GDT: Free agency madness, brought to you by the letter G

[SpezDispenser]

Nice to see Habs fans think Hoffman has trade value - they can’t get rid of him fast enough for a top 6 forward coming back - Ha

I actually think he has negative trade value. Attach a pick just to get rid of him. Not awesome for them at all.

 

[Bevans]

Source?

St Joseph High School, Barrhaven.

 

[Tuna99]

I actually think he has negative trade value. Attach a pick just to get rid of him. Not awesome for them at all.

15 goals in 67 games, -24

I’d be surprised if he isn’t sent to Laval, his compete level I don’t think would register on an intelecttual level with MSL

 

[Big Muddy]

Won’t be easy, but possible Zaitsev’s contract needs to move.
Could afford Klingberg for 1 or 2 years max, but that’s it.

The more I think our salary cap situation in the future, the more I think the plan might have to be graduating either Thomson or JBD to round out our defense. If Debrincat exits ultimately, that would change things.

 

[IranCondraAffair]

I don’t think there is a team in the league who doesn’t play 4 forwards on PP1. Sens have for the past 15+ years.

Lots of teams do 2 defense. We started using 4F with Alfie, and after he left, we've had one of the worst PP's in the league every single year.

 

[BondraTime]

Lots of teams do 2 defense. We started using 4F with Alfie, and after he left, we've had one of the worst PP's in the league every single year.

Not a single team used 2 D on PP1 last season. Even the Sharks started the year, and spent the vast majority of the season, with Karlsson and Burns on units by themselves.

There was more use of 5 forwards on PP1 in the league when Ekblad was injured the last quarter of the seaosn.

The past 10 seasons I'd wager there were than less than 10 teams total that utilized 2 D on PP1 out of the 300+ teams.

 

[SpezDispenser]

15 goals in 67 games, -24

I’d be surprised if he isn’t sent to Laval, his compete level I don’t think would register on an intelecttual level with MSL

Very poor. One of the worst players for back checking I've ever seen when I watched Montreal.

He's digressed to the point of perhaps being a ringer for Laval. Or the habs eat half and give him away to a super deep team like colorado

 

[molon labe]

Cheers on the Summer you've had so far.

Hopefully bright (but not too bright, if you play us hah) things to come for the Sens.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[Big Muddy]

After reading this article, here's 2 observations (fwiw).

Yost doesn't put much emphasis on what Sanderson's impact could be. He mentions Sanderson/Thomson as unproven rookies. He places Sanderson on the 3rd pair. That's not outlandish or completely wrong, but Yost just doesn't place much upside in having him in the roster.

His opinion of Brannstrom is pretty dim. "Brannstrom is still regarded as a prospect, but he’s fresh off a grim 2021-22 season." I guess this is based on what the advanced stats numbers say as that's what Yost does. Nonetheless, the word "grim" just kind of stood out for me.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

After reading this article, there's 2 observations (fwiw).

Yost doesn't put much emphasis on what Sanderson's impact could be. He mentions Sanderson/Thomson as unproven rookies. He places Sanderson on the 3rd pair. That's not outlandish or completely wrong, but just doesn't place much upside in having him in the roster.

His opinion of Brannstrom is pretty dim. "Brannstrom is still regarded as a prospect, but he’s fresh off a grim 2021-22 season." I guess this is based on what the advanced stats numbers say as that's what Yost does. Nonetheless, the word "grim" just kind of stood out for me.

I think the point is that the D has needed to be addressed .. Its no secret to anyone who has watched this team. The forwards can maximize their potential if we have a strong D that can exit the zone cleanly.
It makes some sense not to bank on Sanderson and/or Brannstrom as top 4 D immediately and we need to maximize Chabot as well by having him play with a good steady partner. I have faith Sanderson will be but there will be an adjustment and we can expect he will need to add strength.

I hope the Sens have a move in store to improve the right side at a palatable price. I am not in the stay as is camp on D. Sens opted for 2 big tickets up front. We need one on the back end .

 

[Burrowsaurus]

He’s not very good.

still out second best RD

St Joseph High School, Barrhaven.

Did he tell you this when he was in highschool? My information is recent. Very recent

 

[Bevans]

still out second best RD


Did he tell you this when he was in highschool? My information is recent. Very recent

I've just been told (recently) by people who were in his grade that he wasn't interested in re-signing here. I've also heard this from people within the organization.

All hearsay.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I thought it over and I don't need to be a time traveller to see you as the drama queen you are.

You'll never admit it but I'm pretty sure that if Dorion had happened to improve the defence first, you would have complained that Dorion would be incompetent for not taken care the offence.

Do not go gentle into that good night

Yeah man I think you're the one who needs to chill with the drama here.

 

[Big Muddy]

1. I think the point is that the D has needed to be addressed .. Its no secret to anyone who has watched this team. The forwards can maximize their potential if we have a strong D that can exit the zone cleanly.

2. It makes some sense not to bank on Sanderson and/or Brannstrom as top 4 D immediately and we need to maximize Chabot as well by having him play with a good steady partner. I have faith Sanderson will be but there will be an adjustment and we can expect he will need to add strength.

3. I hope the Sens have a move in store to improve the right side at a palatable price. I am not in the stay as is camp on D. Sens opted for 2 big tickets up front. We need one on the back end .

I'm not disagreeing with anything that you said, and not sure what I said would leave that impression.

I was just pointing out 2 things that I observed in Yost's article.

Focusing on more detail, and on a point-by-point basis, here is my feedback:

1. Agreed.
2. Agreed. Yost didn't seem to account for a more limited role for Sanderson initially but with increasing responsibility as the season progresses. He kind of played both sides of the fence on this subject (Sanderson and his role), so accordingly, its more difficult to respond to this. So, I'm just putting some emphasis on what I don't think was discussed enough in the article.
3. Agreed. I'd love to get a good RD to play in the top 4. I am just concerned about how our cap situation is shaping up noting that there's not much margin or big dollars available. Plus, it's not easy to get good RDs in combination with a shorter term contract. Its always good to have a backup parachute in case the main one fails.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

After reading this article, here's 2 observations (fwiw).

Yost doesn't put much emphasis on what Sanderson's impact could be. He mentions Sanderson/Thomson as unproven rookies. He places Sanderson on the 3rd pair. That's not outlandish or completely wrong, but Yost just doesn't place much upside in having him in the roster.

His opinion of Brannstrom is pretty dim. "Brannstrom is still regarded as a prospect, but he’s fresh off a grim 2021-22 season." I guess this is based on what the advanced stats numbers say as that's what Yost does. Nonetheless, the word "grim" just kind of stood out for me.

Lol Branny was our best dman on many nights down the stretch in 2022. If his nerd stats tell him otherwise he might want to stick to accounting or something.

 

[Sweatred]

still out second best RD


Did he tell you this when he was in highschool? My information is recent. Very recent

Hollywood Beach or Killbernie Water park ?

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Lol Branny was our best dman on many nights down the stretch in 2022. If his nerd stats tell him otherwise he might want to stick to accounting or something.

I wouldn't say he was our best D for any games...but he did have a string of good games down the stretch.

If we don't get a D this summer, I can see the team giving him until the trade deadline to show he belongs full time. We do need to see what Brann and Lassi can do in a good 30 game stretch, sooner or later. And JBD.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

still out second best RD


Did he tell you this when he was in highschool? My information is recent. Very recent

I think he was agreeing with you

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I've just been told (recently) by people who were in his grade that he wasn't interested in re-signing here. I've also heard this from people within the organization.

All hearsay.

Wait so you’re agreeing with me? Lol I’m confused.

I think he was agreeing with you

I see this now haha

 

[Big Muddy]

still out second best RD


Did he tell you this when he was in highschool? My information is recent. Very recent

Who are you guys talking about now - Weegar or Holl?

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Who are you guys talking about now - Weegar or Holl?

Weegar

 

[cudi]

whats uncle ron up to?

 

[Big Muddy]

Weegar

OK thanks. There was discussion on both of these players roughly at the same time, so I was getting a little confused.

 

[Bevans]

Wait so you’re agreeing with me? Lol I’m confused.


I see this now haha

I quoted you and said "can confirm" haha