Friedman: Oliver Bjorkstrand & Andre Burakovsky

[Devilmademedoit]

I think part of the reason is math. Kraken have a high payroll while being 11 pts out of the playoffs. Gotta think Seattle may do what we could call a soft reboot of the roster. Burakovsky has underperformed since arriving. Bjorkstrand will have a few teams taking a good look at him

 

[DukeDog13]

Does Bura seem like he could potentially regain form somewhere else or is he absolutely cooked?

 

[qc14]

Does Bura seem like he could potentially regain form somewhere else or is he absolutely cooked?

He's cooked

 

[jokesondee]

I'd love to see Bjorkstrand on a line with his fellow countryman and buddy Ehlers.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Does Bura seem like he could potentially regain form somewhere else or is he absolutely cooked?

...think a less talented Semin...right after he fell off the Cliff...

 

[Huffer]

I'd love to see Bjorkstrand on a line with his fellow countryman and buddy Ehlers.

For the right price I would as well. McCann might be a nice addition as well (not saying he's available though).

 

[Heldig]

Bjorkstrand with Ehlers would be amazing.

He is one of my preferred targets for the Jets.

Ehlers - Lowry - Bjorkstrand please

 

[JTBF81]

Tampa should be very interested in Bjorkstrand. He'd fit in very well on the 2nd line with Hagel and Cirelli.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Does Bura seem like he could potentially regain form somewhere else or is he absolutely cooked?

I don’t actually think the drop off is that shocking all things considered. People forget that Bura wasn’t even in the top 6 for significant parts of the Avs 2022 playoff squad despite career highs in the regular season.

Sure he put up some some amazing plays, namely game 1 of the SCF with the game-winner, but wasn’t exactly a key player in the cup win.

Like many players around him; he benefitted from playing with MacKinnon, Makar, and a peak season from Kadri.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Does Bura seem like he could potentially regain form somewhere else or is he absolutely cooked?

I would say he is partly cooked. Bura needs someone on his line to go against the boards and/or in the dirty areas. We really don't have many players like that on our team and that is one of the reasons (among many) for our struggles. He has looked decent at times with Wright because Wright has been doing the dirty work but Bura is pretty useless without the puck.

 

[Eggtimers]

Friedman has heard their name out there, so they might be available. What is their value?

I think the Devils would be interested in Bjorkstrand if the price is right.

I want my Devils to get Bjorkstrand . Because I like the way he plays plus it keeps him away from lighting us up every single time he plays us. I swear he has at least 2 points per game against every time we play him