Value of: Top 4 Mobile LHD to boston

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

Chara-McAvoy
Krug-Carlo
Grezcelyk-Miller

Is it really a need? That defence looks very solid when healthy

I think we could use an upgrade on Krug, but the "need" isn't dire by any stretch. I'd put a reliable 3C with some offensive skill is of higher importance than a top 4 D.

 

[Jared Dunn]

I think we could use an upgrade on Krug, but the "need" isn't dire by any stretch. I'd put a reliable 3C with some offensive skill is of higher importance than a top 4 D.

I think Carlo and McAvoy will be able to take steps forward and make it even less of a need, and Zboril looks like an eventual top 4 guy even though it probably won't be next year. I would just find it hard to justify paying the price it would take to get a legit #3 guy

 

[wintersej]

Chara-McAvoy
Krug-Carlo
Grezcelyk-Miller

Is it really a need? That defence looks very solid when healthy

The issue is that Krug and Gryz are both undersized and need to be protected to a degree. Leaving Chara screwed. Chara is going to be something like 184 years old next season. During the regular season they got away with it to the point where it wasn't cool to point out it being an issue. In the playoffs Krug had a touch time against the depth of Toronto and Tampa. Obviously, some of that was Carlo being out. But, regardless, ideally you have another LD that can PK or go against top 6 players and not just rely on a still very effective but very old Chara.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

I think Carlo and McAvoy will be able to take steps forward and make it even less of a need, and Zboril looks like an eventual top 4 guy even though it probably won't be next year. I would just find it hard to justify paying the price it would take to get a legit #3 guy

Yeah plus theres Lauzon and Urho waiting as well. The long and short of it I don't want to give up much of anything thats going to be rental/band aid type. Brodin I would explore for sure.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Yeah plus theres Lauzon and Urho waiting as well. The long and short of it I don't want to give up much of anything thats going to be rental/band aid type. Brodin I would explore for sure.

That would take quite a haul I'd imagine, but since a more offensive center is a need maybe something big could be worked out around both he and Coyle and just go all in

 

[wintersej]

I think we could use an upgrade on Krug, but the "need" isn't dire by any stretch. I'd put a reliable 3C with some offensive skill is of higher importance than a top 4 D.

Funny, I feel more confident in JFK or Frederic or even Donato (although I want him at wing) being able to step in as a rookie more than any of the young D.

Honestly, they should have just gotten McD from the Rangers instead of Nash, but what are you going to do.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Funny, I feel more confident in JFK or Frederic or even Donato (although I want him at wing) being able to step in as a rookie more than any of the young D.

Honestly, they should have just gotten McD from the Rangers instead of Nash, but what are you going to do.

That Nash trade right away was puzzling to me, seemed like a huge price where McDonagh didn't return as much as I expected, Namestnikov/Miller swap was especially weird to me as I've always found Miller to be the better player. I know there's value in Nash's game but IMO guy has been consistently overrated basically since he broke into the league

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

Funny, I feel more confident in JFK or Frederic or even Donato (although I want him at wing) being able to step in as a rookie more than any of the young D.

Honestly, they should have just gotten McD from the Rangers instead of Nash, but what are you going to do.

Well I don't think any of the young D will step in next year. I think we'll enter the season with a "competition" but eventually have the same top 7 D (Chara/McAvoy, Carlo, K Miller, Gryz, Krug, McQuaid).

And yes I agree about McDonaugh, seems a bit short sighted now.

 

[Gecklund]

Would you be interested in Braun from SJ?

 

[wintersej]

Sounds like NYI are letting DeHaan walk. Great skating, smart LHD that could play on the 2nd pairing.

DeHaan is totally on my radar, too. $$$ gets tight after this season, though. Could always move Krug (since he has no trade protection) after next season if need be.

DeHaan might be the most attractive choice for the next few seasons.

 

[wintersej]

That Nash trade right away was puzzling to me, seemed like a huge price where McDonagh didn't return as much as I expected, Namestnikov/Miller swap was especially weird to me as I've always found Miller to be the better player. I know there's value in Nash's game but IMO guy has been consistently overrated basically since he broke into the league

Krejci has played well with bigger bodies and the Bruins knew they needed more middle 6 scoring. He was the best big body available that wasn't going to be a concern in a good dressing room (Kane). In the end, they gave up #26 OA, their 5th best left handed D under 24 and a guy in Spooner they were going to move on from regardless. So not some crazy overpayment... but not the steal Tampa got. Rumors are that the Rangers held firm on DeBrusk from Boston. Boston didn't blink. But, when Boston got out of the race post Nash, you have to think Tampa had a better bargaining position.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Would you be interested in Braun from SJ?

I can tell you Toronto definitely would, Boston is very solid down the right side I'm not sure if they'd be as interested

 

[Gecklund]

I can tell you Toronto definitely would, Boston is very solid down the right side I'm not sure if they'd be as interested

I think that Toronto would be the perfect team. Have a need and also have a late first

 

[Jared Dunn]

I think that Toronto would be the perfect team. Have a need and also have a late first

Would you say that's pretty much where his value is at this point? 25th overall ish? Would definitely be a safer option than Tanev

 

[Gecklund]

Would you say that's pretty much where his value is at this point? 25th overall ish? Would definitely be a safer option than Tanev

Yeah I’d say that’s what I would hope for 25-30ish might be willing to do lower if they add a prospect or another pick or something

 

[nagami]

Loving this thread! sub'dhttp://:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:/isna/3/o.png

 

[M2Beezy]

Available for said player

Danton heinen
Anders bjork
Jeremy lauzon
Jakub zboril
Future picks

Hutton and Cassells for Heinen and a 5th

 

[Montecristo]

Hutton and Cassells for Heinen and a 5th

Why did Hutton stop playing over 20 minutes a night after thanksgiving?

 

[M2Beezy]

Why did Hutton stop playing over 20 minutes a night after thanksgiving?

Mosty too much turkey from what I heard

 

[BB88]

Chara-McAvoy
Krug-Carlo
Grezcelyk-Miller

Is it really a need? That defence looks very solid when healthy

Yeah it would have to mean Krug out, in another trade or in a trade for more defensive LD.

Vaakanainen is looking good but it's a 1 year too early for him(atleast) to fill that role.

DeHaan is totally on my radar, too. $$$ gets tight after this season, though. Could always move Krug (since he has no trade protection) after next season if need be.

DeHaan might be the most attractive choice for the next few seasons.

Signing DeHaan and trading Krug for assets could be a good move. Get a top4 in return and keep adding to the prospect pool.