How does the D Corps get fixed?

[EDM]

Seems to me that when healthy we have Murray, Johnson, Savard and Gploubef, that is 4 solid d-men. I think Bodnarchuck has looked ok. So it is not like we have to start from scratch.

 

[EspenK]

This year we've seen:
Murray
Johnson
Savard
Tyutin
Goloubef
Connauton
Prout
Falk
Bodnarchuk

That's 9 different defensemen each getting decent minutes. Every year there are opportunities usually because of injuries.

No need to open a hole just to see if someone will fill it. The holes will occur naturally.

True but you need someone(s) to go to improve the group from which to make call-ups.

 

[CBJx614]

This year we've seen:
Murray
Johnson
Savard
Tyutin
Goloubef
Connauton
Prout
Falk
Bodnarchuk

That's 9 different defensemen each getting decent minutes. Every year there are opportunities usually because of injuries.

No need to open a hole just to see if someone will fill it. The holes will occur naturally.

We basically need to push the entire lineup down a spot.

 

[blahblah]

Seems to me that when healthy we have Murray, Johnson, Savard and Gploubef, that is 4 solid d-men. I think Bodnarchuck has looked ok. So it is not like we have to start from scratch.

The issue is that when you compare that to 1/2's around the league with elite teams, it's pretty poor. Murray isn't quite ready yet.

We, as a fan base, will, sadly, need to be patient.

 

[CBJx614]

The issue is that when you compare that to 1/2's around the league with elite teams, it's pretty poor. Murray isn't quite ready yet.

We, as a fan base, will, sadly, need to be patient.

I feel like hes going to be similar to Wennberg, where as the more he plays, even if it looks bad, hes just going to get better. In Murrays case he should be further ahead but due to his injuries hes probably right around where Wennberg is at in their development paths. If that makes sense.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

We basically need to push the entire lineup down a spot.

I agree, as did May 29, 2015 me, following the Goloubef contract.

Still hoping for a solid top 4 addition, moving Connauton down into a 6-8 bunch with Cody and Prout. I don't know how the depth is handled from a waiver/NHL roster standpoint but that's what I hope.

Seems to me that when healthy we have Murray, Johnson, Savard and Gploubef, that is 4 solid d-men. I think Bodnarchuck has looked ok. So it is not like we have to start from scratch.

OK sure, but those four are not a "top" four. You may not have to start from scratch but you do need to start from above and not below those four.

 

[theD86]

Prout blows. He needs to go. J.J. this guy looks good at times then looks like a rookie at times. Surely they can find someone else cheaper and better

 

[blahblah]

J.J. this guy looks good at times then looks like a rookie at times. Surely they can find someone else cheaper and better

Better? Sure. JJ is very cheap, however.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Trade Johansen for Jones lulz

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Everyone is forgetting Vladislav Gavrikov. He was #1 defenseman at the WJC last year, just like Werenski and was team captain, just like Werenski nd is playing great in Russia this year. He's 20, 6'3'' 205 and can move bodies. He can be special. If HE pans out? Holy crap.

 

[CBJSlash]

Everyone is forgetting Vladislav Gavrikov. He was #1 defenseman at the WJC last year, just like Werenski and was team captain, just like Werenski nd is playing great in Russia this year. He's 20, 6'3'' 205 and can move bodies. He can be special. If HE pans out? Holy crap.

If everyone pans out then maybe we can trade Seth Jones for a player like Ryan Johansen.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

If everyone pans out then maybe we can trade Seth Jones for a player like Ryan Johansen.

Austin Matthews.

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[CBJSlash]

Austin Matthews.

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Will he be available #4 overall?

 

[The Jones Zone]

So when Cody came back we were basically forced to put Bodnarchuk on waivers

Does this mean Falk or Cotton has to go on waivers??????????????????????

 

[JKinCLE]

So when Cody came back we were basically forced to put Bodnarchuk on waivers

Does this mean Falk or Cotton has to go on waivers??????????????????????

It better be Falk.

 

[futurcorerock]

Does this mean we can close the thread now?

 

[CBJx614]

The best part of this trade is that it forces deadweight off the back end of the defense

Now its some combination of..

Murray-Jones
Johnson-Savard
Tyutin-Goloubef

Falk/Prout

If Goloubef turns out to be what he has been and Jones continues to develop I think we're looking rock solid on the right side. And if Werenski and Murray can push Johnson out of the top 4...this D is going to be deadly.

 

[major major]

It better be Falk.

It will be. He may have played his last game as a Jacket. He's #5 on the RHD depth chart. You could argue he deserves to stay more than Prout but I doubt they cut Prout.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

JJ-Jones
Murray-Savard
Tyutin-Goloubef
Falk, Prout

 

[spintheblackcircle]

What could the Jackets realistically hope to get in return for Tyutin if they decide to move him?

 

[DJA]

I keep Connauton over Prout and Falk.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

What could the Jackets realistically hope to get in return for Tyutin if they decide to move him?

Cap dump? Late pick?

Seems like a buyout candidate

 

[major major]

What could the Jackets realistically hope to get in return for Tyutin if they decide to move him?

Another cap dump. If we retain a big chunk we could get a deal like we got for Wiz.

 

[blahblah]

Ok so mission accomplished. So what's next?

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Ok so mission accomplished. So what's next?

Finding a #1C. I'll start the topic