The 2024-2025 Roster Thread

[Chainshot]

So per the DRW thread, someone was wonder if Vancouver would take a shot at Jokiharju. I think since he's kind of Hronek-lite and they are missing QHughes and Hronek both long-term, that could be a way to shuffle things around a little. Hoglander keeps popping up as shopped, and while another forward might seem odd, it would free them up to shuffle out someone like Lafferty. Hoglander is small but works his bag off.

Or just take the Canucks' 2nd and use it (we hope) later?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

So per the DRW thread, someone was wonder if Vancouver would take a shot at Jokiharju. I think since he's kind of Hronek-lite and they are missing QHughes and Hronek both long-term, that could be a way to shuffle things around a little. Hoglander keeps popping up as shopped, and while another forward might seem odd, it would free them up to shuffle out someone like Lafferty. Hoglander is small but works his bag off.

Or just take the Canucks' 2nd and use it (we hope) later?

Hank for Hog makes sense in a general sense

 

[Zman5778]

So per the DRW thread, someone was wonder if Vancouver would take a shot at Jokiharju. I think since he's kind of Hronek-lite and they are missing QHughes and Hronek both long-term, that could be a way to shuffle things around a little. Hoglander keeps popping up as shopped, and while another forward might seem odd, it would free them up to shuffle out someone like Lafferty. Hoglander is small but works his bag off.

Or just take the Canucks' 2nd and use it (we hope) later?

I know Joker is a mostly playable RHD, but I can't imagine he fetches a 2nd rounder.

I'd do a Joker for Hoglander swap though....because why not. As you say, he works his ass off....and we could use more guys like that.

 

[Chainshot]

Hank for Hog makes sense in a general sense

I see the money doesn't work. Maybe they have to take back Dijonnaise and send him somewhere he can't do any damage like the moon or something.

 

[Chainshot]

I know Joker is a mostly playable RHD, but I can't imagine he fetches a 2nd rounder.

I'd do a Joker for Hoglander swap though....because why not. As you say, he works his ass off....and we could use more guys like that.

True, true. Vancouver is in desperate shape, maybe take a 3rd then.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I see the money doesn't work. Maybe they have to take back Dijonnaise and send him somewhere he can't do any damage like the moon or something.

What's below Jacksonville? Detroit?

 

[Chainshot]

What's below Jacksonville? Detroit?

Below Jacksonville? Palm Coast.

Ba-dum-ching. I'll show myself out.

He's signed for another year at $2M AAV and that's just distasteful.

 

[Djp]

So per the DRW thread, someone was wonder if Vancouver would take a shot at Jokiharju. I think since he's kind of Hronek-lite and they are missing QHughes and Hronek both long-term, that could be a way to shuffle things around a little. Hoglander keeps popping up as shopped, and while another forward might seem odd, it would free them up to shuffle out someone like Lafferty. Hoglander is small but works his bag off.

Or just take the Canucks' 2nd and use it (we hope) later?

I don tu have an issue trading jokiharju.

Just Do not want Hoglinder back. He signed a 3 yr $3M per extension

 

[Zman5778]

Just Do not want Hoglinder back. He signed a 3 yr $3M per extension

$3M AAV is fine for a 3rd liner. Cap isn't going to be an issue given that JJP and Quinn aren't likely to land big-money extensions.

 

[Djp]

$3M AAV is fine for a 3rd liner. Cap isn't going to be an issue given that JJP and Quinn aren't likely to land big-money extensions.

It's not the cap hit
I dont want him taking a spot from kids
I'd take a draft pick or expiring contract

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

It's not the cap hit
I dont want him taking a spot from kids

Kev, is that you?

 

[Strummer53]

It's not the cap hit
I dont want him taking a spot from kids
I'd take a draft pick or expiring contract

 

[Fjordy]

Not sure if Hoglander would be a good replacement for Greenway, and the deal is risky. Send them Lafferty.

 

[Irie]

It's not the cap hit
I dont want him taking a spot from kids
I'd take a draft pick or expiring contract

Hoglander is essentially a kid himself. He was 23 just a week ago.

 

[Fjordy]

Zucker - Thompson - Tuch
Quinn - xxxx - Cozens
Benson - Kulich - xxxx/Krebs
Malenstyn - McLeod - xxxx/Krebs

 

[TehDoak]

It's not the cap hit
I dont want him taking a spot from kids
I'd take a draft pick or expiring contract

This is how we got into this mess

The NHL is not a developmental league.

If the kids can’t earn a NHL spot there are tons of lower leagues for them. This is a professional league about winning at a professional level

 

[Fjordy]

Actually it looks interesting, look at his goals, the guy works a lot front of the net. He used to be quite promising too, maybe a change of scenery will help.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Actually it looks interesting, look at his goals, the guy works a lot front of the net. He used to be quite promising too, maybe a change of scenery will help.

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My concern is that last year is an outlier for him.

 

[MOGlLNY]

This is how we got into this mess

The NHL is not a developmental league.

If the kids can’t earn a NHL spot there are tons of lower leagues for them. This is a professional league about winning at a professional level

Him talking about only ELCs and not trading for veterans after seeing where this team is at 5 years later and still being convinced this is the way… jeez

It's not the cap hit
I dont want him taking a spot from kids
I'd take a draft pick or expiring contract

How can you possibly still be saying this lmao

 

[Fjordy]

My concern is that last year is an outlier for him.

Well, I don't know the reason, maybe a different coach or some hidden injury, a year of decline or something else. I just look at the analytics and highlights, and he scores goals quite often while being near the net, which is very attractive.

 

[sabresnyper]

Zucker - Thompson - Tuch
Quinn - xxxx - Cozens
Benson - Kulich - xxxx/Krebs
Malenstyn - McLeod - xxxx/Krebs

Where did JJP go>?

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

Where did JJP go>?

Part of the trade package for a 2C.

 

[Fjordy]

Where did JJP go>?

I think he could be a good trade chip for the same 2C. Or he could take Zucker's place next season on the first line, although he has already played there and I would prefer to add some vet if Zucker does not resign and gone.

 

[truthbluth]

I’m feeling like there’ll be a trade today.

 

[TehDoak]

As we are playing a bit better after the depths of the losing streak, I think its time to accept reality a bit. We aren't making the playoffs this year. The hole is too big, the roster isn't good enough to recover.

Short term, I think the TDL is pretty obvious:

You move on from your pending UFAs and extract value. That's Greenway, Zucker, Joker if anyone wants him. I'd be open to bringing Zucker back in July....but only on 1 year deals.

My big hope is that Adams is moved on from sooner rather than later. We don't need an unqualified GM wildly swinging to save his job. Interim GM title for Karmanos is fine.

I'm not interested in moving any of the RFAs, at least for futures. These are questions for the next GM.

Next summer likely depends on GM/Coach and what system they want to play. It could be a big blow up or simply a retool.