Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | With Klingberg in the Mix Who Are Our 7D After the Deadline?

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Well they are talking that Klingberg has earned a spot so I'm not sure how obvious that is

I disagree, you're assuming alot for whatever reason. They are happy with what he's done, but he's in no way established himself in the top-4.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I disagree, you're assuming alot for whatever reason. They are happy with what he's done, but he's in no way established himself in the top-4.

Obviously it's an assumption. They haven't leaked anything, but it makes perfect sense that he is the Number 4. I guess we will find out who is right after the TDL

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Obviously it's an assumption. They haven't leaked anything, but it makes perfect sense that he is the Number 4. I guess we will find out who is right after the TDL

No it doesn't, no one thinks that. It's literally just you.

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

I will be glad when that dumb tournament is over so there will be more interesting stuff to talk about again.

 

[LevelingSolo]

I hope we stick with Skinner just to piss off all of the whiners. Go home.

Man the pro skinner crowd is weird

 

[McDrai]

Man the pro skinner crowd is weird

He is a local boy. You would have to think some of his blind supporters may have gone to school or played with or against him back in the day. With that being said, I don’t mind him as a back up or 1B

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

No it doesn't, no one thinks that. It's literally just you.

So what will you say when Klingberg is our number 4 with Nurse after the deadline? Will you give me credit for calling that?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

So what will you say when Klingberg is our number 4 with Nurse after the deadline? Will you give me credit for calling that?

Brett Kulak is still on the team, so he'll just be continuing as #4, not sure why you can't understand any of this. It's really not that complicated.

Klingberg is not the team's #4, he will not be the team's #4. Again you are literally the only one who thinks otherwise, because you don't seem to understand any of this.

 

[soothsayer]

Pissing off the "whiners" > winning the Cup. Love it.

*loses in the first round with an .880 sv%*

"This is awesome."

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Brett Kulak is still on the team, so he'll just be continuing as #4, not sure why you can't understand any of this. It's really not that complicated.

Klingberg is not the team's #4, he will not be the team's #4. Again you are literally the only one who thinks otherwise, because you don't seem to understand any of this.

You just seem to come after me and like confrontation. Let me re phrase it.

What will you say when this is our defence after the TDL? Will you give me credit and say I was right?

Ekholm Bouchard
Nurse Klingberg
Kulak Emberson


(BTW Jimmi In this scenario most people call Klingberg the number 4) (it doesn't mean he's the 4th best)

 

[Vagabond]

Brett Kulak is still on the team, so he'll just be continuing as #4, not sure why you can't understand any of this. It's really not that complicated.

Klingberg is not the team's #4, he will not be the team's #4. Again you are literally the only one who thinks otherwise, because you don't seem to understand any of this.

It's way too early for either of you to say anything in my opinion. It's 50/50 as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

It's way too early for either of you to say anything in my opinion. It's 50/50 as far as I'm concerned.

Well Kulak has been that all year, and the team is great defensively and the defense is great, so it would take a massive uptick in Klingberg's play supplant him. It's not 50/50, it's Kulak's spot until they acquire someone or someone takes his spot.

You just seem to come after me and like confrontation. Let me re phrase it.

What will you say when this is our defence after the TDL? Will you give me credit and say I was right?

Ekholm Bouchard
Nurse Klingberg
Kulak Emberson


(BTW Jimmi In this scenario most people call Klingberg the number 4) (it doesn't mean he's the 4th best)

Ah, so you are confused about this. This in an NHL team, not NHL video game. They don't have to slot in because they're listed as RD LD, I understand why you are so very confused.

 

[Vagabond]

Well Kulak has been that all year, and the team is great defensively and the defense is great, so it would take a massive uptick in Klingberg's play supplant him. It's not 50/50, it's Kulak's spot until they acquire someone or someone takes his spot.


Ah, so you are confused about this. This in an NHL team, not NHL video game. They don't have to slot in because they're listed as RD LD, I understand why you are so very confused.

Kulak has been great. That being said, if Klinger plays good down the stretch then having him as a #4 solidifies the defense without spending more assets on a strong position.

I'd rather upgrade on Skinner but it doesn't sound like it. Unfortunately. As it's our weakest link by a few country miles.

Maybe aquire a 3rd line center so it strengthens the rest of the forward group. Someone who's fast and gritty as fukk and can win a FO and pk.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Well Kulak has been that all year, and the team is great defensively and the defense is great, so it would take a massive uptick in Klingberg's play supplant him. It's not 50/50, it's Kulak's spot until they acquire someone or someone takes his spot.


Ah, so you are confused about this. This in an NHL team, not NHL video game. They don't have to slot in because they're listed as RD LD, I understand why you are so very confused.

I said we aren't trading for a starting top 6 defensemen because our 6 is set and Klingberg won't be our Number 7. You proceeded to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about and that I'm the only one that thinks our top 6 is already set.

Instead of telling me I'm confused, that I don't know what I'm talking about, I will ask again.

Will you give me credit when we don't add another starting top 6 D?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Kulak has been great. That being said, if Klinger plays good down the stretch then having him as a #4 solidifies the defense without spending more assets on a strong position.

I'd rather upgrade on Skinner but it doesn't sound like it. Unfortunately. As it's our weakest link by a few country miles.

Maybe aquire a 3rd line center so it strengthens the rest of the forward group. Someone who's fast and gritty as fukk and can win a FO and pk.

I don't know that they plan to spend much on the blueline, unless Erik Karlsson will come at 50%. I think it will be someone like Maatta, Dumoullin (who I don't really want) or Grzelcyk, guys that are more like #5s to free up Kulak to play wherever and push Klingberg and Stetcher down.

Wouldn't mind Alec Martinez as a veteran depth add.

 

[Fishy McScales]

I suspect the extra cap space will just go toward a Rico type but without spending all the assets on double retention.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I suspect the extra cap space will just go toward a Rico type but without spending all the assets on double retention.

I mean we can only hope so, maybe they can give even more to be sure.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I disagree, you're assuming alot for whatever reason. They are happy with what he's done, but he's in no way established himself in the top-4.

They are definitely test driving Klingberg's ability to play top 4 with 17:21 avg toi. Interesting that Kulak's toi has also reduced in February to 18:14 from his season average 19:55. This is different than the deployment used to shelter Stetcher in game by moving up Kulak in key situational play to run with Nurse.

I think it's questionable that Klingberg will be either good or consistent enough to lock into the top 4 D role. But they could still utilize the model to move up Kulak for key situational play and sheltering Klingberg. Personally I think they will still add to this blueline as a deadline priority.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

They are definitely test driving Klingberg's ability to play top 4 with 17:21 avg toi. Interesting that Kulak's toi has also reduced in February to 18:14 from his season average 19:55. This is different than the deployment used to shelter Stetcher in game by moving up Kulak in key situational play to run with Nurse.

I think it's questionable that Klingberg will be either good or consistent enough to lock into the top 4 D role. But they could still utilize the model to move up Kulak for key situational play and sheltering Klingberg. Personally I think they will still add to this blueline as a deadline priority.

I agree and that's how it's looked, but I still think targeting a guy who can slot in at LD3 is what they're more likely to do so Kulak can play in the top-4 without much worry.

Stetcher is a solid depth defenseman, but it's too much for him to play everyday

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I agree and that's how it's looked, but I still think targeting a guy who can slot in at LD3 is what they're more likely to do so Kulak can play in the top-4 without much worry.

Stetcher is a solid depth defenseman, but it's too much for him to play everyday

Will be interesting. Top 4 RD is hard to find in this market which is why the Dollarama Karlssen experiment is important. Personally think Bowman is exploring all options for upgrading this d-corp including 2RD; 3LD; and 3RD. If they don't move on a 1A/B goaltender then vital to fortify the blueline in front of Skinner Pickard.

Kulak's flexibility and ability to move up to 2nd pair responsibility and ice-time has been the most critical deployment move of this season.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Will be interesting. Top 4 RD is hard to find in this market which is why the Dollarama Karlssen experiment is important. Personally think Bowman is exploring all options for upgrading this d-corp including 2RD; 3LD; and 3RD. If they don't move on a 1A/B goaltender then vital to fortify the blueline in front of Skinner Pickard.

Kulak's flexibility and ability to move up to 2nd pair responsibility and ice-time has been the most critical deployment move of this season.

You get a guy who's a bit more defensive, can kill penalties and can move up with Nurse or Bouchard during the end of tight games.

A Forward who can help the top-6/9 and improving the goaltending should be paramount

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

You get a guy who's a bit more defensive, can kill penalties and can move up with Nurse or Bouchard during the end of tight games.

A Forward who can help the top-6/9 and improving the goaltending should be paramount

Like I say there's a lot of way they can go with improving this d-corp. They can use upgrades in all position areas. Will have limited assets and will have to prioritize. Assuming goaltending isn't upgraded, as we've discussed before, I'm prioritizing building up this blue line.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

I do hope we get a goalie but there is so much negativity for some players. People's lives must be good to complain about this team! Bouchard is a player we won't/ cant replace as well.

Emotionally attached to the team. Has nothing to do with our lives. Any player on the roster is open for criticism. We just go after the weakest links the most, which is human nature. You assume that if those weakest links (aka goaltending) are upgraded on, it furthers our chances to win the holy grail.

That's all. It's a message forum. Vent, bi***, moan, be happy, etc. In the end, we have no idea what management is thinking or doing. We have no control over it. I hope Stan makes a lot of us look silly and eat crow.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I agree and that's how it's looked, but I still think targeting a guy who can slot in at LD3 is what they're more likely to do so Kulak can play in the top-4 without much worry.

Stetcher is a solid depth defenseman, but it's too much for him to play everyday

They aren't breaking up Kulak and Emberson. What they are most likely to do is add a depth #7 and roll with this current 6

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Like I say there's a lot of way they can go with improving this d-corp. They can use upgrades in all position areas. Will have limited assets and will have to prioritize. Assuming goaltending isn't upgraded, as we've discussed before, I'm prioritizing building up this blue line.

Yeah and I don't see the desperation there, I see a bigger issue at forward.

They aren't breaking up Kulak and Emberson. What they are most likely to do is add a depth #7 and roll with this current 6

They moved Kulak up with Nurse all year, you just don't watch so you don't see it.