Offseason Thread III: FA Frenzy (Are we going to be "too good" next year?)

[JohnnyJacket13]

Eagerly awaiting some cryptic message by a certain cbj poster...

 

[Toe Pick]

I'd take back everything I've ever said about Jarmo not weaponizing his cap space if he can pull this one off.

Three 1sts next year plus what we'd potentially get for Domi and/or Laine if those two don't work out? Yeah, that is turbocharging a rebuild.

 

[VT]

Samorukov plays very good in KHL, one has hockey IQ, pass, hitting, maybe thanks to play in CSKA under Nikitin his defense has improved. But I`m afraid he injured soon so I couldn`t watch him a lot. IMHO if this is realized, Jarmo would be a genius.

EDIT: Although I wouldn`t like to lose Korpi.

 

[EspenK]

Samorukov had good offensive numbers in Guelph. Other than that know nothing about him. And he is a LD.

 

[Youngguns80]

If you want some good entertainment go the Oilers board and read about the possible Korpi trade.

 

[VT]

If you want some good entertainment go the Oilers board and read about the possible Korpi trade.

Rumor: - Rumors and Proposals Thread | Trying to Find a Diamond on Sale Among Trays of Cubic Zirconia

 

[Youngguns80]

Rumor: - Rumors and Proposals Thread | Trying to Find a Diamond on Sale Among Trays of Cubic Zirconia

 

[Fro]

They act like CBJ fans made the proposal...its funny

 

[MissADD]

I hope the trade happens, not just for the benefit of the CBJ, but to watch the Oilers meltdown

 

[NotTooWideArena]

I will remain skeptical until the ink is dry on the contracts (because hope can be a dangerous drug). But if Jarmo can get a first and a prospect in a Korpisalo deal just for eating one bad contract, wow! I would say our cap space is at least partially-weaponized, and this franchise could be really well-positioned for next July!

I find myself more engaged with this team than I have been in several seasons ....

 

[stevo61]

I read it as a 1st or Samorukov but either way thats still plenty for me

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I read it as a 1st or Samorukov but either way thats still plenty for me

I wouldn’t see it that way. If we take Koskinen, he’s a one and done here. He’s 33 and while solid, not worth his salary. Korpisalo is worth more than Koskinen and a prospect or Koskinen and a 1st but that all depends on how badly they want cap space.

We don’t have to make this deal right now. We’d be doing them a favor to take Koskinen’s contract.

 

[Youngguns80]

If Jarmo pulls this off - I have to say reload, retool or rebuild (whatever). He has done a fantastic job and I will eat crow (well already eating crow). No matter what he put us in a better position for the future faster.

The only thing that is missing is a 1C and just for a second just imagine he also pulls off getting Jack Eichel for far less than what KA is asking (say the 1st from Edmonton, 2nd and Max Domi, Emil Benstrom). He would be approaching GOAT territory for trades and deals.

 

[VT]

If Jarmo pulls this off - I have to say reload, retool or rebuild (whatever). He has done a fantastic job and I will eat crow (well already eating crow). No matter what he put us in a better position for the future faster.

The only thing that is missing is a 1C and just for a second just imagine he also pulls off getting Jack Eichel for far less than what KA is asking (say the 1st from Edmonton, 2nd and Max Domi, Emil Benstrom). He would be approaching GOAT territory for trades and deals.

1C isn`t always important. If a center can join his excelent wingers, make a "dirty" work (defense, battle around the boards, forchecking and similar) he is more important than 1C. Of course he must have good hockey IQ, vision and not to be a classical grinder.

 

[majormajor]

I almost feel bad even thinking about it right now because of how giddy I would be with that type of return...

I have a hard time believing it...

 

[majormajor]

Samorukov is a really good D prospect. Don't expect his offense to carry over but he's a beast like Gavrikov. I don't think he'd actually be available on top of the 1st, that's got to be Jarmo's ask not the offer to him.

Koskinen is overpaid but he hasn't been any worse than Korpi so even netting a 1st here is plenty.

 

[Toe Pick]

 

[Viqsi]

Awwwwwwwwww.

Still, it was fun while it lasted.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Werenski, Boqvist, Gavrikov, Kukan, Bean, Carlsson, Lehtonen, Peeke, Harrington. That's a LOT of 6/7 types and too many in general.

But it’s a rebuild. We’re trying to lose. Letting the young guys play.

 

[jacketman10]

Haha. Just saw proposes deal involving Korpi. Please God let it happen. 1st is worth it by itself, imo.

 

[VT]

But it’s a rebuild. We’re trying to lose. Letting the young guys play.

Kukan and Harrington aren`t young boys. Btw if a rebuild I would trade them.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Werenski, Boqvist, Gavrikov, Kukan, Bean, Carlsson, Lehtonen, Peeke, Harrington. That's a LOT of 6/7 types and too many in general.

Getting Lehtonen back signals to me that Peeke isn’t expected to make the main roster. And Carlsson or Harrington will be waived

 

[EspenK]

Getting Lehtonen back signals to me that Peeke isn’t expected to make the main roster. And Carlsson or Harrington will be waived

So you think we're going with only 2 RD?

 

[Fro]

Getting Lehtonen back signals to me that Peeke isn’t expected to make the main roster. And Carlsson or Harrington will be waived

Or a trade for late picks

 

[NotWendell]

1C isn`t always important. If a center can join his excelent wingers, make a "dirty" work (defense, battle around the boards, forchecking and similar) he is more important than 1C. Of course he must have good hockey IQ, vision and not to be a classical grinder.

I'm going to disagree with you there (respectfully, of course). A 1C is VITAL. Show me an NHL team that has won anything significant without a strong 1C.