Confirmed with Link: Wings sign Tarasenko to a 2 year deal

[Retire91]

I am with most people I did not expect him to be great or even good just expect him to hold down the fort, not stink it up.

buy out would just be stupid. some team will take him at the trade deadline. You don't buyout a 2 year contract during a rebuild that is just retarted, they didn't even need to buy out Abdelkater

 

[Lampedampe]

6 shooting% compared to an average 12.7%.

ES oiSH% is at 8.6 compared to an average 10.5.

Even if he stops being snake bitten his production will still be meh, but not as terrible as he's showing now. Maybe stop playing him with Berggren aswell?

 

[Peter Tosh]

2 assists against Kraken, but invisible during the whole game. A player who has not showed any improvement after McLellan. Plays PP with little impact. Even Motte plays better than him. NTC, unfortunately

 

[Henkka]

2 assists against Kraken, but invisible during the whole game. A player who has not showed any improvement after McLellan. Plays PP with little impact. Even Motte plays better than him. NTC, unfortunately

Did just put a perfect assist on Compher tip-in. And also was involved in Gustafsson PP goal.

6 shooting% compared to an average 12.7%.

ES oiSH% is at 8.6 compared to an average 10.5.

Even if he stops being snake bitten his production will still be meh, but not as terrible as he's showing now. Maybe stop playing him with Berggren aswell?

Tough to make any roster moves, because he does not work as LW at all, and Raymond and Kane are the top RWs. You can swap him only between 3rd-4th line RW.

Maybe they could try...

Motte - Compher - Berggren
Ras - Veleno - Tarasenko

...and see what happens.

 

[Lampedampe]

Did just put a perfect assist on Compher tip-in. And also was involved in Gustafsson PP goal.


Tough to make any roster moves, because he does not work as LW at all, and Raymond and Kane are the top RWs. You can swap him only between 3rd-4th line RW.

Maybe they could try...

Motte - Compher - Berggren
Ras - Veleno - Tarasenko

...and see what happens.

Yeah it's tough, but I'd like to see Veleno-Compher-Tarasenko. To me it looks like the current 3rd line with Berggren fails to gain possession on the forecheck, no one really takes that puck hound role right now. Looks like Berggren tries, but fails.

I'd go as far as benching Berggren honestly, and bring up Söderblom on the 4th line.

 

[Oddbob]

Retain and trade. He was never going to be a good fit for this team.

Maybe not, but he should be better than this.

 

[Oddbob]

6 shooting% compared to an average 12.7%.

ES oiSH% is at 8.6 compared to an average 10.5.

Even if he stops being snake bitten his production will still be meh, but not as terrible as he's showing now. Maybe stop playing him with Berggren aswell?

He isn't snake bitten though. Players that are snake bitten are guys who create lots of chances and hit the post or just miss the net. He is barely creating any offence and hardly any good shots at the net. Good game against Seattle maybe, but those have mostly been non-existent so far.

Kasper and Berggren are maybe snakebitten a bit, as they at least do something once in awhile. That so far doesn't apply to Tank.

 

[SirloinUB]

I can't see him being traded. Between his NTC, nearly 5M cap hit and his performance we are stuck with him.

A buyout this summer carries a $1,583,333 for 2 years. If he doesn't get going I think you have to be open to it.

 

[heyfolks]

I can't see him being traded. Between his NTC, nearly 5M cap hit and his performance we are stuck with him.

A buyout this summer carries a $1,583,333 for 2 years. If he doesn't get going I think you have to be open to it.

I agree. I really like Tarasenko but this just isn't working. I try to think of a potential trade partner, but cannot. I thought Mickey made a good point last night. With the Wings up by 4 he thought Tarasenko may see some #1PP time. He did not. Todd is focused on winning and keeping this torrid pace for as long as possible. It really is a tough situation of crossing your fingers and bouncing him between the 2nd and 3rd line hoping he finds a resurgence that doesn't hard back to this Blues days but his post season Panther days.

All of that said, yeah, hes' a buy out candidate.

 

[SirloinUB]

I agree. I really like Tarasenko but this just isn't working. I try to think of a potential trade partner, but cannot. I thought Mickey made a good point last night. With the Wings up by 4 he thought Tarasenko may see some #1PP time. He did not. Todd is focused on winning and keeping this torrid pace for as long as possible. It really is a tough situation of crossing your fingers and bouncing him between the 2nd and 3rd line hoping he finds a resurgence that doesn't hard back to this Blues days but his post season Panther days.

All of that said, yeah, hes' a buy out candidate.

So the one possibility I've cooked up (that would still probably be stretch) is Tarasenko + a sweetner for Nyquist.

As a no income tax state maybe Tarasenko can accept a fresh start in Nashville while Nyquist would add some offensive depth to the middle 6.

I'm probably not to prepared to sweeten that enough for the Preds to pull the trigger but it would be an interesting move.

 

[stillwater]

I can't see him being traded. Between his NTC, nearly 5M cap hit and his performance we are stuck with him.

A buyout this summer carries a $1,583,333 for 2 years. If he doesn't get going I think you have to be open to it.

A buyout this summer is an absolute certainty if nothing changes in his play. The Wings would be stupid if they didn't buy him out.

If you had a useless employee on a guaranteed contract, would you rather pay him 66% of said contract and say goodbye, or keep him around and pay 100% for basically not working. It's silly not to buy him out.

 

[norrisnick]

So the one possibility I've cooked up (that would still probably be stretch) is Tarasenko + a sweetner for Nyquist.

As a no income tax state maybe Tarasenko can accept a fresh start in Nashville while Nyquist would add some offensive depth to the middle 6.

I'm probably not to prepared to sweeten that enough for the Preds to pull the trigger but it would be an interesting move.

Nyquist has 1 more point than Tarasenko playing much higher in the lineup.

 

[SirloinUB]

A buyout this summer is an absolute certainty if nothing changes in his play. The Wings would be stupid if they didn't buy him out.

If you had a useless employee on a guaranteed contract, would you rather pay him 66% of said contract and say goodbye, or keep him around and pay 100% for basically not working. It's silly not to buy him out.

My only hesitation is a really don't like the extra year of cap penalty as this team should be emerging in a meaningful way. It is still probably worth it but that is my hiccup

 

[schuelma24]

My only hesitation is a really don't like the extra year of cap penalty as this team should be emerging in a meaningful way. It is still probably worth it but that is my hiccup

Yeah, if they need the cap space/roster spot next year, fine. But if they don't, I'd rather just suck it up one more year.

 

[Konnan511]

So the one possibility I've cooked up (that would still probably be stretch) is Tarasenko + a sweetner for Nyquist.

As a no income tax state maybe Tarasenko can accept a fresh start in Nashville while Nyquist would add some offensive depth to the middle 6.

I'm probably not to prepared to sweeten that enough for the Preds to pull the trigger but it would be an interesting move.

But why? They are producing the same except one player (Nyquist) is getting better chances than another player (Tank). The cap decrease would be nice, but I don't see why the Preds would do this without and extra sweet sweetener.

 

[SirloinUB]

But why? They are producing the same except one player (Nyquist) is getting better chances than another player (Tank). The cap decrease would be nice, but I don't see why the Preds would do this without and extra sweet sweetener.

My thinking is Nyquist might have a little more gas/competitive fire left in the tank. Detroit would definitely have to sweeten the deal. IMO Gus would be pretty motivated outside of that Nashville tire fire.

Also this was mostly based on me thinking we should move on from Tarasenko and that seemed like one of the more realistic options.

 

[stillwater]

My only hesitation is a really don't like the extra year of cap penalty as this team should be emerging in a meaningful way. It is still probably worth it but that is my hiccup

It's a shade over 1.5M. Close to nothing in today's NHL economic system.

 

[RedHawkDown]

This is fairly surprising. Pretty massive fall-off year to year.

He's somebody I would try to trade if there's a contender that misses out on other top options at the TDL, though I doubt he will have any value at all.

 

[LongTimeDRWF]

Yeah, if they need the cap space/roster spot next year, fine. But if they don't, I'd rather just suck it up one more year.

Or maybe keep him for that year if Buch comes over? Cap is likely not an issue, but someone to help transition a player into a new country...might be priceless. But could also try to get another player aboard...I agree that thinks are not quite clicking for Tank, but he at least trying and is still 8th on the team in points, despite a lot of ugly stats...I was hoping he would click with JB, but I suspect Todd will move Veleno to with with him next for a stint, likely in a couple of games. But barring an injury to Kane or Ray, I suspect Tank is pretty much fixed at the 3RW.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

This is fairly surprising. Pretty massive fall-off year to year.

He's somebody I would try to trade if there's a contender that misses out on other top options at the TDL, though I doubt he will have any value at all.

Why would you trade him? For what a conditional 6th? His value is so low...

 

[SirloinUB]

Or maybe keep him for that year if Buch comes over? Cap is likely not an issue, but someone to help transition a player into a new country...might be priceless. But could also try to get another player aboard...I agree that thinks are not quite clicking for Tank, but he at least trying and is still 8th on the team in points, despite a lot of ugly stats...I was hoping he would click with JB, but I suspect Todd will move Veleno to with with him next for a stint, likely in a couple of games. But barring an injury to Kane or Ray, I suspect Tank is pretty much fixed at the 3RW.

This is a decent point that I hadn't considered.

 

[heyfolks]

Buyouts and contract length are always part of the build plan. The wings are set up pretty darn well to absorb buying out Tarasenko.

UFA:
Fischer
Kane
Motte

RFA:
Berggren

Everyone else is locked in. The next question is replacement. In this case, I think MBN slides perfectly into his slot. No one is asking, but I'd also not sign Motte and/or Fisher and give Elmer the long look.

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[SantosHalper]

Tarasenko's dad died in the summer, that most likely did effect his off-season training and he also had long season last year. So i wouldn't buy out Tank, difficult start to this season and Lalonde sucked out the rest. Hopefully he bounces back soon but i would imagine that next season he will be better.

 

[heyfolks]

Tarasenko's dad died in the summer, that most likely did effect his off-season training and he also had long season last year. So i wouldn't buy out Tank, difficult start to this season and Lalonde sucked out the rest. Hopefully he bounces back soon but i would imagine that next season he will be better.

I certainly have empathy for his loss. Should the Wings believe this, coupled with exhaustion, are impacting his play I suggest they put him on LTIR and give Elmer a test run. It could also free up some cash in a Kucherov like move.

 

[Gniwder]

2 assists against Kraken, but invisible during the whole game. A player who has not showed any improvement after McLellan. Plays PP with little impact. Even Motte plays better than him. NTC, unfortunately

Did just put a perfect assist on Compher tip-in. And also was involved in Gustafsson PP goal.


Tough to make any roster moves, because he does not work as LW at all, and Raymond and Kane are the top RWs. You can swap him only between 3rd-4th line RW.

Maybe they could try...

Motte - Compher - Berggren
Ras - Veleno - Tarasenko

...and see what happens.

Please stop guys. Motte is team worst -10 in just 27 games and has only 4 points. Tank isn;t playing well, but Motte is never the answer. I don;t even understand why he's playing over Fischer