dahrougem2
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Keeping my prayers up that the Flames don't strike gold with Chad Johnson in net (really, I doubt they will but who knows). That way come TDL maybe we can trade Varly to them for a nice young piece or a 1st round pick.
I'd absolutely love to have Jenner (he brings a lot of what the Avs need), but I don't think I'd give up Bigras for him.
Is Jenner a guy you could see as that big #2 Centerman? I know you're a big believer in assembling a specific core. So if you believe Jenner can be that #2 Centerman, but Bigras only a top-4 defenceman, do you not have to make that trade?
IMO Jenner isn't a good center. He could be a #3, but he is much more effective as a top 6 wing (and can play as a compliment on a top line pretty easily).
Leafs are sitting Peter Holland pending a trade. I personally would like him centering the 4th line. His production is decent in his very limited ice time. I know the leafs want to get tougher on D, tyutin? Anything?
Gelinas... the Leafs group likes him.
Gelinas... the Leafs group likes him.
what the hell do they see in him?
well, he's 6'4. babcock likes that.
I know he's made a lot of mistakes but I don't think he's ever really been used properly in an Avs uniform. Everyone says they want Zads clapper on the PP. Gelly's is way better.
I think I already know the answer to this but am I the only one who has faith in Gelinas? I think he's already capable of being a bottom pairing guy and may even grow into a middle pairing guy with some easy matchups and PP time.
I know he's made a lot of mistakes but I don't think he's ever really been used properly in an Avs uniform. Everyone says they want Zads clapper on the PP. Gelly's is way better.
He checks all the boxes for the group. Size, history, and fancy stats. It isn't a secret they like him... they just were not willing to pay New Jersey.
So they'd probably snag him on waivers if it ever got to that? Or trade for him to send some salary back?
I think I already know the answer to this but am I the only one who has faith in Gelinas? I think he's already capable of being a bottom pairing guy and may even grow into a middle pairing guy with some easy matchups and PP time.
I know he's made a lot of mistakes but I don't think he's ever really been used properly in an Avs uniform. Everyone says they want Zads clapper on the PP. Gelly's is way better.
That is the #1 reason to have him in the lineup. You put up with his BS everywhere else to utilize his shot... the Avs seem oblivious to that though. Coaches (all... not just ours) really must not like the kid to ignore his obvious strength.
With our luck we'd probably get someone like Polak back if Gelinas was traded to the Leafs. A Beauchemin-Polak pairing would be as if something from my nightmares became a reality.
At New jersey they did utilize his shot... however the deficiencies in his game are waay to glaring to have him on the ice even for 10 minutes a night.
I've said it at the time of the trade...the Devils couldn't make him a competent defender, how in the world do you expect the avs to?
Dont the Sabes need LHD ? swap Gelinas for Girgensons