That and any of the centers that have been suggested on this thread are better than the centers sans Zib on this team.
- 2sticks1puck

You can’t rush a player at center. Chytil is not a “POOF he’s a center” player, it’s gonna take time and he may end being better on the wing. And Lias or Howden seem destined to be #3s, which is fine, but you need a solid number two. You only hear that year after year for the last 100 years of hockey. I guess you could give all 3 another year to see if one can develop there, but if it doesn’t you’re in the same predicament a year later

You can’t rush a player at center. Chytil is not a “POOF he’s a center” player, it’s gonna take time and he may end being better on the wing. And Lias or Howden seem destined to be #3s, which is fine, but you need a solid number two. You only hear that year after year for the last 100 years of hockey. I guess you could give all 3 another year to see if one can develop there, but if it doesn’t you’re in the same predicament a year later
- Slimtj100

Agreed and the blueprint of this decade of winning the cup is three scoring lines is a must. When we went to the final, we had Zucc and Brass on the third line. You need depth in this league, especially at that position.

Agreed and the blueprint of this decade of winning the cup is three scoring lines is a must. When we went to the final, we had Zucc and Brass on the third line. You need depth in this league, especially at that position.
- 2sticks1puck

You could make the argument that 4 lines are needed now more then ever too. Both these teams in the finals have terrific 4th lines, and not make shift over paid junk

Nah i wouldn’t count him and I love Zucc. I mean superstar guy.
- Slimtj100

I won't be disappointed with an eventual Hall-Hischier-Kakko line, but I just don't see the Devils passing on Hughes.

That's going to leave you guys with one hell of a 1-2 punch down the right side with Kakko/Kravstov.

Also, I agree Byram should be #3 and a team would probably pay Chicago quite a haul to draft him, although with Keith and Seabrook getting up there, I don't know why they would trade the pick.
- smellmyfinger

What makes me consider the Devils taking Kakko over Hughes is size. Nico is a smurf, but you guys like the speedy little players.

- Fenrir

Do you ever wish you could adopt him? Like a pet?

What makes me consider the Devils taking Kakko over Hughes is size. Nico is a smurf, but you guys like the speedy little players.
- Fenrir

I thought of that too, makes sense. It’s a legit thing. Very similar body types, players. But that’s still a skilled top two centers for years

Do you ever wish you could adopt him? Like a pet?
- Slimtj100

Is this possible?

Do you ever wish you could adopt him? Like a pet?
- Slimtj100

If he signs in Dallas, I'll be glad we're not playing against him 4 times a season.

Is this possible?
- TPC

Is this possible?
- TPC

Kreider is like a Great Dane
Zucc is like a poodle

Your dog food bill would be much higher

It would probably get vetoed by the league, by I'd call him out on that and trade him for like a 7th. For the Kings, the cap space is probably more value than any assets they'd get for him anyway. Pretty much any team in the league would give up to a 5th for a roll of the dice on Carter if they could fit him on the cap, even if they'd knew there was a 90% chance he'd never suit up for them.
- 2sticks1puck

Smith and 5th to LA for Carter. Make it happen Gorton/Drury/JD.

Smith and 5th to LA for Carter. Make it happen Gorton/Drury/JD.
- tomburton99

Stop trolling please

Kreider is like a Great Dane
Zucc is like a poodle

Your dog food bill would be much higher
- Slimtj100

- TPC

I’m gonna adopt Leimeux by mid season I think

Stop trolling please
- airjan23

Of all of his dumb posts, that one isn’t the worst one I’ll say that

Of all of his dumb posts, that one isn’t the worst one I’ll say that
- Slimtj100

If he just doesn't report, doesn't that mean we could terminate his contract? So it's basically a free buyout for Smith. Good thinking Tom!

Smith and 5th to LA for Carter. Make it happen Gorton/Drury/JD.
- tomburton99

I'd do that

If he just doesn't report, doesn't that mean we could terminate his contract? So it's basically a free buyout for Smith. Good thinking Tom!
- 2sticks1puck

Is something going on with him? Other then slowing down and sucking? Lol. I haven’t heard anything. Because only 3 years of him wouldn’t be a complete disaster. He’s a leader at least

Is something going on with him? Other then slowing down and sucking? Lol. I haven’t heard anything. Because only 3 years of him wouldn’t be a complete disaster. He’s a leader at least
- Slimtj100

He did say he wouldn't report to any team if traded. He currently has no clauses in his contract, so he's fair game. I guess if we wanted him to play, we might be one of the few teams that could persuade him

He did say he wouldn't report to any team if traded. He currently has no clauses in his contract, so he's fair game. I guess if we wanted him to play, we might be one of the few teams that could persuade him
- 2sticks1puck

Ahh. I doubt he’d get paychecks then, and money talks

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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After a difficult season, TOR and Nikita Zaitsev are working together to find him a fresh start. He is available and we will see where it goes.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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After a difficult season, TOR and Nikita Zaitsev are working together to find him a fresh start. He is available and we will see where it goes.
- jimbro83

Did you see his quotes from the Russian paper interview? They're not particularly glowing, in regards to the Leafs

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·

After a difficult season, TOR and Nikita Zaitsev are working together to find him a fresh start. He is available and we will see where it goes.
- jimbro83

AHL haha

Stop trolling please
- airjan23

Where has that been for the last 10 months???