Proposal: Nathan Beaulieu to…
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Captain97
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As someone who watched Beaulieu for several years I have wondered would he be a better forward.
ETTHAKING67
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Honetsly, probably not Beaulieu but I expect the Avs to make a move for a depth D with Murray out for a while and Mcdonald left the game on a stretcher last night. Depending on Byram status it's either Barron or a AHLer such as Gilbert/Middleton. Mcdermid is better as a F so hopefully it won't be him.
Kingspiracy
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Can i swap you a gently used olli maata for him?
When he f***s things up you can say, "ha, it doesnt maata" or "hakuna ollimaata".
When he f***s things up you can say, "ha, it doesnt maata" or "hakuna ollimaata".
KingsHockey24
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LAK would probably be interested with Edler out long term.
He'd be the perfect #7 physical D to add.
He'd be the perfect #7 physical D to add.
Is he that bad? I see he had a stretch where he played single digit minutes then got scratched.
If he's solid in his own end Vancouver wouldn't mind trading Hunt for him, though we don't really have cap space so may need Winnipeg to eat some of the salary.
If he's solid in his own end Vancouver wouldn't mind trading Hunt for him, though we don't really have cap space so may need Winnipeg to eat some of the salary.
Salary cap doesn't work, Maata makes almost 3 times Beaulieu.
No chance of Winnipeg eating any cap.
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Kingspiracy
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Yeah probably not. We could probably retain or sweeten things if we were truly serious about it.
GaryPoppins
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Is he that bad? Not terrible.
The issue is our coach chooses to a) play plugs like Beau that has absolutely no future with the Jets over PPG defensive prospects we have or b) play 11F -7D because we “need his PK” ability.
If he was utilized properly(aka press box material), he’s not a bad a guy to have. Maurice is just an idiot.
MarkovsKnee
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Try to get Kulak out of Montreal. He's a way better D than Beaulieu. Can really skate, so will fit in with rest of your D & has always had solid underlying numbers. A #5 that can play #4 minutes when injuries strike.
He's playing as a #3 right now though, so he doesn't look as good number wise. Just a bad year in Montreal in general.
He's UFA at end of year.
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Jeune Poulet
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Yikes.
Choosing between Beaulieu and Mete is like choosing between being kicked in the left nut or the right one.
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ETTHAKING67
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100% Being from Quebec, i've watched a lot of game and I like Kulak, he would fit the Avs system really well. His analytics are also great. Should not be expensive (mid pick ?).
Thechozen1
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Personally I wouldn’t want an equivalent player back. A pick will do just fine for me.
MarkovsKnee
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My guess a 3rd. Doesn't have to be this year as we already have 3.
Hes the 7th defenceman he isn't going anywhere. They might choose not to re-sign in off season but as a number 7 he is fine. So many jet fans triggered by mo's use of him but have absolutely nothing to say that chevy keep him this year. Nobody on the moose even remotely as good as him to be a number 7.
Tasteless Beaver
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I always thought Beaulieu would end up being like Petry (before he broke out offensively at 29).
The issue with Beaulieu is just hockey IQ. The tools are there: good skating, a good first pass, not afraid to play physical. I don't even think he's lazy, I always found he put in a good effort. He's just not a very smart player.
The issue with Beaulieu is just hockey IQ. The tools are there: good skating, a good first pass, not afraid to play physical. I don't even think he's lazy, I always found he put in a good effort. He's just not a very smart player.
We must have different memories of his time in Buffalo. His nickname was an unflattering variation on the phonetics of his last name due to his ability to trip over his own feet, be in the wrong position, mishandle pucks and general struggle to do anything regarding hockey.
But he will defend a teammate.
The major problem with Beaulieu in Winnipeg isn’t so much his play… he’s mediocre at best, but about what you’d expect from a 7th D… the biggest issue is that the moron coach loves him and plays him over developing youth or even better vets, in places Beaulieu should never be played in.
If our idiot coach played him like he should be played, there wouldn’t be an issue, but unfortunately, PoMo is protected and can do anything he wants and get away with it.
I can’t wait for a coaching change, but I might not live that long… I’m already in my 50’s
If our idiot coach played him like he should be played, there wouldn’t be an issue, but unfortunately, PoMo is protected and can do anything he wants and get away with it.
I can’t wait for a coaching change, but I might not live that long… I’m already in my 50’s
