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Speculation: Who do we target on D after OEL Buyout?
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The two names that immediately jump to mind are Graves and Soucy
I suppose the fact that the Blue Jackets have like 11 NHL d man could be pondered as well
I suppose the fact that the Blue Jackets have like 11 NHL d man could be pondered as well
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RebuildinVan
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Its not a great UFA class this year. Graves ticks the most boxes although Im a little scarred of an overpayment to someone like JT Compher
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GranvilleIsland
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I think Soucy would be a great fit, I think there is still some untapped ability there. Could see him either anchoring a bottom pairing or riding shotgun to Quinn, playing it safe to unleash QH.
EDIT: I don't mean Soucy is a long term solution for QH's partner, just temporarily till we either draft a RD, get one via trade, UFA signing next summer.
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Graves is fine but only at $4 million x 4 years maximum. I think he's looking for more than that though. I'd rather see if Vegas wants to unload Alec Martinez's contract (one year left) for future considerations and then next season go after Devon Toews as a UFA.
Why would Tampa trade him? Are they rebuilding ?
What’s the purpose of this? Do you actually want the team to attempt to sign this plug?
GranvilleIsland
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They're right up against the cap so they may need to move someone. Replacing Cernak is easier than their other top players. Not that they are going to move him but that's the type of D we should be targeting not overpaying Graves in FA.
Mr. Canucklehead
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I’m wary of us trying to fix the defense in free agency. For one, this crop isn’t earth shattering. But for two, we’d be overpaying.
I like Carson Soucy. But I don’t know that I’ll like the contract he’s going to get.
I like Carson Soucy. But I don’t know that I’ll like the contract he’s going to get.
The only guy I wanted in free agency was Gavrikov and I hate him now.
Cernak is one of the last players they would
Consider moving.
Do you try for another Miller trade? Lottery protected 1st for a mid-20s player? It’s the exact same reasoning and risk as previous management made.
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I’d much rather be looking for an overpaid defencemen with shorter term that a team is looking to unload because of cap reasons. Alec Martinez and Cernak like said above are good examples. Relying on free agency to improve the blue line is how you end up with Tyler Myers and Ben Chiarots. Maybe after teams have blown there loads, see what is available. Otherwise stay the f*** away
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Not a lot of room with only 17/23 signed. Who do you think they move? Or is there going to be a Kucherov/Stamkos injury to start the season.
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Only ufas that move the needle are Soucy ($$$) and stetcher.
RFA's there's many more options, most prob don't move teams but K'andre being the most obvious big win.
Borgen, Attard, Fehérváry among others would be good fits also.
Trade wise who knows, anyone could theoretically be available but of the rumored names/teams out there Sanhiem, Rasmus Andersson, hanafin, pesce would all be a massive wins.
Big no thanks to Graves, dumolin, Holl, Krug, Mayfield, Hagg, etc etc.
RFA's there's many more options, most prob don't move teams but K'andre being the most obvious big win.
Borgen, Attard, Fehérváry among others would be good fits also.
Trade wise who knows, anyone could theoretically be available but of the rumored names/teams out there Sanhiem, Rasmus Andersson, hanafin, pesce would all be a massive wins.
Big no thanks to Graves, dumolin, Holl, Krug, Mayfield, Hagg, etc etc.
Yeah it’d be the 2024 pick. I haven’t done the exercise of going through everyone’s roster to identify targets yet but let’s day this:
2024 1st (Lottery Protected) for K’Andre Miller
Mr. Canucklehead
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I really do think we should target Stecher. He’s criminally underrated and therefore would likely not be very effective.
I like Soucy, but I think he’s going to get overpaid.
Graves is the other prominent defender who is in / entering his prime, but I don’t know enough about him and also think he’s a candidate to get overpaid.
EDIT: Meant to say “expensive” for Stecher. LOL.
I like Soucy, but I think he’s going to get overpaid.
Graves is the other prominent defender who is in / entering his prime, but I don’t know enough about him and also think he’s a candidate to get overpaid.
EDIT: Meant to say “expensive” for Stecher. LOL.
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Stetcher sucks. This obsession of former C grade players in this market needs to stop. Do you want to improve the team or are you aspiring to get the old sh!tty band back together? Let’s grab Edler, Tryamkin, Stetcher and Hutton! Blows my f***ing mind when I read this sh!t. Have some pride Canuck fans. Let’s try and fix the team in the present and the future
