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It wouldn't have mattered how Yakupov and Puljujarvi were handled, they have rocks for brains Hockey IQ, no level of proper development would have given either a hockey brain. Draisaitl is a hockey genius, therein lies the difference. I do agree that slow cooking Drai a bit definitely helped him though, he wasn't quite NHL ready in the beginning of his draft+1 season.
Jimmi McJenkins
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Trade 2 2nds an Kapanen (for cap reasons geniuses) for Jokiharju (yes it's a massive overpay, but this management team though) and then call yourselves successful or whatever. Maybe Pickard will his a crazy heater.
No, I posted the publically available info that you were passing off as "insider" info because Nucks fans like to feel special.
Heavy Dee
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So Friedman confirmed Arvidsson has a full NMC.
The summer of Jeff just gets better.
The summer of Jeff just gets better.
Whatever makes you feel good Jimmy. I'll keep calling stuff and you keep being a dink
Throwback to Vancouver media in the COVID year;
Elias Pettersson is the best player in the NHL’s all-Canadian North Division
One thing sets Pettersson apart from the other stars for Canadian teams.
www.nsnews.com
Rempe for Pettersson - who says no?
GM BoJack
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This is a bad troll job lol
Jimmi McJenkins
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I posted this earlier but wanted to get it in again before Friday.
I think Bowman makes a major splash this week. Not any sources, just human nature.
He's been out of the game (fairly/unfairly) for a few years and has baggage. The Oilers give him a chance to get back in the show and he's going to want to make a big mark, the "trade" to take them over the top and show the trust was worthwhile.
He cannot do "nothing" as the pressure is immense to not only get to the finals but win it all this year.
With the limited cap space, he can only make 1, maybe 2 moves. He still has many connections around the league and I (believe) is actually well regarded by other GM's.
I'm also not saying we'll all agree with the move (it may come across as desperate) but I'm thinking a Rantanen, a Karlsson, a Sorokin...something large, and then a small move like a Conner Murphy.
...but then I was pretty excited by the Arvy and J. Skinner signings...so...
I think Bowman makes a major splash this week. Not any sources, just human nature.
He's been out of the game (fairly/unfairly) for a few years and has baggage. The Oilers give him a chance to get back in the show and he's going to want to make a big mark, the "trade" to take them over the top and show the trust was worthwhile.
He cannot do "nothing" as the pressure is immense to not only get to the finals but win it all this year.
With the limited cap space, he can only make 1, maybe 2 moves. He still has many connections around the league and I (believe) is actually well regarded by other GM's.
I'm also not saying we'll all agree with the move (it may come across as desperate) but I'm thinking a Rantanen, a Karlsson, a Sorokin...something large, and then a small move like a Conner Murphy.
...but then I was pretty excited by the Arvy and J. Skinner signings...so...
LTIR
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He isnt the issue but he will likely be going the other way or waived if/when we add a starting goalie.
There would be no guarantees that the acquired goalie would be an upgrade over what we lose in Pickard.
I don't think the GM has the balls to trade away Skinner
PS. I think Bowman's target is whoever starts the game tonight for CHI.
This is a really good post. It's a great theory (especially with the age of our core around Connor and Leon)
We can’t compete with what Florida or Dallas or maybe even Vegas can add. We don’t have the assets, we don’t have the cap and we don’t have the management.
Our hope for the offseason is that Skinner decides to play hockey, McDavid bounces back and then the rest of the roster collectively remembers how to play hockey.
We aren’t getting substantial help, we aren’t even getting middling help.
The team will add a few depth guys and then pray. It’s what we need to accept.
Our hope for the offseason is that Skinner decides to play hockey, McDavid bounces back and then the rest of the roster collectively remembers how to play hockey.
We aren’t getting substantial help, we aren’t even getting middling help.
The team will add a few depth guys and then pray. It’s what we need to accept.
I'm actually curious if we go out and get a goalie, Like it makes WAY too much sense. How can Bowman risk it after what he has seen with Skinner?
The only problem is that there doesn't seem to be any clear upgrades out there, or any upgrades that are drastic....... It's a tough one.
He already has someone better than Skinner- but I agree with you. No balls to trade away Skinner
We do have the cap. Almost 6 million
We do have assets. Savoie, SOR, 1sts
The question is: How aggressive is management
Skinner is like the bottom worst 3 goalies in goals saved above expected/60. Literally any goalie would be an upgrade...and a clear one
Mcnotloilersfan
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I'm blaming the organization for rushing players. The only nonsense is your assumptions. Have a nice day kiddo.
Yeah the problem wasn't the McLeod deal. As you pointed out the problem is that we added Skinner and Arvidsson who just haven't fit. I thought those two should have put up 50 goals together without trying.
Holloway had a career 9 NHL goals prior to this year and Foegele was coming off a career year of 20 goals (13 was his previous high).
I think it's criminal how Knoblauch has turned two proven top 6 forwards into dog meat.
All Bowman can do now is go out and fix the mistake.
frag2
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I mean Gibson is a bit of an unknown. I'm not sure we can say he would be a massive upgrade.
I'm not great at judging goalie talent so I should stay out of it, but I do know Stu Skinner looks big and not athletic in the net.
LTIR
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This why I think we need to add someone like Marchand. McDavid is all skills but isn't chatty enough to be a vocal leader.he is likely one of the quietest guys in the locker room. Marchand is a natural when it comes to being the glue that keeps the guys together. A bit less washed up version of Perry.
frag2
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Were Yak and JP really rushed though?
Yak had the lockout time to hone his game - he chose to go back to KHL instead of sticking around in NA.
JP agent was a dbag that had some alleged under the table thing with Chia about bringing him in and giving him 'guaranteed' ice time
Even if we disregard their rock for brains, they hurt themselves just as much with how unprepared they were for the NHL
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Puck Pedia just updated Arvidsson page and has the NMC on there now! Holy f***!!!!!
https://puckpedia.com/player/viktor-arvidsson
https://puckpedia.com/player/viktor-arvidsson
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