Roy is all about Roy. When they win its because of his coaching. When they lose its the players. Players tire quickly under that kind of ego.
How about Hanzal and Stone for Barrie and Comeau?
How comfortable are we rolling with Vermette as the 1C placeholder in the case where Hanzal is moved? He'd hold down the slot until Strome is ready. Could be 41 games. Could be 82 games.
ARIZONA COYOTES
Key moves: Signing defenseman Alex Goligoski (5 years, $23.375 million) and forward Jamie McGinn (3 years, $10 million); re-signing defenseman Kevin Connauton (2 years, $2 million).
The Coyotes added the potential of 20 or more goals with McGinn and a versatile threat on the blue line with Goligoski, who should contribute on the power play. With Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Goligoski, Connauton and Klas Dahlbeck, they should have the left side of their defense covered. Michael Stone, Connor Murphy and Zbynek Michalek could make up the right side. McGinn could slide into the top-six forward group or add scoring depth on a third line.
No. 1 on the to-do list: Re-sign longtime captain Shane Doan, who is an unrestricted free agent.
Biggest mistake by Chayka will be if he enters the season with the Hanzal situation still as it is now.
He's healthy now and you get him for a full season. Trade value is higher than it would be at the deadline as the acquiring team would only get him for a few weeks at that point.
Have to think Hanzal is looking at that Backes contract as his next contract. Backes got 5 years at 6 mil. I think Hanzal will look for similar, maybe 5x5m.
Does that contract make any sense considering Hanzal's injury history and that, long-term, he could be our 3C behind Strome and Dvorak?
and hopefully MacInnis, Dauphin, etc.Biggest mistake by Chayka will be if he enters the season with the Hanzal situation still as it is now.
He's healthy now and you get him for a full season. Trade value is higher than it would be at the deadline as the acquiring team would only get him for a few weeks at that point.
Have to think Hanzal is looking at that Backes contract as his next contract. Backes got 5 years at 6 mil. I think Hanzal will look for similar, maybe 5x5m.
Does that contract make any sense considering Hanzal's injury history and that, long-term, he could be our 3C behind Strome and Dvorak?
If we could guarantee that Hanzal would both stay healthy and hold off at least Dvorak in terms of play, then it is worth it.
As we know, the obvious problem is staying healthy, but I (and maybe others) have a strong belief that by next season, Dvorak will put as many quality minutes into games as Hanzal can in a season. If we knew that Dvorak/Strome would take 3 years before becoming an NHL regular, then Hanzal is needed. There are a reasonable amount of 2nd/3rd line Cs available in free agency next year that can make up some for Hanzal. Yes, he has things in his game that can't be replicated (size), but sometimes that piece can be somewhat overrated if not healthy enough to use it.
and hopefully MacInnis, Dauphin, etc.
Can still trade Hanzal in Sep/Oct.
You guys are talking like last year.
These kids need a good supporting cast, and it does no good to start trading vets, or even talking about it until the coaches feel it is time. Trading Hanzal would be a big mistake unless we get a equal or better C back. Strome and Dvorak looked good in junior, but that is a far cry from the NHL.
Biggest mistake by Chayka will be if he enters the season with the Hanzal situation still as it is now.
He's healthy now and you get him for a full season. Trade value is higher than it would be at the deadline as the acquiring team would only get him for a few weeks at that point.
Have to think Hanzal is looking at that Backes contract as his next contract. Backes got 5 years at 6 mil. I think Hanzal will look for similar, maybe 5x5m.
Does that contract make any sense considering Hanzal's injury history and that, long-term, he could be our 3C behind Strome and Dvorak?
I would rather just go with Strome right away. Vermette needs to stay away from skill players. Bozak is the same way.
You guys are talking like last year.
These kids need a good supporting cast, and it does no good to start trading vets, or even talking about it until the coaches feel it is time. Trading Hanzal would be a big mistake unless we get a equal or better C back. Strome and Dvorak looked good in junior, but that is a far cry from the NHL.
How comfortable are we rolling with Vermette as the 1C placeholder in the case where Hanzal is moved? He'd hold down the slot until Strome is ready. Could be 41 games. Could be 82 games.
Yeah Bozak, Kessel, and JVR were just terrible together for the Leafs.
Personally I'm worried that Chayka is going to treat the Coyotes like it's his own personal fantasy hockey team and forget that he's dealing with actual humans.Biggest mistake by Chayka will be if he enters the season with the Hanzal situation still as it is now.
Personally I'm worried that Chayka is going to treat the Coyotes like it's his own personal fantasy hockey team and forget that he's dealing with actual humans.
Personally I'm worried that Chayka is going to treat the Coyotes like it's his own personal fantasy hockey team and forget that he's dealing with actual humans.
Personally I'm worried that Chayka is going to treat the Coyotes like it's his own personal fantasy hockey team and forget that he's dealing with actual humans.
Morgan's latest piece speculates that the 2/3RW spot could be Christian Fischer's for the taking.
I could see it. I wouldn't bet on it, but I could see it. Spot is open and he's ready from a physical standpoint. If Windsor wasn't playing for the Mem Cup this year, would there even be any discussion about sending him back to the O? Or would he be playing pro in Tucson?
Domi - Hanzal - Duclair
Rieder - Strome - Doan
McGinn - Vermette - Fischer
Nook - Richardson - White
Not bad. Possibly rotate Doan and Fischer.