2021 VGK off season discussion thread

[CupInSIX]

We've been waiting for Roy to break out the past couple of years, but he was pretty awful the first half of last season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting back at 4C on a new look 4th line in October with Howden on his left side.

I think there's still a move to be made after training camp to maximize LTIR. I'm still not convinced they're not shopping Hague. Theodore might play LD with Petro for Team Canada as a pairing, and having him switch back to the left side in Vegas would leave a spot open for Coghlan with McNabb. Miromanov and Korczak aren't too far from playing regular RD minutes either IMO.

Might as well pencil in Krebs to play in the top 9 at some point too. I can't see him spending more than 20 games in Henderson.



But as far as the 1C move, before making their annual 'all or nothing' trade for a legit 1st line center, it should be swapping Karlsson with Stephenson.

 

[hangman005]

We've been waiting for Roy to break out the past couple of years, but he was pretty awful the first half of last season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting back at 4C on a new look 4th line in October with Howden on his left side.

I think there's still a move to be made after training camp to maximize LTIR. I'm still not convinced they're not shopping Hague. Theodore might play LD with Petro for Team Canada as a pairing, and having him switch back to the left side in Vegas would leave a spot open for Coghlan with McNabb. Miromanov and Korczak aren't too far from playing regular RD minutes either IMO.

Might as well pencil in Krebs to play in the top 9 at some point too. I can't see him spending more than 20 games in Henderson.



But as far as the 1C move, before making their annual 'all or nothing' trade for a legit 1st line center, it should be swapping Karlsson with Stephenson.

I thought GOATsar was our new 1C

 

[CupInSIX]

I thought GOATsar was our new 1C

That's next season. You can't rush perfection.

 

[theslatcher]

We've been waiting for Roy to break out the past couple of years, but he was pretty awful the first half of last season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting back at 4C on a new look 4th line in October with Howden on his left side.

I think there's still a move to be made after training camp to maximize LTIR. I'm still not convinced they're not shopping Hague. Theodore might play LD with Petro for Team Canada as a pairing, and having him switch back to the left side in Vegas would leave a spot open for Coghlan with McNabb. Miromanov and Korczak aren't too far from playing regular RD minutes either IMO.

Might as well pencil in Krebs to play in the top 9 at some point too. I can't see him spending more than 20 games in Henderson.



But as far as the 1C move, before making their annual 'all or nothing' trade for a legit 1st line center, it should be swapping Karlsson with Stephenson.

The issue with swapping Bill, & Stepho though is that the 2nd line is now so much worse. The decision to have Bill on the Y1 line has always been to balance out the lineup for me.

 

[LadyStanley]

Tick tock

 

[willy702]

Tick tock

Wonder what the negotiation stance of his agent is? That's a tough one for Patrick, he clearly needed a change of scenery but his agent is probably thinking this is a bad spot because of the cap situation.

 

[Haguerbomb]

When will Nolan Patrick, Dylan Coghlan re-sign with Knights?

Patrick’s agent, Rich Evans, said Tuesday there was no update on negotiations for a new contract. Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon was not available for comment with rookie camp set to open Wednesday at City National Arena.

Umm???? Its a week until camp...

 

[theslatcher]

When will Nolan Patrick, Dylan Coghlan re-sign with Knights?



Umm???? Its a week until camp...

Probably waiting for what Pettersson, & Hughes sign for.

 

[CupInSIX]

I'm more worried about them getting Whitecloud locked up so they can free up some cap on a 1C for next season (someone like Hertl). Another reason adding Dadonov was a short-sighted move (although he's good bait to bring over Morozov).

 

[LadyStanley]

When will Nolan Patrick, Dylan Coghlan re-sign with Knights?



Umm???? Its a week until camp...

Full camp, yes. But rookies started today. Their tournament starts Friday.

 

[theslatcher]

Lehner's been hard at work this summer and it shows, looks much slimmer now.

 

[LadyStanley]

Looks like Patrick's deal could be announced "any time now"

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Hey guys I was just curious what Vegas' power play is projected to look like? Will it be Theodore or Pietrangelo manning the top unit?

 

[IceNeophyte]

Hey guys I was just curious what Vegas' power play is projected to look like? Will it be Theodore or Pietrangelo manning the top unit?

It's projected to look like ass, as usual.

My bet is Pietro PP1 and Theo PP2

 

[The Duck Knight]

It's projected to look like ass, as usual.

My bet is Pietro PP1 and Theo PP2

It depends what you call the top unit. Theo was exclusively working with the Stone/Dadonov/Pacioretty/Patrick group before he got hurt. Petro with the Misfits.

 

[Haguerbomb]

Don't give in, McCrimmon.

 

[theslatcher]

Don't give in, McCrimmon.

Watch them include Brisson, and he becomes great while Krebs has injury problems and can't stay up in the NHL to later be traded for an injury riddled Kakko.

 

[CupInSIX]

Watch them include Brisson, and he becomes great while Krebs has injury problems and can't stay up in the NHL to later be traded for an injury riddled Kakko.

Krebs/Brisson/Morozov/Dean will be a 1C and take turns with Suzuki winning the Conn Smythe every other year.

Speaking of which,


Tin foil time: Elvenes was healthy enough to be sent to Henderson camp. Maybe he didn't play in preseason because Vegas didn't want him to have a bad showcase.

 

[Vegan Knight]

Krebs/Brisson/Morozov/Dean will be a 1C and take turns with Suzuki winning the Conn Smythe every other year.

Speaking of which,


Tin foil time: Elvenes was healthy enough to be sent to Henderson camp. Maybe he didn't play in preseason because Vegas didn't want him to have a bad showcase.

Are we still in the mix? We'd have to send Smith and Dadonov to make it work.

 

[Super Cake]

Are we still in the mix? We'd have to send Smith and Dadonov to make it work.

Who knows at this point, but i could see Mcrimmon giving in if the Knights get off to a bad start. Although Eichel wouldn't exactly help the team turn around since he still needs surgery.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Are we still in the mix? We'd have to send Smith and Dadonov to make it work.

I think Hertl at the deadline for Brisson + a pick + cap is much more likely. An Eichel deal is just too hard to facilitate and it would probably require Krebs which should be a no go. Hertl has a 3 team yes list. There's the PDB connection. He'll be easy to fit at the deadline with retention and if he works out here we can make cap space for him in the offseason.

 

[CupInSIX]

Are we still in the mix? We'd have to send Smith and Dadonov to make it work.

On the Sabres' end as well. They're just above the cap floor right now with Eichel.

Vegas shouldn't dismantle their roster to get a guy who's timeline could be April or much later, if and when he gets surgery.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Has there been any updates on Theodores health?

 

[ltsthinaz]

Watching the game tonight I'm not particularly worried about the top six. It's the bottom six that I really see little out of, but, hey, it's preseason and we're missing Roy, Carrier, Tuch.

 

[ltsthinaz]

I think Hertl at the deadline for Brisson + a pick + cap is much more likely. An Eichel deal is just too hard to facilitate and it would probably require Krebs which should be a no go. Hertl has a 3 team yes list. There's the PDB connection. He'll be easy to fit at the deadline with retention and if he works out here we can make cap space for him in the offseason.

I'd do that in a heartbeat. I want no part of Eichel at this point.