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jeromeo87

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Chip just tweeted that Francis doesn't expect to be that active tomorrow. He mentioned looking for depth D and a 4th line center. Boring. Not even any mention of a 3rd line center.. Going with Nash, I guess..?

Prediction: Carolina signs Tom Gilbert and Zenon Konopka July 1st.

I hope I'm wrong, but it's sounding like we are essentially going to have the exact same team this upcoming season. ugh..
 

jeromeo87

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Just saw Konopka is actually suspended for the beginning of the season.. Mike Santorelli, instead?
 

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Weren't we rumored to be looking at Gilbert last year? He'd be a good depth signing. And no thank you to Konopka with his suspension and generally terrible play.
 

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Gilbert would be ideal.

Santorelli would be fantastic as well. Zero negative CF% or CorsiRel ratings in the last three years, all positive.
 

jeromeo87

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Yeah, I think Gilbert can actually play top 4. He would look good next to Hainsey. And Santorelli can step up and play 3rd line center if/when needed. They would be good signings. That's my prediction. Hope more happens, whether it's signings or trades.
 

Wolfpuck

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Yeah, I think Gilbert can actually play top 4. He would look good next to Hainsey. And Santorelli can step up and play 3rd line center if/when needed. They would be good signings. That's my prediction. Hope more happens, whether it's signings or trades.

My thoughts as well. Let's hope Francis is on a similar page, unless he has something grand planned (unlikely at this time).
 

jeromeo87

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This is what I think the team will look like opening night. Is it good enough? I'm thinking, no. Looks like a team with will teeter around the .500 mark. I hope I'm wrong.

Tlusty EStaal Semin
Skinner JStaal Lindholm
Gerbe Nash FA/Trade
Dwyer Santorelli FA

Sekera Faulk
Hainsey Gilbert
Liles Harrison/Bellemore
Murphy

Khudobin
Ward
 

spockBokk

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Gilbert is a RHD that should come cheap. He'd be an ideal fit for the 2nd pair. I'm right on the same page with you guys in that he'd be at the top of my list.

I'll readily admit that I'm not that familiar with the other available UFAs. I have a nagging fear that the Gleason buyout may now put Timmy back on the radar.

Speaking of fowards, Goc and Raymond would be on my List as well.
 

Francis10

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Raymond would be great on that 3rd line. However, Riley Nash should be on 4th line at best. We still need a solid #3C badly.
 

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being a fan of this team is always so boring. they never do anything that I would consider exciting. Canes consider BIG NEWS when they sign an existing player to a contract that is too long for too much money with a NMC
 

garnetpalmetto

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As would Corvo.

:facepalm:

No. Just no.

You want a depth d-man? I've got your depth d-man right here.

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Francis10

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Why can't Lindholm center the 3rd?

He could....eventually. Just think at this point in his development being sheltered on the wing would be better for him. Less responsibilities on the ice and less wear and tear for a smallish player like himself.

Is this the year that Ryan Murphy finally plays full time? Or is he forever in that 7th Dman/PP specialist role? Seems like a waste if that is the long term plan for him as he was a 1st round pick.
 

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Lindy should get a shot at the third if we aren't bringing someone in. That may be why it's tough qualifying lotki. If they think Lindy could do it they may not want to qualify him

I think it's stupid not to qualify lotki. Raises the skill level notably, played his butt off down the stretch and played some of the best hockey of his career.
 

Wolfpuck

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Lindy should get a shot at the third if we aren't bringing someone in. That may be why it's tough qualifying lotki. If they think Lindy could do it they may not want to qualify him

I think it's stupid not to qualify lotki. Raises the skill level notably, played his butt off down the stretch and played some of the best hockey of his career.

I'm worried that the reason Lokti hasn't been qualified is because of his shoulder. Have we heard any update beyond planning to have surgery back in May?
 

jeromeo87

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Yep. Calgary was going to take 7th overall and Ward. I wouldn't have done it either.

That basically tells you the market for Ward. No one wants him. We're stuck with him.
 
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