Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XXII

[Edge]

To acquire Max Domi, he and Lemieux would have to enter a boxing ring to workout their differences....

Which means they'd probably end up becoming best friends.

 

[Avery16]

I liked Hagelin a lot but he's pretty much done so that's definitely a no.

McMichael and a 1st for Kreider at 50% I think might work though.

I would take the Hagelin contract back if they retained 750k on it. He'd be fine bottom six depth at that hit.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

There's no getting around that his size helps him. Just like speed helps some guys, or being a physical specimen helps others. Everyone has their gifts.

But, seriously, Byfield's hands and playmaking are great. Being big doesn't help you find the open man or improve your edge-work while skating.

I think he's one of the most intriguing prospects to come along in a very long time. And while you can argue that he's bigger than his peers, and it benefits from that advantage, you also have to consider that he is younger than a lot of his competition as well.

Lafreniere's parents were close to getting ready for his first birthday celebration when Byfield was being brought home from the hospital. That's how much of a gap we're talking about between the two.

At this stage, that's significant.

I can’t even imagine what it would be like to add a player of his caliber to our organization. To me, that’s worth so much more than almost missing the playoffs or making the 8th seed and losing in round 1.

 

[Minmonster]

Byfield is my favorite prospect this year. The ceiling is off the charts. He's the reason I root for goals against. One more year to bottom out and with a little luck this team can turn things around quickly

 

[Edge]

I can’t even imagine what it would be like to add a player of his caliber to our organization. To me, that’s worth so much more than almost missing the playoffs or making the 8th seed and losing in round 1.

Byfield is my prospect crush this year.

Lefreniere's skills are elite, and he's done nothing to lose his place at the top of this list. I just think Byfield has a chance to be a dangerous player who is incredibly hard to stop. This is kid who would've been projected as a star back in 2000, but has the toolbox to play in 2020.

 

[howztheglass]

Which means they'd probably end up becoming best friends.

Who are the 3 best friends.

 

[Kovalev27]

Obviously love the top two guys but after them it’s Stutzle for me.

 

[howztheglass]

To acquire Max Domi, he and Lemieux would have to enter a boxing ring to workout their differences....

2 men enter

 

[wafflepadsave]

There's no getting around that his size helps him. Just like speed helps some guys, or being a physical specimen helps others. Everyone has their gifts.

But, seriously, Byfield's hands and playmaking are great. Being big doesn't help you find the open man or improve your edge-work while skating.

I think he's one of the most intriguing prospects to come along in a very long time. And while you can argue that he's bigger than his peers, and it benefits from that advantage, you also have to consider that he is younger than a lot of his competition as well.

Lafreniere's parents were close to getting ready for his first birthday celebration when Byfield was being brought home from the hospital. That's how much of a gap we're talking about between the two.

At this stage, that's significant.

I’ve only watched him once but something seemed missing. Just couldn’t identify what it was.

 

[eco's bones]

I would take the Hagelin contract back if they retained 750k on it. He'd be fine bottom six depth at that hit.

I wouldn't.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

Byfield is my prospect crush this year.

Lefreniere's skills are elite, and he's done nothing to lose his place at the top of this list. I just think Byfield has a chance to be a dangerous player who is incredibly hard to stop. This is kid who would've been projected as a star back in 2000, but has the toolbox to play in 2020.

This

 

[Cassano]

Dreger said Leafs interested in Georgiev. I think his value is probably Bracco and a pick

 

[RangerBlues]

We need a center.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Dreger said Leafs interested in Georgiev. I think his value is probably Bracco and a pick

Keep him then

 

[Mac n Gs]

Dreger said Leafs interested in Georgiev. I think his value is probably Bracco and a pick

IIRC, Friedman said we want more than Bracco for Georgiev

 

[RangerBlues]

Tell the Leafs that the conversation starts at Der-arguchintsev.
See how that goes over.

 

[Trxjw]

Something around Kapanen for Georgiev makes sense as a base. Rangers asked about him when the Leafs were looking at McDonagh. He's a far cry from William Nylander but he's a useful forward who brings some pace and can probably chip in 20 goals while also being a good penalty killer. If the Rangers walk away from Fast, they'll need another forward who can play short handed.

Leafs clear a bit of room for next year to re-sign some guys and get a viable 1B to challenge Andersson and possibly replace him.

 

[QJL]

There's no getting around that his size helps him. Just like speed helps some guys, or being a physical specimen helps others. Everyone has their gifts.

But, seriously, Byfield's hands and playmaking are great. Being big doesn't help you find the open man or improve your edge-work while skating.

I think he's one of the most intriguing prospects to come along in a very long time. And while you can argue that he's bigger than his peers, and it benefits from that advantage, you also have to consider that he is younger than a lot of his competition as well.

Lafreniere's parents were close to getting ready for his first birthday celebration when Byfield was being brought home from the hospital. That's how much of a gap we're talking about between the two.

At this stage, that's significant.

And the gap is so large that I would be shocked if Byfield was as complete and dynamic a player as Lafreniere is a year from now.

 

[rangers1314]

IIRC, Friedman said we want more than Bracco for Georgiev

Correct. Mentioned in this weeks 31 Thoughts blog.

 

[rangers1314]

AG simply tremendous again tonight.

Toronto thinks they are getting him for Jeremy Brocco? Get your head examined.

 

[Edge]

And the gap is so large that I would be shocked if Byfield was as complete and dynamic a player as Lafreniere is a year from now.

You know, I honestly believe Byfield has a shot to be as impactful as Lafreniere.

He’s not quite as purely skilled as Lafreniere, and his offensive weapons don’t rate quite as high, but the overall package has a chance to be just as productive — and at a premium position.

 

[bobbop]

Dreger said Leafs interested in Georgiev. I think his value is probably Bracco and a pick

Nope.

 

[Ghost of jas]

It’s becoming obvious that the biggest need for this team is a quality LD.

 

[RGY]

Lmao Georgiev is playing himself into territory above Kapanen/Johanssen as a return. He is putting out performances that Frederik Andersen dreams of.

Kapanen and a 2nd round pick for GG is the starting point.

 

[n8]

Other teams be like looking at Georgiev and Kreider right now