Tom ServoMST3K
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I am a little baffled we added nothing. I figured some kind of depth was gonna be headed back the Kings' way.
Confirmed with Link: PLD to the Kings for Iafallo, Vilardi, Kupari and a 2nd in 2024 (orig Mtl’s pick)
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Buffdog
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Kupari was a first round pick in 2018, the year we dealt ours to St Louis for Statsny
So now we have a guy who went 1st round that year, its almost like we picked him ourselves lol
Doesn't look like he's much of a point producer at any level, but he's big and can skate. I'm thinking he'll slot in nicely at 4RW
So now we have a guy who went 1st round that year, its almost like we picked him ourselves lol
Doesn't look like he's much of a point producer at any level, but he's big and can skate. I'm thinking he'll slot in nicely at 4RW
Turin
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I was not a fan of the move to deal Laine for PLD, but Chevy’s method payed off by banking on the big C as an asset. Vilardi and a 2nd is more than I thought the Jets would get given the situation. Great depth pieces.
Mud Turtle
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Pretty good haul for a guy that didn't want to be here. Going back to the original trade with Laine I feel like we've done fairly well.
Wow what a trade by Chevy, this would be a great trade even if Dubois wanted to stay here. Chevy says thanks and runs away. 
Mud Turtle
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I can see Chevy maybe asking for Vilardi and Iafallo. And then adding Kupari as a bargaining chip that he was willing to let go of.
But to dare ask for all three PLUS a second round draft pick… and get all of it?! Even after all the delays he didn’t flinch.
That man has balls of steel!
But to dare ask for all three PLUS a second round draft pick… and get all of it?! Even after all the delays he didn’t flinch.
That man has balls of steel!
jokesondee
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Led LA in hits last season too. We can definitely use more of that!
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Now the filthy Habs can get him for free in 8 years 
FrozenKing18
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Y'all are getting some great players! I'm pretty bummed out about losing Vilardi. Kid has skills! Protect him at all costs!
It looks like they weren't that interested in of the depth that may have been added. They are likely pretty confident they will be able to fill out their roster with UFAs looking for work.
DeepFrickinValue
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Jets should really invest in load management stop playing players that are injured.
WolfHouse
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Nice haul.... only thing I'd change is Durzi instead of the pick but I didn't think Chevy would get this much for PLD
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I think it's fair to say that there must have been another team or two involved who drove up the price.
LA has $4.5 mill in cap room with a 16 player roster right now. Need to make another move to fill out their roster.
That seems likely based on the return.
I was thinking more of the depth guys that float around for close to league minimum. Though it does seem likely they make more moves.
Tom ServoMST3K
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Yes, but it is objectively funny that a MTL pick is included in the deal, and I honestly value that way more than that sort of depth player.
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So last year Vilardi would have been second on the Jets for Points per 60 and Iafallo would have been fourth.
Both of them WAY ahead of Dubois.
this trade has potential to propel us team way ahead of where we got w/ dubois imo.
a lot hinges on vilardi of course, however there are some v promising things to his season last year. Defensively, scoring stats... all appear to be pretty good.
it is his 1st real good one, and obviously injuries play a part through his career. im a bit hesitant to say whether the deal is v good or bad until they play, but honestly with PLD we didn't go anywhere so at the v minimum we didn't get worse.
a lot hinges on vilardi of course, however there are some v promising things to his season last year. Defensively, scoring stats... all appear to be pretty good.
it is his 1st real good one, and obviously injuries play a part through his career. im a bit hesitant to say whether the deal is v good or bad until they play, but honestly with PLD we didn't go anywhere so at the v minimum we didn't get worse.
Tom ServoMST3K
In search of a Steinbach Hero
I don't get people who say 8.5x8 is an overpay contract-wise for Dubois.
The trade is what it is, but that's a solid contract. This isn't 2015 - salaries have skyrocketed, and people seem to be under the impression that you can get a top-six centre from ages 25-33 for 5 million nowadays.
The trade is what it is, but that's a solid contract. This isn't 2015 - salaries have skyrocketed, and people seem to be under the impression that you can get a top-six centre from ages 25-33 for 5 million nowadays.
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