Confirmed with Link: Stastny (50% ret.) for Foley, 2018 1st, cond. 2020 4th

[Aavco Cup]

 

[DashingDane]

Can we just take a second and thank St. Louis for their timely loosing streak. It landed us (what I consider) a better player than I originally thought possible (Brassard, Plekanec).

I understand the giving up a 1st angst but still think we end up with one on draft day. Chevy will still want to move a combo of Petan, Dano, Matthias, Trouba and Myers depending if we can get Trouba to sign.

You don't get this opportunity a lot in a franchise. With this many good players on cheap contracts it's a smart gamble to go for it imo that won't set us back regardless of the outcome. Good job Chevy!

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Hilarious Wikipedia edit by a disgruntled Blues fan I'm assuming? I screen capped it right after the Stastny trade, it's since been changed

 

[GJF]

I understand the giving up a 1st angst but still think we end up with one on draft day. Chevy will still want to move a combo of Petan, Dano, Matthias, Trouba and Myers depending if we can get Trouba to sign.

You don't get this opportunity a lot in a franchise. With this many good players on cheap contracts it's a smart gamble to go for it imo that won't set us back regardless of the outcome. Good job Chevy!

I was pretty hesitant at first for my initial reaction but reading about Stastny from Blues fans and reading this argumentation now, I guess you are right and I should be happy about it.

 

[Whileee]

I definitely think this is better value than Ladd for Dano / 1st.

2015 draft was loaded, and this draft is said to be pretty shallow. Really doubt that a prospect as good as Roslovic will be there late 1st.

 

[kanadalainen]

Nice trade... Jesus we are loaded for bear at Centre.

 

[Aavco Cup]

#risetogether

 

[Kratti]

Excellent trade, lines look really good now and there's enough center depth for the inevitable playoffs injuries. Can't wait to see Stastny set up Laine and Ehlers.

Now just add one piece of depth on D if that's at all possible.

 

[Instincts]

After landing Stasny I have only one concern as our weakest link = the coach

 

[StiffSquid]

He'll use 28, duh.

Nah , 62.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

After landing Stasny I have only one concern as our weakest link = the coach

Then you actually have no concerns.

 

[Brominator]

Chevy never shows his cards...... I'm beginning to love that man.

Same here. He is probably the worst interview in hockey. Almost impossible to listen to. But that is probably an asset in the end because he makes shrewd moves when it counts.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Most of Chevys mistakes were in the early years...showed too much loyalty to certain marginal players. His biggest blunder by far was the length of Pavs contract...which handcuffed this team and as a result the Jets basically wasted last season with poor goaltending. He has learned from that and it reflects in Masons and Helles short term deals.

One of the concerns of being a small market/small arena/ canadian team was how much would ownership be willing to invest. With the Stastny trade it shows this organization is willing to go all in to win a stanley cup.

People mistake patience for mistakes. Pavelec was a mistake, but in the context of the media at the time saying players would not be willing to play in Winnipeg, I can almost forgive this one. Stuart was just sad and I got nothing. They pooched that big time.

And after all without those moves there's probably no Laine.

 

[Daximus]

Enstrom is fine as per The Score. Panic over. Time to celebrate!

 

[Duke749]

I love the fact that St. Louis is paying half his salary.

 

[BrokerD]

I don't see why not. Players sometimes have trouble with visa issues going from Canada to the US. But not the other way.

I believe he also has dual citizenship

 

[gearmex]

F#"¤% Yeah!!! I've always liked Stastny, now hope they play him with Ehlers and Laine this dude can pass the puck like no other! Rocket Richard here we come!!

 

[1stDan]

Stastny and Wheeler played together at some point during the lock out apparently? So I wonder what the chances are they're paired up together.

0.0% wheeler has a poster of Schiefle hanging over his bed

 

[LucianoBorsato]

The bigger question is... what number will he wear? Blake Wheeler is #26!

He will keep #26, enabling Dennis Beyak to FINALLY be able to say things like "a couple of 26s connect on the Jets power play!!!" Whenever he and Wheeler are on ice together etc

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

My question is if St. Louis is playoff bound or not. I'm guessing they for sure battle for wild card with Dallas/Winnipeg/Nashville in the top three.

Hoping Dallas/Nashville because I just know Dallas beats Nashville in 7.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

Enstrom is fine as per The Score. Panic over. Time to celebrate!

Maurice said they have 3 shot block limit in practice and Toby reached that number

 

[PerryPooley]

Can’t wait to see him out there in a Jets jersey with the boys. We’re definitely a force up front, especially now.

 

[AlphaLackey]

Then you actually have no concerns.

You may as well be concerned about the flavour of the Jumbo Jet Dogs.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[blues10]

Hahahha!

I wouldn’t be surprised if he wears #11. I’ve been following his career for a bit and he has worn it before.