Player Discussion: official trade deadline 2025 // discussion thread


Tldr;

Mittlestadt - I like him but I don't think he's a good scheme fit, if he's not doing well in a similar system I'd be worried he won't fit in well here
Boeser - meh
Nyquist- yes please
Bjorkstrand - yes please
Gourde- meh depends on the price.
 

Tldr;

Mittlestadt - I like him but I don't think he's a good scheme fit, if he's not doing well in a similar system I'd be worried he won't fit in well here
Boeser - meh
Nyquist- yes please
Bjorkstrand - yes please
Gourde- meh depends on the price.
Nyquist - no, sorry that is a sentimental acquisition. I love the guy but please no.
Bjorkstrand - yes helps out our forecheck, still under 30 and can score (Streaky) but will fit in the room
Boeser - possibly yes better upside with size but depends on the cost
Mitts - no
 
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Nyquist - no, sorry that is a sentimental acquisition. I love the guy but please no.

We need a player who can play with talent at a second line level, perhaps fitting with Fantilli or KJ. We've been a one line team all year and Gus is one of I'm sure several guys around the league who could be had for cheap and still count as significant upgrades on our depleted lineup.

I think people who are calling it a sentimental add are just missing the point - they never understood the argument to begin with so they're assuming it's about sentiment.

Bjorkstrand - yes helps out our forecheck, still under 30 and can score (Streaky) but will fit in the room

He's remarkably consistent.
 
We need a player who can play with talent at a second line level, perhaps fitting with Fantilli or KJ. We've been a one line team all year and Gus is one of I'm sure several guys around the league who could be had for cheap and still count as significant upgrades on our depleted lineup.

I think people who are calling it a sentimental add are just missing the point - they never understood the argument to begin with so they're assuming it's about sentiment.



He's remarkably consistent.
We usually agree but on Nyquist, we don’t. Nyquist is meh add and hardly an upgrade on anyone we have in the top 6. Not a playdriver, not great on board play and a playmaker. I would rather JVR over him.
 
I might have the Elvis trade if we want to move on from him this summer. (Yes, I know he has been much better lately. But I also know Elvis.)

Elvis for Ondrej Palat. They both have 2 years left. Similar money owed. Elvis has a slightly lower cap hit. The Jackets would get a two time Cup winner in the locker room. The Devils would get a streaky goalie and slight cap savings.

For the Jackets it would be a way to move on without a buyout. I see some Jersey fans calling for a buyout for Palat, so they could avoid a buyout and give Elvis a shot with a change of scenery. If Palat doesn’t work out we then buy out the last year. Similar option for the Devils.
 
What the hell???
You mean, the Devils team with Markstrom as their #1 goalie and Jake Allen as their back up??
And who does CBJ get for their #1 goalie?

Nevermind, it's not going to happen anyways....
 
I might have the Elvis trade if we want to move on from him this summer. (Yes, I know he has been much better lately. But I also know Elvis.)

Elvis for Ondrej Palat. They both have 2 years left. Similar money owed. Elvis has a slightly lower cap hit. The Jackets would get a two time Cup winner in the locker room. The Devils would get a streaky goalie and slight cap savings.

For the Jackets it would be a way to move on without a buyout. I see some Jersey fans calling for a buyout for Palat, so they could avoid a buyout and give Elvis a shot with a change of scenery. If Palat doesn’t work out we then buy out the last year. Similar option for the Devils.

…. and you’re running with tarasov the rest of the way with confidence that he’ll lead us to the playoffs? lol wut

if DW trades elvis at this deadline, it would go down as not just the most surprising CBJ trade but the most foolish in history of the jackets franchise. and that’s saying something.
 

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