Next generation had arrived. Open your eyes. Simmonds needs to be traded.If you could sign Simmonds to a 3 year deal, he's be a solid bridge to the next generation of forwards, and they have the cap room. But when you get to 5-6 years, the contract will be an albatross just when this team is peaking.
If you could sign Simmonds to a 3 year deal, he's be a solid bridge to the next generation of forwards, and they have the cap room. But when you get to 5-6 years, the contract will be an albatross just when this team is peaking.
I think I'd prefer they re-sign Filppula for another year or so than extend Simmonds. I'd imagine Simmonds is roughly a 30 point ES forward at this point and at a premium price tag (5 million + ) that's a lot to swallow for a guy who doesn't drive ES play.
I want a jets team here Benny that smashes and had skill. Flyers are nothing even close to a team like that.Trade Simmer for a Younger cost controlled 3C. We don't need Simmer anymore and don't need him blocking guys like NP on the PP.
Bottom 6 can be filled with cheap UFA s if we need and a premium needs to be put on speed first.
Trade Simmer for a Younger cost controlled 3C. We don't need Simmer anymore and don't need him blocking guys like NP on the PP.
Bottom 6 can be filled with cheap UFA s if we need and a premium needs to be put on speed first.
Trade Simmer for a Younger cost controlled 3C. We don't need Simmer anymore and don't need him blocking guys like NP on the PP.
Bottom 6 can be filled with cheap UFA s if we need and a premium needs to be put on speed first.
Anyone knows why Patrick played in his spot? That very very unhakstol like move.
No freaking way. I'm of the opinion that you should never trade for depth players. If you trade for a draft pick it gives you a chance to draft superstar. I'll take that over third line center every day of the week. Also isn't Laughton exactly that type of player?Trade Simmer for a Younger cost controlled 3C. We don't need Simmer anymore and don't need him blocking guys like NP on the PP.
Bottom 6 can be filled with cheap UFA s if we need and a premium needs to be put on speed first.
I understand that's what the logic dictates, but we are talking about hakstok here?He was on PP1 while Simmonds was injured and he potted 3 goals in just a handful of games. Simmonds was then gifted his spot when he came back and the PP has gone cold since. Patrick should have been given that spot back 5-10 games ago
Next generation is two years away, we're still going to struggle to fill out our bottom six next year.
Anyone knows why Patrick played in his spot? That very very unhakstol like move.
I think I'd prefer they re-sign Filppula for another year or so than extend Simmonds. I'd imagine Simmonds is roughly a 30 point ES forward at this point and at a premium price tag (5 million + ) that's a lot to swallow for a guy who doesn't drive ES play.
No freaking way. I'm of the opinion that you should never trade for depth players. If you trade for a draft pick it gives you a chance to draft superstar. I'll take that over third line center every day of the week. Also isn't Laughton exactly that type of player?
No one has come out and said "Hakstol made a decision" or "Knoblauch wanted a change" or anything.
Im comfortable saying Hakstol (finally) made an adjustment and it reaped rewards until something else comes out to the contrary. It's just unfortunate that it took this long to make the adjustment.
Actually..
I just watched Patricks post-game interview. He said he only played on that unit because Simmer was hurt.
LAUGH OUT ****ING LOUD
Laughton lost his fight against Wilson when he returned to the line-up all those years back. A scarlet letter that he will never be able to shed in this organization. He may as well be fired into the sun, sad to say. If only Laughton fought more, and won. If only...
I want a jets team here Benny that smashes and had skill. Flyers are nothing even close to a team like that.
We have a young cost controlled 3c. His name is Morgan Frost.