Speculation: 2022 Off-Season | Dethroned: What next? - Part 2

[DistantThunderRep]

Phil the Thrill to Vegas for 1y 1.5 AAV, wish we had the money. I am not sure if he would be a good fit, but I'd mostly want to watch his interactions with Kuch on and off the ice.

 

[These Are The Days]

Phil the Thrill to Vegas for 1y 1.5 AAV, wish we had the money. I am not sure if he would be a good fit, but I'd mostly want to watch his interactions with Kuch on and off the ice.

We gave it all to Cole and Namestnikov. Like I know Kessel ain't what he was in Pittsburgh these days but if there's one guy I'd have trusted to get the most out of him it would've been Kucherov. He elevates everyone around him

 

[Sky04]

We gave it all to Cole and Namestnikov. Like I know Kessel ain't what he was in Pittsburgh these days but if there's one guy I'd have trusted to get the most out of him it would've been Kucherov. He elevates everyone around him

They play the same position, he wouldn't have played with Kucherov.

 

[These Are The Days]

They play the same position, he wouldn't have played with Kucherov.

Well this involved me assuming Kucherov is smart enough to play the other side

 

[DFC]

Names had chemistry with Stamkos and Kuch 4-5 years ago. Maybe he will have it again, but that's far from any sure thing. Whether or not he was the best value addition for the space the team had remains to be seen, as there were and still are other players out there that could've fit just as well, depending on term and aav(I don't see Names anywhere close to a top line player in Tampa, more of a 2nd/3rd line type until Cirelli gets back, then 3rd line pretty exclusively).

Oh dont get me wrong, I hate the signing. I dont think he's a player who helps you win big games. But we are gonna be hurting to start the year, so maybe the silver lining is he can help us not get behind in the playoff race.

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

Phil the Thrill to Vegas for 1y 1.5 AAV, wish we had the money. I am not sure if he would be a good fit, but I'd mostly want to watch his interactions with Kuch on and off the ice.

They're different players, but I think Perry makes Kessel redundant. Both are snipers who have slowed down, but Perry just does more outside of scoring.

I do think there's a hole in our top 6 though.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I didn't see a staff thread, but Mike Blunden has accepted a role with the Lightning.

He was an associate coach/skills development with the Renfrew Timberwolves previously.

My son played soccer against his, so I'm hoping he can stay with the bolts

 

[DistantThunderRep]

They're different players, but I think Perry makes Kessel redundant. Both are snipers who have slowed down, but Perry just does more outside of scoring.

I do think there's a hole in our top 6 though.

Does no one else find the off ice antics of Phil the Thrill and Kuch the next great thing? I would love to see that.

 

[Todd1a]

Where do you see Namestnikov playing in your lineup this season? Bottom 6 or top 6?

3rd line regular and when we hit injuries 2nd line sometimes

Stastny waited forever to make a decision, Names was willing to sign on day 1, he's also exclusively a center and we're keep enough in that department.

yep JBB didn’t want to wait long in free agency he knew vladdy would take a 1 year deal to get back here with vasy and kucherov

 

[These Are The Days]

Does no one else find the off ice antics of Phil the Thrill and Kuch the next great thing? I would love to see that.

I think Namestnikov coming back was purely to keep Kucherov happy. I know Kessel isn't that great these days but it's insane to think we're gonna pay more for an old flame while a burnout will probably do better in Vegas.

 

[RussianGuyovich]

i like kessel as a person, and as a hockey player, but i cannot imagine someone with a worse fit into coopers system

 

[DistantThunderRep]

i like kessel as a person, and as a hockey player, but i cannot imagine someone with a worse fit into coopers system

Agreed but I want to see a Kuch and Phil buddy cop montage damnit!

 

[Felonious Python]

Yung Gravy made headlines at the VMAs

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Almost time

 

[DistantThunderRep]

 

[Felonious Python]

Lightning prospect camp in two weeks.

 

[Fabiobest]

We will miss Joe Smith as well, with his perfect coverage.
I'm curious to know who will replace him.

 

[LightningStrikes]

 

[Hoek]

We will miss Joe Smith as well, with his perfect coverage.
I'm curious to know who will replace him.

Erlendsson's last chance at a gig I guess.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Best of luck to Joe Smith

 

[Felonious Python]

Best of luck to Joe Smith

That's the upside of going to Minnesota. Lots of offseason.

 

[Fabiobest]

Erlendsson's last chance at a gig I guess.

I'd be happy in case. I really like and appreciate EE

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

First Sammy Walker, now Joe Smith. Back off Minny

 

[StammerHammer]

I‘ve never cared for his on air interviews. Didn’t project enthusiasm for the team. I don’t subscribe to the Athletic so can’t speak to his written work.