Speculation: 2022-2023 General Lightning Discussion - Part 2

[DistantThunderRep]

I like McCabe, but I have zero idea where he could slot in to.

Although I haven't been active in here this season, I'm still a fan. Can't wait for the playoffs. Go Bolts!

welcome back

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Whats our cap situation going into next year? We're basically tapped out now and have no assets to improve much through trade. At some point, if we wanna keep this thing rolling, we're gonna have to retool.

We got Cernak, Serge, Cirelli, Paul and Vasy locked up long term. Hopefully we can get Colton and Hagel locked up, but Stamkos, Hedman and Kuch aren't getting any younger. Sooner or later we're gonna have to bring in some new top end talent and transition into a new phase with maybe Stamkos and Hedman playing more veteran depth rolls.

I guess I'm a little more bearish on this team right now than most when it comes to being able to win another cup. I think attrition is gonna start kicking in (if its not already) and teams are just as good or will surpass us. These runs don't last forever.

However, if we can have a new core of more roll players: Cernak, Serge, Cirelli, Paul, Hagel (w/ Vasy & Point), hopefully we'll be able to replace some top end talent when Stamkos, Hedman and Kuch to some extent start to age out.

Any idea when we'll be in position to do that?

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

I like McCabe, but I have zero idea where he could slot in to.

welcome back

I miss seeing some of the names that used to be here regularly in the mid-'10s. Xenophobia Catalyst and nhljohnson immediately come to mind when I think about then. IdealisticSniper as well; I was convinced that's who Bolts Jolts was but it would seem they aren't the same person.

Even I haven't had time for a lot of hockey this year except for our games. Hopefully 2023-'24 will be better in that regard, but I can't speak to much that's happened elsewhere with anything beyond a surface level understanding.

 

[nhljohnson]

I miss seeing some of the names that used to be here regularly in the mid-'10s. Xenophobia Catalyst and nhljohnson immediately come to mind when I think about then. IdealisticSniper as well; I was convinced that's who Bolts Jolts was but it would seem they aren't the same person.

Even I haven't had time for a lot of hockey this year except for our games. Hopefully 2023-'24 will be better in that regard, but I can't speak to much that's happened elsewhere with anything beyond a surface level understanding.

*disengages lurker mode*

Very kind.

When I was younger and watching every minute of every Bolts game no matter the time zone, plus catching other NHL games on the regular, I had some pretty strong convictions about the league, teams, and players and felt inclined to opine.

It was a combination of things, but especially a growing family, that led me to step back in my engagement. Been keeping tabs here the whole time, though! And who knows, circumstances may change, and I might post somewhat frequently again. Lord knows my wife doesn’t want to be my sounding board.

 

[Stammertime91]

I miss seeing some of the names that used to be here regularly in the mid-'10s. Xenophobia Catalyst and nhljohnson immediately come to mind when I think about then. IdealisticSniper as well; I was convinced that's who Bolts Jolts was but it would seem they aren't the same person.

Even I haven't had time for a lot of hockey this year except for our games. Hopefully 2023-'24 will be better in that regard, but I can't speak to much that's happened elsewhere with anything beyond a surface level understanding.

Sorry we aren't good enough for you.

 

[SnakeIdol]

 

[Flat Ronnie]

If HockeyProspecting.com says so

 

[Flat Ronnie]

How are we feeling about our chances if the Rags pull off a Kane trade? Toronto seems to have made their big move. Boston and Carolina might still make significant moves.

If we make a small move (likely due to circumstances) how are you feeling about our chances against these other powerhouses in the east?

 

[Master P]

How are we feeling about our chances if the Rags pull off a Kane trade? Toronto seems to have made their big move. Boston and Carolina might still make significant moves.

If we make a small move (likely due to circumstances) how are you feeling about our chances against these other powerhouses in the east?

Pretty good.

All the money in the world can't buy a team the experience and chemistry this bolts team has together.

Plus we have the ultimate X-Factor in Vassy.

Is the team as good as they were a couple years ago? No.

Are they still a legit contender? Absolutely, and I like their chances.

Don't let the media's hype get to you. I trust JBB and any moves he may or may not make.

 

[ccman68]

How are we feeling about our chances if the Rags pull off a Kane trade? Toronto seems to have made their big move. Boston and Carolina might still make significant moves.

If we make a small move (likely due to circumstances) how are you feeling about our chances against these other powerhouses in the east?

If hedman is good we will be fine. if he plays like he has we are getting swept

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[bov]

Doubt it's us but Hathaway would be a great fit.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[ccman68]

would’ve liked hathaway. not sure there is anyone better we can get with our assets. lafferty is nothing special

 

[Zwui21]

Fuuuuuuck me, Boston is gonna be stupid good, even more than they currently are.

The arms race of the Atlantic is officially on, JBB do your thing

 

[Zwui21]

Both Hathaway and Orlov to Boston. Fml

 

[These Are The Days]

It's all good. We're going to be just fine

 

[DistantThunderRep]

At this point we need a Defenseman, bottom 6 help, and Jesus.

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Lol brutal

Toronto, Boston and NYR are loaded tf up

 

[Stammertime91]

Not looking good to be honest. Rangers, Leafs and Bruins have all added. I'd say the Leafs and Bruins got considerably better in doing so too.

If we don't land Meier and a dman or something like that, I'm not sure Lafferty moves the needle much in comparison to the other teams. Bruins are all in for one last go it seems.

 

[ccman68]

just do this or don’t even bother:

to tampa: meier, salary retained by multiple teams
to san jose: namestnikov, 3 first round picks (2025-2028)and isaac howard

we never even hit on first round picks so just throw them all away

 

[Flat Ronnie]

Bolts fans need to come to the realization that this is who we're going to war with and there's not much we can do to improve other than small tweaks. Every team goes through attrition and other teams are next in line. It's probably our time.

Some of these ideas about Meier and such...lol

 

[DistantThunderRep]

just do this or don’t even bother:

to tampa: meier, salary retained by multiple teams
to san jose: namestnikov, 3 first round picks (2025-2028)and isaac howard

we never even hit on first round picks so just throw them all away

Can only be retained by 2 teams.

 

[JTBF81]

Lafferty and Mayfield would be fine adds, maybe Lafferty, Bjugstad and Mayfield(or another dman). Tampa can't afford to stand pat and realistically expect to get through the East, especially as most of the other top contenders are loading up.

 

[Point21]

Meier only makes 6m, we can easily make him fit at 50% retention by just moving Vladdy