Speculation: Summer 2018 off season roster discussion

[nabbyfan]

Nash, Kovalchuk, Thornton all unite on a team 6 years too late and it’ll turn out to be what pushes us over the hump.

Definitely feel a big move coming at the draft. A lot of the younger guys played well enough last year to move their stock up quite a bit, I’m very interested to see who gets moved out by DW to bring in a new toy.

 

[The Nemesis]

I always love that the Davos thing comes up every time Rick Nash's name does. They played together for part of a year 14 years ago. In terms of "having a connection" that's basically one step above "they played in the same junior league/collegiate conference".

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

I’m not sure if this is any more of a rumor than somebody on HF suggesting the same thing given the connection between JT/Nash and DW’s historically reported interest in Nash. The only difference is it comes on Twitter from a guy with a blue check mark next to his name and a Stanley Cup in his profile pic.

 

[boylerroom]

ESPN article: Johnny's next spot: Eight places Tavares could land in 2018

Yes, it's ESPN.
Yes, it's just speculation.

But damn he looks good in that teal photoshop!

 

[seroes]

God no. I would rather stand pat then pay whatever price tag Nash will command.

 

[anthonyyy]

Nash-Thornton-Pavelski would be the slowest line in the history of the NHL.

 

[Lebanezer]

I’m not sure if this is any more of a rumor than somebody on HF suggesting the same thing given the connection between JT/Nash and DW’s historically reported interest in Nash. The only difference is it comes on Twitter from a guy with a blue check mark next to his name and a Stanley Cup in his profile pic.

Yes, this is just clickbait/follower fishing speculation because they played together 14 years ago. Unless Rick Nash finds a time machine, no, no interest.

 

[hohosaregood]

Someone on here once had an amazing line about Wilson.

DW: "We will be looking to add talent through free agency, trades, and the draft"
HF poster: "I mean what are his other options, drive by Home Depot and see who jumps in?"

The dudes at Home Depot would be better at hockey than anybody DW would target in the draft, through trade, or in free agency.

 

[DG93]

The dudes at Home Depot would be better at hockey than anybody DW would target in the draft, through trade, or in free agency.

Home Depot vs. Adam Burish

 

[hohosaregood]

Home Depot vs. Adam Burish

Oh Adam Burish, those were the days. When DW signed and traded for players of poor character and avoided drafting players of poor character. Oh wait, we're still in those days. We need the diversity of underpaid Home Depot labor.

 

[WTFetus]

Yes, this is just clickbait/follower fishing speculation because they played together 14 years ago. Unless Rick Nash finds a time machine, no, no interest.

To be fair, they played together again during the shortened season lockout.

 

[JackSkellington]

Nash-Thornton-Pavelski would be the slowest line in the history of the NHL.

And in today’s NHL it’ll have us going crazy, this isn’t 06.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Im lowkey hyped for the coming weeks and months.

 

[Coily]

 

[DG93]

F*** me. Don't do it, DW...

 

[SharksCyclops]

FWIW I remember Nash making glowing comments about San Jose and its fans when he was still with Lumbus. It was odd to see a player from another team say how much he would enjoy playing here on the day we played in Columbus. At the time though I would have loved to see Nash in teal, now, not so much.

 

[Mafoofoo]

God no please no to Nash.

 

[Sharksfan83]

Nash and Thornton together would need a fast skater with them. That skater can go retrieve the puck whilst Thornton and Nash wait at the offensive blue line for them to get the puck. Hopefully they make it to the net before the period ends.

 

[Juxtaposer]

I would be okay with Nash in third line minutes at third line money in theory. But I worry he’d move up the lineup at the expense of Meier/Labanc/Donskoi and therefore I am firmly against signing Nash.

 

[hohosaregood]

Hoffman for Boedker and Bergman

 

[hohosaregood]

 

[Limekiller]

But who will we say "Suck it, Jux!" about now every time they score?

 

[Juxtaposer]

But who will we say "Suck it, Jux!" about now every time they score?

Truly, the biggest loss of this trade.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Truly, the biggest loss of this trade.

You seem ecstatic about this trade, which is undoubtedly a fantastic hockey trade. My question is, do you think Hoffman is innocent in the Karlsson situation? Do you not feel his behavior is deplorable as well?

 

[Maladroit]

You seem ecstatic about this trade, which is undoubtedly a fantastic hockey trade. My question is, do you think Hoffman is innocent in the Karlsson situation? Do you not feel his behavior is deplorable as well?

Honestly who cares. He didn't commit a crime and I'm glad it happened because that's the only reason we got him this cheap.

 

[Juxtaposer]

You seem ecstatic about this trade, which is undoubtedly a fantastic hockey trade. My question is, do you think Hoffman is innocent in the Karlsson situation? Do you not feel his behavior is deplorable as well?

Well, not exactly relevant anymore, but he and his girlfriend are absolutely guilty and their actions are abhorant. That said, it’s not Kane/Voynov bad. There is a difference.