Roster Speculation Pt. VIII

[Snippit]

Zucker is very good, yes please.

Haven't seen him enough to have a firm opinion.

The obvious downside I can see is that acquiring him now takes us out of the sweepstakes for other UFA targets.

 

[Aladyyn]

Haven't seen him enough to have a firm opinion.

The obvious downside I can see is that acquiring him now takes us out of the sweepstakes for other UFA targets.

Unless you think we're getting Stone or Panarin I'd rather have Zucker than a UFA winger.

 

[Sabreality]

I wouldnt mind Zucker, but he doesnt play center.

 

[Goathead]

Now would be the perfect time to make a small add. Hagelin woulda been perfect. Guys just played a good game fighting for playoffs, add a forward to keep their confidence going. But new sabres plan is to sit on your hands soooo. No worries we eliminated the problems in the Lockeroom in the offseason this team can handle anything now!!!!

 

[N.Y. Orangeman]

I'd hate to add (through trade) a $5+ winger like Zucker, while our 2C and defensive pairs are a mess. Put me in the keep your powder dry for June/July crowd unless an incredible opportunity to buy opens up.

 

[joshjull]

Cool?

 

[Captain Holt]

I’m probably in the minority but I’d gladly trade SJ’s 1st and Nylander for Zucker. Nylander is toast I’m afraid.

 

[Chainshot]

I’m probably in the minority but I’d gladly trade SJ’s 1st and Nylander for Zucker. Nylander is toast I’m afraid.

I'm not sure if Nylander's toast, but moving him seems simple enough. Zucker taking Pom's money is an upgrade in talent/production/speed.

 

[debaser66]

Totally. I definitely knew that and didn’t assume based on his first name and his khl adventure.

Sobotka, that’s a Slav name goddammit!

The Russians are also Slavs

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I'm not sure if Nylander's toast, but moving him seems simple enough. Zucker taking Pom's money is an upgrade in talent/production/speed.

Everything you say is true but I don't think an upgrade on Pomms for the same money should cost us as much as Nylander and a 1st -- improving on JP at his AAV isn't a high bar imo.

I like the idea of the Nylander + 1st as a package, but would rather use it on someone a bit more exciting. We still have need at literally every position, so we should have options, if there is indeed still value in Nylander.

 

[SundherDome]

For f***s sake, Nylander will be 21 in a few days. He will be fine.

 

[Chainshot]

Would Zucker and Wennberg arriving and the Blues and Sharks firsts leaving be good/bad/indifferent?

 

[Aladyyn]

Would Zucker and Wennberg arriving and the Blues and Sharks firsts leaving be good/bad/indifferent?

I don't want to give a 1st for Wennberg.

 

[Captain Holt]

For ****s sake, Nylander will be 21 in a few days. He will be fine.

Im sick of hearing this. He hasn’t shown much at all. He’s more likely to be Grigorenko at this point.

 

[Aladyyn]

Everything you say is true but I don't think an upgrade on Pomms for the same money should cost us as much as Nylander and a 1st -- improving on JP at his AAV isn't a high bar imo.

I like the idea of the Nylander + 1st as a package, but would rather use it on someone a bit more exciting. We still have need at literally every position, so we should have options, if there is indeed still value in Nylander.

Can we get anyone more exciting for that package? I doubt it.

 

[Icicle]

Would Zucker and Wennberg arriving and the Blues and Sharks firsts leaving be good/bad/indifferent?

I don’t think either will cost a 1st. They have ‘bad’ contracts and are on buy low poor years. Middling prospects and middling roster player bundles is what I think they land.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Can we get anyone more exciting for that package? I doubt it.

Well, I agree that AN's stock might be at rock bottom, but a 1st alone is worth a lot these days. Especially if we get a rental who will re-sign with us, like San Jose did with Kane.

 

[Zman5778]

Would Zucker and Wennberg arriving and the Blues and Sharks firsts leaving be good/bad/indifferent?

Overall negative I think. I'd gladly give one of those 1sts for Zucker........but not for Wennberg. While Wennberg could bounce back, he's a much bigger risk (while granted filling the greater need).

That said, having a top 6 of Skinner/Eichel/Reinhart/Zucker/Wennberg/X could be really nice.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Would Zucker and Wennberg arriving and the Blues and Sharks firsts leaving be good/bad/indifferent?

I think we'd be overpaying on both but I'd do it because it would be an relatively clean and easy way to solve our middle 6 issues. Still have our highest first. So "good."

 

[joshjull]

Are one of our goalies hurt? Or heading out the door?

 

[joshjull]

Are one of our goalies hurt? Or heading out the door?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Would Zucker and Wennberg arriving and the Blues and Sharks firsts leaving be good/bad/indifferent?

If we’re losing two 1sts, I’d rather get one Huberdeau than Zucker and Wennberg.

 

[jc17]

I don’t think either will cost a 1st. They have ‘bad’ contracts and are on buy low poor years. Middling prospects and middling roster player bundles is what I think they land.

Agreed. On those contracts I don't think either would cost a first, or be worth it.

If either turns it around I guess a first would be a steal but I wouldn't be suprised if those teams just want to unload salary, especially columbus.

 

[Ace]

Are one of our goalies hurt? Or heading out the door?

Johansson had season ending surgery leaving us with only one goalie who could be called up if someone is hurt. Makes sense to have a second just in case. Costs nothing but a temporary contract spot.

 

[Ace]

I’m much more concerned with figuring out how to get several D out of here than I am adding to the forwards right now. I’m not going anywhere this year anyway. If we are stuck with the same logjam of crap on D and a coach who can’t tell who the bad ones are we aren’t going anywhere next year either.