You're the king of, "it could happen," but never does.
Remember last year..."I'm not saying that Tavares is waiting for the 18-19 cap to come out before resigning, but he could be." He never was.
You know...This offseason Bobrovsky, Duchene, Panarin, and Karlsson could all sign with the Isles this offeason. I'm not saying it's likely, but it could happen - How's that? Can I now become a member of the "Lottery Ticket Devil's Advocate Club"?
Would be so refreshing if you started discussing things that were realistic and/or likely to happen.
Right, throwing out possible scenarios, oh the horror! I'm not predicting these things, you seem to miss that constantly and cherry pick little posts here and there as if it's my actual stance. Someone talked about trading players, and I said it'd be fine if it were a sign and trade. Why does that bother you so much? It wasn't a devil's advocate thing, it was pointing out a reasonable scenario in which giving up the said players would be worth it. I also posted that I wasn't in favor of getting a rental, so it'd be nice if you actually read the thread before commenting.
I post all of the time about "realistic" things. Maybe you miss my posts about breakouts, the PP, the PK, analysis of specific players, or players I'd actually like on the team, etc.
And just for you, so it's all in one place:
I'd sign Lee.
I'd trade Eberle.
I'd keep Nelson until the end of the year. If a better alternative doesn't become available, I'd try to sign him.
I'd look to trade Hickey, because Pelech is cheaper and younger.
I'd trade Greiss in the off-season.
I'd sign Lehner before I signed Bobrovsky to a mega-deal, another over $7 million and over 5 years.
I'd trade Kuhnhack at the deadline if anyone wants him. Same with Sbisa.
Players I'd target:
Duchene is the most important because he's a center and I'd like to upgrade that position.
Hayes, if we can't upgrade with Duchene.
Stone and Panarin, but then I'd look to move Ho-Sang or Dal Colle.
I'd like Brassard or Spezza for the third line center spot.
Varlamov may be available and might be a cheaper/better alternative to Bobrovsky.
I'd look into acquiring a #1 defenseman, preferably a lefty, but I don't know if any are actually available.
What I expect Lamoriello to do:
He'll make a decision on Lehner or upgrade the goalie position. We won't go into next season with uncertainty about who the starter is, and it won't be an unproven commodity if it's from outside the organization.
He'll sign Lee, and I'll be displeased with the term.
Nelson will be signed, and that will annoy me because he's not the high end #2 center this team needs.
He'll be unable to find a solid solution to our 3rd line center position and we won't bring in a #1 defenseman.