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Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXVIII:
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Raspewtin
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Yeah that wasn't to imply Theodore is being overrated, just a nitpick.
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NYR Viper
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I'm expecting Gorton to go out and sign Joel Edmundson as a UFA to bring a stabilizing force to the LD and for both Staal and Smith to be gone. Edmundson played with McIlrath in Moose Jaw and I'm sure the scouts have watched him for years. He plays a rougher style, probably suited to a #5 role and PKer. Adds some size to the blue line and he'll be 27 to start next season so a 2-3 year deal wouldn't be signing him into his mid-30's. Continue grooming Lindgren. Let Hajek, Rykov, Reunanen, Miller battle for that other LD spot.
If another young player pushes by the following season Edmundson shouldn't be impossible to move, or they move a guy like Hajek/Rykov in a package for an upgrade elsewhere.
If another young player pushes by the following season Edmundson shouldn't be impossible to move, or they move a guy like Hajek/Rykov in a package for an upgrade elsewhere.
Ok so the Thunder Bay Mafia are probably going to throw a fit over this but...
David Quinn should be arrested for saddling DeAngelo with Staal. Would the margins with and with out him shrink if they had more minutes apart? Maybe, but hes hurting DeAngelo's (and really anyone else who he plays with) to do ANYTHING out there because when Staal plays, it's almost as if you're playing 4 on 5.
David Quinn should be arrested for saddling DeAngelo with Staal. Would the margins with and with out him shrink if they had more minutes apart? Maybe, but hes hurting DeAngelo's (and really anyone else who he plays with) to do ANYTHING out there because when Staal plays, it's almost as if you're playing 4 on 5.
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just to note, theodore doesn't kill penalties this year...so I think he's a top pair guy not sure if a shutdown role is ideal without knowing more about his overall play.
I think its complete fantasy to think that both staal and smith will be gone lol. we aren't that lucky
Tawnos
A guy with a bass
Yeah, I noticed that too, but I think a pairing of him and Trouba would be highly effective.
Edmundson would be a great guy to have as a bottom pair LHD.
The problem is he is likely going to get the money and term worthy of a top 4 guy. They don't need an all star at that position, I'd settle for league average-ish which honestly can be found in the bargain bin if you look hard enough.
The problem is he is likely going to get the money and term worthy of a top 4 guy. They don't need an all star at that position, I'd settle for league average-ish which honestly can be found in the bargain bin if you look hard enough.
oh I think that pairing would be fantastic...just mentioned it cause I was kind of surprised by it.
You are not getting Theodore unless you pony up something very big. And the Knights are not going to want just futures, for the same way that Gorton is not going to want just futures. From a team needs and a realistic return profile, DeAngelo for Theodore would be a realistic trade proposal.
Edge
Kris King's Ghost
I think someone like that could very well be a player they take a long look at.
While I think there's a desire to have a guy who more or less sets the table for the LDs to fall in line behind him, at some point you can't will that into existence if it isn't an option right now.
I suspect as a Plan B, the Rangers could have an interest in guys who serve as transition pieces. In other words, a player who bridges the gap as some young talents battle for a roster spot sooner (Robertson, Hajek) and guys who may be a year or more out from battling for a spot (Miller, Jones, etc.).
Edge
Kris King's Ghost
Well I think the assumption would be if you're taking the proposed approach, you're getting someone whose impact you feel is closer to ADA's than it is Skjei's.
Especially if you think Lundkvist is coming up sooner rather than later, and you're using the Skjei cap space (along with assets) to go out and upgrade other areas.
I think at his age (barely old enough to qualify as a UFA) I think term would definitely be an issue. He's gonna want a longer deal, so he'd only make sense if you feel that he fits the long term plans. If you are looking at him as a stop gap, then you probably need to look at someone older that might sign for 1-2 years instead.
I wouldn't have a problem giving him 4 years if the money makes sense.
Hes a good player.
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Edge
Kris King's Ghost
He really struggles with long division.
JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK
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@Blue Blooded has mentioned Nemeth a couple times. Think he could be a great compliment to an ADA type. He’ll probably be cheaper than Edmundson, too.
JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK
Twenty f*ckin years
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To me, he seems like a guy getting by on his draft position. Kinda reminds me of Bogosian if he weren’t so injury prone.
Just not enough ability or hockey sense so far. Could he improve? Sure, but it seems like he is what he is. Don't get me wrong, he is someone that I would love to have on third pairing.
EdJovanovski
#FreeRempe
I’ve been advocating us trading for him for years now lol, I think he’d be a perfect fit
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