Offseason Thread vol. XII - "Stop filling thread with spam posts" Edition

[The Fuhr*]

Where does Alfie fit in the line-up anyway?

If Stone or Chiassion can go LW

MacArthur - Turris - Ryan
Stone - Zibanejad - Alfredsson
Michalek - Legwand - Chiasson
Greening - Smith - Neil

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

MacArthur-Turris-Ryan
Michalek-Zibanejad/Legwand-Alfie

That could be a good top 6.

Legwand on the wing? No way. He played left wing once in Nashville. He was brought in specifically to be a center. No way.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Where does Alfie fit in the line-up anyway?

MacArthur-Turris-Stone
Ryan-Zibanejad-Alfredsson/Chiasson
Michalek-Legwand-Chiasson/Alfredsson

2nd or 3rd line. Mentor Zibanejad or play veteran role with Legwand.

 

[benjiv1]

Michalek-Zibanejad-Ryan
MacArthur-Turris-Chiasson
Hoffman-Legwand-Stone
Greening-Smith-Neil

Apparently that's how the organization currently sees it.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

If Senators acquire Yandle, how good do you guys think this team would be next year?

 

[The Fuhr*]

Michalek-Zibanejad-Ryan
MacArthur-Turris-Chiasson
Hoffman-Legwand-Stone
Greening-Smith-Neil

Apparently that's how the organization currently sees it.

Blah... A MacArthur or Ryan injury away from terrible group of wingers

 

[The Fuhr*]

If Senators acquire Yandle, how good do you guys think this team would be next year?

What was given to get him?

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Michalek-Zibanejad-Ryan
MacArthur-Turris-Chiasson
Hoffman-Legwand-Stone
Greening-Smith-Neil

Apparently that's how the organization currently sees it.

Dat fourth line...

Zibanejad being thrusted into the first line centre role seems a bit premature as well

Still, if the chemistry is there I don't mind those top three lines: they are all pretty balanced

 

[Super Cake]

Legwand on the wing? No way. He played left wing once in Nashville. He was brought in specifically to be a center. No way.

What? I did not put Legwand in the wing position. What i meant by that post is that either zibanejad or legwand will play center on the 2nd line.

 

[God Says No]

If Stone or Chiassion can go LW

MacArthur - Turris - Ryan
Stone - Zibanejad - Alfredsson
Michalek - Legwand - Chiasson
Greening - Smith - Neil

I'd rather move Ryan to LW as he's played there before.

MacArthur - Turris - Stone
Ryan - Zib - Alfie
Michalek - Legwand - Chiasson
Greening - Smith - Condra

extra: Neil

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

What was given to get him?

Stone/Chiasson, Dzingel/Prince, 2nd/Wier/conditional 1st package,

 

[The Fuhr*]

Stone/Chiasson, Dzingel/Prince, 2nd/Wier/conditional 1st package,

In that situation the Sens go from a 7-10 seed to fighting for the division

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

I would definitely like Alfredsson back. Obviously just speculation at this point, but it really wouldn't surprise me if he did. I get the feeling he had a bit of a shock when the grass wasn't any greener in Detroit.

It would be a definite win on all levels:
- The Sens would be a stronger team and could really use the veteran leadership.
- Melnyk/Murray would make up for the goofs over the last year.
- Increased fan support.
- Phillips wouldn't have to be captain.
- Alfie repairs his legacy and sets himself up for a job after hockey.

Oh, how we can hope.

It also seems as though Babcock already has one foot out the door too. Not much stability in Detroit as it was one year ago.

Not to mention how many FAs turned down Detroit this summer. The rose is off the bloom.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

What? I did not put Legwand in the wing position. What i meant by that post is that either zibanejad or legwand will play center on the 2nd line.

Oops, saw the slash in the wrong place. Mea culpa.

Stone/Chiasson, Dzingel/Prince, 2nd/Wier/conditional 1st package,

I'm with Fuhr on this one. If we could get Yandle while only giving up one roster asset in Stone/Chia, we would be immediately competitive.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Michalek-Zibanejad-Ryan
MacArthur-Turris-Chiasson
Hoffman-Legwand-Stone
Greening-Smith-Neil

Apparently that's how the organization currently sees it.

When did the organization say this.

 

[Hale The Villain]

MacArthur - Turris - Stone
Ryan - Zibanejad - Alfredsson
Michalek - Legwand - Chiasson

 

[BigRig4]

In that situation the Sens go from a 7-10 seed to fighting for the division

Where would you slot Yandle? I think I would probably put him second pairing RD in the Gonchar role that we were desperately missing last season with 1st PP time, under the assumption he would be comfortable playing RHD considering he's such a talented player. Him and Karlsson on a line sure would be fun to watch though.

 

[18Hossa]

Imagine a shutdown line of Mac-Turris-Alfie

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Stone and Chaisson don't have the wheels to play their off wing. Ryan has played a lot of LW with Perry and Getzlaf so I'd move him to Zibanejad's LW, with Alfie on the other side. Stone moves to Ryan's RW spot. Legwand centers Chiasson and Michalek.

 

[God Says No]

Stone and Chaisson don't have the wheels to play their off wing. Ryan has played a lot of LW with Perry and Getzlaf so I'd move him to Zibanejad's LW, with Alfie on the other side. Stone moves to Ryan's RW spot. Legwand centers Chiasson and Michalek.

Agreed. So basically what I posted.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Agreed. So basically what I posted.

Yes. Only difference would be get rid of Greening and replace him with Hoffman.

 

[Sensinitis]

I don't see why you need more wheels to play your off wing.

 

[Slack]

We'd be pushing both Chiasson and Stone down, likely one back to Bingo, for a 42 year old. The idea of Alfie coming back sounds nice from a sentimental standpoint, but I'd rather he stay in Detroit.

Stone is ready to play in the NHL and Chiasson is too. If we're not making a deep cup run this year he might as well stay gone. He still has 17 years of history here which can't be erased.

 

[Hale The Villain]

We'd be pushing both Chiasson and Stone down, likely one back to Bingo, for a 42 year old. The idea of Alfie coming back sounds nice from a sentimental standpoint, but I'd rather he stay in Detroit.

Stone is ready to play in the NHL and Chiasson is too. If we're not making a deep cup run this year he might as well stay gone. He still has 17 years of history here which can't be erased.

All we'd have to do is trade Condra.

MacArthur - Turris - Stone
Ryan - Zibanejad - Alfredsson
Michalek - Legwand - Chiasson
Greening - Smith - Neil
Hoffman

Ryan played LW primarily in Anaheim. If he doesn't want to play his off-wing, I'm sure Stone/Chiasson could pull it off.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

I don't see why you need more wheels to play your off wing.

It's more difficult to protect the puck on your off wing and get off passes, generally players use their speed to off set that and get some separation AND/OR have a rocket of a wrist shot to fall back onto if there's no other play. Can you name me another successful player who compares to Stone or Chiasson who currently play on their off wing?