Very well written articles. I was worried they'd be similar quality to your GDT's.
Theodore's a left hand shot; my interest diminishes.
Would prefer trying to see if Mark Pysyk is available. Shoots right, top four potential and will be subject to waivers starting next season (if I'm not mistaken).
I didn't even click it for the same reasonVery well written articles. I was worried they'd be similar quality to your GDT's.
And we already have a bigger Pysyk in Morrison, they really aren't even on the same level. Russell/ Morrison sounds like a damn fine bottom pairing to me.
That's because Russell isn't even remotely a bottom pairing player. He's our #3
I'd argue Wideman is the #3, but it's close ether way.That's because Russell isn't even remotely a bottom pairing player. He's our #3
I want to sign Dakota Mermis as an undrafted UFA
I mean we're talking about a kid that strolled into the AHL and put up 11 points in 9 games. He has game changer potential.
I know you love Backs but if you have an opportunity to trade a gifted young, two way 3C and 15th overall for a 20 year old defender, with 1st pairing potential you make that move every time. Guys step up or can be replaced but top pairing potential is had to come by.
Stajan?
I wouldn't hype up those 9 games too much. Very small sample size. With that being said, I think Theodore will be a decent 2nd pairing dman. I wouldn't mind acquiring him.
Its nothing to do with liking Backlund. Who in our system takes those minutes?
That the end of the day it's by committee.
That's not how it works.
I want to sign Dakota Mermis as an undrafted UFA
What do you guys think about going for Eddie Lack?
Word is Vancouver wants to make room for Markstrom.
something like the Canucks 2nd + Reinhart?
Edit: this would be if we decided to trade Hiller or let Ramo walk..
That's how it worked all season long, long story short, Backlund simply isn't capable of shutting down big power forwards or the upper tier offensive forwards. There, I said it, he's a step above Stajan but not a premier shut down defender. Not many are, he does his job but at the end of the day, the big dogs aren't phased by him.
The stats, and the eyeball test would disagree with your assessment, also no it isn't how it's worked all season long. At all. No one has said Backlund is a premier shut down 'defender'. But he is our best shut-down C, your plan is pretty much 'just use Stajan and forget about having any experience at C!'. Which is why I am happy a real GM runs this club and not armchair ones