Around the NHL 2019-2020 | Offseason Edition

[Winger98]

I didn't realize it was that bad. That has to be an all-time high for top heavy scoring. There's over 100% difference between #2 and #3. Wild.

McDavid and Draisaitl both have 35 points at even strength. McDavid is -7 on the season and Draisaitl is -18. I think there is an argument there that despite the points those guys are putting up, they aren't winning their match-ups. The only other negatives in the top30 scorers are Kane (-2) and Ovi (-11). Maybe the rest of the team is that bad, but part of me really doesn't get how those two aren't controlling the play enough to be positive players (or in the case of Draisaitl just closer to break even).

 

[Bench]

McDavid and Draisaitl both have 35 points at even strength. McDavid is -7 on the season and Draisaitl is -18. I think there is an argument there that despite the points those guys are putting up, they aren't winning their match-ups. The only other negatives in the top30 scorers are Kane (-2) and Ovi (-11). Maybe the rest of the team is that bad, but part of me really doesn't get how those two aren't controlling the play enough to be positive players (or in the case of Draisaitl just closer to break even).

That's really damning. Although I do think a significant part of it has to do with the blueline. But not all of it. Yikes.

 

[14ari13]

I'm sure there's a ton of reasons, but the obvious answer is both lack good bluelines to keep goals out with any consistency. Buffalo is in better shape with Dahlin, but the kid is 19. It's going to take some time.

Edmonton has no depth.

They both were at the very top, now they are not making playoffs.

I do not know about the injuries. It is a dog fight, many teams are very close. It will be interesting to see how this works our, there are many games left.

 

[Claypool]

Edmonton has no depth.

Edmonton's depth plays fewer minutes than most other teams, so them having significantly fewer points isn't surprising.

 

[Ricelund]

Edmonton's depth plays fewer minutes than most other teams, so them having significantly fewer points isn't surprising.

?

Yeah, bad players play less minutes. They have no depth.

 

[Bench]

?

Yeah, bad players play less minutes. They have no depth.

Depth? That's Ken Holland's music. Darren Helm would look good in blue and orange.

 

[Ricelund]

Depth? That's Ken Holland's music. Darren Helm would look good in blue and orange.

He should give Legwand a buzz.

 

[14ari13]

Oilers and Sabres, but Predators and Sharks too.

The Sharks are done.

The other 3 teams will look for changes.

 

[ricky0034]

I didn't realize it was that bad. That has to be an all-time high for top heavy scoring. There's over 100% difference between #2 and #3. Wild.

McDavid+Draisaitl have 39% of the teams total points

and that doesn't even include whoever else is on their line

 

[14ari13]

The leafs are red hot after firing babcock.

Blue jackets are red hot too.

There are teams that struggle and Yzerman should be exploring if there is something.

 

[MBH]

That's really damning. Although I do think a significant part of it has to do with the blueline. But not all of it. Yikes.

Mike Smith, too.

 

[MBH]

The leafs are red hot after firing babcock.

Blue jackets are red hot too.

There are teams that struggle and Yzerman should be exploring if there is something.

Bernier to the Leafs. They need a backup.
Blue Jackets? Hmm. Bernier could help there too. Glendening perhaps.
Both teams seem set on RHD.

So...what would we want? To be honest, I don't see Columbus trading away many young assets or picks after not having a first, second or third last season. They also don't have a 2nd or 3rd this year.

So scratch them off, even though I really like Foudy and Marchenko.

What would Toronto give up for Bernier? Maybe prospect goalie Ian Scott and a 4th?

 

[ArGarBarGar]

I would enjoy a deep Leafs cup run, but I would have to ignore every single Leafs-related topic for the next decade.

Honestly, I probably should do that as it is.

 

[MBH]

Watching the Canes-Lightning game... for all the name/star power on the Canes defense, they're truly awful in their own end a lot.

 

[ricky0034]

it's gonna be so amusing if Tampa catches Boston and the Leafs end up playing Boston in the 1st round again

 

[Winger98]

it's gonna be so amusing if Tampa catches Boston and the Leafs end up playing Boston in the 1st round again

I'd have to pull for Toronto.

 

[TheMule93]

Connor McDavid is genuinely the best player I've ever watched

 

[Frk It]

RIP Morgan Rielly

 

[14ari13]

RIP Morgan Rielly

That 44 is so stupid. He pays attention to where McDavid watches. He is not even supposed to watch tha puck, just play the body.
But easier said than done I guess .

 

[14ari13]

Bernier to the Leafs. They need a backup.
Blue Jackets? Hmm. Bernier could help there too. Glendening perhaps.
Both teams seem set on RHD.

So...what would we want? To be honest, I don't see Columbus trading away many young assets or picks after not having a first, second or third last season. They also don't have a 2nd or 3rd this year.

So scratch them off, even though I really like Foudy and Marchenko.

What would Toronto give up for Bernier? Maybe prospect goalie Ian Scott and a 4th?

No help to the leafs.

 

[MBH]

No help to the leafs.

Really?
Andersen 21-8-5 .914 2.74
Hutchinson 3-6-1 .892 3.68
Kaskusuo 0-1-0 .842 6.00

Every time Andersen needs a game off, the Leafs are f***ed.
This is a guy who has played 66, 66 and 60 games the last three years.
If I was the GM of the Leafs, I'd want a second goalie who was somewhat reliable. Who gives you the chance to rest Andersen and keep him sane for the playoffs.
Or, who doesn't blow up your playoff hopes if Andersen has to miss 4 weeks due to a groin pull from overwork.

 

[14ari13]

Really?
Andersen 21-8-5 .914 2.74
Hutchinson 3-6-1 .892 3.68
Kaskusuo 0-1-0 .842 6.00

Every time Andersen needs a game off, the Leafs are ****ed.
This is a guy who has played 66, 66 and 60 games the last three years.
If I was the GM of the Leafs, I'd want a second goalie who was somewhat reliable. Who gives you the chance to rest Andersen and keep him sane for the playoffs.
Or, who doesn't blow up your playoff hopes if Andersen has to miss 4 weeks due to a groin pull from overwork.

I do not wish to help the leafs. I want them to miss playoffs and lose.

 

[ricky0034]

wouldn't be surprised if Yzerman traded for Galchenyuk soon if the price gets low enough with Pittsburgh actively shopping him

would fit his pattern thus far pretty well

 

[Konnan511]

Pekka Rinne has more goals than:
DeKeyser
Abdelkader
Perlini
Biega
Daley
McIlrath
________
Combined

 

[Bench]

wouldn't be surprised if Yzerman traded for Galchenyuk soon if the price gets low enough with Pittsburgh actively shopping him

would fit his pattern thus far pretty well

When you're got no money (trade assets) and you need to furnish a house (rebuild your entire team), you hit the yard sales hard.