Jets Prospects 2018-2019 Part 3

[nobody imp0rtant]

I'm not sure how to feel about Dylan's season so far and what to hope for going forward. On the one hand, Dylan has been a solid player with 6 assists in 8 games, playing in all situations. The team is okay this year, but not the favorite they were prior to the season starting. Currently (5-4-1) .

I guess I'm kind of hoping Dylan continues to perform as he is, but maybe have the team be less successful than previous years. With the Winnipeg Jets always first and foremost in my mind, it may not be the worst thing if UMD kinda craps out this year. This may push him towards a signing with the Jets as opposed to shining to brightly in the post season and expanding his options.

Hoping he is Jet before our year is done!

UMD doing poorly might just mean unfinished business for Samberg. Nobody wants to go out on a low note. He'll want to play his final year to try for that 3rd championship, and when that is done, hey might as well see what free agency can get him. And yes, I can put a negative spin on anything.

 

[Adam da bomb]

UMD doing poorly might just mean unfinished business for Samberg. Nobody wants to go out on a low note. He'll want to play his final year to try for that 3rd championship, and when that is done, hey might as well see what free agency can get him. And yes, I can put a negative spin on anything.

Aren't his choices play for us or wait until next year to sign with someone else?

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Aren't his choices play for us or wait until next year to sign with someone else?

Yes, we are the only team he can turn pro with before he finishes his 4th year at UMD. Did I say something that suggested otherwise?

 

[Adam da bomb]

Yes, we are the only team he can turn pro with before he finishes his 4th year at UMD. Did I say something that suggested otherwise?

No, I just figured if UMD gets knocked out early he will want to join the NHL early to try and have the season end on a happier note.

 

[ps241]

UMD doing poorly might just mean unfinished business for Samberg. Nobody wants to go out on a low note. He'll want to play his final year to try for that 3rd championship, and when that is done, hey might as well see what free agency can get him. And yes, I can put a negative spin on anything.

He has two national championships under his belt and is back to finish his degree this year. He has zero need to go back next year. Time to start making cake next season with the Jets.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

He has two national championships under his belt and is back to finish his degree this year. He has zero need to go back next year. Time to start making cake next season with the Jets.

Unless he fails a course or two.

 

[KingBogo]

UMD doing poorly might just mean unfinished business for Samberg. Nobody wants to go out on a low note. He'll want to play his final year to try for that 3rd championship, and when that is done, hey might as well see what free agency can get him. And yes, I can put a negative spin on anything.

Problem is free agency for a player going into their ELC really can't get you anything extra as the salary and bonus structure is league mandated and teams have no ability to go past it. By not signing with the Jets Samberg would actually take a significant financial hit, as no other team could set up the conditions for him to get 2 signing bonuses within a 3 month period, burn a ELC year by playing a single game and get the gravy of a NHL pay check or 2 in-between. Add in he is apparently a close knit family kid, and mom and dad are a 5 hour car ride from home games.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Problem is free agency for a player going into their ELC really can't get you anything extra as the salary and bonus structure is league mandated and teams have no ability to go past it. By not signing with the Jets Samberg would actually take a significant financial hit, as no other team could set up the conditions for him to get 2 signing bonuses within a 3 month period, burn a ELC year by playing a single game and get the gravy of a NHL pay check or 2 in-between. Add in he is apparently a close knit family kid, and mom and dad are a 5 hour car ride from home games.

And the Wild are even closer if family proximity wins out over the money side of it. So, here's a question for you wearing your Chevy hat. If he doesn't sign here after his season at UMD is over, do you trade his rights? I would.

 

[surixon]

And the Wild are even closer if family proximity wins out over the money side of it. So, here's a question for you wearing your Chevy hat. If he doesn't sign here after his season at UMD is over, do you trade his rights? I would.

Agreed, if you know he isn't likely to sign you trade him.

 

[Upperdeckjet]

Agreed, if you know he isn't likely to sign you trade him.

The problem is, if that's his intention, he probably has a team in mind and we find ourselves limited in trade options, just like we were with Trouba.

I don't really think that's his intention, but I'm certainly not 100% confident he's a lock to sign with us either. Fingers crossed!

 

[Oilpeg]

What are Samberg's playing options for next year if he does graduate this year? Does he go back to school taking doctorate classes just so he can play his senior year? Does he go to Europe for the year? I'm thinking if he does graduate, the only thing that makes sense is to sign with the Jets and play next year either as a Jet or a Moose.

 

[Gm0ney]

I don't think any of this Samberg will-he/won't-he stuff is worth worrying about until the spring when UMD's season is over.

 

[KingBogo]

I don't think any of this Samberg will-he/won't-he stuff is worth worrying about until the spring when UMD's season is over.

You're probably right but I don't know why people are worried in the 1st place. The Jets can offer him basically a 2 for 1 years on his ELC along with B2B signing bonuses which other teams can't. He gets playing in the NHL and much closer to his big boy 2nd contract.

 

[Bob E]

Was he hurt last weekend?

Sounds like he took a slap shot to the head, blocking a shot. Upper body.

But I’m going out on a limb and think it might be a concussion.

 

[Atoyot]

Nikkanen called up to play 4th line center on Jukurit.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

And the Wild are even closer if family proximity wins out over the money side of it. So, here's a question for you wearing your Chevy hat. If he doesn't sign here after his season at UMD is over, do you trade his rights? I would.

You are posing a situation that doesn't yet exist and that there is no reason to expect. As of right now there is no foundation for speculating that he is unlikely to sign here after his UMD season ends.

If he does refuse to sign at that time it is another whole different situation. I would certainly start looking for a landing place for him if that happened.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

You're probably right but I don't know why people are worried in the 1st place. The Jets can offer him basically a 2 for 1 years on his ELC along with B2B signing bonuses which other teams can't. He gets playing in the NHL and much closer to his big boy 2nd contract.

People are trying to make something out of him not signing this year. Considering the circumstances, there is nothing to it. Move along folks. Nothing to see here.

 

[Gm0ney]

You're probably right but I don't know why people are worried in the 1st place. The Jets can offer him basically a 2 for 1 years on his ELC along with B2B signing bonuses which other teams can't. He gets playing in the NHL and much closer to his big boy 2nd contract.

Yeah I'm just saying if the UMD seasons ends and he doesn't sign with the Jets in the spring, that's time to start worrying. Right now we don't have any solid information either way...

 

[Bob E]

Two situations could help the Jets playoff run, IMO.

First, if the Buff situation gets settled and leads to either Big Buff back on the Jets blue line or his cap space is used to acquire a quality top 4 dman (preferably RH) for a playoff run, which drops Poolman to a more suitable 5/6/7 role, and

Second, should Samberg join the team late in the year and get in some games to get accustomed to late season NHL game speed. No doubt his offensive game will take time to develop in the NHL, but his defensive game may be ready to go. His size and skating ability may add some very important depth for a playoff run.

 

[Atoyot]

Regarding Samberg I just don't understand the logic in worrying about it. If he jets, he jets. If he Jets, he Jets. We can debate it until the cows come home but given that there's no real evidence to support either side it's mostly just talking to talk and to me that's just a waste of energy. Can't really think of anything more to say about it then I hope he signs with us.

 

[JetsUK]

Regarding Samberg I just don't understand the logic in worrying about it. If he jets, he jets. If he Jets, he Jets. We can debate it until the cows come home but given that there's no real evidence to support either side it's mostly just talking to talk and to me that's just a waste of energy. Can't really think of anything more to say about it then I hope he signs with us.

Yep. Especially after the Great Poolman Angst-Fest of 2017 (or whenever). And now he's a Jets regular and a key punching-bag for our GDTs.

 

[Atoyot]

Yep. Especially after the Great Poolman Angst-Fest of 2017 (or whenever). And now he's a Jets regular and a key punching-bag for our GDTs.

He's come so far

 

[Upperdeckjet]

Regarding Samberg I just don't understand the logic in worrying about it. If he jets, he jets. If he Jets, he Jets. We can debate it until the cows come home but given that there's no real evidence to support either side it's mostly just talking to talk and to me that's just a waste of energy. Can't really think of anything more to say about it then I hope he signs with us.

Yep, of course your right, but if I don't worry about this nonsense which I have no control over, I'm forced to focus on the other stuff going on in my life.
Martini and cilantro afternoon.

 

[GumbyCan2]

He's come so far

Imagine the possibility of a " Northern Minnesota-bred Tandem"
D pairing of Samberg LS and Poolman RS in a couple of seasons?

They "could be" better than Buff & Enstrom ever were!

 

[10Ducky10]

I've thought he is our best prospect for the last two seasons. I picked him over K Ves and people thought I was nuts.
He's exactly what this team needs and will probably make the team next year out of training camp. We have enough O with Pionk and Morrissey and Heinola on his way not to mention Niku. We need a stay at home D man that can clear the net and make safe passes and smart decisions in his own zone. Any offence is icing on the cake regarding Samberg as far as I'm concerned. I think he and Buff would be dynamite but that's wishful thinking.

JMo Buff
Samberg Pionk
Heinola Niku
Poolman

I sure hope the Jets call Niku up soon.