That would be my hope -
I was talking specifically about the rumour being discussed.If he's used to acquire a superior or potential cornerstone player to improve the team, what's the issue here?
I wouldn't move him for Necas, but should we exclude him in any deal that improves the team just because "draft and develop"
Agreed, I think he is the prospect most ready to graduate after Ville. It would be nice to introduce both him and Heinola full time to the NHL this season.
There is something way off about that rumour. Not saying a piece of it isn't true, but I think it is missing some of the parts.
lol when you have a signed contract and "ask:" or "demand" to be traded...is there a difference?
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thehockeywriters.com
www.dispatch.com
lol when you have a signed contract and "ask:" or "demand" to be traded...is there a difference?
you can spin in semantic circles all you want....
doesn't change the fact the kid has left 3+ coaches, 2 GM's and a host of teammates unhappy with his attitude and effort. is often injured, has been very streaky in both effort and results, and tends to score in big batches against weak opponents and then disappears when the quality increases...
and if you can't google the kids name and click the "news" button? I'm not sure that reading is something you are interested in. here's some. they talk about his troubles in dressing rooms, his mouthing off to coaches and getting benched, and blaming everyone but himself for his attitude and failings.
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Jets' Patrik Laine apologizes after throwing Bryan Little under the bus
Patrik Laine reached out to his linemate after negative comments he made to a Finnish news outlet spread through North America.
Panthers Should Not Attempt to Bring in Patrik Laine - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
The Florida Panthers have expressed interest in bringing in Patrik Laine. However, they should reconsider their options and shift focus.Patrik Laine 'a little annoyed' by Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen comments
Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine not thrilled with coach Brad Larsen's recent comments related to struggles last season.
Laine is a tough call as it is near impossible to get a clear read on his value. IMO at least if the acquisition cost is relatively low he represents a high reward for little risk. At 26 he is still in the front end of his prime. If he ever gets both physically and mentally healthy he can still be a potential game changer for the organization. I wouldn’t want to give up a lot and retention is probably needed but I would be on the happy to welcome him back side.
I'm sure we're all well aware of your position on Laine, it's been made abundantly clear.
Media is just a tool for agents and GM's to use, it's also how writers generate/farm engagement to get paid in this modern world.
Some of us would like him back as we feel he's a needle mover.
Some it doesn't matter.
Some hate the idea.
At the end of the day it will be what it will be.
BTW: if I ask you for $5.00 it's much different then if I demand $5.00
I can't believe Chevy would make this deal, as he would be giving up way too much value, to get back just an above average player. Not the kind of deal that Chevy would make, unless he sees huge potential in Necas. This would be a bad deal for the Jets IMO.Rutger, Perfetti and a pick for Necas seems pretty insane, even if the pick was just a mid round
If, and IF that is true the Jets are out on Perfetti big time and that "Perfetan" nickname @sipowicz has for him is more accurate than we thought...
If TNSE asks itself the question.. “If Laine was a Jet again would that put more butts into seats?” And if the answer is Yes… then they will be seriously considering it. It still has to work from a hockey sense , but they will think about it.
TNSE could lower the ticket prices by $8 million to put more butts into seats it would have the same effect except in the end it would have better results.
And people would also say that about Heinola. Ceulemans had 2 nice seasons in the NCAA and then a bit of a down year in his first AHL season. He just turned 21, and to say he has little value as a big RHD and as a former 1st round pick is just wrong IMO.
And the cap goes up, and Pionk and Apples come off the books, hopefully replaced by guys on ELCs. Chevy only has to make the cap work one season at a time. Never mind our dead money cap buyout money rebounds very nicely.
IMO it is hard to know how good Laine can be. Now that we know he went into the players assistance program for mental health issues, we have no idea what the player can be. He was a 2nd OA pick, behind Mathews and every year since except for Bedard he would likely have been #1. Just my opinion if the guy gets his head straight, and gets into peak physical condition, we could get a 40 - 50 goal scorer for a discount price.
HFJets:
You’re not getting a top young RHD for Perfetan any time soon!
I wanted Tkachuk in the worst way at the draft.
No, not at this stage of his career. LOTS to prove.
I wonder how and how fast Tkachuk would have forced his way out of Winnipeg
