Of each of his best seasons, one was at RW and one at C. One with Monahan and Gaudreau, the other with Tkachuk and Gaudreau. So I'm not sure he's better at one or the other.Which position does he tend to prefer or play better at?
Trading Ehlers would be a stupid move… but if he was, we better get an equivalent top 6 RHW or top pairing RHDNot at a reduced price but definitely available at the right price like a top 4 RD or 2C perhaps.
He can play RW but shoots left, it’s clear the fit just isn’t here in Winnipeg. I’d be inclined to move him for an equivalent RW in a swap if the option is there.
It just seems that he doesn't have any chemistry with our forward group or systems and hasn't for a while. They didn't know what to do with him when Laine was here, when Dubois was here, and seemingly with Perfetti here and Scheifele as a center this whole time. Maurice and now Bowness' coaching don't mesh well with his skillset.What makes the fit not work? I admit I only watch the Jets when they play the Bruins. My impression of Ehlers is that he is fast and big and has some good skills and plays mostly north south. His puck transport seemed like his strongest skill. What did I get wrong, as I am sure I have gotten a lot wrong!
He isn't near big...What makes the fit not work? I admit I only watch the Jets when they play the Bruins. My impression of Ehlers is that he is fast and big and has some good skills and plays mostly north south. His puck transport seemed like his strongest skill. What did I get wrong, as I am sure I have gotten a lot wrong!
Tk is going to cost a lot. Top prospect and probably two firsts.Flyers are loaded with top 6 RWs. You could likely pry Atkinson at a minimum, but their RW depth chart is pretty darn good.
Konecny, Atkinson, TIppett, Foerster, Brink.
TK will be expensive, Atkinson fairly cheap, Brink probably untouchable along with Foerster. Tippett, IMO can be pried as well if a good D prospect comes back.
All contracts are very reasonable, and Flyers can retain if needed as well.
No one is untouchable, but Tippett is older, due for a raise, and has more demonstrated NHL experience, so if one of those three were to be traded it would probably be him.Just curious, why are Brink and Foerster untouchable and Tippett is not?