GDT: Game 55 || Jets @ Jackets
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I've had to listen to the Jets broadcast all game and the slobbering over PLD comes takes a toll on a guy. I needed a W.
MoeBartoli
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If this team wants to tank, they need to stop playing the backup goaltender. 
CBJWerenski8
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As angry as I am about the win, good for korpi man. I keep saying it but he’s had a heck of a season
punk_o_holic
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Korpisalo needs to sit for trade related reasons.
Double-Shift Lasse
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Finishing last is bad. Except when it isn’t. Not gonna win the lottery. Unless we are.
MoeBartoli
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I have moved to the Bus camp….I’d rather have Korpi than Elvis. Since his surgery he’s gotten better and Elvis shows me no signs of being a legit #1 or #2.
DougKnowsBest
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that KJ goal was all i needed to see tonight
Being last guarantees 3rd pick, that’s actually huge
KJ Dangler
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Good game … in my limited viewings of Winnipeg, not a very Hard team to play against .. surprised they have won as many games as they have .
One wise poster has also told me that there's no reason to get excited about hockey games because ultimately no one can control the results. There are no favorites to win the cup, every outcome is completely random in this sport.
O don't understand. Every team must try to win in every situation and not tank.
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I have done the same. Trade Elvis as best you can. Re-sign Korpi.
KJ Dangler
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I doubt that in that scenario GM Nash would even consider extending Laine
Double-Shift Lasse
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I agree the results can’t be controlled. A lineup full of call ups and starting its backup goalie and on the second night of a back to back could beat a rested and healthy first-place team. No matter how hard you try to lose, you could win. No matter how hard you try to win, you could lose. You could banish all your young players to the AHL and the veteran scraps you plug into your lineup could find some magic and go on a run. You could play your young and inexperienced players and they could figure it out and go on a run.
The best-laid plans…
Cowumbus
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You plan, god laughs
I’m a tanker but I’m happy with the win (and my Laine bet hitting)
Good to beat the Jets in a game that matters for two “major pieces” on our roster.
It’s not a good problem to have. Leaving the play and contract status of Korpisalo out of it entirely, the money and years committed to Elvis is mind blowing and needs to be addressed.
Win at home, nice goal by KJ, both Laine & Roslovic on the board, another good game by Korpi, come on, enjoy the little things. Playing the Jets must still have a bit of extra meaning for both Laine & Roslovic, it's still mostly the same team and they both played there for many years. It's the kind of game you shouldn't feel bad about winning even if you're a die hard tanker.
No one has posed a realistic trade of what that looks like.
Cal Petersen was waived - no one wanted him *FOR FREE.* Elvis has 4 more years after this one at $5.4m/year with a 10-team no trade list. Cal Petersen is "only" signed through '24-'25 at $5m/year.
Moving Elvis now (i.e. selling low) would not look dissimilar to the David Clarkson trade. You'd likely have to include a 1st round pick with him and there are only 21 teams not on his list you could even trade him to.
