Speculation: 2024-2025 General Discussion III

[Sky04]

I'd rather split that money used on Rantenen and get quantity, we already have quality in Kuch, Point, Hagel and Guentzel. Ehler's is a good target for a versatile winger, Bennett if you want a crash and bang player that this team severely lacks, or Morgan Geekie for a solid 3C and have a Geek Squad line with his brother, you could get 2/3 of those guys for Rantenen's asking price.

Only 4 players have scored more than Rantanen in the last 5 years, McDavid, Draisaitl, Kucherov and Mackinnon, he's already refused to re-sign in a favorable position in Colorado, you know he's going to want to maximize his contract, it'd be dumb not to after getting traded.

 

[Zwui21]

Hello there, JBB? Yes please.

 

[rockymtnoyster]

 

[Zwui21]

I swear that bottom six has to change big time soon lmao

 

[OffBy1]

Girgensons on the 2nd line... how much is Cooper going to put on Hagel's back before it breaks?

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

I’ve found myself falling into thoughts of delusion that we’re a third line away from being a top contender in the East. Other teams are either underperforming or are injured. Our underlying numbers have been good all year and now Vasy is really getting into a groove.

Reality check - finding three forwards is easier said than done and will be costly. We also have to get through both Florida and Toronto who have had our number in recent history.

 

[JTBF81]

I’ve found myself falling into thoughts of delusion that we’re a third line away from being a top contender in the East. Other teams are either underperforming or are injured. Our underlying numbers have been good all year and now Vasy is really getting into a groove.

Reality check - finding three forwards is easier said than done and will be costly. We also have to get through both Florida and Toronto who have had our number in recent history.

There's no delusion about it. Tampa is definitely a contender in the East. They can certainly add a couple of forwards at the deadline who can provide a positive impact, and the team's underlying numbers are good enough.

As long as the team remains relatively healthy, Vasy continues to play well, and the team gets a boost from any adds, they'll be set. It's not a forgone conclusion either that Tampa will have to go through both Florida and Toronro (which is also not an impossible task), as the Atlantic is far from decided.

 

[Stammertime91]

We went from pp specialist Stamkos to Girgensons as 2RW in one calendar year. Impressive.

You could fit the Atlantic Ocean between them when it comes to offensive skill.