DoktorJeep
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The only thing Blake rarely does is win when it counts while getting paid by the Kings.
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Raccoon Jesus
Draft em but don't play em
He's been VERY conservative to this point and that's been mostly appreciated.
However now he's at the hard part and he appears trigger shy. And it's not just the deadline. It's the literal years he's had to solve LHD, G, and contracts/slots/prospects.
We'll see if he just lets the clock run out for a flag. I don't think he has 'it.' This is about where DL started to shine, we'll see what Blake has. I can't imagine how bloodthirsty Lombardi would be right now seeing the west wide open and bleeding assets with clear holes to fill.
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BigKing
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Blake has never been in the position he is now. Closest he's been to this (believes he is a contender, coming off of a first round exit) was when he tried to trade for Patches and settled on the Kovy signing. To be fair, he already did his "Patches trade" by picking up Fiala but now he's sitting here in the mix at the TDL with actual expectations and some serious holes on the roster.
I firmly believe he wants Chychrun because he's already shown he doesn't give a shit about toughness and just wants to load up on skill. He's going to have to part with something he doesn't want to part with though. If Byfield and Clarke are off the table, I don't know how Arizona is even interested unless Kaliyev is part of it. That's a big no from me and I can't imagine Blake loves the idea of one of his best draft picks being shipped out.
Blake's best picks when factoring in production and value (where would they go in a redraft?) are Anderson, Kaliyev, Faber and Spence. One has been shipped out already and I'm asking for Kaliyev/Spence if I am Arizona.
kovacro
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This is really the only big complaint I've had about the job he's done. He's got assets up the wazoo and should have addressed it already. He's been great with trades and amassing talent, now he needs to show he's good at consolidating those assets into something that takes the roster up a notch.
Steve Zissou
I'll order you a red cap and a Speedo.
The plan is for your team to start winning some hockey games. ::cough:: Bedard
Seattle King
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The Kane trade and the Schenn trade makes me feel like the price points are now dropping across the board. The time to buy is arriving.
Raccoon Jesus
Draft em but don't play em
I love Gibson more than most but even I think he's too risky between money/term and health
Blake can't miss on a goalie at this moment, it has to be a 'sure thing'
King'sPawn
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@johnjm22 just referenced him earlier today or yesterday. If it's a reasonable price I wouldn't hate it.
Raccoon Jesus
Draft em but don't play em
It's BEEN a buyer's market, only the most extreme cases say otherwise and there are circumstances for them
johnjm22
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SherVaughn30
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I have repeatedly been talking about Korpisalo is the goalie you go after. CBJ's are stuck with Elvis's big contract and I strongly think they will trade Korpisalo, as they can replace him with Tarasov. Korpisalo is age 28, UFA and has a very affordable $1.3 million cap hit. If there is a bidding war(I think the Pens, Sabres will go after him) it will cost the Kings a 2nd rounder(if CBJ's retains max 50% salary) or 3rd rounder + prospect. Kings are asking for disaster if it's Copley/Quick in the playoffs.
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Gibson & Fowler! Get'er done!
I've seen him within the last year lose 1 on 1 battles against Kaliyev & Kupari. Good defenders don't get torched by the King's 4th line. Maybe not Durzi level D, but he isn't a shutdown guy.
Not a mobile D, not a good passer. Have no clue where you put him in the lineup. 3rd pair with Clarke, Spence or Durzi?
johnjm22
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Kane had a NMC. He controlled his destination. So there was no real market to gauge his trade value. NYR or nothing.
A 3rd round pick for Schenn might be an overpayment. He's not good.
Say what you want about the contract but he seems like just the guy they need right now.
Gonna be a tough out to face them in the playoffs.
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kovacro
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A late 3rd is fine for Schenn. That’s the going rate at this time of year for that type of defenseman.
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Raccoon Jesus
Draft em but don't play em
Maybe Blake comes back with Korpisalo and Gavrikov? Looks the like hang up on Chychrun is they don’t want to take salary back, Columbus might be ok with it? Maybe they just didn’t want Smith from Boston or since they didn’t take him and it blew up in their face they’ll take a contract back now.
johnjm22
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He's a good passer. He's a good skater. He's good defensively. I agree he's not a shutdown guy though, and there has been times when his d game wasn't great.
There's weak spots in his game, like there is with anyone, but he's pretty well rounded.
Anderson-Doughty
Chychrun-Roy
That'd be one of the best top 4's in the game.
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