Offseason Roster Moves, Rumors, and Discussion

[Cowumbus]

I'm going to hope Porty just misunderstood something.

Buyout only saves like 700k (each), does that really make a difference? Probably Porty misunderstood.

 

[Xoggz22]

Couple random thoughts to the comments in the thread...I'm with those wondering about buyouts of Danforth and/or Olivier... Doesn't make sense. To me they seem to FIT the need for character vets (granted they haven't won jack shit in the NHL since they've only been CBJ players - aside from Olivier's cup of coffee with Nashville). I'd like to keep them - move them at the deadline if needed but let Malatesta continue to play in Cleveland, along with so many others.

Necas... I'm still on the train to get him regardless of C or W. I think he is an improvement to the current roster in either position and gives flexibility down the road with Lindstrom is ready. What is he CAN play center? I think his 2-way game is pretty good in general and with more responsibility he may just add more to his game. It's a little risk but worst case he's definitely a top 6 wing that improves this team. Worry about the others that aren't yet NHL top 6 wings later. For me...what's the cost to get him and it also is dependent on moving Laine. If Laine was even part of the deal... better yet!

Just seems the identity looks to be taking shape of a team that is fast and has size. We have a ways to go to get the snarl but the draft certainly seems to give me a picture of the vision (not that all of those players are future Jackets). I think he's looking for glue guys that fit his mold as others come along.

 

[Indy18]

Aaron Portzline lists Sean Monahan, Stefan Noesen, Jordan Martinook, and Brandon Duhaim as possible forward targets for #CBJ in free agency.

Aaron Portzline lists Tyson Barrie, Alexandre Carrier, Matt Dumba, Colin Miller, Matt Roy, Sean Walker, Ian Cole, Matt Grzelcyk, and Dmitri Kulikov as possible targets for #CBJ on defense ahead of free agency.

 

[koteka]

To me, Necas is the guy you add after your team is mostly put together. You don’t add him too early like we added Laine and Johnny Hockey too early. Let’s figure out our defense and centers first. (I don’t think Necas is a center.)

Also it is good to see that Portzline is healthy enough to be a crappy reporter again.

 

[DarkandStormy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807432780667597102

 

[Frostybrew]

Hmm…I read Waddell went home to North Carolina. Need to get qualifying offers today and need a head coach. Might be a good time to hire a GM.

 

[Youngguns80]

Hmm…I read Waddell went home to North Carolina. Need to get qualifying offers today and need a head coach. Might be a good time to hire a GM.

What do mean hire a GM?

 

[Frostybrew]

What do mean hire a GM?

Well I mean Waddell probably doesn’t want to be both President of Hockey Operations and GM.

 

[Youngguns80]

Well I mean Waddell probably doesn’t want to be both President of Hockey Operations and GM.

Maybe, I believe he wants his ideals set before introducing another person in the mix.

 

[Ice9]

Or its been a long few weeks and he needs to take a breather, see his family and maybe continue to pack for a move...

 

[VT]

I prefer Bennett, not Nečas.

Laine + Sillinger for Bennett and draft pick (Patrik has great relationships with Maurice, he even visited Jets morning training to talk with Maurice when it played in Columbus).

In that case Florida might unsigned Reinhart but get good d-men, because Ekblad and Montour were not ideal in 5v5 against Edmonton. Also it should money for Verhaeghe (2025/26 season - xxx).

 

[CBJx614]

Hmm…I read Waddell went home to North Carolina. Need to get qualifying offers today and need a head coach. Might be a good time to hire a GM.

I highly doubt Waddell is the one directly doing that. They've already had all of their meetings and done most of the ground work already.

Jarmo wasn't the one directly contacting agents and working out deals. Neither is Waddell.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807447087451377821

Maybe another candidate to pickup (Schmidt, not campbell)

 

[Cowumbus]

So far so good from D-Wade. Making good moves to clear the glut of tweeners.

 

[LJ7]

When we trade for Necas and sign him my hopes are that we keep KJ and Chinakhov, and that we sign Necas to a 3 or 4 year deal. Anything 5 and over would be risky.

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807447087451377821

Maybe another candidate to pickup (Schmidt, not campbell)

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807447248315290104

 

[Aaaarrgghh]

When we trade for Necas and sign him my hopes are that we keep KJ and Chinakhov, and that we sign Necas to a 3 or 4 year deal. Anything 5 and over would be risky.

It's projected that he will get a 7 year deal.

 

[MAHJ71]

When we trade for Necas and sign him my hopes are that we keep KJ and Chinakhov, and that we sign Necas to a 3 or 4 year deal. Anything 5 and over would be risky.

Why? And what makes you think he’d take anything less than 5-7 years?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807443235247186275

 

[CBJWerenski8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807463762187690476

 

[KJ Dangler]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807463762187690476

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807463762187690476

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807463762187690476

The ever so rare and elusive triple post!

I'm sad but, not entirely surprised.

 

[Cowumbus]

Good. Some people will be upset, but I think it is a smart move.

 

[KJ Dangler]

The ever so rare and elusive triple post!

I'm sad but, not entirely surprised.

Jimmy Two Times would be impressed