Peter Tessier: "They're a f#$%ing good team"- Laine's record

Woot, woot! Yes the Jets indeed, are good.Nash was very expensive.

Woot, woot! Yes the Jets indeed, are good.Nash was very expensive.
- Hockey Biltong

I am glad we didn't get Nash. He's the most overrated player in the NHL. I am also glad we didn't get Plekanec. The Brassard thing still stings though. I am thinking we need depth on defense. In case of an injury or poor play by the others.

First thing that obviously pops out when skimming chart...in which dimension did Stamkos score 30 in his first two years as a teenager?

Is this one of those close your eyes for sake of arguments where you average goals to make argument valid?

Kessel greatest 40 goal scorer....to never score 40.

Now that alot of teams have spent their capital and are out of the market, there is still an opportunity to pick up someone.

I like the Jets as they are and getting Lowry, Tanev and Trouba back will be a boost. I mean it is like making a trade. Assuming Tanev and Lowry come back, do you leave Copp centering Laine and Ehlers and bump Tanev, Lowry and Armia on the 4th?

So,
81 55 26
85 18 52
27 9 29
13 17 40

15 & 56 in the press box, Petan back to the Moose (assuming he is not moved) Why not ice this forward roster?

44 8
33 39
5 57

On D, we have two qualified depth Dmen assuming Trouba comes back and Chairot and Poolman are in the press box, or Poolman back to the Moose.

I don't think it would be the end of the wolrd with out any addtions. I would like to see a big body like Maroon but if not, go at it with the current roster because there is lots of depth in the organization. Btw, I am favoring Hutch in a backup role right now over Mason.

I agree, stay the course and if anything add a big body up front.

Now that alot of teams have spent their capital and are out of the market, there is still an opportunity to pick up someone.

I like the Jets as they are and getting Lowry, Tanev and Trouba back will be a boost. I mean it is like making a trade. Assuming Tanev and Lowry come back, do you leave Copp centering Laine and Ehlers and bump Tanev, Lowry and Armia on the 4th?

So,
81 55 26
85 18 52
27 9 29
13 17 40

15 & 56 in the press box, Petan back to the Moose (assuming he is not moved) Why not ice this forward roster?

44 8
33 39
5 57

On D, we have two qualified depth Dmen assuming Trouba comes back and Chairot and Poolman are in the press box, or Poolman back to the Moose.

I don't think it would be the end of the wolrd with out any addtions. I would like to see a big body like Maroon but if not, go at it with the current roster because there is lots of depth in the organization. Btw, I am favoring Hutch in a backup role right now over Mason.
- CharlieDog

Yes. Its getting to the point of Chevy not making any deals. Brassard was the best fit. Maroon is not nearly as good a fit so why bother. There are still lots of teams that are battling for playoff spots that might make a move so I don't think anything comes to cheap. If Chevy wasn't even willing to give up a second and a second grade prospect for Plekanec than one would think he is not going to do much as the deadline approaches. The only other thing I see as a possibility is more of a hockey deal with a team where we both can find a fit for each teams certain needs that might not involve UFA's but rather players with maybe one more year of term left.

Now that alot of teams have spent their capital and are out of the market, there is still an opportunity to pick up someone.

I like the Jets as they are and getting Lowry, Tanev and Trouba back will be a boost. I mean it is like making a trade. Assuming Tanev and Lowry come back, do you leave Copp centering Laine and Ehlers and bump Tanev, Lowry and Armia on the 4th?

So,
81 55 26
85 18 52
27 9 29
13 17 40

15 & 56 in the press box, Petan back to the Moose (assuming he is not moved) Why not ice this forward roster?

44 8
33 39
5 57

On D, we have two qualified depth Dmen assuming Trouba comes back and Chairot and Poolman are in the press box, or Poolman back to the Moose.

I don't think it would be the end of the wolrd with out any addtions. I would like to see a big body like Maroon but if not, go at it with the current roster because there is lots of depth in the organization. Btw, I am favoring Hutch in a backup role right now over Mason.
- CharlieDog

Wit Lowry missing so many games this year and rumoured to be a back thing I don't have a lot of confidence he can come back and play a heavy game we want him to. To me, this makes sense for maroon. I am not a fan of Chris Stewart but with him on waivers and being a low cost pending UFA, have to wonder if the jets consider him?

Yes. Its getting to the point of Chevy not making any deals. Brassard was the best fit. Maroon is not nearly as good a fit so why bother. There are still lots of teams that are battling for playoff spots that might make a move so I don't think anything comes to cheap. If Chevy wasn't even willing to give up a second and a second grade prospect for Plekanec than one would think he is not going to do much as the deadline approaches. The only other thing I see as a possibility is more of a hockey deal with a team where we both can find a fit for each teams certain needs that might not involve UFA's but rather players with maybe one more year of term left.
- jetsnation

It's being reported our deal for plekanec was the same but plekanec asked the Habs to keep him as close to Montreal as possible and they obliged

I don't like everyone on this list but are they all possible?
Wingles
Sharp
Shaw
Hartman
Maroon
Zucarelo
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Martin

Ryan Spooner!! Plus he’s an RFA so we can even re-flip his rights or sign and trade to recoup some of what we have to pay now to get him.

Ryan Spooner!! Plus he’s an RFA so we can even re-flip his rights or sign and trade to recoup some of what we have to pay now to get him.
- Teemu13

He's not good in his own end so I don't see him as a good fit if you are thinking copp replacement on our third line

I'm good with Copp between Ehlers & Laine, primarily because I don't see a better option right now and It seems to be working better overall for the team with current lines. Could it be the youngsters got the message about playing a more complete game with the "demotion". Or is Copp a little more physical and better in the corners? Not sure about that. Here's a half baked notion: It seems 27 & 29 are looking for each other more,( not having to run the offense through the veteran Little) i.e. they can "ignore" Copp more than Brian and just let 9 do what he does well. Freeing their game up, and somehow doing little things to be more defensively responsible. Also, if Copp feels more like an equal/peer to 27 & 29 they may be taking more "ownership" and recognize they can't depend on Little to cover their mistakes.

I feel confident in the boys, particularly when Trouba and Lowry get back, but would still like to have seen how Brassard or Plekanec would have worked out. I find myself wondering if some GMs are cautious about dealing with Chevy, given his wiles, and somehow this translates into pushing back when trading.

As for Meyers, I think he has stepped in admirably for Trouba, but I he is beginning to "overstay his welcome", so to speak, and the cracks in the armor are beginning to show. May be wearing on Morrissey also........

I take solace in the fact that no team has added a package of Trouba, Lowry and Tanev. Not even close actually.
That said I am worried about our LHD depth and still would like some size/toughness up front.
Maroon
Shaw
Cole
I’d even think about taking a flyer on Burrows (waivers today). He’s a super pest

I would be interested in seeing some stats on the record for teams on the next game after they play the Jets. The Jets hangover effect so to speak. Maybe that would be an interesting article for Peter.

The reasoning being that IF opponents tend to lose 60-70 % of their games right after playing the Jets then it would be good measure of our toughness come playoff time. Our ability to wear a team down in a long series. The Jets have been referred to as being " a pack of wolves who never stop" , etc. Of course the stat would have to eliminate all games that opponents play that are more than 48 hours after the fact. I would assume they would be well rested by then.

I was on the solid centreman pick-up for trade deadline and maybe, too, a depth LHD

Then I was on the 'we're getting a top pair D man, 3rd or 4th line centre, and2 depth wingers one of which can PK - - all for "free" for the playoffs - so why should we do anything ? (of course, Troubs, Lowry, Tanev, Matthias)

An upgrade is an upgrade, I guess, and as long as you don't have to give up much/anything we'll really miss - then why not ?

The question we're all on is: 'who do we target ?' ... apparently that was Brassard and we got hooped ... if what I read is true, Chevy was trying to wheel the deal on others as well .... who's left ?

Pacioretty ? Hoffman ? Zucc ? ... Grabner for LHD ?

I'm playing the flip-flop, friends

ok - following my own logic, Hoffman it is .. go get Hoffman

1st round 2018, Copp, Petan and/or Dano ? ... am I on the crack ?

@ the Moose game. I can’t see Lemieux in the AHL next year. He is the best Moose player now that Roslovic and Petan have graduated.

I think any players going the other way would be Petan (Edmonton likes Petan), perhaps Lemieux or Dano. If no one moves before the trade deadline then there will have to be movement at the draft. There simply isn’t enough spots for everyone and Petan, Lemieux, Dano are NHL ready.

ok - following my own logic, Hoffman it is .. go get Hoffman

1st round 2018, Copp, Petan and/or Dano ? ... am I on the crack ?
- CorydonKeith

I think we have enough high impact wingers. Copp could become what Ruchin was to Selanne and Kariya. He's good at possession and keeping the puck in the offensive end, just maybe what Ehlers and Laine need to go to work.

I don't like everyone on this list but are they all possible?
Wingles
Sharp
Shaw
Hartman
Maroon
Zucarelo
Tatar

Low cost D
Anti pin
Martin
- Ross77

Outside of Zuccarallo, none of those names interest me.

It’s great when we get back Trouba, Lowry, and Tanev.....However......that’s assuming that nobody else gets injured.
Hence, adding some depth may not be a bad thing.

Warming up to the idea of Maroon at a reasonable price. Mostly because I’m resigned to the fact that copp will likely be staying in the 3center hole.
How tough a line would Maroon/Lowry/Armia be to play against with scoring potential. And I know you’re doing the math, that’s a shade under 19 feet tall and 650 pounds :p. That’s how you wear down other teams top lines. And helps the depth with tanev being an extra.

Outside of Zuccarallo, none of those names interest me.
- TheUltimateJet

One of Hartman, Maroon and zuc I could be interested in

You can’t make this stuff up

You can’t make this stuff up

- Peter.Tessier

So Stasny (UFA at end of season) St. LOUIS retains 50%, for Wpg 1st, Petan, Dano, Samberg, & Mathias. That would be paying through the nose big time,would it not? I don't think Wpg needs a center that bad, do we?? That is crazy talk.