Speculation: Armchair GM - Offseason Thread (Summer Edition)

[koteka]

Looks like Peeke is staying busy this summer

9 Ducks spending the off season in Florida? Interesting.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

9 Ducks spending the off season in Florida? Interesting.

Noticed that too. Seemed odd.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Where is the Babcock prefers LH-RH on D coming from??

I think with how our D is built you have to focus on the “fit” of the defensemen themselves and how many minutes they should be getting.

I think Werenski/Boqvist are both extremely good with the puck/offensively, and even though Boqvist (and well unfortunately somewhat Werenski himself also) is prone to blue line giveaways, I don’t think they’d be impacted much playing on the off side.

Provorov-Werenski
Bean-Severson
Boqvist/Blankenburg-Gudbranson/Jiricek

While I can’t find the article where I also saw Babcock talking about it, I do recall him making the point about wanting LH/RH combo pairings. Whether this holds true today I certainly don’t know. I guess we’ll see.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Not one voter picked us to make the playoffs

 

[Xoggz22]

Not one voter picked us to make the playoffs

And the fact they only put Bedard and Knies for Calder is a joke. I'm not saying he'll win it but Fantilli is in a much better position than Bedard to have an impact on the scoresheet. Fantilli this year and Jiricek next year

 

[JacketFanInFL]

9 Ducks spending the off season in Florida? Interesting.

...Along with everyone else in the US, apparently. Go away

 

[squashmaple]

And the fact they only put Bedard and Knies for Calder is a joke. I'm not saying he'll win it but Fantilli is in a much better position than Bedard to have an impact on the scoresheet. Fantilli this year and Jiricek next year

You know that one Knies vote was Dom.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Looks like Peeke is staying busy this summer

Jesus, how many Ducks prospects live in south Fla?

...Along with everyone else in the US, apparently. Go away

I don't know why. Fla is stupid humid this time of year.

I hate humidity.

 

[BB88]

Jesus, how many Ducks prospects live in south Fla?


I don't know why. Fla is stupid humid this time of year.

I hate humidity.

Huge amount of players spend their offseasons in Florida

 

[Long Live Lyle]

Huge amount of players spend their offseasons in Florida

I’d much, much rather be in So Cal in July than south Florida, but maybe they just want to get away from their in-season home and break things up.

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

So with Kuznetsov officially requesting a trade (thread), would we be interested in a Roslovic for Kuznetsov 50% retained swap? I feel like there's been a shift in our expectations for cost after all these recent signings and it's worth a new mini discussion. No clue what WSH is looking for but his value in this cap world isn't great. Could be a sort-of hockey trade I'd be interested in, both getting a change of scenery. It would 'cap off' the dubious off-season moves of Dark Jarmo for me, I guess.

I don't think we really need to make any moves anymore (better see how the chips fall and what we have) but if we have to make a move, maybe that would be interesting.

 

[VT]

So with Kuznetsov officially requesting a trade (thread), would we be interested in a Roslovic for Kuznetsov 50% retained swap? I feel like there's been a shift in our expectations for cost after all these recent signings and it's worth a new mini discussion. No clue what WSH is looking for but his value in this cap world isn't great. Could be a sort-of hockey trade I'd be interested in, both getting a change of scenery. It would 'cap off' the dubious off-season moves of Dark Jarmo for me, I guess.

I don't think we really need to make any moves anymore (better see how the chips fall and what we have) but if we have to make a move, maybe that would be interesting.

I think Kuznetsov is the last thing we need. 3/4 of the season skating like mannequins on a pond, word defense doesn't ring a bell, play without puck too. Roslovic would try ať least. Besides we don't know maybe Babs helps him

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

So with Kuznetsov officially requesting a trade (thread), would we be interested in a Roslovic for Kuznetsov 50% retained swap? I feel like there's been a shift in our expectations for cost after all these recent signings and it's worth a new mini discussion. No clue what WSH is looking for but his value in this cap world isn't great. Could be a sort-of hockey trade I'd be interested in, both getting a change of scenery. It would 'cap off' the dubious off-season moves of Dark Jarmo for me, I guess.

I don't think we really need to make any moves anymore (better see how the chips fall and what we have) but if we have to make a move, maybe that would be interesting.

Sure, why not. Might as well go all in and trade for the powder nose too. Can't imagine he'd cost very much after 55 point season with 7.8x2 deal

Maybe they could then swap out Pride Nights for Crack Nights to please the new players

 

[CBJWerenski8]

So with Kuznetsov officially requesting a trade (thread), would we be interested in a Roslovic for Kuznetsov 50% retained swap? I feel like there's been a shift in our expectations for cost after all these recent signings and it's worth a new mini discussion. No clue what WSH is looking for but his value in this cap world isn't great. Could be a sort-of hockey trade I'd be interested in, both getting a change of scenery. It would 'cap off' the dubious off-season moves of Dark Jarmo for me, I guess.

I don't think we really need to make any moves anymore (better see how the chips fall and what we have) but if we have to make a move, maybe that would be interesting.

I would do that deal. But I’m not adding any picks.

 

[BB88]

So with Kuznetsov officially requesting a trade (thread), would we be interested in a Roslovic for Kuznetsov 50% retained swap? I feel like there's been a shift in our expectations for cost after all these recent signings and it's worth a new mini discussion. No clue what WSH is looking for but his value in this cap world isn't great. Could be a sort-of hockey trade I'd be interested in, both getting a change of scenery. It would 'cap off' the dubious off-season moves of Dark Jarmo for me, I guess.

I don't think we really need to make any moves anymore (better see how the chips fall and what we have) but if we have to make a move, maybe that would be interesting.

Locker room is pretty damm important and I wouldn’t add a player like Kuz into this mix anymore

I’d much, much rather be in So Cal in July than south Florida, but maybe they just want to get away from their in-season home and break things up.

Can’t really say about that but lot of players live and train there in the offseasons

 

[CBJx614]

I think Kuznetsov is the last thing we need. 3/4 of the season skating like mannequins on a pond, word defense doesn't ring a bell, play without puck too. Roslovic would try ať least. Besides we don't know maybe Babs helps him

I actually think this is part of why he hasn't been traded yet. We don't know if Babs can wakeup guys like Roslovic or even a guy like Bemstrom. Sometimes it just takes the right voice in your head to get you kick started and maybe that overly player friendly coach did them more harm than good.

 

[stevo61]

I actually think this is part of why he hasn't been traded yet. We don't know if Babs can wakeup guys like Roslovic or even a guy like Bemstrom. Sometimes it just takes the right voice in your head to get you kick started and maybe that overly player friendly coach did them more harm than good.

I feel like Roslovic is going to have a good year to earn another chance and then just go back to the same old Roslovic in the future. That is my fear with him

 

[squashmaple]

I feel like Roslovic is going to have a good year to earn another chance and then just go back to the same old Roslovic in the future. That is my fear with him

He can have a career year as long as he parlays that into signing with someone else for more than he's worth next season.

 

[Xoggz22]

I feel like Roslovic is going to have a good year to earn another chance and then just go back to the same old Roslovic in the future. That is my fear with him

I hope, if he sticks, he has a great year but CBJ moves him at the deadline. I've always been a supporter and like him for his skillset but I can't buy into him as a long term option on this team. There is simply too much inconsistency for me to think he's a long term solution.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Not one voter picked us to make the playoffs

Speaking of The Athletic.......I was on a monthly subscription for $1.99/mo. and was going to cancel and was offered one year for $9.99.

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

I feel like Roslovic is going to have a good year to earn another chance and then just go back to the same old Roslovic in the future. That is my fear with him

My issue is that I don't know what he is. Not enough offesinve talent for top 6, not enough defensive talent or motor for bottom 6.

He feels like one of these players who join NHL as european league mvp, but leave after a year. Mikko Lehtonen for example. Difference being that Roslovic is 1st round pick from US, so he'll get a lot more opportunities and wont leave to EU as soon as the door opens

 

[stevo61]

I hope, if he sticks, he has a great year but CBJ moves him at the deadline. I've always been a supporter and like him for his skillset but I can't buy into him as a long term option on this team. There is simply too much inconsistency for me to think he's a long term solution.

Maybe he can finally admit he isnt a center and it would be better for everyone. 3rd line of Texier-Fantilli-Roslovic could be alright. Or if they want Fantilli in the top 6 Texier-Sillinger/Voronkov/Danforth-Roslovic could maybe be another option

 

[VT]

Maybe he can finally admit he isnt a center and it would be better for everyone. 3rd line of Texier-Fantilli-Roslovic could be alright. Or if they want Fantilli in the top 6 Texier-Sillinger/Voronkov/Danforth-Roslovic could maybe be another option

Texier played excellent center in the Domi -- Texier -- Bemstrom and especially Jenner -- Texier -- Foligno lines. Conversely, he failed with Voráček and Laine. He isn't probably a TOP 6 center.

 

[majormajor]

Maybe he can finally admit he isnt a center and it would be better for everyone. 3rd line of Texier-Fantilli-Roslovic could be alright. Or if they want Fantilli in the top 6 Texier-Sillinger/Voronkov/Danforth-Roslovic could maybe be another option

People complain about Roslovic in the bottom six, and I do agree that he is overpaid for what he brings, but there is a lot of value in having scorers in your bottom six. He's often scored at high per minute rates.

I'd consider putting him with Kuraly and one of his wingers. The Robinson-Kuraly-Olivier trio needs help finishing, they were good enough to get the puck out of our zone but they still got badly outscored because they shot at a miserable 5% success rate. I would also like to see a Robinson-Kuraly-Texier reunion but I want Texier's help on all the other lines!

 

[Youngguns1380]

I actually think this is part of why he hasn't been traded yet. We don't know if Babs can wakeup guys like Roslovic or even a guy like Bemstrom. Sometimes it just takes the right voice in your head to get you kick started and maybe that overly player friendly coach did them more harm than good.

Listen no offense to Roslovic - he has the skill but doesn’t have the brain (hockey sense) to play center. That is why he makes all the boneheaded plays.