Thanks Coach
- Buff36

Botts was reading HB and reviewing my desired player list with me....he elevated me to Associate GM - HB. Coach is so, blase.

You may call me SIR.

Botts was reading HB and reviewing my desired player list with me....he elevated me to Associate GM - HB. Coach is so, blase.

You may call me SIR.
- IonSabres

Thank God, I knew I was talking to the MAN, you are doing a fine job SIR.
Just kidding around, actually hit the list pretty dead on, might tweak a few things, but not bad

SO Okposo 2.0?
- hubie

That’s not a terrible comparison

Btw...
Okposo scored 1 more goal that Toffoli did last year
Toffoli only had 13
And he’s getting healthy scratched by a team that could use scoring

I haven’t watched him play this year
But it seems like he might just be done

From Spector's page yesterday:

"Kevin Fiala could be on shaky ground with the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old winger has been a healthy scratch twice this season. His talent and favorable contract should make him a good fit with the Wild but they’re going to see what out there in the trade market.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Fiala had a 23-goal, 48-point performance in 2017-18. If he can’t find his footing with the aging Wild he could regain his form with a younger club.

A slow start by forward Andreas Athanasiou could raise questions about his future with the Detroit Red Wings. He’s in a contract year and his previous negotiations were difficult.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman won’t be as patient as his predecessor. If Athanasiou doesn’t improve soon he could hit the trade block."

I know a lot of people have mentioned AA, but Fiala seems like a new name on the list of possible trade candidates. Could be a good pick up for the right price. I know LW isn't a big need for the team, but I wouldn't be opposed to sending Vesey back in a deal.
- adambuffalo

Fiala is an interesting idea,
depending on what they’d want back

That’s not a terrible comparison

Btw...
Okposo scored 1 more goal that Toffoli did last year
Toffoli only had 13
And he’s getting healthy scratched by a team that could use scoring

I haven’t watched him play this year
But it seems like he might just be done
- jdfitz77

Seems like a spot where we can send $Dman with a pick for him. See what a change of scenery would do.... Id dont see them getting much from him nor see him being resigned.
Its worth a shot but is it a shot worth it this early?

[quote=homiedclown]
roslovic looks like another bottom-six forward to me...at best

[quote=Swedish_Jesus]
i'd kick the tires on miko koivu, plug him in at no. 2 center move mojo to the right and move Sobotka to _________

Seems like a spot where we can send $Dman with a pick for him. See what a change of scenery would do.... Id dont see them getting much from him nor see him being resigned.
Its worth a shot but is it a shot worth it this early?
- hubie

Like i said, if Toffoli comes cheap, then ok
But I’d rather aim higher, bc it seems like he’s done

And if we do acquire him & he’s not good,
We’ll likely be stuck with his 4.6mil cap hit for the rest of the season
And that could prevent us from making another move that could help

roslovic looks like another bottom-six forward to me...at best

- Michael Pachla

I don’t understand what ppl like so much about him either

All those Risto for Roslovic & Perrault trade proposals were horrible
I’m very glad Botts didn’t make that move

did they get pushed around or something? i'd rather ask them if having anyone who can play defense is important

is boston tough? arent they one of the 5 smallest teams in the league?
- robz228

that's the thing about Borgen...kid can skate, play defense and isn't afraid of physical play

[quote=Michael Pachla]

Yea Koivu makes sense. Seems like a deadline move though. Him or Staal. Minnesota seems ripe for the picking once Guerin figures out its a complete gong show (if he hasn’t already)

I like Zucker and think his speed would look good in this lineup.

that's the thing about Borgen...kid can skate, play defense and isn't afraid of physical play
- Michael Pachla

Drove me nuts how much GMTM ignored the position, especially drafting & development

Botts has done an outstanding job in acquiring talent, depth, and future prospects

Besides Borgen on the right side, Laaksonen is touted as a future NHLer

Pilut & Samuelsson on the left side still coming
And Kris Baker LOVES Ryan Johnson, 2019 pick31, for what it’s worth

Guys like Bryson, Hickey & Fitzgerald even have some possibilities as depth players for us if needed

must have been neutered
- robz228

Like i said, if Toffoli comes cheap, then ok
But I’d rather aim higher, bc it seems like he’s done

And if we do acquire him & he’s not good,
We’ll likely be stuck with his 4.6mil cap hit for the rest of the season
And that could prevent us from making another move that could help
- jdfitz77

Scandella alone is kinda close to a wash.... send erod too and get some relief

Yea Koivu makes sense. Seems like a deadline move though. Him or Staal. Minnesota seems ripe for the picking once Guerin figures out its a complete gong show (if he hasn’t already)

I like Zucker and think his speed would look good in this lineup
- Swedish_Jesus

either of those two or fiala look good...not sure what happened to toffoli...he was looking great early on in his career but took a tumble lately

either of those two or fiala look good...not sure what happened to toffoli...he was looking great early on in his career but took a tumble lately
- Michael Pachla

Scandella alone is kinda close to a wash.... send erod too and get some relief
- hubie

But if he doesn’t work, still stuck with that 4.6mil
Bc i doubt anyone takes Toffoli off our hands if he doesn’t do well here

Drove me nuts how much GMTM ignored the position, especially drafting & development

Botts has done an outstanding job in acquiring talent, depth, and future prospects

Besides Borgen on the right side, Laaksonen is touted as a future NHLer

Pilut & Samuelsson on the left side still coming
And Kris Baker LOVES Ryan Johnson, 2019 pick31, for what it’s worth

Guys like Bryson, Hickey & Fitzgerald even have some possibilities as depth players for us if needed
- jdfitz77

Borgen was a Murray pick

Drove me nuts how much GMTM ignored the position, especially drafting & development

Botts has done an outstanding job in acquiring talent, depth, and future prospects

Besides Borgen on the right side, Laaksonen is touted as a future NHLer

Pilut & Samuelsson on the left side still coming
And Kris Baker LOVES Ryan Johnson, 2019 pick31, for what it’s worth

Guys like Bryson, Hickey & Fitzgerald even have some possibilities as depth players for us if needed
- jdfitz77

he really bulked up the defense with prospects

Borgen was a Murray pick
- sbroads24

So was Guhle
He still largely ignored the position
Do u feel he addressed it properly?

- jochfr

I don't have a problem with him...similar stats to toffoli

not sure if he's tougher than tyler, though

he really bulked up the defense with prospects
- Michael Pachla

Has done such a fantastic job imo

But if he doesn’t work, still stuck with that 4.6mil
Bc i doubt anyone takes Toffoli off our hands if he doesn’t do well here
- jdfitz77

But for a similar price tag youre getting a position of need vs what you have a lot of

I don't have a problem with him...similar stats to toffoli

not sure if he's tougher than tyler, though
- Michael Pachla

He’s fast & feisty
Would definitely rather Fiala than Toffoli
Did only score 13goals last year like Toffoli
But with his speed & style of play,
I think he could at least be an effective bottom6 guy if he can’t get back to being a 20goal scorer

If Toffoli can’t find the net again like he used to,
he doesn’t provide much else

But for a similar price tag youre getting a position of need vs what you have a lot of
- hubie

Right, that’s why i guess I’d be ok with it if he comes cheap

Still a gamble of getting stuck with a big Cap Hit if he doesn’t work out

Theres just other guys I’d much prefer