Confirmed with Link: John Hayden (C/RW) - 1 year, $750K

[Vinny Boombatz]

Keller-Dvo- Garland
Schmaltz-Bozak Pitlick
Crouse-Stepan- Kessel
Bunting= Hayton/Hayden- Fish

Or if we can clear Raanta's contract, we can add a better forward

I know you like Bunting, but Burke is going to get that spot.

 

[_Del_]

I know you like Bunting, but Burke is going to get that spot.

I've thrown his name around for the 12-13 spot, too. There are a couple guys who can step in and play limited minutes with a touch of upside.

Chayka Out - The Fallout and Search for his Replacement

We can't even get our top ten pick into games. It's mindboggling. I'd like them to retain the flexibility to let Burke, Bunting, Fasching, and Jenik to push for a full time job and bring some hunger to the line up. Plus they're cheap.

 

[Jakey53]

I will be visibly unhappy when he starts taking Hayton's ice.

If that happens you can start the "Hayton in a bust" chant.

 

[Jakey53]

We've definitely became bigger and tougher together, not necessarily better.

Does this kid drop his gloves?

 

[_Del_]

Does this kid drop his gloves?

He'll throw. He's not great at it, but he's a willing combatant.

 

[Heldig]

Hayden and Pitlick are going to make 2/3 of a hard nosed 4th line (I hope). Nice pick ups and very much in line with what GM Armstrong stated.

More concerned we are running the same ageing, expiring contract group of D.

Keller-Dvo- Garland
Schmaltz-Hayton - Kessel
Crouse-Stepan- Fischer
Bunting(?) - Hayden - Pitlick

 

[_Del_]

More concerned we are running the same ageing, expiring contract group of D.

Only concerns me because of the cap they tie up or if they stay past the TDL. Otherwise, there will be some decent depth guys scrambling for a spot when other teams are capped out. Forwards and D.

 

[rt]

Hayden and Pitlick are going to make 2/3 of a hard nosed 4th line (I hope). Nice pick ups and very much in line with what GM Armstrong stated.

More concerned we are running the same ageing, expiring contract group of D.

Keller-Dvo- Garland
Schmaltz-Hayton - Kessel
Crouse-Stepan- Fischer
Bunting(?) - Hayden - Pitlick

Man. These lineups we’re posting just plain suck. Lol.

 

[Heldig]

Man. These lineups we’re posting just plain suck. Lol.

Hard to have a non suckage lineup when you have ZERO 1st line forwards.

 

[_Del_]

Man. These lineups we’re posting just plain suck. Lol.

Hopefully they are more engaged and entertaining. It's a brief glimmer of hope.

 

[rt]

Hard to have a non suckage lineup when you have ZERO 1st line forwards.

Yep. But I also just don’t even like most of our players at all. Last season gave us the most talented and least likable Coyotes team in 20 years.

 

[rt]

Hopefully they are more engaged and entertaining. It's a brief glimmer of hope.

That’s where Clifford comes in!!!

 

[_Del_]

I'm fine with bringing him in. We just don't have cap space. And I'd rather use the money on a C/W

 

[rt]

I'm fine with bringing him in. We just don't have cap space. And I'd rather use the money on a C/W

5mil over 3yrs for 1.67aav.

 

[_Del_]

5mil over 3yrs for 1.67aav.

We don't have that much cap space if you want to accrue cap this season for later in the year to exploit contenders.

We have to move someone out to get the flexibility to add a guy or two.

 

[rt]

We don't have that much cap space if you want to accrue cap this season for later in the year to exploit contenders.

We have to move someone out to get the flexibility to add a guy or two.

Put Raanta on waivers.

 

[Alberta Yote]

Man. These lineups we’re posting just plain suck. Lol.

But just wait for 6 years and see what we have!

I will be retired and able to stay awake for games by then.

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

He'll throw. He's not great at it, but he's a willing combatant.

I'm all for it.

That's already way more than almost every single Coyote last season. Just the willingness is enough for me to at least give credit for.

Added bonus... Maybe gives something for a fan to cheer for. Lord knows Yotes aren't going to score worth a damn under RT and who knows how the wins and losses will go (especially under RT).

 

[_Del_]

Put Raanta on waivers.

That only works if he gets picked up!

 

[Jormungandr]

Does this kid drop his gloves?

If you type “John Hayden” into YouTube it’s basically a list of fights. He doesn’t usually win, but he is an instant upgrade on the p***ies this team has previously employed on the bottom lines this past year.

 

[rt]

If you type “John Hayden” into YouTube it’s basically a list of fights. He doesn’t usually win, but he is an instant upgrade on the p***ies this team has previously employed on the bottom lines this past year.

And he’s very new to fighting. He just finished his third pro year. He’s older than most guys of his professional experience level because he committed to stay at Yale all four years and graduate with his class.

 

[_Del_]

And he’s very new to fighting. He just finished his third pro year. He’s older than most guys of his professional experience level because he committed to stay at Yale all four years and graduate with his class.

Wasn't it Donny and Co who had a 240 games played threshold for when you might expect a big step up from a guy? I don't remember. Hayden is only at 153GP as a four year pro (which includes the 12 he played late after getting signed out of college). 17 points in 24 games in Rockford, then trying to break in under Q.

 

[WrinkledPossum]

Bill Armstrong says he's been following Hayden since he was apart of the US development team.

 

[Jakey53]

Bill Armstrong says he's been following Hayden since he was apart of the US development team.

Sounds good. I have not followed these two players but BA knows we have to have protection for our more talented players. I have said before that a couple of trades or a couple of different players and this team can and hopefully will play much different. OEL will be happy about getting these two. I think we just might see a different Keller this year.

 

[Prestigeworldwide]

Im glad to hear BA say this. This team is sooo soft. Need some grit!