Roster Building XXIV: Our Hearts Go Pitter Pattersson

[Unsustainable]

Hmmmm

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Seems propped up more by name value than what he is today.

Maybe. I just thought that he'd be an interesting reclamation project next to Slavin, especially if it's possible to pry a high draft pick from Chicago to take on the contract.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Any trade involving Seth Jones likely involves retention.

I would sign Popeye Jones before I would sign Seth Jones

 

[MinJaBen]

Maybe. I just thought that he'd be an interesting reclamation project next to Slavin, especially if it's possible to pry a high draft pick from Chicago to take on the contract.

Why on Earth would a rebuilding team pay picks to move a contract out? That is the exact opposite of what they should be doing until they are competitive.

Spoiler alert: Chicago is not competitive.

 

[mikeyfan]

If the Canes make a move should it be before the 4 Nations Break or wait until the Trade Deadline?

Myself I say the sooner the better, Gets a player a chance to acclimate to Rod and new teammates prior to the Playoffs.

 

[Sigurd]

If the Canes make a move should it be before the 4 Nations Break or wait until the Trade Deadline?

Myself I say the sooner the better, Gets a player a chance to acclimate to Rod and new teammates prior to the Playoffs.

I agree.

If there's a trade available that the front office would like to make, the sooner the better so the new player(s) can adjust to the team and be better prepared for the playoffs. Having said that, I'm not sure if we will make a trade before the 4 Nations Break though. I'm a little skeptical at this point until we hear more about Carolina in trade talks.

 

[Chrispy]

If the Canes make a move should it be before the 4 Nations Break or wait until the Trade Deadline?

Myself I say the sooner the better, Gets a player a chance to acclimate to Rod and new teammates prior to the Playoffs.

Are teams going to be allowed to require practice during the 4 Nations break or is that an NHLPA mandated break?

If it is a mandated break I don’t know how much help the time would be.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Are teams going to be allowed to require practice during the 4 Nations break or is that an NHLPA mandated break?

If it is a mandated break I don’t know how much help the time would be.

My understanding is that teams will not officially practice during much of this break. Players will need to skate on their own.