Proposal: Trade for Brock Nelson

[Museula]

I think the Preds should trade for Brock Nelson. He is a big center that drives to the net and scores. This would create a lot of rebounds for the wingers. Our players especially the centers are seem to be afraid to drive to the net. Also a big center would create some space for our smallish wingers. I think the Islanders would accept Fiala. I would over pay to get Nelson. I know Nelson is bad at faceoffs but he is no worse than Bonino. If Paul Gaustad is not doing anything maybe they could hire him to work with Bonino and Nelson on faceoffs. What do you think?

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[NoNecksCurse]

scratch the whole idea of you being Dan Muse.

respectfully, no way.

 

[Museula]

What do you have against Nelson?

 

[NoNecksCurse]

What do you have against Nelson?

i am not really interested in giving up fiala for a 2-3 center. he's a complimentary piece and fits with our core age, sure. but i have higher hopes for fiala.

 

[Museula]

i am not really interested in giving up fiala for a 2-3 center. he's a complimentary piece and fits with our core age, sure. but i have higher hopes for fiala.

He's a number 2 center behind Tavares. I am not a Fiala fan which I hope I am wrong about if they keep him. I care more about winning the cup. I don't think Fiala would help as much as Nelson.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

I know Nelson is bad at faceoffs but he is no worse than Bonino.

Actually he is, almost 4% worse than Bonino. Bad to the point where he should maybe be a winger.

 

[Museula]

Actually he is, almost 4% worse than Bonino. Bad to the point where he should maybe be a winger.

True. He could play wing if he doesn't work out at center.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

True. He could play wing if he doesn't work out at center.

But then you've completely defeated the purpose of trading for him in the first place.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Fiala for a center that's a slight upgrade (if at all) on Fisher and Bonino? No thanks. Rather just ride Fisher out for 2 years and then try to sign Duchene.

 

[Museula]

But then you've completely defeated the purpose of trading for him in the first place.

No. I would still try him at center or be happy with him at wing. I really like how Nelson likes to go to the net and scores. #1 or #2 centers that are good at faceoffs are costly these days. Too costly. I shall not mention D word.

 

[Museula]

Fiala for a center that's a slight upgrade (if at all) on Fisher and Bonino? No thanks. Rather just ride Fisher out for 2 years and then try to sign Duchene.

I think Lavi can get into players heads and squeezes out performance. Nelson has yet to be squeezed by Lavi. Wait that doesn't sound right. You know what I mean.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

I think Lavi can get into players heads and squeezes out performance.

But this same logic could apply to Fiala who is younger, cheaper and more skilled than Nelson.

 

[Museula]

But this same logic could apply to Fiala who is younger, cheaper and more skilled than Nelson.

Fiala is smaller. I don't like his attitude although people says it's better.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Fiala is smaller. I don't like his attitude although people says it's better.

man, at his age i was a punk! still am.. give him some slack. he showed a lot during the stretch run. his OT winner against Chicago was a franchise highlight. he is going to be great for us. he will contribute 45-50 points this year for us.

 

[Museula]

he will contribute 45-50 points this year for us.

I do hope you are right. I am really intense and annoying to some people. I am trying not to be. I just want the Preds to win the cup.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

I do hope you are right. I am really intense and annoying to some people. I am trying not to be. I just want the Preds to win the cup.

i am enjoying the fresh voice and looking forward to you contributing much more in the future. i think you have a lot of good views to share and post about.

 

[Museula]

i am enjoying the fresh voice and looking forward to you contributing much more in the future. i think you have a lot of good views to share and post about.

Hey thanks. I was worried I would rub too many people the wrong way here.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Hey thanks. I was worried I would rub too many people the wrong way here.

not at all. you have an obvious knowledge for hockey. the bigger and closer knit our fan base, the better.

 

[Museula]

not at all. you have an obvious knowledge for hockey. the bigger and closer knit our fan base, the better.

cool.

 

[Armourboy]

I understand wanting a better 2C, but you gotta have someone to help get it in the net. We already lost Neal, so that means we are already depending on Smith or Aberg for the other side.

 

[TheOriginalJez]

Yeah, not a fan of trading Fiala at this point. Willy's gone as well as Neal don't forget, not that he did much lately but that's another winger we don't have to slot in, I don't think we can really afford to be trading Fiala for a 2/3 C (unless that C is Duchene, I might change my tune then.) Besides, I like Fiala's play, I think as he matures we'll quickly see a hell of a lot more from him.

 

[drwpreds]

man, at his age i was a punk! still am.. give him some slack. he showed a lot during the stretch run. his OT winner against Chicago was a franchise highlight. he is going to be great for us. he will contribute 45-50 points this year for us.

Agreed- I have high hopes for him as well.

I really think the whole "attitude" issue is (hopefully) going to be a thing of the past. His playoff performance and then, ironically, his horrific injury has completely changed the narrative surrounding him. He has gone from being looked at by many as an immature head case to one of the most popular players on the team.

 

[Persona5]

Because of the Bonino signing I would say no way. As it stands now we have Ryjo, Bonino, Jarnkrok, Sissons, and Gaudreau down the middle. Fisher may still be back as well. Nelson wouldn't be much of an upgrade over what we have imo. Really not worth giving up Fiala in my mind.

 

[Museula]

Because of the Bonino signing I would say no way.

But are any of those centers you've listed going to take the puck to the net? It causes chaos when shots are taken from in front of the net. Our centers are too predictable when everyone is doing the same exact thing. Also if you want win the cup you can't have small centers and small wingers. You just won't win it all. If we had a legit #2 when Johansen went down we might have had a chance. Bonino was a #3 center and is not a legit #2. Fisher lost his scoring touch in the playoffs. Jarnkrok, Gaudreau, Sissons are #3/4 centers.

 

[Drake744]

But are any of those centers you've listed going to take the puck to the net? It causes chaos when shots are taken from in front of the net. Our centers are too predictable when everyone is doing the same exact thing. Also if you want win the cup you can't have small centers and small wingers. You just won't win it all. If we had a legit #2 when Johansen when down we might have had a chance. Bonino was a #3 center and is not a legit #2. Fisher lost his scoring touch in the playoffs. Jarnkrok, Gaudreau, Sissons are #3/4 centers.

Blame Joe Sakic for this problem.