It's definitely too early to write him off and that's definitely not what I was implying. It just feels like he's been somewhat stagnant for the last couple years and hasn't really improved on the things that are obvious weaknesses. Sometimes guys need a change of scenery to really kick them in the ass and make them realize what they need to change. Hopefully for Columbus having a new management and coaching regime does just that.
With prospects, I'm personally of the mindset to leave them in the A until they are ready to be nhl regulars. Now, if they are making the same mistakes in the NHL consistently, then probably have to send them down to work on it more, before their next call up. But, not a fan of yo yoing up a young kid. Ideally want them to be ready when they get the call so that they don't return. But, won't know til they go up, but should only send them up if they are very close to being ready.
He's getting an NHL paycheck to work directly with the guy who controls his playing time. I'd have to assume Evason has something laid out of what he would like Jiricek to meet. Whether the most ideal or not missing a couple games in a long season means nothing
I understood when NYI brought Dobson up at 19 as he had played in b2b Memorial Cups and was logging 30 minutes in the Q in his post drafted year. So, they felt he would be better practicing with the Isles and working on his strength and playing 14 minutes in the NHL vs 30 in the Q. That made sense given the limitations of the CBA regarding CHL/NHL.
I think it actually does help him. The impression I am getting is that Jiricek had clear direction from the team on things he needed to improve in the offseason and didn't do it. So now the team is making him work on those things (skating and strength) under their direct supervision. If Jiricek were in the AHL, he would be playing every game and that would eat into his mandatory training time.
Slight disagree... AHL really doesn't play during the week. They have much longer gaps in play like a Junior club.
Oilers offer Savoie and our first rounder. Columbus may have no use for him but holy shit would he fit in at 2RD for us .. him and nurse would do very well in my opinion. PP2.
When NYI brought up Dobson, it was because they felt the exposure to the NHL would be more beneficial to him that another year in junior playing against kids that he physically had an advantage too. It wasn't because Dobson was demanding (or pushing to play in the NHL and make his full salary).
If they trade him.. something tells me they lose the trade.
Zegras is one of 5 players in franchise history to hit 100 assists before turning 24. He's healthy. He's motivated. Why would we, a team that needs more scoring right now, trade him for a player that is struggling to crack CBJ's blue line at the moment?
Imo if the Ducks could get Juricek for Zegras they’d jump on it. Young D with this kind of upside and pedigree are what teams covet. The cost to acquire would be substantial; hence Zegras going the other way.
The answer to both is "a young high-quality RHD".
I agree the cost would be substantial but it makes no sense for us at the moment. Our management team is enamored by Luneau which means that our RD slots are full.
It’s not like the Ducks would trade Carlsson or McTavish. Zegras is their redundant piece. Snd that’s the kind of player Columbus would expect in return.
