Billy Kvcmu
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Where fans question contender for acquiring a star player that would instantly become their first line C
Where fans question contender for acquiring a star player that would instantly become their first line C
I don't think the price paid by Vegas was too high, but I honestly really wonder if it'll be worth it. Going from Stepehenson to Eichel is a big upgrade, but how much does it really help the team? Pacioretty-Stephenson-Stone was already an elite line. How much better can Eichel make that line? And you already have Marchessault-Karlsson-Smith. Eichel's obviously not going on the 3rd line.
The cap implications are going to be tough too. Dadonov is gonna have to be fired off somewhere for cap space (idk why they even traded for him).
Once everyone is healthy (a ways out), maybe it makes more sense for Vegas to split up their top-six for depth? Especially considering Tuch went the other way. Roll some pairs of Eichel/Pacioretty, Stephenson/Stone, Marchessault/Karlsson. Reilly Smith fills in one spot on lines 1-3, then plug in the least bad fill-in remaining for the rest (Roy? Janmark?).
sure but how good are they? time will tell but the Knights have already given up Suzuki, Krebs, Glass and BrannstromI guess, if you don't think Dugan, Brisson, Morozov, Dorofeyev, Thompson, Miromanov, Korczak, Cormier, Chyka etc can fill in top 9/bottom pair/backup roles.
We can agree to disagree on the prospect pool.
Not having Smith, Tuch or Krebs next season is going to hurt their top 6 depth a little, I will give you that.
How did Vegas take on another 5 million in salary? Weren’t they up against the cap?
You think so? If he’s not healthy, they don’t win in the next two years you think Brad and the regime survive???This?
Just a tad overdramatic.
you do when the surgery for a neck injury has never been done before on a hockey playerThe NHL
Where fans question contender for acquiring a star player that would instantly become their first line C
2 of those 4 are non factor in the nhlsure but how good are they? time will tell but the Knights have already given up Suzuki, Krebs, Glass and Brannstrom
those are high-end prospects
As if Vegas, one of the smartest franchise in the league doesn’t know more details than the fansyou do when the surgery for a neck injury has never been done before on a hockey player
and? they're all under 22 and still developing2 of those 4 are non factor in the nhl
The other 2 are currently in development
sure but how good are they? time will tell but the Knights have already given up Suzuki, Krebs, Glass and Brannstrom
those are high-end prospects
weak return! buffalo could have got more imo
doesn't make the surgery less riskyAs if Vegas, one of the smartest franchise in the league doesn’t know more details than the fans
Btw, seems like Vegas is the only franchise that has the balls allowed to acquire Star player via trade
No.You don't think Krebs is a great prospect???
So?and? they're all under 22 and still developing
You think so? If he’s not healthy, they don’t win in the next two years you think Brad and the regime survive???
Agree2 years? I think if the team makes the playoffs this year and everyone is healthy, they're gone if they have a 1st round exit.
They’re all still in development.2 of those 4 are non factor in the nhl
The other 2 are currently in development
Tkachuk and Monahan >>>>>. Laf and Kakko >>>>>. Weak return. At least with Matt and Sean you would be able to score more.Really? when? after his NMC kicked in? Do people honestly believe they didnt take the best offer that was made?
Lol Vegas forwards have always been way overrated before getting Jack. They are good in the regular season but the team just can't finish in the playoffs because they dont have that next gear. They are hoping Eichel will take their team over the hump and show how to win big games.
That’s not what I said. This is a team built to win now. If they don’t in the next two years they’re in trouble. No reason they can’t compete this year considering the weak division and that everyone will be fresh come playoff time. But if Eichel is a shell of what he was, you’ll have 4 more years at 10 against the cap and a NMC.2 years? I think if the team makes the playoffs this year and everyone is healthy, they're gone if they have a 1st round exit.
Every year is Cup or Bust for Foley.