Maybe not this coming year, but certainly the next ones, we need to bring in veterans that have won cups to lead the core and young players. The leadership and knowledge is an invaluable part of the growing and development of a winning team.
Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LV
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Yes agreed. Can address a number of slots even if it's for a year or two, it's a good situation to be in. The unqualified RFAs will generate some debate too. Think we might see some guys just cut loose.
BUF will be an interesting team, with 10 open NHL slots, they are going to be the NHL's most rag tag team ever. Actually wishing them a run next year. With Kevyn Adams as the GM, I think this is the year to let Jack pick some free agents for them.
They have 4 NHL forwards signed for next year, and two of them are Okposo who can barely play, and Skinner who is chilling again.
They have 4 NHL forwards signed for next year, and two of them are Okposo who can barely play, and Skinner who is chilling again.
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I recall a couple of Minny fans throwing out their #1, a prospect, and Brodin in 2016 for Stepan and people trashing it. Meanwhile I was licking my chops at the idea of picking up Brodin and McAvoy in one trade.
Oh, for anyone raising an eyebrow at that, I checked the google machine for a receipt: Speculation: - Offseason Thread: Officially Offseason
It took them a year longer to embrace what I thought they should do in that thread.
Speculation: - Offseason Thread: Officially Offseason
Not a lot of Shanahans in today's league. I've thought about Jeff Carter as a stopgap 2C
Man my dude Silverfish is the king of posts aged poorly.
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I recall a couple of Minny fans throwing out their #1, a prospect, and Brodin in 2016 for Stepan and people trashing it. Meanwhile I was licking my chops at the idea of picking up Brodin and McAvoy in one trade.
Oh, for anyone raising an eyebrow at that, I checked the google machine for a receipt: Speculation: - Offseason Thread: Officially Offseason
Yea I’m not gonna click because I was probably on the wrong side of that one...point for @Trxjw
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Oooooo no brodin eh, what other teams better players should we target for pennies on the dollar and discuss for a week. Lindbolm still a thing?
Probably not wrong on that. But then what is stop gap here? 3-4 years at $4m? That is stop gappish enough.
Not to rain on the parade, but there is absolutely no way that they will be able to afford to sign a Barkov.
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looking back at that thread is wild...it feels like several life times ago. so much has changed since then its mind blowing.
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Yeah, and it’s basically not a one time thing either.
All I can say is, keep flexibility. Commit to younger players that can be moved.
Seriously, isn’t it much better to overpay for a younger player without full NMCs for 7 years than to take a stab at a vet that will be here until 2029 and never can be traded?
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I have my doubts.
If Zibanejad looks for a 7 year deal, he's more than likely gone. I can see Gorton going for 5 years
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Well at least the Girardi buyout savings or dead cap space remains.
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Might not be the worst play considering you gain 2 years younger, but risky to try to thread that needle.
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A concept that seems ridiculously obvious to me yet still seems to be a minority position. It’s hard to ever have good contracts if you are signing everyone at 27. You can get out of a Skjei contract...you can’t get out of a Shattenkirk.
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Would anyone trade Trouba for Brodin before their clauses kick in?
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But think of the absolute haul Zibanejad would bring back in trade. They could set themselves up with a long run of contending for the cup
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yep, why i've argued for longer contracts for our younger guys. it's those FA contracts that come back to haunt teams.
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