Spooner was almost trade, Boston was lucky Buffalo decided to decline the deal, Murray got too greedy. He only got a chance because Krejci got hurt.
Rumor: Khokhlachev is going back to Russia
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Spooner was almost trade, Boston was lucky Buffalo decided to decline the deal, Murray got too greedy. He only got a chance because Krejci got hurt.
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Tryamkin signed an ELC which included a clause that said if he was sent to the AHL the contract would be void. So there's ways around that.
Yup, I think it was Spooner and a 2nd for a rental of Chris Stewart. Thank you buffalo for not making that trade.
Koko deserved a shot but if he doesn't play defense then Claude was never giving him a shot. There's no room for an offense only player in Claude's system.
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Curious if Boston would be willing to trade Koko for Beau Bennett.
Bennett has a lot of skill in his game but can't seem to stay healthy. Koko is all but done in Boston and may bolt back to Russia.
Boston doesn't lose him for free and gains a good player when healthy, Penguins gains a young player.
Both players are played out in the current cities. Doable?
Bennett has a lot of skill in his game but can't seem to stay healthy. Koko is all but done in Boston and may bolt back to Russia.
Boston doesn't lose him for free and gains a good player when healthy, Penguins gains a young player.
Both players are played out in the current cities. Doable?
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At this point I would take Bo Derek in a trade for Koko even though midway through next season Claude Julien would cite a lack of defensive awareness for her lack of playing time.
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He's not better than Bergeron, Krejci, or Spooner. He's also not suited for a 4th line role. Basically boils down to that, in my opinion.
Now's a chance for a team to give up next to nothing if they want him.
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At this point I would take Bo Derek in a trade for Koko even though midway through next season Claude Julien would cite a lack of defensive awareness for her lack of playing time.
I give this post a perfect 10
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Koko wasn't given a fair shake, IMO. I get the centre depth issue but why not try him on wing? Or move Spooner to wing like they did towards the end of the season?
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Because icing Max Talbot or Kempainen was seen as a better option by someone on our coaching staff.
with the approval of the GM and President who ultimately have the final say.
KasperTheGrittyGhost
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Khoklachev for Jurco would be an interesting deal. Change of scenery trade for two young players, could work out either way. Any interest from B's fans?
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With no veteran center for the 4th line spot and and Spooner as the 3rd line center I don't think there are many coaches in the league who is going to roll with another small undersized offence first center as the 4th line C. Neither Spooner or any members of the 3rd line like Beleskey, Hayes, or Connolly kill penalties and make up a scoring 3rd line.With 3 strong offensive lines you you need a 4th line that that can win faceoffs,handle defense zone starts, and take some of that pk time. Do you think Koko is the guy for that job? I don't. Especially on a team with a top 10 offence and a bottom 10 defence.
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BostonBob
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At this point I would take Bo Derek in a trade for Koko even though midway through next season Claude Julien would cite a lack of defensive awareness for her lack of playing time.
