MissADD
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That's what they are doing. Just because it doesn't take months doesn't mean they aren't getting the right deal. He is still young and hot. Cash in while he still checks the young and hot box.
Player Discussion: David Jiricek
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It is what it is and I'll get over it because every situation is different and whatever but I'm tired of being a place from which a player wants a fresh start.
SteelCityCannon
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Feel like it says more about them than us. Jiricek had every opportunity and shit down his leg. I want to be a team where minutes are earned.
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That's true but there is a difference between the impetus for the move being his request for a fresh start versus cashing in because you don't think he will develop into a core player and are trading him while his value is highest. While the team can't come out and say the reason is the latter, they also shouldn't be indicating it's because of the former.
Unfortunately, by acknowledging these requests and acting on them, I think it only reinforces the message that it's okay to voice these requests. Instead, I think the front office should be messaging that requesting a trade, unless you're a veteran player or there's an extreme circumstance, will simply not be listened to and is not productive. Agents can play their games and players can try to be toxic in the lockerroom, but those antics will be firmly ignored.
You can have a team where minutes are earned and where players know it is useless to make a trade request unless you have actual leverage (are a veteran, pending UFA, extenuating circumstances). Otherwise the team needs to treat the players like what they are - employees under contract.
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Why would Dubas travel to Cleveland to watch minor league hockey? He can do that in Pittsburgh
No issues with getting rid of him. He seems to be uncoachable and feels entitled to be in the NHL. He can't skate and his position is so poor that it's embarrassing at times. Like other entitled players that we've seen here before (Filatov) I don't think things are going to go well for him. I'll not be happy what we get for him because he's a high pick, but I think the return isn't going to be great and for good reason. Yeah he's only 20, but as a defender if you've gotten this far not knowing how to skate or use positioning effectively, I don't have a lot of hope for you being successful in the league. But then again, my hope doesn't mean a damn thing.
punk_o_holic
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I want him as well. Probably not 1 for 1 but in a package deal perhaps. Their writer on The Athletic feels Minnesota doesn't see him as a long term player for whatever reason. What else would need to be added to acquire Rossi?
Ice9
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If he wants out you take the best trade that seems to fit your needs going forward and you never look back. All this, "What if becomes a great defenseman "? So what, he probably wasn't gonna do it here.
Sometimes, people sound like the perpetually feel bad for yourselves Browns fans. Happiest in their misery.
..."Who Dares Wins"...
Sometimes, people sound like the perpetually feel bad for yourselves Browns fans. Happiest in their misery.
..."Who Dares Wins"...
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Nikishin turning heads.
I personally think Rossi is a bit of an ambitious ask at this point. He is having a resoundingly good season. Zeev Buium seems like a perfect 1-for-1. But this is just me talking out of my aztec.
Wouldn't get much push back here about Buium. Probably can't say the same from Minny's POV
