Speculation: 2018-19 Roster Discussion Part I

[Pinkfloyd]

I think this is the last year we can even hope Hertl becomes the player we have all seen dominate at times. If he doesn't significantly improve this year then I think he is just winger he is used as now and will never become the #1 or 2C we all hope he becomes. He is starting to get a little old to be talking about potential.

He's already pretty much been the 2C when he's with Couture. During the flow of play they are often alternating their roles depending on positioning. And since he does take the bulk of the draws, he's got that going for him as well.

 

[KarlssonsGroin]

There are a lot of guys who can help us that may be available.

Panarin (elite rw- top 5 in the game)
Duchene (young 1b center with speed)
Staal (would be our best center if he plays like last year, legit #1)
Zucarello (playmaking rw, perfect fit for LC)
Stone (elite rw- top 5 in the game)
Nyquist (solid top 6 rw)
Eberle (goal scoring rw with speed)

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how many times can DW rip off Doiron in one calendar year

 

[OffSydes]

fire DW

 

[wishman]

how many times can DW rip off Doiron in one calendar year

Just two. Karlsson & Hoffman deals in 2018. Then we'll get Duchene and Stone in 2019.

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[Friday]

Chartier huh? Im into that

 

[Internazionale]

Heed on opening night roster? Say it isn't so. Congrats to Simek also.

 

[McDeez]

No Melker? I'm ok with this.

 

[Mattb124]

No Melker? I'm ok with this.

Very OK, that roster is exactly as I would have drawn it up.

Watch it suck.

 

[matt trick]

Very OK, that roster is exactly as I would have drawn it up.

Watch it suck.

It's so rare you get exactly what you want
So when it does happen, if it does suck you're dumbfounded!

 

[hohosaregood]

I've been told that Deboer is too mentally handicapped to run a line like that.

 

[hockeyball]

I am kind of worried about Dillon - Braun, they are both good players, pure quality wise it's a great 3rd pairing, but I worry about moving the puck heh.

 

[tony d]

Would like Mark Stone on the team. One of the best players on my former team.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

I am kind of worried about Dillon - Braun, they are both good players, pure quality wise it's a great 3rd pairing, but I worry about moving the puck heh.

Me too, and I said this long before we got Karlsson when we were just speculating on adding an RD to replace Braun. Pre-season made it clear to me that my worries were justified.

Would like Mark Stone on the team. One of the best players on my former team.

Unfortunately, we probably can’t afford him outside of a rental. I really, really wish we didn’t sign Evander Kane, because then we would have the money to retain Karlsson and add another impact player like Stone, Panarin, Duchene, etc.

 

[WSS11]

I can’t believe Melker is actually scratched.. first DeMelo gets traded and now Melker scratched? This is awesome!

Edit nvm

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Honestly, Melker in over Sorensen isn’t even that big of an issue. It’s still a problem for sure but the most important thing is that Goodrow is on the 4th line and that he is not playing at center.

 

[hockeyball]

Me too, and I said this long before we got Karlsson when we were just speculating on adding an RD to replace Braun. Pre-season made it clear to me that my worries were justified.



Unfortunately, we probably can’t afford him outside of a rental. I really, really wish we didn’t sign Evander Kane, because then we would have the money to retain Karlsson and add another impact player like Stone, Panarin, Duchene, etc.

Honestly, I'd be ok with moving Braun, giving his spot to Heed/Simek and using that cap space for a center and I feel like we wouldn't really lose anything on the back end. Seems like a no brainer.

Hell, I'd be ok with moving Braun and Dillon with how little they will play vs their salary. Move Dillon/Braun/Melker and you would have quite a bit of space.

 

[do0glas]

Honestly, Melker in over Sorensen isn’t even that big of an issue. It’s still a problem for sure but the most important thing is that Goodrow is on the 4th line and that he is not playing at center.

Goodrow plus chartier is enough. Sorensen likely wins that last spot, but melker is actually a decent 13th forward imo.

Im glad deboer didnt move kane back up even though the team played bad. Shows they are looking at more than one off results.

This is pure opinion on my part, but i think chartier ends up beating out suomela for 3c.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I am kind of worried about Dillon - Braun, they are both good players, pure quality wise it's a great 3rd pairing, but I worry about moving the puck heh.

Braun is actually pretty good at moving the puck and against lesser competition, I think that skill will show a lot more than it did before.

 

[hockeyball]

Braun is actually pretty good at moving the puck and against lesser competition, I think that skill will show a lot more than it did before.

Hope so. In the playoffs, when we are the away team and line matching, those two are going to get seriously targeted by opposing coaches heh. Thankfully the are both good skaters, Braun being elite speed wise.

Teams pretty fast top to bottom, outside of Pav's, Couture and Thornton.

 

[OffSydes]

Seems kinda strange

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Shouldn't the sharks beat writer know what's going on with the sharks?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Shouldn't the sharks beat writer know what's going on with the sharks?

Those are details nobody actually cares about. -Kurz

 

[CanadienShark]

I love it. Perfect line combos.

 

[LA Shark]

Braun is actually pretty good at moving the puck and against lesser competition, I think that skill will show a lot more than it did before.

Especially when you consider he's replacing Demelo, who thought the puck was a live grenade. I don't have any concerns about them as a 3rd pairing.