Pre-Game Talk: Hurricane coming Tuesday 7 pm (Be prepared)

[Norris4Norris]

This is a tough one for me. In a vacuum I would take a top pairing defensemen over a first line winger every single time.

In reality though, we have 3 really good left handed Dman already with Chabot, Sanderson and Chychrun. This team also needs Tkachuk and he brings a lot more value around the franchise than either Hughes or Dahlin would in my opinion.

If I'm Andlauer I'm not considering trading Tkachuk at all. He's basically putting Ottawa on the map throughout the league and he's the Ottawa Senators brand at this point. You will sell a lot more Tkachuk jerseys league wide than either Hughes or Dahlin.

Tkachuk is a unique player and also a unique personality around the league. Legitimately a unicorn.

Ya I agree with this.

We already have Sanderson, and Tkachuk feels like he will be a playoff standout whenever he gets the chance. Plus the fights, the grit and the bromance he has going with Norris.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

This is a tough one for me. In a vacuum I would take a top pairing defensemen over a first line winger every single time.

In reality though, we have 3 really good left handed Dman already with Chabot, Sanderson and Chychrun. This team also needs Tkachuk and he brings a lot more value around the franchise than either Hughes or Dahlin would in my opinion.

If I'm Andlauer I'm not considering trading Tkachuk at all. He's basically putting Ottawa on the map throughout the league and he's the Ottawa Senators brand at this point. You will sell a lot more Tkachuk jerseys league wide than either Hughes or Dahlin.

Tkachuk is a unique player and also a unique personality around the league. Legitimately a unicorn.

Good answer . Tough question. I wonder what their relative trade value would be ... I'm sure none of the 3 are going anywhere

 

[DrEasy]

Surprised this hasn't been posted yet:

 

[2CHAINZ]

Surprised this hasn't been posted yet:

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Post the intro man I loved that intro

 

[DrEasy]

Post the intro man I loved that intro

You mean this? (to be truly honest I never actually watched this show)

 

[2CHAINZ]

You mean this? (to be truly honest I never actually watched this show)

Man what a banger. This might be the best 90s show intro.

 

[Tuna99]

Would you trade Tkachuk for Dahlin or Quinn Hughes?

Only players I’d trade Tkachuk for are Makar, Bedard or a package around Tyler Ennis

 

[2CHAINZ]

Would you trade Tkachuk for Dahlin or Quinn Hughes?

Only package I would trade Tkachuk for is Ryder, Halak and a 2nd

 

[otown]

Only package I would trade Tkachuk for is Ryder, Halak and a 2nd

Not too many guys left who play "old school" hockey.
In a future playoff round guys like Tkachuk are invaluable!
Size, strength, grit, determination, leadership, scoring, accountability etc.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Not too many guys left who play "old school" hockey.
In a future playoff round guys like Tkachuk are invaluable!
Size, strength, grit, determination, leadership, scoring, accountability etc.

That is very true which is why I'd only accept Ryder, Halak and a 2nd.

 

[Icelevel]

You mean this? (to be truly honest I never actually watched this show)

Wicked piano. This show is what inspired me to make a difference and become a lifeguard.

 

[Sens in Process]

Good answer . Tough question. I wonder what their relative trade value would be ... I'm sure none of the 3 are going anywhere

Pronman and Bultman released a trade value chart back in late November with three tiers:
NHL Asset Ranking


Tier 1
7. Stutzle (for context)
11.Dahlin

Tier 2
17. B. Tkachck
26. Q. Hughes

 

[Micklebot]

Pronman and Bultman released a trade value chart back in late November with three tiers:
NHL Asset Ranking


Tier 1
7. Stutzle (for context)
11.Dahlin

Tier 2
17. B. Tkachck
26. Q. Hughes

To be fair, Quinn has likely rocketed his value up their list with his performance this season.

 

[Sens in Process]

To be fair, Quinn has likely rocketed his value up their list with his performance this season.

Perhaps, but the Canucks are firing on all offensive cylinders - I would expect their shooting percentage and their insane point totals to come down a bit. J.T Miller is on pace for 117 points.

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[BondraTime]

What about Tkachuk for Dobson

6'4, 200lbs right shot D, 25 mins all situations a night, 27 points in 27 games.

Would be able to move one of Chabot/Chychrun and run with

Sanderson-Dobson
Chabot-Zub
xxx-xxx

Obviously completely hypothetical, as we are not going to be trading Tkachuk under any circumstance, but that's probably the best balanced blueline in the league

 

[2CHAINZ]

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Pronman and Bultman released a trade value chart back in late November with three tiers:
NHL Asset Ranking


Tier 1
7. Stutzle (for context)
11.Dahlin

Tier 2
17. B. Tkachck
26. Q. Hughes

Jake Sanderson should be higher ... Hard to replace someone in Tier 2 but a few pegs higher in Tier 3 imo.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

What about Tkachuk for Dobson

6'4, 200lbs right shot D, 25 mins all situations a night, 27 points in 27 games.

Would be able to move one of Chabot/Chychrun and run with

Sanderson-Dobson
Chabot-Zub
xxx-xxx

Obviously completely hypothetical, as we are not going to be trading Tkachuk under any circumstance, but that's probably the best balanced blueline in the league

I'd go McAvoy over Dobson if I had to pick one.

 

[Micklebot]

Jake Sanderson should be higher ... Hard to replace someone in Tier 2 but a few pegs higher in Tier 3 imo.

I found it interesting that Sanderson and Powers were both behind L.Hughes. I feel like his stock has risen considerably.

 

[JD1]

Only package I would trade Tkachuk for is Ryder, Halak and a 2nd

you're talking like when Tkachuk was 10 right?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I found it interesting that Sanderson and Powers were both behind L.Hughes. I feel like his stock has risen considerably.

Luke's? Not sure if its risen. He has had a lot of attention and expectations heaped on him. He's going to be good no doubt. I guess they are projecting some there.

 

[Micklebot]

Luke's? Not sure if its risen. He has had a lot of attention and expectations heaped on him. He's going to be good no doubt. I guess they are projecting some there.

I know he was very well regarded, but they have him ahead of a 1st OA, and a guy that many are saying would go 2nd OA in a redraft of a really strong draft.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Would you trade Tkachuk for Dahlin or Quinn Hughes?

Nope

 

[armani]

Would you trade Tkachuk for Dahlin or Quinn Hughes?

At their salaries and with Ottawa already boasting Sanderson, Zub, Chabot and Chychrun, I won’t do it.

In a vacuum, Tkachuk is a legit first line power forward that are rare these days and are paramount during tight checking playoff games. He just checks too many boxes. But I would probably draft franchise defenceman Dahlin before Tkachuk if I was to build a base for a franchise. I prioritize 1C over any other positions, followed by 1RD. RWs over LWs. Choices that are somewhat tied to the supply chain. But Tkachuk would still be a close second.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Figures Brindamour tore a strip off his team last game, then players had the old players only meeting after,