Speculation: Rumour, Trade, and Free Agent Speculation 2017-18

[Maukkis]

Comrie played in the last Moose game, and he logged the full 60 minutes, so an in-game injury is unlikely. Maybe it's something about Hutch's recovery?

 

[Aavco Cup]

So It's Comrie who's being traded then?

 

[BigZ65]

So It's Comrie who's being traded then?

Ottawa needs a goalie.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

nhl.com.

Dano had a higher points per minute than Larkin last year...I'm not going through the rest, but he scored at a high end 3rd liner last year while not getting any real chances. Dano is a proven scorer that Maurice just hates for no reason at all. It's not the first or last time Maurice will do this, but to think he is infallible is just ridiculous. Those "meh" stats last year blew Tanev, Copp, Lowry, Armia, Hendricks, Matthias etc out of the water. Offensively and in terms of possession. They all bring different things, but having those guys are guaranteed players everyday players (except Matthias) while Dano can't draw in is quite frankly ridiculous and stupid from every single level.

Dano is one of those players (like Tatar and Moulson and Marchessault, etc, etc) that don't look good but quite simply continually get the job done in effectiveness and you really have to watch the minor details to see why. Many old school coaches are just not interested in that type of player and would rather look for "pace" or "grit" or "hitting".

No player in the history of the game has scored at a rate of 1.89 goals per minute.

And his 0 points in 6 games this year tell me whatever stats you are reading, are wrong. Definitely a false inflated worth, Dano is a middling player at best

 

[Aavco Cup]

No player in the history of the game has scored at a rate of 1.89 goals per minute.

I would think any player scoring 1.5pts per shift would likely be earning more TOI

I think he means pts/60 minutes

 

[Holden Caulfield]

No player in the history of the game has scored at a rate of 1.89 goals per minute.

And his 0 points in 6 games this year tell me whatever stats you are reading, are wrong. Definitely a false inflated worth, Dano is a middling player at best

Obviously it's points per 60 minutes. Everyone else got it.

They are not wrong, they are straight from nhl.com. All of our bottom 6 have lots more than 6 pointless games (except probably Perreault). Dano is a more consistent better offensive player than 5 players that are everyday locks. Offense isn't the only thing obviously, but the fact he cannot get in even as Jets are sucking is just ridiculous.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Comrie played in the last Moose game, and he logged the full 60 minutes, so an in-game injury is unlikely. Maybe it's something about Hutch's recovery?

The flu seems to be going around too. Could be a short term thing - would be much more difficult for a goalie to play through this, I'd think.

Just a wild ass guess.

 

[nobody important]

So It's Comrie who's being traded then?

Would you please stop creating the same discussion in different threads? Now I just look like a copycat.

 

[Hunter368]

Queue the trade rumours again

I watched him play a week ago, he looked real good actually

 

[Aavco Cup]

Friedman just said "Winnipeg has made it known that Shawn Matthias who's been difficult to get in the lineup. He is available"

^his grammar not mine

 

[DharmaBum]

Friedman just said "Winnipeg has made it known that Shawn Matthias who's been difficult to get in the lineup. He is available"

^his grammar not mine

Saw that too. I don't see him getting traded anytime soon; just for the fact of why would somebody trade for him now? Seems more likely to be moved at the trade deadline where a playoff team might need somebody for depth in exchange for a late round draft pick.

 

[Bob E]

Friedman just said "Winnipeg has made it known that Shawn Matthias who's been difficult to get in the lineup. He is available"

^his grammar not mine

So if they move Matthias, they may be getting someone back from injury soon or they are looking to promote someone from the Moose.

 

[surixon]

They still have Phillips with the Moose and he backed up Hutch after Comrie played last night, you have to wonder if Hutch moves soon as well as Mathias.

 

[nobody important]

Friedman just said "Winnipeg has made it known that Shawn Matthias who's been difficult to get in the lineup. He is available"

^his grammar not mine

Grammar is like a suggested serving size. Probably sensible to follow, but ultimately unsatisfying.

 

[10Ducky10]

Roslo getting a call up as soon as Matthias is gone?

 

[Gm0ney]

His an RFA after this season so I expect Chevy to re-sign him for under 1m per...that or trade him.

He'll probably head across the pond to Europe or the KHL.

 

[Aavco Cup]

So if they move Matthias, they may be getting someone back from injury soon or they are looking to promote someone from the Moose.

Not necessarily. Matthias isn't even playing. Our only players on IR are D

 

[Bob E]

Not necessarily. Matthias isn't even playing. Our only players on IR are D

Would make sense to call a forward up if one is moved. They would have the spot on their 23 man roster.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Would make sense to call a forward up if one is moved. They would have the spot on their 23 man roster.

I agree they will carry 14 forwards most likely. I was just saying that it doesn't signal someone coming back from injury. They would just send Melchiori back to the Moose if someone comes off IR. Matthias is not related to that at all.

 

[ulf]

Matthias looked much better than Hendricks/Dano/Pecan in the few times I got to see and compare those players. Dano looked better than Petan/Hendricks.
I wouldn't trade anyone yet.......maybe just ice the right guys.

 

[10Ducky10]

Matthias looked much better than Hendricks/Dano/Pecan in the few times I got to see and compare those players. Dano looked better than Petan/Hendricks.
I wouldn't trade anyone yet.......maybe just ice the right guys.

That's because he is better.

 

[Whileee]

nhl.com.

Dano had a higher points per minute than Larkin last year...I'm not going through the rest, but he scored at a high end 3rd liner last year while not getting any real chances. Dano is a proven scorer that Maurice just hates for no reason at all. It's not the first or last time Maurice will do this, but to think he is infallible is just ridiculous. Those "meh" stats last year blew Tanev, Copp, Lowry, Armia, Hendricks, Matthias etc out of the water. Offensively and in terms of possession. They all bring different things, but having those guys are guaranteed players everyday players (except Matthias) while Dano can't draw in is quite frankly ridiculous and stupid from every single level.

Dano is one of those players (like Tatar and Moulson and Marchessault, etc, etc) that don't look good but quite simply continually get the job done in effectiveness and you really have to watch the minor details to see why. Many old school coaches are just not interested in that type of player and would rather look for "pace" or "grit" or "hitting".

Copp, Lowry and Armia definitely deserve to be every day players, based on their role and effectiveness. Matthias is in a different category, based on his play with the Jets. So is Tanev, especially if you consider his first season. Hendricks simply doesn't belong on a good NHL roster at this point.

I don't think that Maurice has an irrational "hate" for him, but does have a rigid view of players' roles in a line-up. I think he should slot into the line-up to add some offensive juice to the bottom 6. Something like...

Perreault-Lowry-Armia
Dano-Copp-Tanev

Perreault adds some offense to Lowry, and Dano would do well with a couple of speed demons who can free up some pucks.

The main problem is breaking up the CLT line, which has really been a good line this season.... (1.87 GF/60 and 0.62 GA/60, 61.7 CF%).

 

[ps241]

Yea if they can move Matthias and get something for him I would be for that.

 

[Bob E]

How about a Tampa - Jets blockbuster. When Buff gets back.

To Tampa:

Trouba
Matthias
5th rd pick

To Jets:

Koekoek
Raddysh
Foote
1st rd pick

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

How about a Tampa - Jets blockbuster. When Buff gets back.

To Tampa:

Trouba
Matthias
5th rd pick

To Jets:

Koekoek
Raddysh
Foote
1st rd pick

Not a fan of this deal at all