Offseason Roster Moves, Rumors, and Discussion

[Double-Shift Lasse]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808170153210765353

Typo but that Cup was in '22. I wish he'd won a Cup at the end of the 11-12 season.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Didn't Johnson shit on the team in an interview after he landed in Pittsburgh?

OK so CBJW and I both posted responses to this. Then we deleted them because we thought they were wrong. I said the comments were about winning culture. He said the comments were from then-GM Jim Rutherford.

Turns out, both were right.

John Tortorella Tees Off On Penguins Jim Rutherford and Jack Johnson, Calling Their Comments "Utter Bullshit"

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was livid about comments made by Jack Johnson and Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, and let that be known in a conversation with The Athletic.

www.1stohiobattery.com

"Johnson said he was excited to join the Penguins and finally be part of "a winning culture," which was pretty clearly a shot at the Blue Jackets."

Penguins GM Jim Rutherford dials back comments about Blue Jackets

www.sportsnet.ca

“I don’t think he had a bad year,” Rutherford said at the time. “He was a healthy scratch at the end of the season. I know the reason why. It wasn’t because of how he was playing.”

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808195799018623194

AHL depth incoming

 

[CBJWerenski8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808269491995873551

Noooo

 

[DarkandStormy]

So are we still trying to acquire a 3LD or...

 

[MFRONE]

Is Waddel even trying to sign a defenseman? Not point getting rid of Boqvist and Bean if he’s not going to replace them.

 

[Ice9]

Is Waddel even trying to sign a defenseman? Not point getting rid of Boqvist and Bean if he’s not going to replace them.

Trades are still a thing in the NHL last I checked.
My guess is you may get a better player(s) using that avenue...I dont think the guys a boob because he hasn't let us know his plans...

 

[pscbj80]

Is Waddel even trying to sign a defenseman? Not point getting rid of Boqvist and Bean if he’s not going to replace them.

If this is in reference to Schmidt, he took less to go compete for a cup. Honestly, most of the defensemen on the board signed with a contender or a team that will be contending, neither of which Columbus is this next season. I would have liked to go out and get a d-man in free agency but it takes two to tango. Still trades that can happen. I am still find with losing Bean and Boqvist.

 

[Xoggz22]

Is Waddel even trying to sign a defenseman? Not point getting rid of Boqvist and Bean if he’s not going to replace them.

I get the frustration but no chance Bean was going to be retained above $3MM for his QO. He got a fair deal from Calgary and essentially went back home. Boqvist... below average for 20 games, decent for 20 games, hurt for 40 games... Not a fit when you have to inject someone in the lineup on a regular basis for him. Unfortunate because I actually liked him. I thought Bean was an OK 3rd pair guy but not for what they would have to pay to retain him.

There are teams against the CAP and players tha twill need traded to make room for others. CBJ was never expected to be that active in the UFA market. I'm still surprised they went for Monahan.

 

[NotWendell]

Is Waddel even trying to sign a defenseman? Not point getting rid of Boqvist and Bean if he’s not going to replace them.

I wanted Schmidt as well, but it looks like Mateychuk and Jiricek might be the replacements.

 

[majormajor]

I am still find with losing Bean and Boqvist.

The gap between Bean/Boqvist and say, Jake Christiansen, is negligible, or possibly even reversed in my opinion. I want better but I'm very okay with losing Bean and Boqvist either way.

I wanted Schmidt as well, but it looks like Mateychuk and Jiricek might be the replacements.

Nothing like two rookie D to fix a D core!

 

[CBJx614]

The gap between Bean/Boqvist and say, Jake Christiansen, is negligible, or possibly even reversed in my opinion. I want better but I'm very okay with losing Bean and Boqvist either way.



Nothing like two rookie D to fix a D core!

And a offensive minded center to lead the way

Heading into UFA and off-season like

 

[NotWendell]

The gap between Bean/Boqvist and say, Jake Christiansen, is negligible, or possibly even reversed in my opinion. I want better but I'm very okay with losing Bean and Boqvist either way.



Nothing like two rookie D to fix a D core!

Jiricek did have several games with us last year. But yeah, I feel that.

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

Well, I mean...

Nothing like two rookie D to fix a D core!

The opposite is a veteran 37 year old D to fix D core!

So this worked out?

Ah well, veteran depth isn't bad I suppose. Easy to bury. (No, Johansen2Foligno, don't make the joke, please... )

 

[Viqsi]

Well, I mean...

The opposite is a veteran 37 year old D to fix D core!

So this worked out?

Ah well, veteran depth isn't bad I suppose. Easy to bury. (No, Johansen2Foligno, don't make the joke, please... )

 

[ViD]

Should’ve given 3LD to Mateychuk

No need to bring these dinosaurs

 

[CannonFire1]

Should’ve given 3LD to Mateychuk

No need to bring these dinosaurs

That is still one possible outcome.

 

[LJ7]

Should’ve given 3LD to Mateychuk

No need to bring these dinosaurs

If Mateychuk can't rip Johnson's 3LD spot away from him then he isn't NHL ready yet

 

[Ice9]

I want veterans with leadership...I dont want veterans with leadership.

I want the team to make moves...I dont want the team to make moves.

People are beginning to sound like Spaulding Smails from "Caddyshack"...

 

[Viqsi]

I want veterans with leadership...I dont want veterans with leadership.

I want the team to make moves...I dont want the team to make moves.

People are beginning to sound like Spaulding Smails from "Caddyshack"...

I will only tolerate moves that are exactly in keeping with my singular perfect vision in every detail. Everything else is COMPLETELY WRONG HOW DARE YOU.

Also, maple syrup goes on the table before pancakes.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Also, maple syrup goes on the table before pancakes.

Only a psychopath does otherwise.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Look, I’m going to come in here and say this because it has occurred to me to at least think it or think that someone might think it so here goes because I’m not saying I believe it but that it is a thing that could be thought…

And that is that when your first two UFA signings are a guy whose buddy moved here a couple years ago and a guy who still lives here, that kind seems like an old boys’ country club situation.

 

[Youngguns80]

Look, I’m going to come in here and say this because it has occurred to me to at least think it or think that someone might think it so here goes because I’m not saying I believe it but that it is a thing that could be thought…

And that is that when your first two UFA signings are a guy whose buddy moved here a couple years ago and a guy who still lives here, that kind seems like an old boys’ country club situation.

 

[majormajor]

Look, I’m going to come in here and say this because it has occurred to me to at least think it or think that someone might think it so here goes because I’m not saying I believe it but that it is a thing that could be thought…

And that is that when your first two UFA signings are a guy whose buddy moved here a couple years ago and a guy who still lives here, that kind seems like an old boys’ country club situation.

I'm not worried about it with these two players. I don't think they have it in them to be lazy.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Unfortunately, this team looks like it’s headed for another bottom-5 finish. Maybe we’ll take a step forward next offseason