Speculation: 2024 Off-season Discussion

[Jormungandr]

Keep everyone from that list except O’Brien, Brown, Dermott, and Vejmelka.

We need at least two top-four D and a backup goalie. Another centre wouldn’t hurt either. Of course if we win Celebrini that changes the equation.

Add Valimaki to the dump list. We have work to do on the back end.

The more and more I think about making a splash trade this summer, the more I keep coming back to the name Matias Maccelli. I don’t necessarily want to trade him. I love Matias. But teams usually have to part with at least 1 good young player off the roster. I keep having this bad feeling like he’s trade bait. Hope I’m wrong.

 

[FinnishCoyote]

I may be biased, because i'm from Finland, but I think that Maccelli has potential to be as good as Keller. I absolutely would not trade him without young top pairing defenceman coming back, which is wishful thinking

 

[Mangosteen]

If we get 2 or 3 more Dmen I believe JJ Moser will become way more effective. He's a good 2nd pairing or great 3 pairing Dman. Can hardly wait for June. Will be an incredible summer.

 

[samabam]

For me the priorities would be Defense, Defense, Defense, Defense, Center depth and backup goalie.

 

[rt]

Add Valimaki to the dump list. We have work to do on the back end.

The more and more I think about making a splash trade this summer, the more I keep coming back to the name Matias Maccelli. I don’t necessarily want to trade him. I love Matias. But teams usually have to part with at least 1 good young player off the roster. I keep having this bad feeling like he’s trade bait. Hope I’m wrong.

I think Valimaki-Kesselring is an okay 3rd pair for a bubble team. Moser-Durzi is an okay 2nd pair. They need a 1st pair.

 

[cslebn]

I think anything you do this summer is really about next season. They shouldn't push the chips in too soon like Detroit did.

Definitely going after a big D (Skjei, Pesce, Whitecloud, Roy, etc) and a backup goalie. There might some other interesting RFA opportunities (Necas) that are worthwhile.

Weaponize picks but plan on this being another growth year with playoffs the following year.

 

[samabam]

I think anything you do this summer is really about next season. They shouldn't push the chips in too soon like Detroit did.

Definitely going after a big D (Skjei, Pesce, Whitecloud, Roy, etc) and a backup goalie. There might some other interesting RFA opportunities (Necas) that are worthwhile.

Weaponize picks but plan on this being another growth year with playoffs the following year.

I agree, but improving the D should definetly be the priority

 

[Prestigeworldwide]

Skjei Pesce
Moser Durzi
Valamaki Kesselring
Koly Soda
Im just wishing for those two FA signings.

 

[Mosby]

I love Marco Rossi. So does Andre Tourigny.

What's the best offer we can put together?

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I love Marco Rossi. So does Andre Tourigny.

What's the best offer we can put together?

I think an offer that would get us Rossi would cost us someone that we don't want to lose, like Geekie or Lamoreaux or more.

I think at this point we keep our current assets and work free agency, not make dumb trades simply because the coach likes a guy. I'm sure Tourigny likes the kids we'd have to trade to get Rossi too.

 

[Mosby]

I was thinking Hayton and higher picks for Rossi and lower picks.

 

[FinnishCoyote]

I was thinking Hayton and higher picks for Rossi and lower picks.

Huge downgrade for Wild

 

[Mosby]

Is it though?

Hayton put up 43 in 82 last year as a 22 year old.

This year, Rossi put up 40 in 82 as a 22 year old.

 

[AZviaNJ]

If we get 2 or 3 more Dmen I believe JJ Moser will become way more effective. He's a good 2nd pairing or great 3 pairing Dman. Can hardly wait for June. Will be an incredible summer.

Yup, the entire D played up a pairing last season. If Moser-Durzi are 2nd pair and Valimaki-Kesselring 3rd that's ideal...but not realistic as a 1D and 2D's don't typically become available let alone both in the same offseason.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Is it though?

Hayton put up 43 in 82 last year as a 22 year old.

This year, Rossi put up 40 in 82 as a 22 year old.

So then why should we trade Hayton for Rossi? I don't think that qualifies as an upgrade. Hayton's bigger and has more upside because he's a two-way player...

 

[hbk]

I love Marco Rossi. So does Andre Tourigny.

What's the best offer we can put together?

They would ask for Geekie. Hayton? Not sure I love that. Macelli? Could you figure out something with Schmaltz? although i think it was Carolina that was hot and heavy for Schmaltz.

 

[AZviaNJ]

So then why should we trade Hayton for Rossi? I don't think that qualifies as an upgrade. Hayton's bigger and has more upside because he's a two-way player...

Many in F40 (or is it F??) have had an infatuation with Rossi for years. But he doesn’t fit the profile of players GMBA has been targeting.

 

[Grimes]

Many in F40 (or is it F??) have had an infatuation with Rossi for years. But he doesn’t fit the profile of players GMBA has been targeting.

I'd have to agree. BA got AT his Rossi in Cooley.

 

[Mosby]

Rossi is small but he’s built like Max Domi. Excellent two-way player too.

 

[Grimes]

Rossi is small but he’s built like Max Domi. Excellent two-way player too.

Agreed. But if a team like the Wild wants a bigger C than him that gives me pause. I caught a couple Wild games too. He had moments. He also had times where I didn't realize he was on the ice.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Rossi is small but he’s built like Max Domi. Excellent two-way player too.

We just have no need for the guy. Whatever he brings, we have guys on the roster and in the system who bring it as well. IMO we shouldn't sacrifice assets like that unless it's for a significant difference maker, and even then we should think long and hard about it beforehand.

 

[Kaizen]

We just have no need for the guy. Whatever he brings, we have guys on the roster and in the system who bring it as well. IMO we shouldn't sacrifice assets like that unless it's for a significant difference maker, and even then we should think long and hard about it beforehand.

Agreed - might have interest in a "buy low" scenario

 

[Mosby]

I think we are underselling Rossi here. He and Cooley would be our 1C and 2C for the next decade.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I think we are underselling Rossi here. He and Cooley would be our 1C and 2C for the next decade.

I simply can't see that case if Hayton outscored him last season. I'd rather Geekie be the 2C for the next decade and a half.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Many in F40 (or is it F??) have had an infatuation with Rossi for years. But he doesn’t fit the profile of players GMBA has been targeting.

"Here on F287...." Doesn't quite have the same ring to it.