Roster Building Thread - Part VIII (2023-24 season)

[2014nyr]

Berard has 21 games of pro experience. Probably has more to do with it than anything else. Good idea to allow him to continue to get top 6 minutes in Hartford than to be in and out of the lineup here.

Perhaps it becomes an option down the road but its not like hes ripping up the A. I have zero issue with him and Othmann remaining in the A. I get that they're sexier options but neither guy has really forced their way up, at least not yet.

i get it, but at the same time, there's a long term hole to fill. we have players with skillsets better suited to where it is in the lineup and actual upside / personality to their game. it's nice to have the human embodiment of paint drying to throw out there but my first look would be at the upside. besides, just like herpes, brod inevitably always comes back. i knew that wouldn't be the path they took, but i think it's the one they should have

 

[irishlaxburger2]

With the expectation Kakko is back this season, this basically blows our cap situation to hell correct? As in we're going to be close to 0 in space around the deadline given the call ups and lack of accrual over the season?

You almost have to hope we can keep him out the entire regular season.

 

[TominNC]

At least the Brodzinski fan boys are happy.

 

[NYR Viper]

If there is a guy in the system who plays a similar style to Kakko right now it's actually Edstrom. He's strong on the boards, good 2-way, a bit more physical. Obviously the offensive upside and vision aren't the same but in terms of style I could see it.

In saying that, I think we see:

Panarin-Trochek-Lafreniere
Kreider-Zibanejad-Wheeler
Cuylle-Bonino-Brodzinski
Pitlick-Goodrow-Vesey

And when Chytil is back, I wouldn't mind seeing:

Panarin-Trochek-Lafreniere
Kreider-Zibanejad-Vesey
Cuylle-Chytil-Wheeler
Pitlick-Bonino-Goodrow

 

[duhmetreE]

At least the Brodzinski fan boys are happy.

Stay Cised.

 

[Kravtsov420]

Stop talking about him too he's a terrible play driver at this point in his career.

No I was being facetious but no

 

[bleedblue94]

Chinakov is pretty unhappy in Columbus. Would he be a worthwhile add with kakko out long term?

 

[bl02]

Chinakov is pretty unhappy in Columbus. Would he be a worthwhile add with kakko out long term?

how much is he gonna cost in assets?

 

[GG96]

The thinking has to be that Chytil is close so sliding Brodzinski in for two games is better than bringing up Othmann and then having to sit him. Because I wouldn’t want Othmann on the 4th line

 

[Savant]

At least the Brodzinski fan boys are happy.

There is no such thing as a Brodzinski fan boy. Everyone knows he is a quadruple A guy who is a filler/bandage.

 

[Avery16]

Are there still people out there who think Drury is a bad GM?

Look at the last two Drury deadlines.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Chinakov is pretty unhappy in Columbus. Would he be a worthwhile add with kakko out long term?

I'd take a flyer for a B level prospect or 4th or 5th round pick. Pass otherwise.

 

[Avery16]

I just hope Kane is in the lineup tomorrow.

 

[McRanger92]

Look at the last two Drury deadlines.

He added all the right pieces in 2021 and Kane was a mistake last year, but it was an offer he couldn't refuse at the time. Tarasenko/Mikkola and Motte all fit in well until Kane & Gallant came together to throw off the teams chemistry.

 

[duhmetreE]

this is so bad that it's going to work

Chinakov is pretty unhappy in Columbus. Would he be a worthwhile add with kakko out long term?

know nothing about him... surprised @EdJovanovski hasn't reported in

 

[McRanger92]

Perry getting bought out by Chicago. Sign him up for the league min

 

[duhmetreE]

Perry getting bought out by Chicago. Sign him up for the league min

rumor is he slept with Bedards mom? doubt it but that's sadly funny if true.

 

[Savant]

Perry is the answer if all he did was Bedard’s mom

 

[mas0764]

Are there still people out there who think Drury is a bad GM?

I don’t want him dealing any more firsts, those moves haven’t worked out.

 

[Daves a mess]

Larkin not playing tomm vs NYRs.

I'll take it.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I don’t want him dealing any more firsts, those moves haven’t worked out.

Uh... He's dealt exactly one and it had a condition on it that triggered it.

I'd say that one DID work out.

Tarasenko was like using free money but if you want to use that one then yeah okay, didn't work out.

 

[McRanger92]

rumor is he slept with Bedards mom? doubt it but that's sadly funny if true.

I didnt think it was true until the Blackhawks just announced he got cut for conduct reasons

 

[zlev]

perry would be perfect for this team

wait until after the moms trip though lol

 

[SA16]

What about signing Perry to a minimum deal to replace Kakko?

 

[Fitzy]

Yeah so that way we can have the two slowest wingers in the NHL. Collect them all