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A great way for a player like him to put up some points and not care about his defense at all.
Confirmed with Link: Leddy for Panik (50% retained) and a 2nd
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A great way for a player like him to put up some points and not care about his defense at all.
PWJunior
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True. Can't afford him though, between Makar/Grubauer and this Landy Sagawe're tight against the cap as it is.
Suter would be a great add though, not sure if there's been any rumours of him coming to The Island but I'd love it. Still need to add some more offense upfront though IMO. Maybe buy low on Kuzy? Trotz did get the best out of him.
Parise and Suter in UFA would really set this team up. Maybe do an Eberle-Tarasenko swap. Isles would be ready to roll.
Also, I wanted to ask you something about Colorado's defense. Does it worry you that Makar, Girard, Toews, Byram are all average to undersized PMD's known more for their play in the offensive zone? They'll put up points and kill it in the regular season, but the playoffs are another story. I see no Pelech or even a Pulock type that can play that rugged game in the playoffs. Even a Mayfield who elevates his game when it matters. I think that's a major problem.
Lights911
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Good trade for the Isles. Leddy was a good player for us for many years but this deal needed to be done. Two 2nds now to help deal contracts or to draft. Panik isn’t a bad bottom six player but I don’t see where he fits in, wouldn’t be surprised if he works his way to Seattle.
ManwithNoIdentity
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I can retire my Nick Leddy jersey now.
Godspeed Nick, and we thank you for everything.
Godspeed Nick, and we thank you for everything.
SI90
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If Greene is signed it better be for $1mil or less. And no bonus BS
The Wahligator
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It would be the most Lou thing ever if we all think we have no eligible defensemen leading up to the draft until we just see the list and say “oh, I guess Greene re-signed”
PhysicalGraffiti
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I've been a Panik fan since he was on the Bolts. Not for any certain great skill, mostly because I have always been a fan of Slovak players.
He's had some flashes of being decent, but seems to have struggled more than not. Hoping he finds his way on the team and does well.
He's had some flashes of being decent, but seems to have struggled more than not. Hoping he finds his way on the team and does well.
PK Cronin
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Just told my brother I want him brought back, for league minimum and no bonuses. Lamoriello did him a favor last season, time for him to return it. I'm not sure it will be Greene, but if it is and he's exposed, no chance Seattle takes him because he's a legitimate threat to just say "f*** it" and retire.
scottywiper
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Loved it when Leddy turned on the jets, sadly saw less of it as season rolled on.
A chance for Dobson to blossom?
A chance for Dobson to blossom?
SI90
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I’d like him back as well. He’s solid and good for depth. Like you said though, league minimum
Tres Peleches
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Since all Leo did was play defense last year, can we classify him as a d-man and expose him?
PWJunior
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Yup. Dobson is now the undisputed #1PPQB next season, big development for him.
19 in a row
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Side question, looking at cap friendly recently it looks like guys like Hickey are getting 1.125M buried now (counts 1.375M on cap forces 2.5M AAV), wasnt it like 1.05M previously? Did the amount that you can bury go up $75K or maybe I am just misremembering? Small but every bit counts if that is 150K extra for Ladd and Hickey if buried
Mr Misunderstood
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He’s a legitimate threat because Lou told him to do that if Seattle takes him.
Lou then tells Francis he heard from Greene that he’ll retire if you take him.
19 in a row
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Not sure if already said or confirmed but Cap Friendly has the 2nd as Edmonton's acquired by Detroit previously
periferal
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Just want to say thank you to Leddy. I know a lot are celebrating this deal because we didn't want to lose him for nothing, but Nick came to the Isles when it sucked to be here and decided to stay. Respect to him for that and also going about his job like a professional, being nothing but a team player, and also being very good player for years.
I've been dying to move beyond the snow years and have this team look new, but it's bittersweet when you really like the player leaving.
Also sad in that he went from a Cup contender to a bottom-dweller...And in a less desirable city.
Only the best to Nick. Thank you.
I've been dying to move beyond the snow years and have this team look new, but it's bittersweet when you really like the player leaving.
Also sad in that he went from a Cup contender to a bottom-dweller...And in a less desirable city.
Only the best to Nick. Thank you.
Foppberg
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A little bit, I do miss Zadorov for that reason (even though he has the IQ of a fence post) but Makar is quite underrated in his physicality, he can more than hold his own. That also isn't his something he should be engaging in too much though.
Out of the rest Girard worries me the most, as he's by far the smallest. But they're all still so young (less so Toews) that they have plenty of time to learn and adapt. Most defensemen Makar/Girard/Byram's age are just starting to really enter the NHL, not playing key roles on cup contenders. Byram also has a real nastiness to his game that the rest of the league should start to see as he continues to develop.
periferal
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I don't believe that's true as Dobson has lots of work to do on his game, but the fact you are even suggesting it with Pulock being on this team says more about him....And It's kinda embarrassing.
Kinda sad to see Leddy go, but this return was better than I think anyone could imagine. People were ready to give him up for literally nothing or even give up additional assets to get rid of him. We just got a mid second round pick and Panik at half salary retained. Panik is nothing special but he can definitely pop in a dozen goals and 25-30 points and is a huge upgrade on Komarov if we can somehow dump his salary as well. Panik had as many as 14 and 22 goals just 3 and 4 years ago respectively. Lou did good here, real good.
YearlyLottery
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Pulock does not possess the skills to QB the PP. As much as it might pain some to read that it is true. He has a shot and that is about it for running the PP. Fantastic on defense but his offensive game never developed in the way we all thought. You can almost argue the way he developed is just perfect though.
periferal
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Love when we see the, "Lou is sleeping. Wake up and do something!!!" posts.
Total ignoramuses.
PWJunior
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Pulock is a triggerman, nothing wrong with that when you have the cannon he does. Just wish he got it on net more.
Dobson's defensive game will be a work in progress for a couple of years, but he should shine on the PP next year with his skillset. Hopefully we see the confident version of him because he'll do some damage.
Crazy to think we drafted him as an offensive defensemen...he couldn't get out of Bridgeport because of his below average defense. Now we have a guy that is at best average offensively, who is a brilliant defender.
