Player Discussion: Dylan DeMelo

[Jet]

Like the move.

I’m thinking Chevy might not be done either.

Maybe he moves Kulikov for a 2nd or 3rd, too? As a pending UFA.

That's shuffling deck chairs, I doubt it

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Our team is bad?

Our defense has too many 5,6,7's playing elevated roless and this addresses that somewhat now.

Our team isn't bad

Our team is bad by every metric other than goaltending .

 

[Rheged]

Both sides sounding cautiously optimistic about extending.

 

[John Agar]

That's shuffling deck chairs, I doubt it

Kulikov is a Titanic deck chair though...

 

[GNP]

This guy is probably somewhat a Chiarot level guy when he started with the Jets. Chevy and company have a good eye for players that are developing, and have some upside. I hope this guy pans out.

 

[snowkiddin]

So no matter what happens, someone added without term regardless of who or at what price, it’s always a bad idea? Ok then...

That’s not what he’s saying though. People were saying the same thing last year when we wasted a first on Hayes when it was pretty obvious the team had been playing like bums and were not gonna be a threat in the playoffs. This trade is essentially that just a much more minor scale.

FWIW, I like the pick up and it came pretty cheap. If we can re-sign DeMelo then I think it’s a steal. But I can see the other perspective that this is just throwing away a pick at a rental who will walk after we get bounced in the playoffs (if we even make it).

 

[DRW204]

Both sides sounding cautiously optimistic about extending.

Jets have $$$ and it seems like a weak UFA class for RD

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

DeMelo traded to WPG for 2020 3rd

Ottawa board is a sad place.

 

[AKAChip]

I am vehemently against the Jets being buyers but this is great value assuming Demelo is re-signed. Great bottom pair guy who wouldn’t look out of place on the second pair. I just hope and pray this doesn’t spell the end of Niku’s ice time this year.

 

[ffh]

Incoming trade for Kreider

Last I heard Winnipeg is part of canada.

 

[GNP]

I hope this guy is a decent size ? at least 6-1 and 210 lbs minimum ? as we have to many small guys on the blueline.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

I hope this guy is a decent size ? at least 6-1 and 210 lbs minimum ? as we have to many small guys on the blueline.

6' 1" and 195 , close enough

 

[GNP]

6' 1" and 195 , close enough

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Yes--I agree, I think that is just fine.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Was Dylan an Olli Jokinen fan?

 

[CorgisPer60]

Both sides sounding cautiously optimistic about extending.

Largely due to all the big guns having contracts already, and DeMelo not likely even scratching 2.5m AAV in free agency.

 

[cbcwpg]

Don't mind it. I'm OK with giving up a 3rd round pick, mainly because it wasn't our 1st round pick, which as of today is still in the lottery.

 

[Rheged]

Jets getting DeMelo and Vegas getting Martinez is probably about the best case scenario for all the available D in my mind. There was another thread saying Vegas was holding out one of their good D prospects in an AHL game too so the cost is likely high here as well.

 

[Skidooboy]

I have no idea why you mentioned anything about video games.

No my preference was to not trade for rentals, I made that quite clear.

I mentioned video games because I can't think of another situation where a GM can get a top 4D for nothing.

I realise that a Rental isn't the best option...but what was actually available? What other player were we going to get? At what cost?

It's eazy to go..."I don't like this deal because I don't want to give up on the slim chance that a third rounder in a weak 2020 draft could maybe be an asset someday." but what alternatives were there? What deal would you have made?

 

[GeorgeJETson]

Jets getting DeMelo and Vegas getting Martinez is probably about the best case scenario for all the available D in my mind. There was another thread saying Vegas was holding out one of their good D prospects in an AHL game too so the cost is likely high here as well.

Here's hoping that VGK pay a 1st rounder for Martinez, and I will laugh with glee.

**** Vegas!

 

[LucianoBorsato]

 

[GeorgeJETson]

If he is willing to re-sign, he can stay and hangout at my place. I'll drive him to/from Bell MTS Place whenever I can.

 

[GNP]

I just can't see how you can go wrong on this deal ? a 3rd round pick, for a guy that could be playing in the Top 4. It's a great deal for the Jets, and no risk at all IMO.

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

I mentioned video games because I can't think of another situation where a GM can get a top 4D for nothing.

I realise that a Rental isn't the best option...but what was actually available? What other player were we going to get? At what cost?

It's eazy to go..."I don't like this deal because I don't want to give up on the slim chance that a third rounder in a weak 2020 draft could maybe be an asset someday." but what alternatives were there? What deal would you have made?

I’m not the GM I don’t know what the options are.

Chevy got good value, especially compared to the rest of the deals today. I don’t like the idea of buying rentals as a bad team but if we can resign Demelo that turns into a good deal so there is potential for this trade to turn into a great value move.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Maybe, but we've drafted a few good players with 3rd round picks and later (Copp, Helle, Lowry, Niku, Appleton). It doesn't happen consistently but throwing them away is still not a smart thing to do

I'm not unhappy with this, at least compared to the alternative of trading higher picks and good prospects. He could make the difference between making the PO and not. He could sign here for a reasonable price next year. Maybe.

He doesn't make us a contender though. But at least I don't hate the gamble.

 

[Mathil8]

Jets have $$$ and it seems like a weak UFA class for RD

Wouldn't call it a weak UFA class for RD IMO.