Dahlin excluded, Joker was the only defenseman last season who didn't disappoint relative to expectation.
On the right team and in the right spot with the partner I think he could be an excellent piece for a playoff team.
Let's see how he does under Ruff.
Hes played then trade chip mid season/ deadline and they call up RyJo if they need to.Meh. Guess he's here one more year and then walks or is traded at the deadline if we're out of it. Hope Lindy has the sense to not pair him with Power
Hes played then trade chip mid season/ deadline and they call up RyJo if they need to.
This contract has no impact on current or future cap scenarios. It’s not a big dealWe've got two 3rd pair RHDs making over 3 million dollars. Shaking my damn head.
and just think of all the talent they are losing to that cap hitWe've got two 3rd pair RHDs making over 3 million dollars. Shaking my damn head.
does exactly what people say they want adams to do, keep older players around to force younger players to earn spotsHes played then trade chip mid season/ deadline and they call up RyJo if they need to.
Hr still can get traded without an unknown arbitration hearing
RyJo played well to earn a spot. He can gain more experience playing top pair role.and just think of all the talent they are losing to that cap hit
does exactly what people say they want adams to do, keep older players around to force younger players to earn spots
Why the hell do people say he had a good season? I just didn't see it. He's had shitty metrics all these years and Kevyn keeps him going.
I believe he'd be better used on the third pairing with Sammy. Power and Joker just do not compliment each other well, and it's annoying to watch.I don’t dislike Joker. But now that it appears Krebs has been pushed to the press box, Joker is the player I’m most indifferent to on the team
Yeah, there's two things we've learned the hard way about this D corps:I believe he'd be better used on the third pairing with Sammy. Power and Joker just do not compliment each other well, and it's annoying to watch.
Hopefully fresh eyes will see the pairings. Dont forget the rotatiom w gilbert maybe playing more if he can flow and crush on each pairing , lindy has thisfigured and must be thrilled to have buy in after true entitlement in njI believe he'd be better used on the third pairing with Sammy. Power and Joker just do not compliment each other well, and it's annoying to watch..
Well, Dahlin plays a lot of physical play, as does Clifton. I'm not even sure Clifton was worse than Jokiharju and maybe he'll even play better with Ruff.Still rather have guy with a physical element who can play in the top4 instead of him, we just got one guy in Cobra who proved he can do it if he can stay healthy.
Sorry I meant Dahlin should be paired w someone who is D responsible not necessarily physical, after Sammy I dont see anyone fitting that bill.Well, Dahlin plays a lot of physical play, as does Clifton. I'm not even sure Clifton was worse than Jokiharju and maybe he'll even play better with Ruff.
Gotcha. Lindy said he saw Dahlin paired with Power or Sammy.Sorry I meant Dahlin should be paired w someone who is D responsible not necessarily physical, after Sammy I dont see anyone fitting that bill.
Joker/Clifton are 3rd pairing/borderline top4, Power should be 2nd pair & I am not sure were Bryam fits?
Too many puck moving D/ LD in the top4.
Maybe someone could clarify my concern what pairs could work.
I'm pretty sure anyone can play with Dahlin & not look terrible.The problem is that Dahlin-Jokiharju are an effective 5v5 pairing, Power-Jokiharju aren’t that jacks up the rest of the lineup.
Johnson signed in Philadelphia.I'm pretty sure anyone can play with Dahlin & not look terrible.
I know it's only a one year deal - but I'm not a fan of this move. I'd rather trade Jokiharju for peanuts & have Johnson in the lineup instead.
In fact, I'm not even sure Joki would look better than Johnson, Gilbert or Bryson. We needed a better top 4 RD. Maybe with Lindy he will gain confidence and play better, but I'm not sure.I'm pretty sure anyone can play with Dahlin & not look terrible.
I know it's only a one year deal - but I'm not a fan of this move. I'd rather trade Jokiharju for peanuts & have Johnson in the lineup instead.