The 2024-2025 Roster Thread

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Thanks guys!

 

[Zman5778]

Thoughts on Kulich for Crouse?


Is the value close, at least?

Frankly, I do Kulich for Crouse and don't think twice about it.

Probably means we need to add something, but not something huge. Like Kulich and a 2nd or similar prospect.

But yeah, I'd absolutely do something around Kulich for Crouse.

 

[Jim Bob]

No dice on Kesselring. He’s been immensely valuable as both of Utah’s top two RD have been injured all season long. Kesselring has been huge for us.

Thoughts on Kulich for Crouse?


Is the value close, at least?

I think the value is close and Kulich is a guy that Adams is unlikely to trade at this point. Especially with him not looking out of place playing center for a few NHL games this season.

If there are two prospects that I would suspect that Adams would place the untouchable tag on, Kulich and Levi are the two.

Getting serious Foligno for Scandella vibes from this proposal.

If the Sabres are getting Foligno (Kreider) for Scandella (Samuelsson), then sign me up!

 

[slip]

If the Sabres are getting Foligno (Kreider) for Scandella (Samuelsson), then sign me up!

Can't argue with that.

 

[Fjordy]

Getting Kreider/Crouse and playmaker top 6 C would be a huge help to the team and you would only have two kids in the top 6, which is what I wanted to do.

 

[SundherDome]

Adding on to this list, i would love to go get Jordan Spence from LA. I think he would be a great partner for Power. Kings board was looking at something along Quinn. I'd prefer to hang onto Quinn and rather dangle Peterka for Spence +.

In:
Kreider
Crouse
Spence
Additional plus from LAK

Out:
Samuelsson
Peterka
Kulich

That could maybe right this train. Then you go hunting using picks and prospects for another top 6 forward, ideally a 2c on a team that is selling.

 

[Zman5778]

Adding on to this list, i would love to go get Jordan Spence from LA. I think he would be a great partner for Power. Kings board was looking at something along Quinn. I'd prefer to hang onto Quinn and rather dangle Peterka for Spence +.

In:
Kreider
Crouse
Spence
Additional plus from LAK

Out:
Samuelsson
Peterka
Kulich

That could maybe right this train. Then you go hunting using picks and prospects for another top 6 forward, ideally a 2c on a team that is selling.

If we're going full-on EA Sports "Be a GM" mode............go get Kadri and Weegar from the Flames if they fall off the pace anymore.


Will ANY of this all happen? OF COURSE NOT.

Fun to think about, though.

 

[Fjordy]

Adding on to this list, i would love to go get Jordan Spence from LA. I think he would be a great partner for Power. Kings board was looking at something along Quinn. I'd prefer to hang onto Quinn and rather dangle Peterka for Spence +.

In:
Kreider
Crouse
Spence
Additional plus from LAK

Out:
Samuelsson
Peterka
Kulich

That could maybe right this train. Then you go hunting using picks and prospects for another top 6 forward, ideally a 2c on a team that is selling.

I was thinking of adding one of Kreider/Crouse. I'm not sure we can add two.

I like Spence, but I'm not sure I'd trade Peterka for him. He'll be locked into the third pairing there and there are some questions about his defensive metrics. He's definitely not a guaranteed top-4 RD, although he might actually be a good fit with Power.

If we're going full-on EA Sports "Be a GM" mode............go get Kadri and Weegar from the Flames if they fall off the pace anymore.


Will ANY of this all happen? OF COURSE NOT.

Fun to think about, though.

I've already suggested this and even had a discussion on the main boards with one Flames fan. He was clearly intent on getting a huge price for it. I also decided to compare the Kadri + Weegar deal to Miller + McDonagh to Tampa.

 

[HaNotsri]

Kakko would be one of my targets. Just like ROR he tries to change the culture and goes against the limp noodle management.

 

[Fjordy]

Kakko would be one of my targets. Just like ROR he tries to change the culture and goes against the limp noodle management.

At the same time, he played decently this season, and it seems he has always been responsible in defense. We need more players who want and understand how to play defense, both defenders and forwards.

 

[HaNotsri]

At the same time, he played decently this season, and it seems he has always been responsible in defense. We need more players who want and understand how to play defense, both defenders and forwards.

Players with brains is no. 1 on my list

 

[Fjordy]

Players with brains is no. 1 on my list

Well, I think there are more of them. Although I may be confusing brains and hockey IQ.

 

[Beerz]

Kakko would be one of my targets. Just like ROR he tries to change the culture and goes against the limp noodle management.

Where you finding room for him?

Seems he isn't top 6 material ... so he replaces a Greenway or Zucker?

 

[Chainshot]

Where you finding room for him?

Seems he isn't top 6 material ... so he replaces a Greenway or Zucker?

Greenway back on the shelf.

 

[zenthusiast]

KK seems like a no-risk add unless they’re looking for 2OA potential prices

 

[HaNotsri]

Where you finding room for him?

Seems he isn't top 6 material ... so he replaces a Greenway or Zucker?

I'm a fool that is hoping for some big moves as well to thin the numbers.

Kakko-Mcleod-Cozens would be an ok third line at least.

 

[Beerz]

I'm a fool that is hoping for some big moves as well to thin the numbers.

Kakko-Mcleod-Cozens would be an ok third line at least.

For a short time..can't sustain a 7 mill player on 3rd line for too long

 

[SundherDome]

If we're going full-on EA Sports "Be a GM" mode............go get Kadri and Weegar from the Flames if they fall off the pace anymore.


Will ANY of this all happen? OF COURSE NOT.

Fun to think about, though.

Doesn't really seem to Be a GM. Kreider is widely available, Crouse is clearly struggling and over on the LA board Spence is stunted by Gavrikov. There are realistic options out there that can help the team today.

 

[Gras]

For a short time..can't sustain a 7 mill player on 3rd line for too long

We can if we keep 3 ELCs in the Top 6

 

[Beerz]

We can if we keep 3 ELCs in the Top 6

Sadly correct

 

[EXTRAS]

I don't see the spitballing to get petterson trades.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

No heart.

No fight.

No toughness.

No hockey IQ.

Limited talent.


Blow it up. Nothing should be off the table.

 

[Dubi Doo]

No heart.

No fight.

No toughness.

No hockey IQ.

Limited talent.


Blow it up. Nothing should be off the table.

I'd start with a retool. They need to revamp the top-6 and the top-4. The top-6 is too young and has too many low IQ players. The top-4 is just a mess. Hopefully the GM can identify which players to keep and who to ship off.

It won't happen overnight, but this core is beaten down and has lost all ambition to play for this city. Their home record has been comical since Granato took over, and hasn't improved with Ruff. The core is shook when they play at home. There needs to be a change.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I'd start with a retool. They need to revamp the top-6 and the top-4. The top-6 is too young and has too many low IQ players. The top-4 is just a mess. Hopefully the GM can identify which players to keep and who to ship off.

It won't happen overnight, but this core is beaten down and has lost all ambition to play for this city. Their home record has been comical since Granato took over, and hasn't improved with Ruff. The core is shook when they play at home. There needs to be a change.

Turning over some of the core is needed for this reason. Give them a fresh start and give this room some fresh juice.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

KA basically said he had no answers in his presser. Pegula basically said they were done trying. Huge surprise that the players have checked out.