Would love Dobson and if they can understand that they need to rebuild, i’ll give a lot (but our first might be top 5)
Top 6 C : i'm not a fan of experimenting winger at center. At this point, i would put my money on Hage being our best prospect at center. Imo Demidov is a top line winger but who knows.
Interesting proposals. I’m not sure Isles take Caufield with Eiserman in their ranks. And I’m not sure we can trade Caufield because he’s the only one scoring. But Dobson would fill a huge hole. Very interesting proposal
Nobody will trade a 1st pair RD with size for a unidimensional undersize goal scoring winger.
i think there is one player that fits the bill who might be disponible and it's Andersson. We should make sure to not lose him if he does. i don't care if we overpay for him. Top 4 RHD with experience is our biggest need going forward and it's too risky waiting on Reinbacher, Mailloux or any prospect we would pick this next draft. And it would take too much time.
. Dobson is a pipe dream that will never happen. No GM in their right mind (unless Uncle Lou has gone senile) will ever trade a 6'4 1st pairing RD that is barely entering his prime.Uncle Lou is well past his sell/buy date and he still wouldn't trade Dobson.We'll need to win the lottery ticket for proud Long Island homeboy James Hagens to entice the Isles
The Isles could go full scorched earth and still have Dobson fit into a rebuild/retool. Despite what some people think around here with a rebuild taking 10 years to lower expectations for as long as possible, most rebuilding teams put a 3-5 year window on a rebuild which would still have him in his prime if they went that route.
Tanev would be a decent addition on the 4th line but it's not a long term or significant solution. Gourde is too small.
Even for a Norris D like Dobson? That's crazy.
Would you care to show your work on the claim that most teams have a 3-5 year rebuild window by listing the teams and the years you think the rebuild lasted?
Yes I’m talking about his special teams mins that’s shockingly included when I say he gets too much ice time especially on the pk. He will be on the second unit though for Hutson in time. The fact that he can catch almost any player in the league with his speed and able to start rushes shouldn’t be forgotten. People just focus on the negatives with him which yes there’s a lot. He’s just not used properly. He shouldn’t be our number 1. As a 2 or 3 he’s still a bargain. Teams will line up for him and if he’s traded he should get a good return because actual scouts and managers know his value. Not some guys on an internet chat board. 4.8mil annually for a 50-60 point d man. What an awful deal. The guy is averaging 1 turnover a game
