Please. More young finesse players.
We don't need more Staios and Russells.
So long as these finesse players can also defend against NHL competition.
Please. More young finesse players.
We don't need more Staios and Russells.
Yea, that's a given.So long as these finesse players can also defend against NHL competition.
Tippett really doesn't like Persson, does he?
I don't like calling up Jones as a fill in for a week or two and I certainly wouldn't like it if he's warming up the press box like Lagesson did. I want Jones called up when there's a real opportunity to steal a spot, that opportunity isn't there now.
IMO, they should have called up Lowe until Larsson returns and let him be the designated press box sitter.
So long as these finesse players can also defend against NHL competition.
jeezus guys - I thought some of you were as old as me - and never tried a white Russian?
It's essentially if you take a coke float and melt the ice cream, add some coffee flavour and some bite from the vodka and yummy!
This old fart approves! (of both the callup and the drink )
Keep Jones up with Larsson back
Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bear
Jones - Larsson
Russell, Benning
Manning in the far realm.
Keep Jones up with Larsson back
Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bear
Jones - Larsson
Russell, Benning
Manning in the far realm.
That's what I think to start, but if Jones does well enough, and I suspect he will, perhaps they find a home for Russell or Benning.Tip seems to like 14F and 7D, I don't think he'll keep 8.
I think we'll run:
Klefbom-Larsson
Nurse-Bear
Russell-Benning/Jones
Manning to the far realm and Persson in the AHL for a couple weeks.
That's what I think to start, but if Jones does well enough, and I suspect he will, perhaps they find a home for Russell or Benning.
If Jones does well enough to stay up for the long haul, that creates all kinds of interesting scenarios with trade possibilities in season and beyond. Would a team like the Jets be open to taking a look at Russell or Larsson in exchange for a forward?
I'll say this, he probably doesn't make Winnipeg worse, they have the space and time for a player like him if the Oilers were just looking to move him out.I would have spent most of this past summer trying to find a home for Russell so you're preaching to the choir here.
I looked at his buyout this summer and it's pretty ugly. Only save 1M because of bonuses, thanks Chia. We'd have to trade him at max retention or just live with him as the 7D.
I think the Jets could just take Russell.If Jones does well enough to stay up for the long haul, that creates all kinds of interesting scenarios with trade possibilities in season and beyond. Would a team like the Jets be open to taking a look at Russell or Larsson in exchange for a forward?
I mean, our 'gritty' guys can't really defend either. Give me a skilled player that can attack and move the puck but needs work defensively vs a player that can't attack OR defend.
Yea, that's a given.
Russell for Perrault is a deal that would make sense for both teams imo, same term and almost identical cap hit.I think the Jets could just take Russell.
Not bad, but I would like the cap space more.Russell for Perrault is a deal that would make sense for both teams imo, same term and almost identical cap hit.
Not bad, but I would like the cap space more.
Why Foolish?Is it true they will start Jones on the same pairing as Klefbom tonight?
If so. Huge gamble and foolish imo.
Is it true they will start Jones on the same pairing as Klefbom tonight?
If so. Huge gamble and foolish imo.
Is it true they will start Jones on the same pairing as Klefbom tonight?
If so. Huge gamble and foolish imo.
This is about what I was thinking (though I'm surprised he got directly inserted into the lineup), he's similar to Persson, can move the puck and skate, so more useful along side Klefbom.Where else do you slot him in? Bottom pair so we have to endure Russell on his offside in the top 4? I'll take my chances with Jones, thanks.