Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXVII

[RGY]

14 games in and Tarasenko’s PPG still, but I have it on good authority that he’s really done, playing with one shoulder. Besides, we are stacked at RW.

This team needs a quality center more than they need a RWer. Tarasenko is talented but he isnt a center.

 

[Avery16]

This team needs a quality center more than they need a RWer. Tarasenko is talented but he isnt a center.

This team has more than one serious need.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

This team needs a quality center more than they need a RWer. Tarasenko is talented but he isnt a center.

The Canucks have three in Bozo, Horvat and Pettersson, but I doubt they trade them

 

[DanielBrassard]

With Blais out, and even before that the Rangers could definitely use another RW, doesn't even have to be the best of the best but someone who can skate, forecheck and has some offensive ability. Goodrow needs to stay in the bottom-6. Ideally Zibanejad would be able to carry the top line but that's doubtful.

 

[Tob]

Maybe now is when we overpay for Phil Kessel

 

[CLW]

Maybe now is when we overpay for Phil Kessel

He can teach his magic hot-dog-eating-for-invulnerability trick.

 

[bl02]

The Canucks have three in Bozo, Horvat and Pettersson, but I doubt they trade them

and they still suck. They got destroyed by the ducks tonight and are 6 games under .500. If Mika was playing like he is capable of playing I don't think the center issue would be as grim as people make it out to be. It can also be debated that Goodrow can play a very decent 3C when needed.

 

[duhmetreE]

and they still suck. They got destroyed by the ducks tonight and are 6 games under .500. If Mika was playing like he is capable of playing I don't think the center issue would be as grim as people make it out to be. It can also be debated that Goodrow can play a very decent 3C when needed.

We just need to play the Flyers and the coaches need to go into Covid protocol.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

Riley Smith trade incoming

 

[duhmetreE]

If we do add anyone... I hope they are quick

We really need to add to our team speed

 

[MrAlmost]

Really would like Tarasenko. The better he plays the less likely he is to be traded unless its for a significant return. Should have pulled the trigger in the offseason.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Really would like Tarasenko. The better he plays the less likely he is to be traded unless its for a significant return. Should have pulled the trigger in the offseason.

Thats easy to say in hindsight. We thought right wing was set Kravs, Kakko, Blais, and Goodrow, plus Tarasenko missed a lot of time with shoulder injuries and has a 7.5 mil cap hit for next 2 years. Nobody wanted him and rightfully so.

 

[MrAlmost]

Thats easy to say in hindsight. We thought right wing was set Kravs, Kakko, Blais, and Goodrow, plus Tarasenko missed a lot of time with shoulder injuries and has a 7.5 mil cap hit for next 2 years. Nobody wanted him and rightfully so.

I wanted him and I was willing to trade Krav for him then. I thought and still think the team is a little too young. I mean we are still like the 4th or 5th youngest team in the league. We were the youngest team for like 2 years in a row. Crazy.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I wanted him and I was willing to trade Krav for him then. I thought and still think the team is a little too young. I mean we are still like the 4th or 5th youngest team in the league. We were the youngest team for like 2 years in a row. Crazy.

Well, you were in the minority. We are still young but we did add some vets like Goodrow, Reaves, and Blais. I know Tarasenko is playing pretty well but I still don't want him. 7.5 mil cap hit is just too expensive especially after signing Mika and Fox. We will have to find another solution if Blais is out long term.

 

[RGY]

This team has more than one serious need.

We know, you hate this team. At the deadline we’ll be looking to deal you to the Coyotes.

 

[MrAlmost]

Well, you were in the minority. We are still young but we did add some vets like Goodrow, Reaves, and Blais. I know Tarasenko is playing pretty well but I still don't want him. 7.5 mil cap hit is just too expensive especially after signing Mika and Fox. We will have to find another solution if Blais is out long term.

That's fair. Also, I was and still am only really willing if the Blues retained 2.5 million. Otherwise, yeah, its a bit too expensive.

 

[egelband]

Would be surprised if Blais isn’t out for the year, he was screaming, looks like an mcl or acl

Pain is actually a good thing. A torn ligament is often felt. Might be a sprain. Hoping.

 

[egelband]

Riley Smith trade incoming

Makes sense. Smith or Kessel. Kessel would be a nice add.

 

[tomobson]

The Blais injury really sucks. Hopefully Chytil is ready to go and maybe you give Laf another try on the Mika line? I think Laf - Chytil - Goat might be a bit too adventurous to have together so better to keep Goodrow on that third line.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

LA has no reason to do that. If they move one of their centers it’ll be for an established all star. It’s not going to be for another young guy. It’s much easier to get young D than it is to get young C

It’s curious how trends change though. 6 years ago the opposite was true with the lack of availability of quality young D prospects.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

I’d give up Krav+1st+Jones for Bergy. He would be huge for us.

The only way I see Patrice Bergeron being traded from Boston is if Don Sweeney becomes G.M. of the Canadian Olympic team and leaves him off the roster.

 

[Avery16]

We know, you hate this team. At the deadline we’ll be looking to deal you to the Coyotes.

More positive thinking like that should fix everything.

 

[Avery16]

Makes sense. Smith or Kessel. Kessel would be a nice add.

I dont want Kessel anywhere near Kakko. Surround him with ectomorphs instead.

 

[JohnC]

Thats easy to say in hindsight. We thought right wing was set Kravs, Kakko, Blais, and Goodrow, plus Tarasenko missed a lot of time with shoulder injuries and has a 7.5 mil cap hit for next 2 years. Nobody wanted him and rightfully so.

TBH, that list of “set” RW depth shouldn’t have been considered “set” and I don’t think it’s hindsight to say it either.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I don't think they're going to make a trade just yet with Chytil coming back from injury, especially since it's a good chance to bump Laf back into the top-6 after a good performance yesterday. This is what I'd do for tomorrow, although I'm expecting to see Goodrow back on the Zibanejad line:

Laf-Mika-Kreider
Panarin-Strome-Kakko
Goodrow-Chytil-Gauthier
Hunt-Rooney-Reaves