The 2024-2025 Roster Thread

[Zman5778]

I look at the situation of Kevyn Adams of having limitations more so than restrictions in terms of hockey moves. I don't think Kevyn is restricted to making any sort of moves to improve the team, but I do think for the bigger moves, Terry's influence is a factor in what Kevyn does in the final decision. Hell, I think there's a greater chance of Terry going to Kevyn asking if there are areas in which he can improve or where he thinks we can improve, and Kevyn being content where he is, than that of Terry declining Kevyn from making a minor trade or waiver claim.

If the reports are to be taken as word, Kevyn is very much a guy that may over-value his prospects, and being pretty stiff in holding that opinion with other GMs. When you have a guy like that, you're going to probably hear more stories of guys like that holding out to try and get more, to the point where GMs look elsewhere. We haven't heard anything that would point towards Kevyn being held back from Terry or anything that would resemble that.

Yep. I think what it comes down to is this: If Terry was getting in Kevyn's way of making roster moves, we would have heard SOMETHING from SOMEONE by now. I think "all" Terry wants is to be consulted.

Kevyn: "I'm thinking about trading for Greenway." *explains how it helps*
Terry: OK.

Kevyn: "I'm thinking about trading Savoie for McLeod" *explains logic*
Terry: OK.

Totally agreed that Kevyn is over-valuing what's on the roster and still starry-eyed about the ceilings of each of the young kids.......and still ignoring things like building an actual team instead of a collection of talent.

 

[Chainshot]

Yzerman?

There is no hint that Kyle Davidson is going anywhere in Chicago and this is going to be year 4 of him at the helm and well out of the playoffs.

 

[TageGod]

Yep. I think what it comes down to is this: If Terry was getting in Kevyn's way of making roster moves, we would have heard SOMETHING from SOMEONE by now. I think "all" Terry wants is to be consulted.

Kevyn: "I'm thinking about trading for Greenway." *explains how it helps*
Terry: OK.

Kevyn: "I'm thinking about trading Savoie for McLeod" *explains logic*
Terry: OK.

Totally agreed that Kevyn is over-valuing what's on the roster and still starry-eyed about the ceilings of each of the young kids.......and still ignoring things like building an actual team instead of a collection of talent.

Still obsessed with Cozens during the outside game against the Leafs.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Yep. I think what it comes down to is this: If Terry was getting in Kevyn's way of making roster moves, we would have heard SOMETHING from SOMEONE by now. I think "all" Terry wants is to be consulted.

Kevyn: "I'm thinking about trading for Greenway." *explains how it helps*
Terry: OK.

Kevyn: "I'm thinking about trading Savoie for McLeod" *explains logic*
Terry: OK.

Totally agreed that Kevyn is over-valuing what's on the roster and still starry-eyed about the ceilings of each of the young kids.......and still ignoring things like building an actual team instead of a collection of talent.

I think this is probably true, but I think it also leaves another part out. That's the part where KA can't spend beyond a certain limit unless somehow everyone in the room thinks it's a steal of a deal, including Pegula. The part where any knowledgeable GM wouldn't entertain an owner's input/approval of routine roster moves. That's where KA goes from being limited to restricted (which is semantics anyway). That's where KA goes from getting a chance despite no management experience, to being an unqualified yes-man with no success to show he still deserves the job. After five years, (really after 3-4) what has this guy done to justify keeping the gift that fell in his lap to begin with? The answer is nothing, and the only possible reason for that is because Pegula is directing and/or approving of how KA is running the org.

 

[jc17]

That would be a huge overpayment from Minnesota.

Face value yes, but I wonder if they could try to balance it out, could see it benefitting both teams. Both teams offload guys they seemingly don't have long term plans for. Avs get a guy who can contribute and has potential, Minnesota gets a decent C and presumably a very healthy add.

Mitts still passes the eye test for me. He plays aggressive defense and I didn't really see his speed as a significant department detriment. I watched an avs vs wild game, and while I'm a Rossi fan I don't think the current level of play is really that far apart. Dare I say Mitts might help Minnesota more. Granted, if Mitts speed is truly an issue in Colorado, I don't see Rossi being the guy to replace him