*reposted because the last thread was 1k'ed
My new mock lineup for 2016-17. Additional cap could be saved by buying out Raymond and Smid in order to lock down a good depth RW. It's still a bit presumptuous to pencil Pribyl in for a spot, but he might be the best the Flames can do as a winger for Bennett this year. Signed Perron for two years, though he'll likely want more. Shinkaruk is cheap enough that he can be stashed in the minors for no cap hit and replaced by a cheap vet if Brad wants him to get minutes in the AHL. Obviously, my dream is still Yakupov to fill the hole on the top line, but I can't see a scenario where he makes his way to the Flames. Perron will do just fine. The defense is pretty inexperienced, but Wotherspoon was very solid in his showings this year, and with a likely better set of defensive schemes from the new coach, he should be able to keep up. If not, play Kevin there instead and Spoon with Nak.
What do you think?
I'd rather have Hathaway and Grant in the lineup over Jooris and Priybl.
Both Hathaway and Grant have played exceptionally well and should get opening day rosters spots if they have a solid camp. (Just my opinion, but we need their size and grit)
I'd also look for other options for Wideman... (A buyout is probably the most likely scenario) and acquire a more reliable goaltender.
Shoot me in the face at the idea of Colborne on the top PP unit and Bennett not on either PP unit.
wow totally forgot about Bennett as well. He should definitely get some PP time. Probably sub him for Frolik.
What do you guys think of Perron though?
If, somehow the Stars make their way past the Blues, we get their first, would you move it for Rychel?? We'd probably still have to add, but....
just think one of:
Tkachuk/PLD/Nylander + Rychel would be a hell of a draft.
Don't think Reimer signs for $2.5M
It's not great but I would do something like this, you could replace Ramo with Perron and Ortio. Also Tkachuk or Dubois could make the team. Doing a Dallas 1st + for Rychel would be a great idea.
Also I have no idea what Wideman's trade value would be
Don't think Reimer signs for $2.5M
Trade- Wideman + Ortio for Markstrom + Sbisa
Draft- Dubois
Sign- Cam Ward and Andrew Ladd
Gaudreau(7.5)-Monahan(6.1)-Shinkaruk(.863333)
Colborne(3)-Backlund(3.575)-Frolik(4.3)
Ladd(5.5)-Bennett(.925)-Dubois(.925)
Bouma(2.2)-Stajan(3.125)-Ferland(.825)
Bollig(1.25)/Pribyl(.925)
Giordano(6.75)-Brodie(4.605)
Jokki(.9)-Hamilton(5.75)
Sbisa(3.6)-Engeland(2.916)
Smid(3.5)
Markstrom(1.55)/Ward(2)
Sbisa actually had an ok year. Still 26, he's way overpaid, but can be ok when used properly, in a limited role. Besides, the meat and potatoes of the trade is Wideman for Markstrom, with add ins to fill gaps/cap issues.I don't think you realise exactly how bad Sbisa is at playing hockey. If Vancouver added the 5th OA to that trade it would still be tough to accept.
Trade- Wideman + Ortio for Markstrom + Sbisa
Draft- Dubois
Sign- Cam Ward([email protected]) and Andrew Ladd([email protected])
Gaudreau(7.5)-Monahan(6.1)-Shinkaruk(.863333)
Colborne(3)-Backlund(3.575)-Frolik(4.3)
Ladd(5.5)-Bennett(.925)-Dubois(.925)
Bouma(2.2)-Stajan(3.125)-Ferland(.825)
Bollig(1.25)/Pribyl(.925)
Giordano(6.75)-Brodie(4.6504)
Jokipakka(.9)-Hamilton(5.75)
Sbisa(3.6)-Engeland(2.916)
Smid(3.5)
Markstrom(1.55)/Ward(2.25)
Cap hit: 72.8333
I don't like not having at least one RS in the forward group
Sbisa actually had an ok year.
Based on what? If you think our bottom 3 defensemen are bad right now, you're in for a shock if you think Sbisa is an improvement.