Rumor: Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2021-22 Pt. IV - Free Agent Frenzy

[SI]

I still think MDC could come back. I was actually not expecting Bobo or Timashov to be qualified.

I believe The QO would be at 750k - so no sure how or why.

 

[SI]

this is a great deal for Winnipeg - love the C depth and their top 9 is deadly, they’ll miss Appleton but good love here

 

[SI]

I want to remind everyone - we see these outrageous numbers and terms rumoured every year and then the numbers do come down to reality when they actually sign.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

I still think MDC could come back. I was actually not expecting Bobo or Timashov to be qualified.

I'd like this a lot.

 

[Osakahaus]

I want to remind everyone - we see these outrageous numbers and terms rumoured every year and then the numbers do come down to reality when they actually sign.

then again Goodrow might as well barter for so much more in the end

 

[eoin92]

I believe The QO would be at 750k - so no sure how or why.

Takes away his arbitration rights. Maybe the islanders do want him back, but do not want to give him a raise. they're willing to not qualify him because they don't believe anyone else will sign him.

 

[SI90]

this is a great deal for Winnipeg - love the C depth and their top 9 is deadly, they’ll miss Appleton but good love here

This is a great deal. Low risk. That’s what we need for the 4C spot

 

[StarBucks]

At least now-Lou has more money to work with. Bye bye 5th round bust pick!! This’s on Snow of course!

 

[Osakahaus]

At least now-Lou has more money to work with. Bye bye 5th round bust pick!! This’s on Snow of course!

I don't think anyone expected MDC to bust but it sucks that he couldn't become a scoring player

 

[Islesfan22]

I don't think anyone expected MDC to bust but it sucks that he couldn't become a scoring player

Bust no but there players who posters here liked better. Quite a few wanted Nylander or Ehlers in that draft. I liked ehlers but didn’t mind the Dal colle pick as I thought he would mesh well with Tavares.

 

[Olliemets]

I'm going to miss the "MDC Hat trick incoming" Posts.

Always good for a chuckle of relief on game day

 

[SI]

This is a great deal. Low risk. That’s what we need for the 4C spot

another potential great move for Jets b/c That move would solidify the blueline too.

 

[doublechili]

I think Panik and now maybe Parise spelled the end of MDC's time with the Isles. A $750k salary is a luxury at this point.

 

[SI90]

Sick to my stomach that Dillion got the same return as Toews. Not even in the same stratosphere



caps made out

 

[scott99]

Bust no but there players who posters here liked better. Quite a few wanted Nylander or Ehlers in that draft. I liked ehlers but didn’t mind the Dal colle pick as I thought he would mesh well with Tavares.

Consensus #5 overall pick. Just doesn’t have the drive to be great, or even good. Certainly had the talent.

 

[Nosebleed40]

Will there be a MDC appreciation thread?

 

[SI]

another potential great move for Jets b/c That move would solidify the blueline too.

Done deal. great move by Jets

 

[doublechili]

Per Andy Strickland, Gelzlaf expected to test UFA.

 

[Islesfan22]

Consensus #5 overall pick. Just doesn’t have the drive to be great, or even good. Certainly had the talent.

By most yes but not by all and it was not concensus here but it was it is the bottom line is they missed.

 

[SI]

Consensus #5 overall pick. Just doesn’t have the drive to be great, or even good. Certainly had the talent.

disagree - did not have the talent. just a big boy in juniors who stacked numbers -

 

[Osakahaus]

Per Andy Strickland, Gelzlaf expected to test UFA.

probably won't explore us, but he is a very interesting option

 

[19 in a row]

I guess I am in the minority. I thought MDC had shown improvement and could eventually be a decent 4th line replacement once that line aged out.. already had put the fact that he was 5th overall behind me, he will never live up to that. Doubtful but curious to see if they still try to sign him on the cheap, otherwise wish him well as long as he is not in our division, Toronto or Tampa.

 

[islesfan186]

Lou really is quiet

That’s his MO

 

[Throttle]

this is a great deal for Winnipeg - love the C depth and their top 9 is deadly, they’ll miss Appleton but good love here

He really likes playing there.

 

[MatthewBarnabysTears]

I guess I am in the minority. I thought MDC had shown improvement and could eventually be a decent 4th line replacement once that line aged out.. already had put the fact that he was 5th overall behind me, he will never live up to that. Doubtful but curious to see if they still try to sign him on the cheap, otherwise wish him well as long as he is not in our division, Toronto or Tampa.

I mean, sure, but why keep a veteran who might develop into a useful fourth liner. Especially given how much cash we already have invested in fourth liners (including the bizarre Ross Johnston deal).

Dal Colle developed into someone who didn’t embarrass himself on the ice. But he still didn’t excel at anything in particular.