The Crypto Guy
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Rumor: CBJ talking to multiple teams regarding Gus Nyquist
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Crede777
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Not sure if we can call anyone in Columbus good defensively this year. That said, Nyquist does kill penalties and is suited for a top-6 or middle-6 role.
You are aware Nyquist is a winger right?
Uncle Scrooge
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Nyquist initially signed with the Jackets because he wanted to win, and he's upcoming UFA, so given the circumstances he's definitely going to get traded.
Not too shabby for middle 6.
Not too shabby for middle 6.
quietbruinfan
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Xoggz22
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Good in all three zones. Very smart and responsible. He's not a banger but he doesn't shy away from others. He simply goes about doing his job and does it well. Plays on the PK and knows how to create. He's a very solid player - middle 6 but top 9 F for sure.
Jumptheshark
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Nyquist is on a 5.5 cap hit--so they would need to dump more than Jesse to make room for him
Xoggz22
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I would think Puljujarvi would likely be more the focus for CBJ on the return salary. May not work for Edmonton but I don't think CBJ takes back term (even 1 year). Only way they do that is if they are taking on 1st round picks (and that's not to suggest Nyquist for a 1st, just overall assessment/thought process). I would also think if Edmonton plans to retain Puljujarvi, then Foegele is maybe a better option to keep? Anyway, I think an opportunity would exist between these two teams with Gus and/or Gavy.
Viqsi
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Just assume the Jackets are retaining. No reason for us not to when it's a rental situation. The only question is whether or not we retain max or if we work out something with another team to double-retain.
ManofSteel55
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I think Edmonton is wanting to move both Foegle and Pulujarvi in deadline deals to be honest. I think JP may have slightly more value (or more interest, as value is negligible on both), for the reason you stated. Pulujarvi is up at the end of the year, Foegle is not. I'm not sold on either of CBJ's pieces being the best fit for Edmonton anyway, and honestly the only difference it makes to me, is that if this were the only deal we got done, if Foegle was in it, we're clear of 5.75M in space this summer when considering JP's contract ending.
Hobnobs
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Id call him a pretty elite utility forward that wont cost you much. But I also hope Bruins have no interest
Scintillating10
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I'm aware of how the cap space works, doesn't change anything. Half the teams in the league are on LTIR right now.
Of the other half, only about ~5 teams actually have the cap space to fit Nyquist salary at the deadline and aren't a selling team themselves. You're basically looking at Buffalo, Minnesota, Nashville, Winnipeg, and the Rangers.
I'd saying its being generous to include Buffalo and Nashville. They're still in the playoff race but neither team has a great shot at making. Though they're the kind of teams that could have interest in a cheap rental like Nyquist to help them. The key being cheap like a 3rd or 4th round pick, something inconsequential for when they miss.
Ultimately, Nyquist just isn't going to be a rental that the few teams with significant cap space, are lining up to pay high value for. He's like a cheap alternative option teams have targeted in the range of a mid round pick and maybe a C level prospect.
quietbruinfan
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Agree to disagree. The Pens can have him.Id call him a pretty elite utility forward that wont cost you much. But I also hope Bruins have no interest
Hobnobs
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I don't think cap space is the biggest issue tbh. It's that most contenders have great-decent mid-6 utility forwards already. But teams looking to upgrade their mid-6 winger position will definitely look at Nyquist.
I hope so, that would possibly give the Jackets an extra 1st 2nd and 3rd in (presumably) this draft between Gavy and Nyquist
And it would mean 7 first round picks in 3 drafts if we don't end up packaging some picks and prospects for immediate help.
I would be interested in him if he's a secondary add but I don't think Nyquist by himself is enough.
I do think he would give a team like Toronto tremendous depth if they could also find a way to add a Timo Meier or ROR, if you could make that work You'd have
Bunting Matthews Marner
Jarnkork Tavares Nylander
Nyquist ROR Engvall.
to me that's the ideal situation because now you are 3 lines deep and that's the perfect role for him.
I don't think he should be anybody primary add.
I do think he would give a team like Toronto tremendous depth if they could also find a way to add a Timo Meier or ROR, if you could make that work You'd have
Bunting Matthews Marner
Jarnkork Tavares Nylander
Nyquist ROR Engvall.
to me that's the ideal situation because now you are 3 lines deep and that's the perfect role for him.
I don't think he should be anybody primary add.
JD may like a Rangers prospect like Kravtsov and Jones but I’d like to see another young player coming back
Nyqvist for a 2nd max at 50 off
Nyqvist for a 2nd max at 50 off
Cowumbus
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In that lineup, why wouldn’t you have him with Tavares and Nylander? Nyquist is a top 6 player before Jarnkrok.
Because Jarnkork Tavares Nylander/Marner has been working incredibly well.
I mean I want him on the 3rd line but if they could somehow add ROR or Monahan and either Nyquist or Domi it might work out because then you are 3 lines deep
Legitimately how many games have you watched him with CBJ? 0? Because that’s what it feels like.
Gus is arguably a much better player than Nick Foligno, who got a 1st at the deadline a few years ago. Watch Jarmo work some magic again.
personally i'd be willing to attach a few mid-round picks to get a first for (double) retained gus, too.
something like gus + a 3rd + a 4th (they have an extra of each this year) + a 6th for the second half of retention for a first.
then get a first+ for gavrikov and baby, you've got a stew* goin.
*draft capital to go hard after a veteran 1C if they luck out in the lotto, immediately becoming competitive.
