Trade deadline II / 2015-2016 Roster Discussion Thread

[PredsV82]

we certainly needed another defenseman. Whether Franson was the best or right choice for that remains to be seen.

But beyond that, we are in a position where our success or failure largely depends on Rinne.

We cant trade for a good enough player or players to overcome Rinne not playing well, and if Rinne is playing well, then we dont need to sell the farm for a lot more talent.


not sure what poile is going to do, but its going to be interesting

 

[Drake744]

Since I recently purchased a Jones jersey, and I was ecstatic to get him 2 years ago, I'm sure he'll be moved shortly. Because that's how my life tends to operate.

 

[Mypetrobot]

 

[Dave is a killer]

Since I recently purchased a Jones jersey, and I was ecstatic to get him 2 years ago, I'm sure he'll be moved shortly. Because that's how my life tends to operate.

It better be for a #1 Center...

 

[Byrddog]

Since I recently purchased a Jones jersey, and I was ecstatic to get him 2 years ago, I'm sure he'll be moved shortly. Because that's how my life tends to operate.

I hope your right.

 

[Filip Forceberg]

If he does not bring someone in to bolster the top 6 this will be a one and done playoff anyway so whats the difference.

Right, I forgot that the sky was still falling because of the last 5 games.

The Top 6 is ok. It's the Bottom 6 that concerns me.

 

[Byrddog]

Right, I forgot that the sky was still falling because of the last 5 games.

The Top 6 is ok. It's the Bottom 6 that concerns me.

If you improve the top 6 the bottom 6 gets better. Going out and making a move for a tweener to hope to improve the bottom 6 does not work out that often.

As to the sky is falling no its not falling I just looked. But the fact of the matter is the team is a little wonkie in areas. Teams shut down the Ribs line and the team is in trouble. As doc pointed out Rinne has covered this up most of the year. Can Rinne return to veznia type play for sure but that does not make up for playoff hockey. This is a different time of year. the regular season success is all well and good but its time to play important games.

 

[NSHPreds1835]

Anyone have a clue as to what those 8 are? I'm not expecting him to land in Nashville today(would be awesome though if he did) but I do expect the Leafs to move him if they're trying to go into rebuild mode.

 

[Drake744]

I don't envision Nashville being on his list, unless he updates it frequently.....and/or really likes Poile.

 

[thecloser]

I don't envision Nashville being on his list, unless he updates it frequently.....and/or really likes Poile.

we may have crept in...i just don't wanna see him go to Florida.

 

[Drake744]

we may have crept in...i just don't wanna see him go to Florida.

haha why? They have nothing to do with us.

 

[thecloser]

haha why? They have nothing to do with us.

i know...i just feel like sunrise is a barren wasteland where no one could care less about ha...def. not the most accurate description but could you imagine Kessel in florida?

gross...just gross.

 

[jstreet]

Found this interesting

From sportsnetstats on twitter

@SNstats: Most Deadline Day trades by active GMs:

G. Sather 54
D. Poile 31
B. Murray 21
J. Rutherford 21

#NHLTrade

 

[Mypetrobot]

I don't envision Nashville being on his list, unless he updates it frequently.....and/or really likes Poile.

He did pick Toronto over nashville once before.

 

[Filip Forceberg]

He did pick Toronto over nashville once before.

Not really. He was traded there. It was a sign & trade deal, but Poile wasn't willing to go as high with his salary.

 

[PredsV82]

From sportsnetstats on twitter

@SNstats: Most Deadline Day trades by active GMs:

G. Sather 54
D. Poile 31
B. Murray 21
J. Rutherford 21

#NHLTrade

that of course reflects all the years we were sellers as well as buyers, plus the fact that Poile has been a GM for a bazillion years

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Think I would have preferred almost any d-man (ok, ok, Petry or Coburn) that was traded today instead of re-acquiring Fruit Cup, but there were also some ridiculous prices paid.

Trades seem to have completely slowed down now.

 

[Byrddog]

2 hours to go and if Poile stands pat it is a big mistake.

 

[Dave is a killer]

Chicago - San Jose

Andrew Desjardins for Ben Smith

 

[RaiderDoug]

I'd be ok if we went into the playoffs with the team we have.

There's no such thing as a perfect playoff roster.

Everyone has issues. Yeah, we have a couple. The Kings have been slumming all year. Chicago has question marks. Minnesota is relying on Devan Dubnyk - how far can they ride that horse? Calgary, Winnepeg, Vancouver don't scare me.

Like another poster said, success in the playoffs usually goes to the hot goalie. We've got a good enough team to beat anyone if we play like we're capable - yeah, we could also flame out in the first round.

Just like everyone else.

 

[Viqsi]

2 hours to go and if Poile stands pat it is a big mistake.

Why? This team is still at the top of the NHL.

 

[cleangene63]

2 hours to go and if Poile stands pat it is a big mistake.

So, who does he get that's not going to mess up what has got this team to where it stands now???

 

[Byrddog]

Why? This team is still at the top of the NHL.

Regular season and playoffs are not equal, There just not

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Why? This team is still at the top of the NHL.

Not for much longer. Personally, I don't think we're legit contenders and would not be happy if Poile traded away a Jones, Ellis, or Fiala at this point.

 

[Byrddog]

So, who does he get that's not going to mess up what has got this team to where it stands now???

Edmonton has forwards that can be had There are still options in Carolina. Sputtering into the playoffs with only one scoring line and Rinne struggling since returning from knee injury. The regular season record is not going to mean anything, Poile has the chance to improve the team now. Instead of call up Stalberg and Fiala tomorrow and roll the dice.