Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build

[SI]

How about a Peyton Krebs for Oliver Wahlstrom swap? Krebs then signs a similar deal that Holmstrom signed, a one way deal for .825k.

Both players get a change of scenery.

Very interesting player, who is defensively very good and has great skill, could be the future 3C or they could shift him to wing and see what he can do in a top 6 role.

 

[LeapOnOver]

How about a Peyton Krebs for Oliver Wahlstrom swap? Krebs then signs a similar deal that Holmstrom signed, a one way deal for .825k.

Both players get a change of scenery.

Very interesting player, who is defensively very good and has great skill, could be the future 3C or they could shift him to wing and see what he can do in a top 6 role.

I think most of us would swap Wahlstrom for almost anyone. No idea if Buffalo feels the same about Krebs though. @sabremike ?

 

[sabremike]

I think most of us would swap Wahlstrom for almost anyone. No idea if Buffalo feels the same about Krebs though. @sabremike ?

Absolutely not. I think Krebs could end up a useful NHL player while Whalstrom is likely never amounting to anything (Think MDC V 2.0).

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

I think that if we can just get Ilya to even be a .915 goalie, we are fine

also I think that Tsy/Holmstrom/Engvall all get about 36-45 points, which is very good

Karlstrom will end up being an AHL replacement who dazzles like Fasching, and maybe we do see more of Dufour and Maggio.

If THIS happens without it taking place because our whole first line is basically out for the season, then we'll likely be top 4 in the conference.

That would be some amazing depth scoring.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Absolutely not. I think Krebs could end up a useful NHL player while Whalstrom is likely never amounting to anything (Think MDC V 2.0).

Yeah, kinda figured that would be the sentiment.

If THIS happens without it taking place because our whole first line is basically out for the season, then we'll likely be top 4 in the conference.

That would be some amazing depth scoring.

Seemed like pretty lofty wishful thinking numbers to me as well!

 

[LeapOnOver]

Saw an interesting chart on Reddit. We are tied as 3rd heaviest team in the league with the TML based on average weight at 203lbs. Boston is first at 207, VGK at 205.

 

[Lek]

Saw an interesting chart on Reddit. We are tied as 3rd heaviest team in the league with the TML based on average weight at 203lbs. Boston is first at 207, VGK at 205.

Great...now we have to go on a diet...

 

[JJ18Sniper]

Friedge on 32 thoughts says that Sorokin is battling something.
His agent and the organization won't comment on it. Definitely concerning.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I thought I wrote that, but I guess not. I meant to type "can cut and paste the same thing every year for every team." Anyway, yeah obviously.

Not obvious, I think it gets lost on here a lot. Not even just here, just in general in hockey circles. When comparing a lot of teams it’s a lot of the same issues.

Friedge on 32 thoughts says that Sorokin is battling something.
His agent and the organization won't comment on it. Definitely concerning.

This is concerning.

 

[seafoam]

Friedge on 32 thoughts says that Sorokin is battling something.
His agent and the organization won't comment on it. Definitely concerning.

I heard he caught Hagen-itis.

 

[NYI365]

Friedge on 32 thoughts says that Sorokin is battling something.
His agent and the organization won't comment on it. Definitely concerning.

Yea listened to that as well, concerning for sure. I know he abruptly cancelled his appearance at the Fanatics Fest in NYC not too long ago, wonder if this is physical or mental. Hoping the best for Ilya.

 

[BMOK33]

Yea listened to that as well, concerning for sure. I know he abruptly cancelled his appearance at the Fanatics Fest in NYC not too long ago, wonder if this is physical or mental. Hoping the best for Ilya.

Would also assume its been going on since last year which probably explains that poor season he had

 

[mm11]

Grrrrrrreat. Season is in the tubes already.

 

[Strummergas]

Grrrrrrreat. Season is in the tubes already.

Is it? The back-up is a more than capable starter.

 

[SI90]

Sorokin is the biggest key to this teams success in the playoffs. Have to make it there obviously but hope he’s ok. This is concerning.

 

[doublechili]

So this would not be a good time to start a "predict our record this year" thread?

 

[Strummergas]

So this would not be a good time to start a "predict our record this year" thread?

Maybe after we get official word on what's going on with him.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

On 12/16/23 I had posted:

"Gotta wonder if Ilya is dealing with something off the ice. He’s the best goalie the Isles have ever had and there’s definitely something just…off.

I just hope all is well with him and his family, girlfriend/wife, house, etc."

Something just didn't seem quite right. Again, I just hope he's okay.

 

[impaaaaaact]

It seemed like Eliotte was picking his words carefully - he never said it was an injury, only that he was "battling something" which could mean anything at all. Legal stuff, non sports-related health stuff, family stuff, Russia stuff... really could be anything. Really hope the dude is OK

 

[BMOK33]

Sorokin to me was never the same goalie after that game 2 loss at Carolina in 2023.

 

[duster19]

Grrrrrrreat. Season is in the tubes already.

It’s concerning as we are all hoping for a bounce back season. However if the isles haven’t looked at options in nets then they aren’t doing their jobs. Very real possibility Sorokin shows up in the same form as last year. And Varly is 36…

 

[Osakahaus]

Friedge on 32 thoughts says that Sorokin is battling something.
His agent and the organization won't comment on it. Definitely concerning.

I.E he was hurt last year and is still recovering, or he's still just hoping he's fixing himself before camp.

 

[impaaaaaact]

It’s concerning as we are all hoping for a bounce back season. However if the isles haven’t looked at options in nets then they aren’t doing their jobs. Very real possibility Sorokin shows up in the same form as last year. And Varly is 36…

FWIW this was one of the more active goalie offseasons, with us drafting 2 and also grabbing Hogberg. None of that exactly screams world on fire... we needed to replace Schneider and Varly is only here for 3 more years tops, so having someone ready in house would be optimal. It did strike me as odd at the time that we used 2 picks on goalies though.

 

[periferal]

Maybe after we get official word on what's going on with him.

If Sorokin was dead I think Lou would keep the the coroner from reporting it.

 

[boredmale]

Well if Sorokin is out for half a season that fixes any cap issues we have. lol