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Especially when Dorion tells us we can compete for a playoff spotThey will be even more depressing in a couple of weeks.
Especially when Dorion tells us we can compete for a playoff spotThey will be even more depressing in a couple of weeks.
Here is what I think our roster will look like next year (not what I want it to look like)(given players we currently have, not assuming any trades):
Dzingel-Duchene-Stone
Tkachuk-Pageau-Ryan (when Healthy)
Boedker-Smith-Pyatt
Burrows-White-McCormick
Paajarvi
Harpur-Karlsson
Chabot-Ceci
Wolanin-Boroweicki
Wideman
Anderson
Condon
Would probably take a prospect or picks with Ceci which is something that is hard to do considering the state of our team. I would think something like Ceci+Batherson gets it done. Just would suck to lose a prospect like Drake when we are trying to stock up on youth. I do think it would be worth it for a guy like Klefbom though. He’s locked up on a solid contract too...What else would it take to put Klefbom into our lineup at the expense of Ceci?
Klefbom - Karlsson
Chabot - UFA/Jaros?
Wolanin/Boro - Wideman
Harpur
Seems ripe for a straight up 1for1.What else would it take to put Klefbom into our lineup at the expense of Ceci?
Klefbom - Karlsson
Chabot - UFA/Jaros?
Wolanin/Boro - Wideman
Harpur
TerribleBoedker-Duchene-Dzingel
Tkachuk-Brown-Stone
Formenton-Pageau-Pyatt
Paajarvi-White-Batherson
McCormick
Wolanin-Karlsson
Chabot-Ceci
Harpur-Jaros
Boroweicki
Wideman
Anderson
Condon
Move Smith for 2019 3rd, Ryan for 2020 4th to open up spots. Keep Smith if one of Formenton or Batherson are not ready. Faceoffs.
If White is going to be a centre, then play him there. If he's not, give him to Duchene where he had chemistry last year.
Vets insulate the rookies, but let them play and learn. Chlapik first call up
Play Chabot to his strengths as a puck mover and not be just focused on the RD to move the puck while LD covers. Chabot is the mover of that set.
Jaros should play if he makes the cut. Establish his presence with Harpur.
Wolanin will be a good Methot comparable once he knows EK's habits.
If Smith and Ceci can get back Stone and Bennett or Klefbom then do it.
Yes, we are going to be a low seed next year, but the 1st is a sunk cost now. Move on and develop what we have. IF the EK trade happens, there will be an influx of young talent and potential. Vegas, Wild, maybe even Colorado have nice pieces to offer and are out of conference.
I think there’s a good chance Formenton makes the team.
He showed for team Canada he plays a pro style game and can play on a grinding line.
A little injection of speed and skill on the 3rd-4th line would be great...especially when you are looking at MSP, Burrows, Gaborik, Pyatt, and maybe Smith. Only semi skilled one there is Smith, and he is the most inconsistent player ever, MSP has little skill but speed.
Boedker - Duchene - White
Dzingel - Brown - Stone
Tkatchuk - Pageau - Ryan
Paajarvi - Paul - Pyatt
Could switch Boedker, Dzingel and Ryan to see who fits best where.
I like the Ryan and Pageau connection, they play well together and gives us 3 lines we can roll against anyone.
Keep Tkatchuk for 9 games. If he's not superior to Batherson, Chlapik or Formenton you send him down.
Boedker-Duchene-Dzingel
Tkachuk-Brown-Stone
Formenton-Pageau-Pyatt
Paajarvi-White-Batherson
McCormick
Wolanin-Karlsson
Chabot-Ceci
Harpur-Jaros
Boroweicki
Wideman
Anderson
Condon
Move Smith for 2019 3rd, Ryan for 2020 4th to open up spots. Keep Smith if one of Formenton or Batherson are not ready. Faceoffs.
If White is going to be a centre, then play him there. If he's not, give him to Duchene where he had chemistry last year.
Vets insulate the rookies, but let them play and learn. Chlapik first call up
Play Chabot to his strengths as a puck mover and not be just focused on the RD to move the puck while LD covers. Chabot is the mover of that set.
Jaros should play if he makes the cut. Establish his presence with Harpur.
Wolanin will be a good Methot comparable once he knows EK's habits.
If Smith and Ceci can get back Stone and Bennett or Klefbom then do it.
Yes, we are going to be a low seed next year, but the 1st is a sunk cost now. Move on and develop what we have. IF the EK trade happens, there will be an influx of young talent and potential. Vegas, Wild, maybe even Colorado have nice pieces to offer and are out of conference.
Pageau will handle 2C duties not Brown
And is a beast on the fore check,and can work the boards...Give him some wingers that can help him in this regard but can also finish and he may just have his best season to dateNot sure Brown vs the like of Malkin, Krejci or other elite 2c is a good recipe for success
At least Pageau can shutdown top players like he did vs Ovi 2 years ago
Boedker-Duchene-Dzingel
Tkachuk-Brown-Stone
Formenton-Pageau-Pyatt
Paajarvi-White-Batherson
McCormick
Wolanin-Karlsson
Chabot-Ceci
Harpur-Jaros
Boroweicki
Wideman
Anderson
Condon
Move Smith for 2019 3rd, Ryan for 2020 4th to open up spots. Keep Smith if one of Formenton or Batherson are not ready. Faceoffs.
If White is going to be a centre, then play him there. If he's not, give him to Duchene where he had chemistry last year.
Vets insulate the rookies, but let them play and learn. Chlapik first call up
Play Chabot to his strengths as a puck mover and not be just focused on the RD to move the puck while LD covers. Chabot is the mover of that set.
Jaros should play if he makes the cut. Establish his presence with Harpur.
Wolanin will be a good Methot comparable once he knows EK's habits.
If Smith and Ceci can get back Stone and Bennett or Klefbom then do it.
Yes, we are going to be a low seed next year, but the 1st is a sunk cost now. Move on and develop what we have. IF the EK trade happens, there will be an influx of young talent and potential. Vegas, Wild, maybe even Colorado have nice pieces to offer and are out of conference.
Hope White is played as a centre and want to give him someone to build chemistry with. I can see flipping Brown and Pageau, but think the chemistry is better the way it is on the list. Brown should be given the more offensive role
As to the D, I am hoping that Wolanin can be a Methot type of presence. I really liked what I saw last year. Jarod for me will be the big surprise at camp. He’s like a Volchenkov type of role from what I see. Harper on a one-way deal this year has to play. I see Borough in sot starts where physicality is needed. He made too many poor reads last year for full-time. Wideman is a wildcard coming off his injury. If he’s okay I’d think Ceci could be traded for a high pick.
And if Karlsson is actually dealt now that Melnyk has confirmed he’s staying, there could be an entirely new corps to consider. Vegas, Wild have some nice parts.
Auto correct. Tried to edit after.Jarod? Borough? Sideman?