Speculation: 2024 Off-season Team Discussion
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Vinny Boombatz
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Marke says: somebody speculated this based on nothing and I wonder if you think it’s conceivable Elliotte? And then Elliotte says: No
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Koly is tricky. Hasn't really earned a one-way deal. He may just be one of those guys who ultimately gets his spot eaten up by depth.
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He’s shooting his shot. The D depth chart is trash. He’s probably angling for a much higher AHL wage and a Euro contract out-clause. This may be the last time in his hockey career he ever has any semblance of leverage. I’m proud of our boy.
1 - He wont waive to go to a non playoff team.
2 - It would be dumb to give assets for him
3 - It would be even dumber to sign him to an extension.
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1 - Probably not
2 - Definitely. Toronto should give to dump his $11m.
3 - Dude is coming off a 65 point season, wins 58% of his draws and is a decent vet. He would not be terrible to have around for a year or 3 if it was a more reasonable NHL type contract rather than a Toronto sized one.
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I’m pretty indifferent about that. I’m not adding to schmaltz, though. 1:1 is fine.
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That's a curious take alright.
Anyway, speaking of curiosity, I was wondering what the moves for Utah would be this offseason. Seems like the consensus is that the forward group is solid/deep and if anyone can take a step they have the opportunity to do so but we can expect money poured on the backend? Sounds like a fun time to be a fan, shed some second rounders and acquire some guys. Reminds me of when the Isles got Boychuk and Leddy, what a day that was! They ended up being our top pairing.
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3 Dmen and a 1c who can win faceoffs is my wish list.
That's a curious take alright.
Anyway, speaking of curiosity, I was wondering what the moves for Utah would be this offseason. Seems like the consensus is that the forward group is solid/deep and if anyone can take a step they have the opportunity to do so but we can expect money poured on the backend? Sounds like a fun time to be a fan, shed some second rounders and acquire some guys. Reminds me of when the Isles got Boychuk and Leddy, what a day that was! They ended up being our top pairing.
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I hope we don’t move Schmaltz for Laine… I would hate for Keller to regress because he has no chemistry with his new teammates
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Not bad.
I think he would be an excellent player for a year or 2 (or 3). It is the cost of acquisition (would need to be a cap dump) and the cost of year 2 and 3.
Utah is loaded in the next 2 drafts. 7 picks in the first 3 rounds this year and in 2025. I believe they also have 6 picks in the first 3 rounds in 2026. Add that to the a top 3 farm system and future looks really bright with some stability in ownership.
If the owner is willing to be near the cap Utah could make a big splash in the playoffs in a couple of years
If the owner is willing to be near the cap Utah could make a big splash in the playoffs in a couple of years
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Hopefully we use some of those picks for players and chase a spot this year but totally agree. The future looks bright.
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“We had seven 20 goal scorers so we’re gonna be good up front, we’ve gotta add some D-men and kinda tinker with that. And see what we get at the draft and with a few trades and we’ll see how that goes.”
Sound like he’s not looking to make major changes or upgrades to the forward group. Seems quite focused on the blueline.
Sound like he’s not looking to make major changes or upgrades to the forward group. Seems quite focused on the blueline.
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Why does everyone here keep on putting Hayton as the #1C? As far as I'm concerned he lost that job last year and has to earn it back with his play. Hayton can't handle the pressure and talent of other team 1st. lines. I would rather keep Schmaltz than have Laine. Hell, Laine would probably have withdrawal symptoms and and go on LTIR. Do not want Laine, he isn't the type of character I want on my team.
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