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Peterka needs to start showing that he's more than speed and a shot. Right at this moment, he's my #1 piece of trade bait to upgrade that 2nd pair RHD spot.
Poll: Which Center Would You Trade?
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Peterka needs to start showing that he's more than speed and a shot. Right at this moment, he's my #1 piece of trade bait to upgrade that 2nd pair RHD spot.
MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
He just turned 22 last week, so I still think he’s early in his development and has a little while to show a more complete game.
Anyone’s fair game for a hockey trade, but I’d rather trade prospects than Peterka
It is Thompson for me.
1.) He likely has the most value and would have the best return.
2.) He is the highest skilled of the group, but also the least well rounded. He can create offense out of nothing, but does not elevate his linemates the way I think a competitive team needs their #1 center to, and like others have pointed out, he is the most lost defensively of the group.
3.) He is too easy to shut down. Once the playoffs eventually come, and the checking is much tighter, I do not envision Thompson being effective playing the way he currently does. He requires space or catching the D flat-footed off of broken plays to do his magic. In the postseason, teams will be likely to shadow him with a defensively strong forward, and I don't think he can overcome that.
Losing Tage would hurt. He is a competitive guy and loves being in Buffalo, which would be hard to give up, but if the right deal came along, I think the team may be better off for it. If you could package him with something else for a more balanced line driving center, you may lose some goals, but I think you come out ahead. 6'7" goal scoring centers on decent contracts have unicorn value, so maybe some GM bites out there. If Adams could somehow pull off some magic and parlay him into a smaller, better rounded player that is having a bit of a down season (like Suzuki), then you could re-sign Mitts and move Cozens to the 3rd line or wing and the team would be set for a long time. Unfortunately, the upgrades on Tage are going to be nearly untouchable from other teams, so the add would probably have to be substantial.... honest question, is O'Connell GMing these days?
1.) He likely has the most value and would have the best return.
2.) He is the highest skilled of the group, but also the least well rounded. He can create offense out of nothing, but does not elevate his linemates the way I think a competitive team needs their #1 center to, and like others have pointed out, he is the most lost defensively of the group.
3.) He is too easy to shut down. Once the playoffs eventually come, and the checking is much tighter, I do not envision Thompson being effective playing the way he currently does. He requires space or catching the D flat-footed off of broken plays to do his magic. In the postseason, teams will be likely to shadow him with a defensively strong forward, and I don't think he can overcome that.
Losing Tage would hurt. He is a competitive guy and loves being in Buffalo, which would be hard to give up, but if the right deal came along, I think the team may be better off for it. If you could package him with something else for a more balanced line driving center, you may lose some goals, but I think you come out ahead. 6'7" goal scoring centers on decent contracts have unicorn value, so maybe some GM bites out there. If Adams could somehow pull off some magic and parlay him into a smaller, better rounded player that is having a bit of a down season (like Suzuki), then you could re-sign Mitts and move Cozens to the 3rd line or wing and the team would be set for a long time. Unfortunately, the upgrades on Tage are going to be nearly untouchable from other teams, so the add would probably have to be substantial.... honest question, is O'Connell GMing these days?
The answer to this starts with whether Casey will extend before TDL. Right now he has a year of team control and two playoff runs. His value only goes down unsigned.
Don could do that himself, and refuses to. He’s just another part of the problem
A great ice cube in a room full of scorching hot takes.
Also are these moves in isolation? Moving on from Tage suggests a retool.
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I’m not sure you can frame this is Don not getting a chance with good assistants. He’s the one who picked them as far as I know.
Ace
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This is the obvious correct answer
But they don‘t do obvious correct things so we are left choosing who is the next lucky good player handed to another team
#1, don't trade a player during a down year.
#2, sell high after a good year.
#3 good luck trading a 7 year contract
Cozens has a lot more to offer than what he is showing. We know Tage can be a force when he is at his game. Mitts plays a good all around game, but is not a dynamic threat.
Cozens will not be traded with his performance.
Tage is our #1C who has had some issues since his injury. He will not be moved.
Mitts can be moved and trading a 2C during trade deadline with resign potential will be a ton of value.
Has to be Mitts
#2, sell high after a good year.
#3 good luck trading a 7 year contract
Cozens has a lot more to offer than what he is showing. We know Tage can be a force when he is at his game. Mitts plays a good all around game, but is not a dynamic threat.
Cozens will not be traded with his performance.
Tage is our #1C who has had some issues since his injury. He will not be moved.
Mitts can be moved and trading a 2C during trade deadline with resign potential will be a ton of value.
Has to be Mitts
I'm intrigued by this, but I think it's probably more of a function of 'who is available' rather than an obvious choice.
You shouldn't be trading any of these for a bundle of futures, with the possible exception of Mittelstadt if he simply isn't interested in signing and that is your best ROI.
You shouldn't be trading any of these for a bundle of futures, with the possible exception of Mittelstadt if he simply isn't interested in signing and that is your best ROI.
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
It all depends on what the offers are on each one.
I doubt another GM makes an offer that is worth moving on from any of the three, though.
I doubt another GM makes an offer that is worth moving on from any of the three, though.
Der Jaeger
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I’d vote none if it were an option. Not a fan of dealing centers. Get more centers and shift some to wing.
Dubi Doo
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Im surprised Granato is sticking with that line. I know there's 'good vibes'. The kids said last year they 'could play together for a long time', but there were so many times last year they were terrible. Is it similar this year? If that's the case, Granato is being a fun Uncle rather than coaching to win in this league.
I agree with your sentiment. I'll add to it- There are a few young roster players (Peterka and Krebs), a wealth of prospects, and draft picks at KAs disposal to upgrade this team and shift the culture.
We NEED harder players to play against and a new coach. If that doesnt do the trick, then I'd start trading core players.
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You mean the player (LaFontaine) who we had a better record when he was out of the lineup than we had with him in the lineup?
LaFontaine, while beloved, did not make a difference in terms of wins and losses
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