https://www.tsn.ca/connor-mcdavid-n...-hockey-s-mid-season-top-50-players-1.1431259
Canada still disrespects Columbus, let’s trash Winnipeg for that
Canada still disrespects Columbus, let’s trash Winnipeg for that
https://www.tsn.ca/connor-mcdavid-n...-hockey-s-mid-season-top-50-players-1.1431259
Canada still disrespects Columbus, let’s trash Winnipeg for that
How do you not include a guy who leads all defense men in goals? One would think that should be deserving a spot among 50.I actually think it's fair to not include any CBJ players at this point in the season.
Mailbag: Blue Jackets' playoff chances; Kubalik's case for Calder Trophy
I still see way too many offensive deficiencies to make this a playoff team.
But they have an identity and they are playing to it expertly. Torts has done a magnificent job with this squad.
I’m in-between these positions. I think we have just enough offense to compliment our current playing style to get us to the playoffs. Once we get there is when the savoring shortfalls will catch up to us.I still believe a lot of their offensive deficiencies are due to the injuries and the depth of the injuries. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a top 10 offense by any means, but I see no reason it couldn't/shouldn't be in the mid teens. We've got good goal scorers (Atkinson, Bjorkstrand), guys who drive the net (Anderson, Dubois, Jenner, Foligno), playmakers (Nyquist, Wennberg, Milano) and young players who can provide a spark everywhere (Bemstrom, Texier). And that's just talking about the forwards. The top end talent leaves more to be desired, but I think our offense is decent when healthy.
How do you not include a guy who leads all defense men in goals? One would think that should be deserving a spot among 50.
Funny what happens to the fanbase of a team that has a little success.https://www.foxsports.com/ohio/stor...up-41-pacing-best-in-franchise-history-011020
Impressive. Hasn't come at the expense of in-game attendance either.
The Athletic's look at how Jarmo may play the 2021 Expension Draft. I *think* the exempt/non-exempt is correct, although I'm not 100% sure re: Texier, Elvis, Gavrikov. I also don't think they will protect Foligno as he'd be a UFA - they may have a "hand shake" agreement or something like that if they want to keep him around. Then again, two forwards are required to be exposed. Will be interesting, but there's a first look at it less than 18 months out.
The Athletic's look at how Jarmo may play the 2021 Expension Draft. I *think* the exempt/non-exempt is correct, although I'm not 100% sure re: Texier, Elvis, Gavrikov. I also don't think they will protect Foligno as he'd be a UFA - they may have a "hand shake" agreement or something like that if they want to keep him around. Then again, two forwards are required to be exposed. Will be interesting, but there's a first look at it less than 18 months out.
(Is there any way I can format the picture to be smaller?) EDIT - Link When I attached it the screenshot was huge, so I'll summarize below:
F: Dubois, Nyquist, Atkinson, Anderson, Bjorkstrand, Foligno (not sure why - he's a UFA in 2021), Jenner
D: Jones, Werenski, Gavrikov
G: Korpisalo
Would be available: Wennberg, Milano, Murray, Kukan, Savard, Nutivaara
Exempt: Texier, Bemstrom, Merzlikins, Foudy
Obviously there are a few others they have left off the list - for example, Harrington, if still on the roster, would be available. There are also some assumptions in there as Foligno and Savard go UFA in 2021. Robinson may hit the requirements to become eligible to be drafted as well.
Barring a major trade / shakeup, what's noticeable to me is the team isn't going to have a lot of forwards available. They need to have 2 Fs, 1 D, and 1 G be eligible per the expansion rules. So I do wonder if they will shift to 8 skaters overall to protect more defensemen. But anyway, there's a prediction on it as the roster stands now. Not sure we have a 2021 Expansion Draft thread out there or not.
If we need to have a goalie exposed, and Elvis is exempt, do we sign Thiessen to have him be the exposed goalie?
Kiv isn’t exempt. I’d imagine we just keep him rather than Thiessen.
Not sure this is the right thread. Elvis's instagram shows him and his gf having lots of fun during the break.
Cam posted this less than a day ago as well
Hope the guys get their rest
Foligno could have a modified NMC? I know he has a 10 trade no trade clause, but wonder if there wasn't a NMC included in his deal?
Thiessen is just a guy to have as a backup when someone gets called up. He is more of a coach than anything and they like what he brings to the goalies. He would just retire and be a coach than be involved in the expansion.Kiv isn’t exempt. I’d imagine we just keep him rather than Thiessen.
Kiv isn’t exempt. I’d imagine we just keep him rather than Thiessen.
Jarmo getting some votes as the GM most unreasonable to deal with from agents.
“Jarmo Kekalainen … can’t even hide his disdain sometimes if he doesn’t like a situation.”
The NHL Agent Poll: Agents have their say on GMs, Gary...
Didn't see this any where on here, but Jackets currently have the lowest goals against in the league despite playing more games than many of the other teams.