Miscellaneous NHL Talk V10.0 - 2018/19 Regular Season

[wasup]

I could see both the Islanders and Blues working as they really need a real #1. Allen is really not good and the Islanders would probably like a real #1 until Sorokin comes in and takes over in a few years.

I could also see the Flames as Bob would be an overall upgrade over Smith and Rittich.

Rittich has been very good this year 920 sv vs Bob 903

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

"The captain, Ryan Getzlaf, did notch an assist tonight to bring him up to 1-3-4 in this 12-game losing streak. [1-1-2 of that was Friday night in the Pittsburgh loss.] However, he is -19 during the streak, and he's been at least -1 in every one of these losses."

And this team is still better than the Flyers.

It's nuts Randy Carlyle still has a job.

 

[BernieParent]

ky all the way over jp.

I liked Yamamoto as a prospect until you pointed out his initials are KY. Onto the endless string of posts I type out and delete for being inappropriate.

 

[Rebels57]

I liked Yamamoto as a prospect until you pointed out his initials are KY. Onto the endless string of posts I type out and delete for being inappropriate.

His nickname would be Jelly and it would be epic

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Alzner spent majority of the season in ahl just second year into his deal. Should of just offered markov his two years.

 

[landsbergfan]

"The captain, Ryan Getzlaf, did notch an assist tonight to bring him up to 1-3-4 in this 12-game losing streak. [1-1-2 of that was Friday night in the Pittsburgh loss.] However, he is -19 during the streak, and he's been at least -1 in every one of these losses."

And this team is still better than the Flyers.

 

[deadhead]

Isles have allowed the fewest goals this season after allowing BY FAR the most last season.

Coaching matters.

**** you Hexy.

Islander goalies have a .922 S%, some of that is better play in front of them, some of that is rebound by Griesse and Lehner.
Flyers played top flight defense under Hakstol, among the leaders in fewest scoring chances allowed, Islanders under Weight were putrid on defense.
So doubt Trotz would have made a big difference here like he has on the Islanders.

Hakstol played Filppula, Trotz plays Filppula (43.5 Corsi, E +/- -7.0) 14 minutes a night.
Hakstol played Weise/Lehtera, Trotz plays Komarov (42.0 Corsi, E +/- -8.0) 14 minutes a night.
Hakstol played MacDonald, Trotz plays Leddy (44.3 Corsi, E +/- -6.0) 22 minutes a night
Hakstol played Hagg, Trotz plays Pulock (44.9 Corsi, E +/- -1.8) 22 1/2 minutes a night

As far as playing young players, Trotz is playing Barzal (21) duh, Beauvillier (21) [3rd season starting].
Under 25 players, Dal Colle (22), played 9 games, Ho-Sang (23) played 10 games, Pulock (24) [2nd year after 3 AHL campaigns), Pelech (24) [3rd season].
Islanders are an experienced team with most of the starters between 27-30 years old.
Boychuck (35), Filppula (34), Komarov (32), Clutterbuck (31), Ladd (33) has been injured for most of the season.

Islanders remind me of the Flyers in Haktsol's first season, basically a few talented players, smoke and mirrors and carried by Mason.
Just don't think this is sustainable in the long haul, a lot of pluggers on this team. The kind of players the Hive loves to hate.

 

[FLYguy3911]

https://www.tsn.ca/duchene-tops-tsn-s-trade-bait-board-1.1242403

Simmonds #2 (Seravalli wrote it fwiw).

Shoutout to Edmonton’s 1st rounder checking in at #5.

 

[CSKA1974]

 

[The Madrigal]

https://www.tsn.ca/duchene-tops-tsn-s-trade-bait-board-1.1242403

Simmonds #2 (Seravalli wrote it fwiw).

Shoutout to Edmonton’s 1st rounder checking in at #5.

The Leafs and Oilers have so many pieces I would be interested in, I really hope both teams are indeed in on Simmonds.

 

[Prongo]

I wonder if a Hagg+Simmer deal to Edmonton makes sense

 

[The Madrigal]

I wonder if a Hagg+Simmer deal to Edmonton makes sense

As much as some of you want it to happen I really doubt the Flyers are looking to move Hagg.

 

[Prongo]

As much as some of you want it to happen I really doubt the Flyers are looking to move Hagg.

Ok ok. Andrew Macdonald then?!?

 

[The Madrigal]

Ok ok. Andrew Macdonald then?!?

We can all dream

 

[hatcher]

As much as some of you want it to happen I really doubt the Flyers are looking to move Hagg.

There not.

 

[Magua]

https://www.tsn.ca/duchene-tops-tsn-s-trade-bait-board-1.1242403

Simmonds #2 (Seravalli wrote it fwiw).

Shoutout to Edmonton’s 1st rounder checking in at #5.

I’d 100% rather have Puljujarvi over their 1st round pick. No top 5 pick this year had his predraft hype and WJC performance.

 

[The Madrigal]

There not.

They shouldn't either. Despite what some think he's a good 3rd pairing D. If they improve their top 4 and use him properly he's an asset to the team.

 

[hatcher]

They shouldn't either. Despite what some think he's a good 3rd pairing D. If they improve their top 4 and use him properly he's an asset to the team.

True and all the teams that win have atleast three of him on the team that make you pay a price. He doesn't have a stable partner either.

 

[hatcher]

I’d 100% rather have Puljujarvi over their 1st round pick. No top 5 pick this year had his predraft hype and WJC performance.

Pool party better never come here. He was the flop of that draft easy.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I’d 100% rather have Puljujarvi over their 1st round pick. No top 5 pick this year had his predraft hype and WJC performance.

Because I don't like trying to look at these things in a vacuum, allow me to present a reasonable hypothetical.

Let's say Fletcher wants NHL productivity next year in a Simmonds return, which fits with the rumors that have been out there about adding a RD and a 2/3C. Let's also say Fletcher (and everyone else you find germane) likes Puljujarvi but doesn't absolutely love him. Is it better to ask for the Finn or the pick? The immediacy of the player is obviously a plus, but if you're planning on going offseason shopping, the pick is so malleable that you can use it as a base almost anywhere.

 

[wasup]

I’d 100% rather have Puljujarvi over their 1st round pick. No top 5 pick this year had his predraft hype and WJC performance.

I don't know Magau . i have watched him play atleast 5 times this year and end up shaking my head . I saw him play live at the U18 tournament in Grand Forks and thought holy crap this kid was good . Was at the draft in Buffalo when he did not get selected 3rd overall and the crowd boooed . Now i am questioning my judgement on him . He has size and can skate and shoot but the Hockey IQ you value does not seem to be there.
In Edmonton they keep playing him but he keeps letting them down, he is one more year from being a bust for me if things don't improve drastically .

 

[hatcher]

I don't know Magau . i have watched him play atleast 5 times this year and end up shaking my head . I saw him play live at the U18 tournament in Grand Forks and thought holy crap this kid was good . Was at the draft in Buffalo when he did not get selected 3rd overall and the crowd boooed . Now i am questioning my judgement on him . He has size and can skate and shoot but the Hockey IQ you value does not seem to be there.
In Edmonton they keep playing him but he keeps letting them down, he is one more year from being a bust for me if things don't improve drastically .

No thanks.

 

[Magua]

I don't know Magau . i have watched him play atleast 5 times this year and end up shaking my head . I saw him play live at the U18 tournament in Grand Forks and thought holy crap this kid was good . Was at the draft in Buffalo when he did not get selected 3rd overall and the crowd boooed . Now i am questioning my judgement on him . He has size and can skate and shoot but the Hockey IQ you value does not seem to be there.
In Edmonton they keep playing him but he keeps letting them down, he is one more year from being a bust for me if things don't improve drastically .

Do I need the sarcasm emoji?

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I like Ferland a lot. Wouldn’t trade for him pre-free agency, but would definitely like to sign him as a UFA this summer.

 

[hatcher]

I like Ferland a lot. Wouldn’t trade for him pre-free agency, but would definitely like to sign him as a UFA this summer.

The major playoff teams should want Ferland over Simmonds easy. Wish we would get him and put some atttude on this team with scoring some goals. He'll be the first to go.