GDT: The NHL Trade Deadline: More Trades Edition

[OmNomNom]

I saw today that they made Plekanec shave, and I just found that ridiculous. What year is it again?

year of the dog

Spoiler

well, in toronto, the hairless dog

 

[Burner Account]

The transformation of our forward group really has been something else.

We had Michaels Cammalleri and Ryder on our team at the same time. The twin epitomes of misfit forwards.

 

[Emperoreddy]

But have you SEEN the Facebook fans?

Oh they are way worse, but the Reddit group isn’t much better.

How can do many people not realize we have forwards that can play RW?

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

We had Michaels Cammalleri and Ryder on our team at the same time. The twin epitomes of misfit forwards.

If we just take a look at our roster 3 or 4 years ago and what we have today, I wouldn't believe it actually happened in real life.

It's a video game transformation that Ray did with this dumpster of a team that was given to him.

The guy should get the MVP award for GM's.

 

[Nubmer6]

year of the dog

Yeah. I still keep writing "Rooster" on all my checks

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Hayes and Stafford are only playing when Bratt needs a rest at this point. Maroon's replacing one of them and Grabner/Gibbons are going to replace the other. Zajac, Boyle and Maroon should be our only 'slow' skaters in the lineup once everyone's back.

Hopefully, but I'll believe it when I see it. I don't, in any way, care about what we gave up. I don't think we parted with anything of consequence. It's just worrying but Maroon is essentially guaranteed a spot in the lineup and I don't think he helps the team at all.

Again, hopefully he proves me wrong.

 

[Emperoreddy]

He also said he didn’t want to trade our 1st

 

[MartyOwns]

Hopefully, but I'll believe it when I see it. I don't, in any way, care about what we gave up. I don't think we parted with anything of consequence. It's just worrying but Maroon is essentially guaranteed a spot in the lineup and I don't think he helps the team at all.

Again, hopefully he proves me wrong.

i think/hope you're underestimating him a bit. he's a clarkson type, which is something we've sorely needed. time will tell, i suppose

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

He also said he didn’t want to trade our 1st

I think Shero was waiting to see if a team went after Karlsson, that would have made a defenseman expendable and cheaper than usual.

Certainly was not expecting a forward pickup though, but it was exactly what the doctor ordered so Im very satisfied.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Is Mojo confirmed done for the year or is what I'm reading just people speculating based on the trade?

I think we miss him a bit more than people realize, despite his inconsistency.

 

[NJDevs26]

Is Mojo confirmed done for the year or is what I'm reading just people speculating based on the trade?

I think we miss him a bit more than people realize, despite his inconsistency.

It's not that he's confirmed done but trading for TWO rental left wingers pretty much signaled they planned as if he wasn't going to be a part of the mix going forward. As it is now they have 14 healthy forwards plus Gibbons.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Is Mojo confirmed done for the year or is what I'm reading just people speculating based on the trade?

I think we miss him a bit more than people realize, despite his inconsistency.

The team says they hope he will come back at some point but it isn’t a guarantee he does.

 

[mrjiggyfly]

Good morning, hoping for a busy day!

You got your wish. What a deadline!!

 

[Emperoreddy]

It's not that he's confirmed done but trading for TWO rental left wingers pretty much signaled they planned as if he wasn't going to be a part of the mix going forward. As it is now they have 14 healthy forwards plus Gibbons.

And honestly if he does come back, it is a good problem to have. It makes our forward group very deep.

If Cory can get hot we could do some damage.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The Maven chimes in

 

[Saugus]

I saw today that they made Plekanec shave, and I just found that ridiculous. What year is it again?

Some things never change.

 

[ffh]

I'd be irate.

Stastny is no longer that great of a player, and they gave up a top-prospect, a 1st rounder, and a 4th for him.

That's insane. The BALLS Armstrong had to ask for that 4th Rounder, as is his theft wasn't large enough already.



Makes Shero's trade look even better.

The price would be a 4th or foley not both. Jets have lemieux the dont need foley. Also stasny will play with a 31 and 25 goal scorers laine and ehlers instead of bergland and sabotka 9 and 8 goals scorers.

 

[DerekDevils30]

The Maven chimes in

I wonder how many pages he used on the typewriter before handing it over to the intern with the computer

 

[blood gin]

Some things never change.

Toronto got it right though in that they didn't let Lou get full control of that franchise. They conceded to some of his idiocy...no beards. But overall Shanahan and other are there above him to make sure they stay in this century. There is still social media, Leafs TV, the fans still have good access to a team they cherish etc. Lou can still do a good job he just needs to be managed himself

 

[Darkauron]

I think it is clear Mojo is going to be out for a while, and this helps us with the push but also in the playoffs. Gives Mojo plenty of time to rest up and possibly be ready for the playoffs

 

[blood gin]

I wonder how many pages he used on the typewriter before handing it over to the intern with the computer

 

[Darkauron]

I have to say, it has been so long since we have been buyers. And I still cant get use to it

 

[AveryQuietMan]

Toronto got it right though in that they didn't let Lou get full control of that franchise. They conceded to some of his idiocy...no beards. But overall Shanahan and other are there above him to make sure they stay in this century. There is still social media, Leafs TV, the fans still have good access to a team they cherish etc. Lou can still do a good job he just needs to be managed himself

time catches up to everyone. lou is there for his negotiating skills thats something you dont lose. unless you go full senile.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Relentless

 

[NJDevs26]

Leave Stan alone!

Seriously I'll miss the old curmudgeon when he's no longer there even with his goofy alliteration like that blog.