DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche |
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Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB Joined: 07.24.2009
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I thought they had until midnight tonight to qualify or trade him - Maverick1818
Hes going to be a UFA |
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Erik6Karlsson5
Ottawa Senators |
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Location: It's Knuckle Puck Time.., NB Joined: 01.23.2013
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He's what 27 years old? He is what he is at this point. He has a good stretch pass. That is all that he has. Weir looks like bambie on the ice.
He'd be a good signing for Colarado for $1 mill on a one year deal as a 6 - 7th dman |
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DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche |
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Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB Joined: 07.24.2009
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He's what 27 years old? He is what he is at this point. He has a good stretch pass. That is all that he has. Weir looks like bambie on the ice.
He'd be a good signing for Colarado for $1 mill on a one year deal as a 6 - 7th dman - Erik6Karlsson5
Avs didnt qualify gormley either, there is a lot of names out there that could be depth pick ups on the cheap for teams |
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If this team goes in with the roster we ended the season with, we won't be seeing a drastic improvement result-wise. - Gord_Wilson_2.0
I'd like to see them make a roster improvement or two as well, but the impact of having a solid top-4 defence for the first time in years and getting healthier seasons from Turris and MacArthur shouldn't be underestimated, let alone the impact of a new coach. The subtraction of players like Cowen, Wiercioch, Greening, and Chiasson from the roster alone should help make an improvement result-wise.
Something tells me they're going to wait and see how the likes of Englund and Claesson look in training camp before going shopping for a 5/6 defenceman. But I think that #5 defence spot, plus maybe a 3rd line winger is all the change we're likely to see. |
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geta02it
Calgary Flames |
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Location: AB Joined: 11.10.2007
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Who the hell is that? - sensarmy_11
Puljujarvi...
Or Creepy clown guy...you choose... |
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I'd like to see them make a roster improvement or two as well, but the impact of having a solid top-4 defence for the first time in years and getting healthier seasons from Turris and MacArthur shouldn't be underestimated, let alone the impact of a new coach. The subtraction of players like Cowen, Wiercioch, Greening, and Chiasson from the roster alone should help make an improvement result-wise.
Something tells me they're going to wait and see how the likes of Englund and Claesson look in training camp before going shopping for a 5/6 defenceman. But I think that #5 defence spot, plus maybe a 3rd line winger is all the change we're likely to see. - khawk
I don't disagree. I think with a healthy lineup, this team can be a playoff team. Having the solid top 4 should bring some better results. My concern is once we get in the playoffs, we don't look as strong. To me, you have to look at teams like Washington, Tampa (with a Stamkos), and Pittsburgh and be confident that you can take them on in order to be successful. With this existing roster, I don't think anyone can say the Sens are close. They are in the log jam of middling teams. A big move or two could help them escape that group and challenge the upper tier East teams. But as you say, looks like they will likely play the "wait and see" card. Not totally unfamiliar from the Murray era. |
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I think we should really offer Vancouver Ryan for their new Finnish defenceman. They seem to be a team that would over value Ryan. I'd even take back Higgins and his contract. He'd be fine in the bottom six. Would also free up a little space to attempt to add a top nine forward with grit and some scoring. Troy brower would fit this bill.
Ryan's game is not of the winning kind, and I feel more versatile forwards would benefit us more at this point. |
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honestly what do we get in Chiasson?
- geta02it
Alex is slow, both physically and mentally. Always seems a step or two (or three) behind the play. He is far too soft for how big he is. If he could learn to play with more edge, he could be a serviceable bottom 6 grinding winger. But he rarely plays the body and never causes havoc in front of the net. Also, he isn't good in the corners or along the boards, which is disappointing for someone his size. |
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I think we should really offer Vancouver Ryan for their new Finnish defenceman. They seem to be a team that would over value Ryan. I'd even take back Higgins and his contract. He'd be fine in the bottom six. Would also free up a little space to attempt to add a top nine forward with grit and some scoring. Troy brower would fit this bill.
Ryan's game is not of the winning kind, and I feel more versatile forwards would benefit us more at this point. - MarkStoned
I read earlier today that Higgins was placed on waivers by Vancouver with intent to buy out his contract (I think one year left). Personally, I'm not interested in him. Well, if Dorion isn't able to do anything to bolster the forward group, signing a guy like him to a ONE year deal for only like $2M or so may be tolerable. But that's probably not attractive to Higgins. I don't know. |
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I read earlier today that Higgins was placed on waivers by Vancouver with intent to buy out his contract (I think one year left). Personally, I'm not interested in him. Well, if Dorion isn't able to do anything to bolster the forward group, signing a guy like him to a ONE year deal for only like $2M or so may be tolerable. But that's probably not attractive to Higgins. I don't know. - PavohnDatsvares
higgins had a couple of good years, in montreal, like a decade ago. not even worth considering at this point. |
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higgins had a couple of good years, in montreal, like a decade ago. not even worth considering at this point. - sensarmy_11
Over the hill, depth player signings aren't really worth it in my opinion. Either get a young in there who can develop or bring in some real talent and move a guy down the depth chart like Mcarthur. |
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Over the hill, depth player signings aren't really worth it in my opinion. Either get a young in there who can develop or bring in some real talent and move a guy down the depth chart like Mcarthur. - Gord_Wilson_2.0
yup...agree 100% |
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The Bruins blog is suggesting that Brett Connolly isn't going to receive a qualifying offer from the team. He's another player that might benefit from a change of scenery, and could be a very interesting addition to the 3rd line RW role - particularly for a team with depth issues at RW that's not likely to be big-spenders on the UFA market.
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Don't want to sign Higgins at all. Just a little sweetener to lube up a Ryan trade.
Brett Connolly on the other hand? I'd offer him 1.5 for two years. He might like the added security of a second year. Additionally, the kid still has some upside. |
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The Bruins blog is suggesting that Brett Connolly isn't going to receive a qualifying offer from the team. He's another player that might benefit from a change of scenery, and could be a very interesting addition to the 3rd line RW role - particularly for a team with depth issues at RW that's not likely to be big-spenders on the UFA market. - khawk
He'd be an interesting addition. He's already had one change of scenery, so I'm not sure he will improve dramatically, but I wouldn't be against bringing him in. I'm always weary of players who are either bought out or not qualified. There's usually a reason to why that happens. Like other teams will promote the bright side of Patrick Wiercioch, but we've seen it first hand. |
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He'd be an interesting addition. He's already had one change of scenery, so I'm not sure he will improve dramatically, but I wouldn't be against bringing him in. I'm always weary of players who are either bought out or not qualified. There's usually a reason to why that happens. Like other teams will promote the bright side of Patrick Wiercioch, but we've seen it first hand. - Gord_Wilson_2.0
To be fair to Connolly, he was victim of a numbers game in TB and the bruins management is rather suspect. We're not attempting to buy a top six forward, merely a top nine. With lowered expectations, he may actually meet some. |
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To be fair to Connolly, he was victim of a numbers game in TB and the bruins management is rather suspect. We're not attempting to buy a top six forward, merely a top nine. With lowered expectations, he may actually meet some. - MarkStoned
I think he would be a fine addition. As you say, low expectation while playing 3rd line minutes most likely. Might be able to contribute on the powerplay better than a Chaisson did for example. |
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I think he would be a fine addition. As you say, low expectation while playing 3rd line minutes most likely. Might be able to contribute on the powerplay better than a Chaisson did for example. - Gord_Wilson_2.0
Precisely. A Smith JGP Connolly line is one that could create. It also is skilled enough to wreak matchup havoc. Let the turris line absorb the hard matchups. Sadly we have to put Ryan on that line to protect him but he can be creative. If Clarke is back in full condition he should be there too. He's had success with turris before.
That leaves a Hoffman zibby and stone line to do some damage. Which could be frightening if zib by takes a step.
Smiths obviously more than a bottom line grinder, and that third line would give him some skill to play with, while not committing him to the top six. |
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Komisaurus Rex
Ottawa Senators |
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Location: If fascism ever comes to America, it will come in the name of liberalism - 1975, ON Joined: 06.14.2009
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Sure, we'll give you Wiercioch and you give us Duchene lol
Personally I think Wiercioch for Yak would be fair. Both are NHL ready players who need fresh starts. And both could fit exactly what the other team wants. - Maverick1818
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Maverick1818
Ottawa Senators |
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Location: PEI Joined: 02.06.2015
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The more I look at this trade, the more I don't like it. Chiasson is a career 4th liner that works hard enough the he can spend some time on the 3rd line and was cheap, who we just trades for a career AHLer who more than likely might be called up a few times a year. |
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The more I look at this trade, the more I don't like it. Chiasson is a career 4th liner that works hard enough the he can spend some time on the 3rd line and was cheap, who we just trades for a career AHLer who more than likely might be called up a few times a year. - Maverick1818
He's only 22, and has eno ugh potential and skill to be taken in the 2nd Rd. .......a little early to be called a career AHLer. Probably never going to be a top 4 but seems to have decent bottom pairing potential |
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AlfieisKing
Ottawa Senators |
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Location: Canada, ON Joined: 11.05.2007
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On Chiasson Trade
Not too much to say about it. Chiasson's loss of confidence begged a change of scenery. He can be a inconsistent scorer but will have to fill a top 9 role not top 6. This D-man is atleast an asset they can get in Bingo and see what Crawford, Lee and the rest can do.
Mike Hoffman Contract
Fillip Foresberg signs for $ 6M over 6 years. It's not a direct comparable to Hoffman but it does raise some positives for the Sens. A few notable points. First, Foresberg is coming off entry level (being drafted in 2012) while Hoffman is coming off a 1 year 'show me what you got' arbitration award. Forsberg's contract will be all RFA years except for the last, while Hoffman - if he signs long term - will only have 1 year not eat UFA years. Here are the #s:
2014-2015: Hoffman (27G, 48PTs) Foresberg (26G, 63PTs)
2015-2016: Hoffman (29G, 59PTs) Foresberg (33G, 64PTs)
Sens shoulld give Hoffman should get 6-7 years @5.8-6.2M.
Sens should sign Ceci for 6 years @3.4-3.8M...but I'm ok w. bridge |
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Ottawa should sign brett connoly from the bruins
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Ottawa should sign brett connoly from the bruins - bosman
agreed...that would give ottawa a very good top 9 IMO
hoffman - turris - stone
mac - zibby - ryan
connolly - pageau - lazar/smith |
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He's only 22, and has eno ugh potential and skill to be taken in the 2nd Rd. .......a little early to be called a career AHLer. Probably never going to be a top 4 but seems to have decent bottom pairing potential - sensarmy_11
This is a more likely scenario for Sieloff. He was the final d cut 2 years ago, and he got a staph infection after playing only 2 games in Stockton. He would almost certainly have earned a call up that year because he probably should have made the team out of training camp. While out of the lineup, and also last year's draft that brought us Andersson and Kylington he has got stuck in the log jam of almost ready guys that are pushing for spots in Calgary. He is a 5-6 guy, not more, but probably a solid 6. |
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