I want to see what Gourde and Hagel on the same line can do.
Confirmed Trade: [TBL/SEA/DET] Y. Gourde (75% ret.), O. Bjorkstrand, K. Aucoin, 2026 5th to TBL; M. Eyssimont, 2026 1st, 2027 1st, 2025 2nd to SEA; 2025 4th to DET
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Steep price. If they win it doesn’t matter.
The Bolts had 6 great forwards prior to this trade but were dragging around a ton of corpses / deadweight / not ready guys in their top nine. I think that was glossed over a bit by their stars but it would’ve been a tremendous Achilles heel in the playoffs.
Guentzel-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-Cirelli-Bjorkstrand
Goncalves?-Paul-Gourde
Suddenly looks much better and ready for a deep run when you are going to need those tertiary guys to score some timely goals.
This keeps them right there with Florida as favorites in the East imo. I’m not convinced they were at that level prior to today.
The Bolts had 6 great forwards prior to this trade but were dragging around a ton of corpses / deadweight / not ready guys in their top nine. I think that was glossed over a bit by their stars but it would’ve been a tremendous Achilles heel in the playoffs.
Guentzel-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-Cirelli-Bjorkstrand
Goncalves?-Paul-Gourde
Suddenly looks much better and ready for a deep run when you are going to need those tertiary guys to score some timely goals.
This keeps them right there with Florida as favorites in the East imo. I’m not convinced they were at that level prior to today.
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"The roster is barren of high end talent"
Q: is it realistic to get high end talent with the 30th pick each year?
There will come a day when Hedman isn't a true #1. And those of us who are realistic realize that the following years will HURT. But that's coming either way. So, in the meantime, let's win as much as possible.
DaBolts
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Oh, just for all the whiners about JBB:
Icarium
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Yeah, I am pretty sure the Leafs have tried every strategy in the book since 1967 and not a single one has worked. Doesn't mean that they are all bad.
featherhawk
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okay, I figured he would be on the 2nd line. Super great trade for the bolts, you know what you have with Gourde as well. Seems to me the east is going to come down to TB, FLA and Wash.
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- tbay improving just adds more fuel to my fire for detroit not buying anything
- and i know a 4th isnt very valuable but it makes the fun of draft day funner , plus can be added to several other pix to move up
- and i know a 4th isnt very valuable but it makes the fun of draft day funner , plus can be added to several other pix to move up
DaBolts
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Bjork with Cirelli and Hagel is a 5+ point per series in the postseason. Watch and see. He's got the shot, the skill, and the puck smarts.
featherhawk
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Could be, that is a super amazing possession duo and so ya Bjork could be a perfect fit.
Icarium
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Guentzel is clutch in the playoffs too. I am very curious to see what he will do this year.
OurlordAndSaviorKuch
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Tampa Bay is the NHL's version of the LA Rams. F them picks!
No but the more assets you have like 1st rounders the more likely you hit on one. A fairly veteran roster near the bottom of the standings what direction would you suggest?
We also don’t know where those picks will land in the end. It’s a step in the right direction. For a club low in the standings. If they are going to build this club it has to be through the draft and around Wright, Beniers, Catton, a coming top 10 pick this season. Draft capital is worth more to a club like Seattle vs a contender as Tampa Bay. Exactly why this deal made sense for both clubs.
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That's also code for "I won't be here to clean it up when the ship is sinking"
Dread Clawz
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As a Blues and Rams fan, I disagree somewhat. The only "f*** them picks" that we did was during our Super Bowl run. We've valued our draft picks a lot more since then.
But I like what both Tampa and Seattle did.
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Savage. Not wrong but savage.
It’s also code for “I have free rein to use as much currency as I can to go for as many cups as is feasible.” No one bats an eye if this translates into a Cup this year or next.
JBB has won 2 cups and made it to 3 finals in 6 years.. whats your GM up to?
Nice haul for Seattle for essentially spare parts. I think Tampa is stuck in the nostalgia of Gourde, and that will come back to bite them. Bjorkstrand for one 1st I can get, but both feels like a big mistake.
DitchMarner
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This move definitely bolters Tampa's depth.
They have a great top six, but their bottom six was kind of shite. This move definitely makes it better. Gourde has played and had success there. But man... two first rounders and a second? Talk about a steep price to pay.
The Lightning have balls, though. They go for it.
They have a great top six, but their bottom six was kind of shite. This move definitely makes it better. Gourde has played and had success there. But man... two first rounders and a second? Talk about a steep price to pay.
The Lightning have balls, though. They go for it.
