Speculation: Roster Improvements - Part II

[Major4Boarding]

Matt Salmon is one of them, dont know the other.

Cullimore

 

[ThunderAlleyNomad]

Matt Salmon is one of them, dont know the other.

Ok, Sammon. Can hear it now.

Yzerman seems much more relaxed with these radio interviews than he used to be.

 

[ltpato]

Bit disappointed Yzerman didn't go for a good LW or another forward

 

[Brie]

Sorry guys and Gals, Main board says we are TDL losers

I think people are just forgetting that unlike most other d that have been traded (whome some have been a bit cheaper I admit but not much) that Coburn isn't a rental, that he has a season left on his contract and that makes him a bit more costly but worth it for a guy like Yzerman and they also don't take our teams needs into consideration, I mean, we don't need more offense from our defensmen, we need someone who can be solid defensivly so some defensmen wouldn't fit with our team even if we could get them cheaper.

 

[Leonardo87]

Bit disappointed Yzerman didn't go for a good LW or another forward

Our D was the main concern, well also our PP but that is more of an execution issue and plan than the personnel. Adding another forward would not have really done much when we have so much depth already, and it gives Drouin an opportunity to get more ice time now.

 

[AlphaCatalyst]

I'll post a brief summary for you guys

Oh and Stryfe... that would be Xenophobes

What would you say was the Catalyst for that?

 

[Werewolf]

Yzerman stated only get 4 call-ups from Syracuse after TDL. He does not want to use unless he has to and they already used two in Vasya and Nesterov after being on the Syracuse roster for the paper transaction. So only two transactions left. At the moment Vladdy stays in Syracuse and they are not bringing another body in. Going with 12 forwards...and he said how good they play will determine ice time.

Yzerman also stated...Cooper and Bowness will determine defensive pairings. Cooper and Yzerman have discussed it - but ultimately they'll probably do a bunch of mix and match and see what works best.

 

[Stormbreaker]

The words "more ice time for Morrow" do not fill me with joy.

 

[BoltSTH]

Poor Brewer. Traded to Leafs.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

Thanks everyone for the presser transcription. Still a bit sad we lost Connolly but I trust Yzerman enough trading for a Coburn type of dman was the right decision. Our scoring depth gets a little worse depth at defense is drastically improved though. As a side note it feels great Nesterov has earned some confidence from the coaching staff.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Can't wait to battle test the new lineup against Montreal and their new acquisition.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

[nhl]768060[/nhl]

 

[Brie]

 

[BOLTMAN]

If anyone was hoping that Carle got moved I'm actually glad he didn't.

it will be very nice having him as a 3rd pairing and if something happens to the top 4 he will come in handy.

Saying this I also want to say that as soon as possible after we win the cup Carle goes for free even if we have to give the other team a draft pic or something.

I mean this year our cap/payroll does not get effected having Carle. Next year we can't afford to pay him as a 3rd pairing guy. and without him we have a whole season to look at our youth in a 3rd pairing setting.

 

[Coopers Gum]

The context sounded like a forward to me.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Yzerman said (quick paraphrase):

* On Gudas and Connolly - Good Young players, popular in the room and city... if you're gonna trade, have to give up assets. Felt the need to have best chance to win

* Coburn has a lot of hockey left. Good skater, stay at home, minutes, like Heds but not as offensively... now burden off Stralman Nesterov Barbs, Sustr. Didn't mention Carle so that should tell you where he should slot when he returns. Asked about being on the radar, price was right? No question he was expensive, but basically he said if you're not prepared to pay, don't bother. Other similar deals. Term has value.

* Calling the players (traded), not saying he's more at ease with it but calls are short, doesn't enjoy it. Good young men. Part of the job though.

Two firsts made it easier, if only one would not have done it. Opportunity to get a 2nd back

TBF it seems like he didn't mention Garrison either.

 

[JFleegs]

Those are the d used on the right side.

 

[Coopers Gum]

Joe Smith ‏@TBTimes_JSmith
Matt Carle, Coburn's former PHI teammate, calls day bittersweet. Labels d-core "enticing." "Come playoff time, we'll be a dangerous team"

What the **** does that mean? Enticing? I don't think that's the right choice of word, Matt.

 

[Major4Boarding]

TBF it seems like he didn't mention Garrison either.

You're right. Although I thought it would be a given who the top 4 are.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Joe Smith ‏@TBTimes_JSmith
Matt Carle, Coburn's former PHI teammate, calls day bittersweet. Labels d-core "enticing." "Come playoff time, we'll be a dangerous team"

What the **** does that mean? Enticing? I don't think that's the right choice of word, Matt.

He's not exactly known for his IQ

 

[FDfranklin]

Joe Smith ‏@TBTimes_JSmith
Matt Carle, Coburn's former PHI teammate, calls day bittersweet. Labels d-core "enticing." "Come playoff time, we'll be a dangerous team"

What the **** does that mean? Enticing? I don't think that's the right choice of word, Matt.

Also what is bittersweet? I don't get it.

Edit: Connolly leaving?

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

to everyone thinking it will be hard to move carle did you see despres moved for lovejoy lmao

ya

carle will pull us a first and second at the least if things stay as they are lol

 

[Kramerica Industries]

Obviously it was unlikely after the Coburn deal anyway, but I'm disappointed to see that Wisniewski ultimately was moved, and it didn't even take a first to get him (granted, I'm not too familiar about William Karlsson and who the Lightning organizational equivalent would be of him, but then again, we know this system doesn't hurt with prospects). He fit a need better than Coburn does, I feel. If Wiz wasn't coming here, then I was hoping he would be using his limited NMC to stay in Columbus.

I mean, better he go to a Western team than an Eastern team, so it's not the worst thing, just doesn't sit very well I guess.

 

[CarpeNoctem]

Obviously it was unlikely after the Coburn deal anyway, but I'm disappointed to see that Wisniewski ultimately was moved, and it didn't even take a first to get him (granted, I'm not too familiar about William Karlsson and who the Lightning organizational equivalent would be of him, but then again, we know this system doesn't hurt with prospects). He fit a need better than Coburn does, I feel. If Wiz wasn't coming here, then I was hoping he would be using his limited NMC to stay in Columbus.

I mean, better he go to a Western team than an Eastern team, so it's not the worst thing, just doesn't sit very well I guess.

I'm happy enough with Coburn but I get what you're saying. It feels like we left things incomplete. Why not swap a 2nd for Zidlicky? I don't quite get it.

 

[The Macho King]

Also what is bittersweet? I don't get it.

Edit: Connolly leaving?

And Gudas.