GDT: July 1 Frenzy

[MrHeiskanen]

Nill seems to say he is pretty proud of the youth but his actions show otherwise.

The "youth" suck. Elie, Smith and Dickinson have no business in the NHL.

 

[Zrhutch]

Feel like we’ve said this a lot and we’ve made the playoffs twice in 10 years.

That’s fair! I get the skepticism. I’m just asking that we give them more than a day of free agency to fix this. If it’s September and nothing happens I’ll join you with the pitchforks.

 

[Magic Mittens]

Seguin is gone next year the way things are going

 

[LT]

ROR to the blues

For Thompson, Berglund, Sobotka, 2019 1st, and 2021 2nd.

Blues pay the $7.5M signing bonus.

That is a haul.

 

[Satan]

For Thompson, Berglund, Sobotka, 2019 1st, and 2021 2nd.

Blues pay the $7.5M signing bonus.

That is a haul.

Basically the same as Riley Tufte, Depth player, depth player, late 1st rnd pick, 2nd

and not my money

Really good return if you're the Blues.

 

[Kcb12345]

Basically the same as Riley Tufte, Depth player, depth player, late 1st rnd pick, 2nd

and not my money

Really good return if you're the Blues.

Extremely good deal for the Blues. Stars easily could've matched or beat that deal. The 2nd round pick isn't even until 2021 wtf

 

[txomisc]

Basically the same as Riley Tufte, Depth player, depth player, late 1st rnd pick, 2nd

and not my money

Really good return if you're the Blues.

Yeah to me it looks like a real steal for the blues. I hope Nill was at least in on trade talks for this at some point.

 

[LT]

Definitely a good return for the Blues.

Thompson is probably a better prospect than Tufte. He’s actually shown something at the NHL level.

Comparable depth players would probably by Shore and maybe Faksa? Not really a good comparable for those two players on the Stars.

We also know how much Nill values picks.

 

[JesusNPucks]

ROR to the blues

This is the type of move I thought Nill would be in on. Hoping the Bread Man is part of Nill's plans.

 

[BeaverSports]

I really like what St. Louis has done today all around. There’s another Central Division club that has gotten much better.

 

[Zapp]

This is the type of move I thought Nill would be in on. Hoping the Bread Man is part of Nill's plans.

Unless CBJ is high on Honka, we have a better chance getting Karlsson than Panarin.

Jackets aren't rebuilding so they're going to want a good roster player coming back. We dont have any that would intrigue them.

Sens management is incompetent so you might be able to pry Karlsson out with a little more quantity over quality.

You're not gonna get Panarin for picks and prospects, they'll want a top 6 player.

 

[Kcb12345]

Definitely a good return for the Blues.

Thompson is probably a better prospect than Tufte. He’s actually shown something at the NHL level.

Comparable depth players would probably by Shore and maybe Faksa? Not really a good comparable for those two players on the Stars.

We also know how much Nill values picks.

Comparable players would be Pitlick and Comeau for Berglund and Sobotka. Except Comeau isn't a center but still.

 

[BeaverSports]

The more I read about Michael Mersch, the more I like that signing. He's had great stats in Manchester/Ontario, has size, and is only 25. The Kings have had a well established forward corps during that time.

I'd suspect with Jim Nill's familiarity with Mike Eaves, his coach at Wisconsin, and Jim Montgomery's NCAA ties, the Stars have a really good feel for who he is.

This might be an under-the-radar move, somewhat like the Pitlick signing, that could pay dividends soon.

 

[Smelling Salt]

The more I read about Michael Mersch, the more I like that signing. He's had great stats in Manchester/Ontario, has size, and is only 25. The Kings have had a well established forward corps during that time.

I'd suspect with Jim Nill's familiarity with Mike Eaves, his coach at Wisconsin, and Jim Montgomery's NCAA ties, the Stars have a really good feel for who he is.

This might be an under-the-radar move, somewhat like the Pitlick signing, that could pay dividends soon.

Where would he slot into the lineup?

 

[BeaverSports]

Plays the left side. The knock on him seems to be speed, but he can finish. Maybe a complementary player to Spezza. Realistically, he adds to a glut of guys fighting for space and could end up being a top liner in Cedar Park, but he also may find a groove and an opportunity to break out with the big club.

 

[Kcb12345]

Kind of surprised we didnt sign Grabner for just $1 million more than Comeau. Not going to lose sleep over it though

 

[Satan]

James Neal to CGY

5x5.75

 

[Smelling Salt]

Treliving could have gotten 1.5 Comeaus for that price.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

That is a bad contract, good thing we didnt sign that.

 

[Kcb12345]

Can't believe Nill is actually going to go into next season thinking Comeau is a safe top 6 option for us and fixes our depth issues. He genuinely feels that. Better make a trade for Skinner or Panarin otherwise we likely won't be getting anything done next season. All these teams are getting better and we are just adding the players they don't want

 

[Magic Mittens]

Can't believe Nill is actually going to go into next season thinking Comeau is a safe top 6 option for us and fixes our depth issues. He genuinely feels that. Better make a trade for Skinner or Panarin otherwise we likely won't be getting anything done next season. All these teams are getting better and we are just adding the players they don't want

I'm confident hes trying to add another top 6 player. He honestly can't think this team can compete next year as it stands

Benn - Seguin - Nuke
Xxx - Spezza - Radulov
Janmark - Faksa - Comeau
Shore - Smith - Pitlick
Ellie

Lindell - klingberg
Heiskanen - John's
Methot - Honka
Polak

Tendies

If we could land Panarin that would actually be a decent lineup

 

[Kcb12345]

I'm confident hes trying to add another top 6 player. He honestly can't think this team can compete next year as it stands

Benn - Seguin - Nuke
Xxx - Spezza - Radulov
Janmark - Faksa - Comeau
Shore - Smith - Pitlick
Ellie

Lindell - klingberg
Heiskanen - John's
Methot - Honka
Polak

Tendies

If we could land Panarin that would actually be a decent lineup

If we could get Panarin I'd forgive him for all of this, but 1. Extreme risk considering that rumor he would only sign in 3 places, 2. The price and if we can even afford him, 3. The amount of teams interested already.

Columbus would want Heiskanen I'm sure

 

[BfantZ]

Can't believe Nill is actually going to go into next season thinking Comeau is a safe top 6 option for us and fixes our depth issues. He genuinely feels that. Better make a trade for Skinner or Panarin otherwise we likely won't be getting anything done next season. All these teams are getting better and we are just adding the players they don't want

I’d be pretty shocked if he isn’t working on something. However If he doesn’t get anything else done I’m confident we’re gonna get big seasons out of janmark and nuke . IMO it’s the defense that still needs an upgrade . Having the right guys for heiskanen to play with and learn from is key and johns , honka are both still learning themselves so I don’t see keeping all of them a realistic option if we want to be a playoff team .

 

[Kcb12345]

Forgot about a guy that's probably our top option right now: Pacioretty. Probably cheaper than the other options too I'd assume

 

[Magic Mittens]

Apparently we're one of four teams interested in CDH. Wonder if Methot isn't ready to go