Speculation: 2024-2025 General Lightning Discussion II: Farewell 2024

[Soul Assumption]

Dumba's ATOI was 20:04, just because they are getting a lot of TOI doesn't mean they are good. Both Raddysh and Perbix have an equal or better ppg than Provorov playing in a 3rd pair role right now. Provorov is probably marginally better than Dumba, should maybe get a 3rd/4th rd pick but nowhere near a 1st.

I'm sorry, but expecting a top 4D to be worth 3rd/4th is bizarre to say the least. I remind you that we paid 1st for Savard.

 

[LordStanlersCup]

I'm sorry, but expecting a top 4D to be worth 3rd/4th is bizarre to say the least. I remind you that we paid 1st for Savard.

Dumba got a 5th and he was in Arizona's top 4

 

[Peacefool]

Dumba's ATOI was 20:04, just because they are getting a lot of TOI doesn't mean they are good. Both Raddysh and Perbix have an equal or better ppg than Provorov playing in a 3rd pair role right now. Provorov is probably marginally better than Dumba, should maybe get a 3rd/4th rd pick but nowhere near a 1st.


Marchenko is one of my favorite players in the league he is so underrated

Yes it surprises to me how he went unseen by Russian hockey media and now at NHL, dude plays really well scoring a lot of goals for Columbus, having good heght hands shot hockey IQ, I agree very underrated

 

[creg]

I remember hearing we were "rumored" to be in on Provorov last TDL and it makes as little sense then as it does now. I'd be pretty shocked if we trade for a defensemen at all, but if we do target one (or sign one in the off-season) I would much prefer someone like Gavrikov who can allow us to not run 35 year old McDonagh into the ground over a purely offensive focused defensemen like Provorov.

 

[Flat Ronnie]

LD is definitely not an area of need, a long term answer at top 6 RW is the biggest move we can make. A top line LW that could push Guentzel down to #2 RW also accomplishes this IMO. Preferably our top 6 guy can shoot right as well, and we could use some size.

Kreider?

 

[Point21]

Cant wait for this kid in our bottom 6

 

[Rschmitz]

Kreider?

Not a fan but some are. Makes more sense than Provorov at least

 

[ccman68]

Can we stop talking about Kreider already, just look at his damn contract. It’s not gonna happen.

 

[JTBF81]

Combo deal with Anaheim for Dumolin and Vatrano? Dumolin provides a very solid 3rd pairing defender who can play up in case of injury and has considerable playoff experience. Vatrano can slide in on the 2nd or 3rd line as needed and adds additional scoring and versatility for an improved top 9. Neither Kreider nor Tuch is realistic at all, whether it's cap, acquisition cost, or simply not being g available most likely.

As long as Tampa can get retention on Vatrano, I think it could work. I do think Lilleberg is improving, but adding an additional 4-6 type dman to the group of Lilleberg, Perbix and Raddysb wouldn't be a bad thing for the playoffs imo. Vatrano is more needed and will cost, but as long as Tampa is planning on extending him, paying the price is likely justifiable.