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

[leeroggy]

Chances are that Engvall will surely find his groove here and there in the course of a longggg season.

The preseason is always a sort of stressful playtime for the coaching staff. You get to look at some new stuff, be disappointed with some stuff you already know.

But when things get serious, you're very likely gonna be investing in whatever the plan was from management in the offseason until further notice.

One thing, assuming Engvall / Casey / Maclean does turn out to be the 4th line . . . if they combine for 35 goals and the PK gets back to mid-pack, that's definitely a TEAM improvement of both production and goal reduction.

 

[SCMURRAY]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841470421138354550

 

[periferal]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841470421138354550

What a relief. Hope he's ok physically and back to 100% ASAP.

And hopefully he fixed whatever was wrong with him mentally that led to his lackluster 23-24 season.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

And hopefully he fixed whatever was wrong with him mentally that led to his lackluster 23-24 season.

Maybe shellshock from taking the 4th most shots against per game in the league and having a dogshit PK.

 

[SI]

OK - looking a bit deeper I do wonder if Lou could move Engvall to Columbus- still unlikely- Waddell is looking for a trade to bolster the roster-

Hell, Lou could move both Engvall and Wahlstrom

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Lou traded for Engvall and they signed him to a long term deal. He was effective in his role last season 74gp 10g 18a with a career low shooting percentage of 7.8% (career avg 10.9%).

He was also one of the better playoff performers this team has had against CAR in the last two series.

There is no way Lou jettisons him because of a lackluster preseason.

 

[Throttle]

Lou traded for Engvall and they signed him to a long term deal. He was effective in his role last season 74gp 10g 18a with a career low shooting percentage of 7.8% (career avg 10.9%).

He was also one of the better playoff performers this team has had against CAR in the last two series.

There is no way Lou jettisons him because of a lackluster preseason.

Don’t worry there’s only like 6 more years of this to go.

 

[leeroggy]

Lou traded for Engvall and they signed him to a long term deal. He was effective in his role last season 74gp 10g 18a with a career low shooting percentage of 7.8% (career avg 10.9%).

He was also one of the better playoff performers this team has had against CAR in the last two series.

There is no way Lou jettisons him because of a lackluster preseason.

If moved, it won't be because of a lackluster preseason, it will be because Roy doesn't feel he's a good fit for the system/style of play he is looking for.

Columbus has 2 4th's and 2 7th's in 2025. Some room to acquire picks

Maybe Engvall and Wally for a 4th and a 7th would be enticing enough

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Don’t worry there’s only like 6 more years of this to go.

Then everyone will find someone else to complain about, just to complain. So a lot more than just 6 years.

 

[mm11]

Personally would rather have #16 over Engvall What do I know?

 

[doublechili]

FWIW, the problem with guys like Chowlowski, Gauthier, Foudy, etc., is that they've done fine against minor league players but not so much against NHLers, and in preseason they're playing against mostly minor league players. So you can extrapolate to some extent, but with Tsyplakov another question mark I'm not so sure I see Lou jettisoning an NHL player for one of them.

 

[Throttle]

FWIW, the problem with guys like Chowlowski, Gauthier, Foudy, etc., is that they've done fine against minor league players but not so much against NHLers, and in preseason they're playing against mostly minor league players. So you can extrapolate to some extent, but with Tsyplakov another question mark I'm not so sure I see Lou jettisoning an NHL player for one of them.

It’s all feel good stories that the Isles found some undiscovered or late breaking talent.

Gauthier and Chow are on their 4th NHL teams. Foudy is on his 3rd.

They are getting all these ‘extra’ chances because they are former 1st rounders. These guys at 24/25/26 are tweeners and injury depth at this point.

They could also be Wally Waivers protection.