Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LXV

[TheBloodyNine]

Who hates him?

I’m genuinely curious how good he’s supposed to be because I haven’t followed him a lot.

I was just doing a quick scan and it seemed like people were hating.

I think he is certainly one of the best defensive prospects playing outside of the NHL.

 

[aufheben]

I was just doing a quick scan and it seemed like people were hating.

I think he is certainly one of the best defensive prospects playing outside of the NHL.

Proposing to trade him for Anthony Cirelli is not hating him. Cirelli is very good and is exactly what we need.

Ok one guy compared him to Neal Pionk, so I’ll give you that lol.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Proposing to trade him for Anthony Cirelli is not hating him. Cirelli is very good and is exactly what we need.

Ok one guy compared him to Neal Pionk, so I’ll give you that lol.

I didn't see that. I'm certainly not against trading him for the right deal. I'm not against trading anyone except Laf, Kak and Fox.

 

[haohmaru]

Strome can't get a two year deal in arbitration. He's one year away from UFA.

Ah, yes. Make that number more likely 5M x 1 then. Still, tough call based on one really up year.

 

[aufheben]

I didn't see that. I'm certainly not against trading him for the right deal. I'm not against trading anyone except Laf, Kak and Fox.

I guess I’m just slightly annoyed because people keep going to the Trade board and posting insane stuff.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Are people still talking about Cirelli like he’s going to be traded?

He’ll take some sweetheart deal with Tampa like Point did if they can’t clear the cap (which they will)

 

[Avery16]

Ah, yes. Make that number more likely 5M x 1 then. Still, tough call based on one really up year.

That call shouldn't be tough at all.

 

[Leetch3]

i said it a few weeks ago don’t be surprised if he’s signed. Lot of chatter about it

chatter from who though? besides boomer and fans?

 

[Ola]

Nils is better than Pionk will ever be.

he shouldn’t be untouchable though.

Respectfully, I do think this a bit nonsense. Pionk just had 45 pts in the NHL. Lundkvist is a upper echelon D in the SHL, but definitely not — yet — anything special. He is far from a lock to be like top 20 in the vore for Salming Trophy (Norris in Sweden). Good SHL D who had inflated numbers last season due to being the only RHS option.

Like seriously, bunch of ppl saw him in the WJC, he wasn’t voted best D for Sweden, he was hardly dominating. He had a very good tournament — but that’s it. Not more not less. It’s not like expectations for Ds with that type of performance at a WJC should be through the roof. Not should they be based on his — play — in the SHL. What you got is D production, but that is what it is. Little say less than the production of a defender.

Just watch him play, he is hardly a dominating skater. He is an OK, not great skater. He is listed between 5’10-11.

I like him a lot, but the way I describe his potential is how I honestly evaluate him (right or wrong). It’s not hyperbole in either direction. I am just saying, there is no reason whatsoever to expect him to come in and become a really special top 3 defender in the NHL. If he can become someone like Pionk who can perform OK in a top 4 role — that is great.

 

[RickChartraw]

Good to be back.

Dave's a killer.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Are people still talking about Cirelli like he’s going to be traded?

He’ll take some sweetheart deal with Tampa like Point did if they can’t clear the cap (which they will)

Agreed. We have a bigger chance of getting Stamkos rather than Cirelli.

 

[SA16]

This board treats Nils Lundkvist like he’s a rasmus Dahlin level defensive prospect

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

or random tough guys that turn to crap or have demons Brashear, Rupp, Boogaard

Alway thought that Rupp wasn’t a horrible player for us, could hold down a shift

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I guess I’m just slightly annoyed because people keep going to the Trade board and posting insane stuff.

Nothing sane is ever posted there. There are also no sane responses. Honestly that board should be for rumors, trades and player signings only. The trade proposals are useless and are just an exercise in futility. Even if someone agrees to a proposal, what's the point?

 

[Kovalev27]

chatter from who though? besides boomer and fans?

pm me brotha I’ll get a slap on the wrist otherwise

 

[Cmox]

Are people still talking about Cirelli like he’s going to be traded?

He’ll take some sweetheart deal with Tampa like Point did if they can’t clear the cap (which they will)

And that they’d even trade him for a unproven prospect.

 

[SA16]

If we want Cirelli, and TB doesn't want to trade him, and TB is going to offer him a "sweetheart deal" we can just offersheet him for much more money than TB would. Whether or not we will is besides the point he is readily available if we want to explore it.

 

[Kovalev27]

Cirelli honestly does nothing for me we’ve got two young centers that we need to see what they look like this year imo.

 

[RGY]

Cirelli honestly does nothing for me we’ve got two young centers that we need to see what they look like this year imo.

Disagree 1000x over but you are entitled to your opinion.

But I also would not be offer sheeting him.

 

[jay from jersey]

Are people still talking about Cirelli like he’s going to be traded?

He’ll take some sweetheart deal with Tampa like Point did if they can’t clear the cap (which they will)

 

[RangersFan1994]

Alway thought that Rupp wasn’t a horrible player for us, could hold down a shift

he wasn't bad just thought he would be better in my opinion although, i was a fan of his along with Prust and Carcillo. Chris Simon was a good signing and trade for Barnaby for Cigar during those dark years was a solid trade. players like that are still useful. prefer a skilled guy like Dubinsky always was a fan of his.

 

[aufheben]

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