LeBrun: Interest Picking Up on Marcus Johansson
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NJ DevLolz
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No, he won't. However, I do think that a team looking for top six help should get him over a guy like Simmonds. He's better and will cost less
easily? im calling bs. he went for less when he was putting up better #s, younger and had term on his deal
SpeakingOfTheDevils
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Not this year. The market for wingers is far too saturated.
2nd and whatever sweetener results from a bidding war.. and I’m happy.
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I've said it before that Johansson is a terrific player, but I do think the team he is traded to needs to be a strong fit. There's probably a good chunk of playoff teams that don't really need a guy like him the way their lineup is constructed.
Could be a great compliment to a two-way center on the second line where he can use his puck carrying and playmaking abilities to make a line more dynamic.
Could be a great compliment to a two-way center on the second line where he can use his puck carrying and playmaking abilities to make a line more dynamic.
Jerzey Devil
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Inflation is a dollar thing. We're talking about picks and prospects here. I don't see him fetching a 1st and more...
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A team like Boston really needs secondary scoring, and he is a perfect compliment to that top six. I could see him being a good fit with Krejci. Islanders, Canadiens, Hurricanes, Blues and Dallas could use him as well
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I think the Bruins should aim much higher for the top 6. 3rd line, perhaps. If adding for the 3rd line I'd be more interested in Simmonds.
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NJ DevLolz
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I would sign him to a 3 year deal but want to avoid paying him well into the thirties due to his recent concussion history. Really like the player, but won't like the next contract. Plus, I think Jeppe Boqvist is ready for that 2LW role next year.
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I don't think inflation is the word you're looking for, but the market is different. When WSH traded him he was basically a cap dump so they could re-sign players over the summer. Now he's a rental at the TDL.
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i have to chuckle a bit when a player who's had only a few good but certainly not great seasons has a "5 team no trade list"!!
let me guess.....Arizona, Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and Minnesota?
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I was so hoping I would see an explanation.
He's one of my favourite posters on HF.
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SpeakingOfTheDevils
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His soft, peripheral play-making style is incredibly redundant in our lineup. He’s definitely a talented player, but the Devils would do better to find an alternative that fits the team better.
And I say that only given how deep this upcoming free agency class projects to be. If it were a “down” free agency year, I’d be more inclined to keep Johansson around. Given the options available, though, the Devils are better off spending any Johansson money on a different player that brings something new/fresh to the team.
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When he’s healthy this guy is right there with the other wingers available at the deadline this year. Though he does strike me as the bridesmaid to the others, so probably one of the last guys traded for after Simmonds and the like for wingers.
