Speculation: 2024/25 Trade Rumours, Speculation etc Thread

[surixon]

He's the best defensive player on that line and a good puck distributor. The Kings 2nd goal came when he wasn't on the ice and you saw a total breakdown in defensive zone coverage.

I wonder what the analytics really look like with Ehlers and Perfetti. Like stuff we don't see. How often do those two make plays that lead to each other's scoring chances? Namestnikov is kind of the wheel in that line in terms of making plays. And he's probably the only one who will go to the net regularly.

He brings stuff to the table but if you are looking to upgrade he's the obvious spot. Every other line has a person with size for board work and net front. So if you want to know why that line looks different then the template it's due to that.

One of the reasons I wanted to see Cole at center is because you could move a Nino to that line to do that role and then move Barron to Lowry's line to take Nino's role.

As per Garrett, his tracking data has Namestnikov far below his linemates in scoring chance and scoring chance creation data. Actually he ranks dead last among forwards whereas Cole ranks 4th behind Ehlers, KC, amd Scheifele.

 

[voyageur]

He brings stuff to the table but if you are looking to upgrade he's the obvious spot. Every other line has a person with size for board work and net front. So if you want to know why that line looks different then the template it's due to that.

One of the reasons I wanted to see Cole at center is because you could move a Nino to that line to do that role and then move Barron to Lowry's line to take Nino's role.

As per Garrett, his tracking data has Namestnikov far below his linemates in scoring chance and scoring chance creation data.

Except Lowry's line is the real driver of this team. Outscoring Ehlers line. I wouldn't mess with that one. I don't know how dissatisfied Arny is having his 2-3 centers in the 50 point range. That's a big reason for the Jets success.

 

[surixon]

Except Lowry's line is the real driver of this team. Outscoring Ehlers line. I wouldn't mess with that one. I don't know how dissatisfied Arny is having his 2-3 centers in the 50 point range. That's a big reason for the Jets success.

That was my thinking around camp. I wouldn't mess with that line now while they are still red hot.

I wouldn't mess with much right now given we are first in the league. I expect Cole and Fly to start putting the puck in the net with what they generate.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

My guess is Yager will need atleast a year in the AHL. The org as it has with most every prospect these days will take their time integrating them. Lambert likely makes it full time his d plus 4 year and I'd put Yager on a similar timeline.

I could see Yager making the Jets next year, maybe. But, if so I doubt he plays 2C, or even the 2Cb that we have this year. If he moves up that early he will likely start as a winger before moving to 2C the next year. Either way he is at least 2 more seasons away from 2C.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I don't think Yager will be able to slot in as a 2C on a contender next year. He will need more development and experience.

Ehlers is basically getting 2nd line usage now, and producing (though his play-driving metrics are down a bit).

I could see the Jets letting Ehlers play out the year as an "own rental" and try to re-sign him before he hits UFA. But I wonder if Chevy would try another type of move that brings in a roster player with some term, instead.

If the Jets don't move Ehlers, I still see Chevy making a move for a 2C and I would think he would try to acquire a player that would have a bit of term.

One player that I think would really fit the Jets now and the future is Ryan McLeod (Sabres). They traded a good prospect for him and he wouldn't be cheap. But I think he would be a terrific C for the Jets on the 2nd or 3rd line. He has terrific speed and creates a lot of pressure and chances, and has some skill. He's rangy with good reach, too.

I don't think he has the offense for 2C.

 

[Wpgpage]

Radar would be amazing but it seems pretty clear he wants nothing to do with a Canadian media market lol. Yager might ultimately become a good fit with Fly. There is no one out there right now potentially available that really looks like a great fit.