GDT: Labanc @ Gritty's house.

[MadDevil]

I'd rather have Labanc than probably 3 or 4 forwards that went on the trip to Europe.

I still like Bastian but see ya later Nate.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

It’s an easy 4 guys min and I’m not a Nate hater. Labanc’s very clearly in a different stratosphere than the bum line of extras we brought and he’s better than Nate. You could argue Cotter too

I mean, we traded a better player than Cotter for Cotter so....

 

[Hisch13r]

I still like Bastian but see ya later Nate.

I thought we should’ve dumped him off for some extra space over the offseason. He should be the 13F now

 

[Better Call Sal]

Would be f***ing absurd to not sign him with our piss poor depth and his performance

I mean, ideally, we just waive Macdermid because no one (I would think) would take that contract anyway lol. But I would guess we're just going to waive Foote.

 

[Hisch13r]

I mean, ideally, we just waive Macdermid because no one (I would think) would take that contract anyway lol. But I would guess we're just going to waive Foote.

I doubt anyone takes Foote either so like whatever but yeah. Rather have Halonen over both of them but as long as the face puncher never gets into a game then it’s fine to keep Halonen down in Utica playing games and hopefully they realize he’s the call up over Foote

 

[HersheyBob27]

I'd rather have Labanc than probably 3 or 4 forwards that went on the trip to Europe.

Wow you guys are fooled by some ahl preseason games. He will turn into a pumpkin once the real season starts

 

[Bleedred]

It’s an easy 4 guys min and I’m not a Nate hater. Labanc’s very clearly in a different stratosphere than the bum line of extras we brought and he’s better than Nate. You could argue Cotter too

As I keep saying, Bastian is right at that point where you kind of move on from that type of homegrown player. And I don't see him here beyond this year, for that reason.

And he's literally missed 40% of the games the last two years, almost all were injury scratches, not healthy ones.

 

[My3Sons]

My 3RW has had himself quite the preseason

Do you see him playing with Hischier?

 

[MadDevil]

Wow you guys are fooled by some ahl preseason games. He will turn into a pumpkin once the real season starts

Yes, because we'd be giving him a big contract with big expectations.

 

[Hisch13r]

As I keep saying, Bastian is right at that point where you kind of move on from that type of homegrown player. And I don't see him here beyond this year, for that reason.

And he's literally missed 40% of the games the last two years, almost all were injury scratches, not healthy ones.

I think he still might be fine to bring back next year but it’d likely have to be as an extra on a min deal

 

[Bleedred]

Wow you guys are fooled by some ahl preseason games. He will turn into a pumpkin once the real season starts

He's obviously not this good and likely on a crazy shooting bender.

But he's still excellent depth at a million for one year, which I suspect is the most he'll get from us.

 

[MadDevil]

As I keep saying, Bastian is right at that point where you kind of move on from that type of homegrown player. And I don't see him here beyond this year, for that reason.

And he's literally missed 40% of the games the last two years, almost all were injury scratches, not healthy ones.

I think he's still fine as a depth guy, but I wouldn't be counting on him to be a regular anymore.

 

[Bleedred]

I think he still might be fine to bring back next year but it’d likely have to be as an extra on a min deal

I think this is it for him. I can't think of too many instances where teams retain a UFA/UFA aged player they drafted with a 4th line ceiling.

Girgensons is 30 years old now and has been with Buffalo forever though.

 

[Hisch13r]

Do you see him playing with Hischier?

Y’know if Tatar doesn’t work I think it’s worth a try

 

[Hisch13r]

He's obviously not this good and likely on a crazy shooting bender.

But he's still excellent depth at a million for one year, which I suspect is the most he'll get from us.

He was pretty solid a couple years ago as a 3rd liner. I saw some Sharks fans say he seemed really disengaged last year which I imagine it would’ve been hard not to be on that team lol. I think he could be a solid 3rd liner again if motivated to be on a good team again.

 

[Triumph]

Labanc isn't going to be used on a 4th line here. Hopefully the Devils manage to keep him somehow, but he's not what they envision on the 4th line.

 

[Saugus]

Labanc has earned himself a contract somewhere. I’d be fine with keeping him as quality depth and dropping Foote or Bastian.

But some other team might be willing to give him a larger role and more money that we can’t match.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Palat-Haula-Labanc
Cotter-Lazar-Noesen

Would make Noesen a pricey 4th liner, but I always had him pegged as an elite 4th liner that can help a PP.

 

[Hisch13r]

Palat-Haula-Labanc
Cotter-Lazar-Noesen

Would make Noesen a pricey 4th liner, but I always had him pegged as an elite 4th liner that can help a PP.

Yup this is super obvious to me too

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Yup this is super obvious to me too

They can also save some money if Labanc is signing for league minimum or 1 mil and Bastian is dumped.

 

[TrufleShufle]

I didnt watch the game, how did the Labancs do against the grittys

 

[Hisch13r]

I didnt watch the game, how did the Labancs do against the grittys

Hatty on Gritty

 

[Goptor]

Seems like a good fit given the massive hole this teams has in the top 6 and the cap space to only add a vet minimum contract.

 

[Hisch13r]

Seems like a good fit given the massive hole this teams has in the top 6 and the cap space to only add a vet minimum contract.

I still think Tatar’s a better for the top 6 for now until he shows he can’t handle it. His strength being a complimentary support piece for better players who pushes play in the right direction and we saw him work magic with Nico. I think Labanc should fit nicely with Palat-Haula.

 

[Nubmer6]

Do you see him playing with Hischier?