Chicago are desperate for Seabrook to find a health issue.

 

[Bad Goalie]

See nobody picked up Franson. He was sent to AHL Rockford.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

I've always liked Seabrook is that just me ?

Naw, I'm sure his Mom has always liked him too.

Probably hi$ agent too.

 

[Brock Boeser]

Chicago are desperate for Seabrook to find a health issue.

Still can't believe their bullshit with Hossa. Skin disorder from his equipment allowing them to put a 38 year old with 4 more years at 5.25 on the LTIR...

 

[Hit the post]

Seabrook is the Eriksson for defensemen but with a bigger contract

He was also a better player (when he was in his prime) than Eriksson (not that the later was garbage before Benning gave him that massive contract).

 

[M2Beezy]

You know Chiarelli is frothing at mouth trying to trade for this guy.

More likely Benning sending Gaudette and a 2nd for Seabrook

 

[Melvin]

Meanwhile they are beating the Senators 8-2.

 

[Ace of Hades]

Ottawa being destroyed 8-2.
Oilers still can't score over a goal a game.

More likely Benning sending Gaudette and a 2nd for Seabrook

So essentially a 2nd rd pick for Seabrook

 

[M2Beezy]

Blues getting crushed like the testacles they are

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

The Oilers are a disgrace

 

[Kryten]

Blues getting crushed like the testacles they are

Would that make them Blue balled?

 

[M2Beezy]

Would that make them Blue balled?

I guess so

 

[valkynax]

LeBrun said it's more about sending a message across the team than actually trading Seabrook.

Guess the Hawks got the memo tonight.

EDIT: Also I don't think Bowman will trade Seabrook when his value is this low, he does not strike me as a jittery reactionary GM.

 

[DL44]

Did anyone see Tyler Johnson's footwork on his hattrick goal tonight? Sick.

 

[Black Noise]

LeBrun said it's more about sending a message across the team than actually trading Seabrook.

Guess the Hawks got the memo tonight.

EDIT: Also I don't think Bowman will trade Seabrook when his value is this low, he does not strike me as a jittery reactionary GM.

Would anyone actually trade for Seabrook though? He's basically a #4/5 now and he makes $6.87 million for the next 7 seasons.