I would lose my mind as well. Not only for trading Heinola but also the 1st rd pick.

I want some interest in hickey this July.

Agree with your previous post re Savard making sense (if the price us not too high - let's say Niku and a 2nd/3rd. Rasmus R. is also interesting possibility.
- grahamzky

Rasmus could happen, Kruger is said to have liked him a lot, Maurice and Kruger have some history working together. He might be one of those steady cerebral players like Chevy has targeted in the past.

Rasmus could happen, Kruger is said to have liked him a lot, Maurice and Kruger have some history working together. He might be one of those steady cerebral players like Chevy has targeted in the past.
- 2.0

So would Niku and a 3rd get Rasmus R? What's he got one year left on contract? Too lazy too look up.

With one year left, then who do you protect at Expansion Draft? I'd protect Morrissey, Pionk and Stanley, and take a chance with Risto and DeMelo. Probably lose one or Harkins?

So would Niku and a 3rd get Rasmus R? What's he got one year left on contract? Too lazy too look up.

With one year left, then who do you protect at Expansion Draft? I'd protect Morrissey, Pionk and Stanley, and take a chance with Risto and DeMelo. Probably lose one or Harkins?
- grahamzky

What's really the risk of losing Demelo? Players like Hamonic signed league minimum deals and their will be more than a UFAs with the same level of talent.

What's really the risk of losing Demelo? Players like Hamonic signed league minimum deals and their will be more than a UFAs with the same level of talent.
- Napolean-Mennonite

I, personally, have no risk of losing DD, but to some there is.

Patrik Laine 1 goal in last 14 games. Total of 4 points only in the same period. You got to imaging the tamper tantrums are starting to flare in Blue Jacket land.

Meanwhile, Andrew Copp 5 apples and an assist in the last three games.

No way Laine gets anything close to $10 M per season. He'd be lucky if he got $7. There is going to be a reality check coming in Laine's world.

What's really the risk of losing Demelo? Players like Hamonic signed league minimum deals and their will be more than a UFAs with the same level of talent.
- Napolean-Mennonite

Honestly the d has been good enough but still aren’t scaring anyone around the league. I won’t be too bent out of shape over whether we lose the 3rd or 4th best d from this average group. That said if Stanley continues like this I agree he needs to be protected.

So would Niku and a 3rd get Rasmus R? What's he got one year left on contract? Too lazy too look up.

With one year left, then who do you protect at Expansion Draft? I'd protect Morrissey, Pionk and Stanley, and take a chance with Risto and DeMelo. Probably lose one or Harkins?
- grahamzky

I don’t think Niku and a third get it done, not much trade value in Niku. You might have to add Harkins as well, perhaps upgrade to a second. If you want to protect RR after acquiring then we lose another strong player to Seattle that we are unable to protect. Makes an expensive rental. We need to find a UFA or bite the bullet and trade a protectable roster player.

I think Connor did that on purpose, got close enough to shoot for a rebound off the pads and bury it. Wow Quick hands.

Patrik Laine 1 goal in last 14 games. Total of 4 points only in the same period. You got to imaging the tamper tantrums are starting to flare in Blue Jacket land.

Meanwhile, Andrew Copp 5 apples and an assist in the last three games.

No way Laine gets anything close to $10 M per season. He'd be lucky if he got $7. There is going to be a reality check coming in Laine's world.
- jetsnation

He has arbitration rights and with that comes a minimum increase over his current deal. He will make at least 8 next season, he can thank Chevy for the raise he is about to get.

Losing Morrisey in expansion and getting away from that contract would be a dream
Right now.

I think his play makes him our worst D right now but combine his play with his salary and it’s a not a contest. He is far and away our worst.

This team can move forward with Heinola, Samberg and Stanley on the left side. Even if we don’t know what they will all be yet, Morrisey is playing at a leagues worst level so how much worse can the kids be. Also making under 4 million combined gives a lot of room to go after Hamilton.

I love that our power play is top 5 in nhl but why does our worse unit get to go out first every single time? I know they said each unit has 6 goals this month but the minutes played has to be 4-1 in favour of 55’s unit.

Patrik Laine 1 goal in last 14 games. Total of 4 points only in the same period. You got to imaging the tamper tantrums are starting to flare in Blue Jacket land.

Meanwhile, Andrew Copp 5 apples and an assist in the last three games.

No way Laine gets anything close to $10 M per season. He'd be lucky if he got $7. There is going to be a reality check coming in Laine's world.
- jetsnation

Good points but there is also the coaching element playing into Laine's production in Columbus.

Torts needed to be fired or retired years ago. Refusing to play Laine in OT 3 on 3 is Torts own idiotic powertrip and he owns it. Kekolainen needs to fire this hewd case.

On another note, PLD is the youngest player on the Jets squad, even one month younger than Stanley. Torts is the reason PLD is here as PLD is a kid still, a big powerful kid, but Torts coaching style pushed PLD out and soon it will either be Torts or Laine.

If a coach can't figure out a way to get production out of Laine, with all his defensive warts, its time to hang it up.

Honestly the d has been good enough but still aren’t scaring anyone around the league. I won’t be too bent out of shape over whether we lose the 3rd or 4th best d from this average group. That said if Stanley continues like this I agree he needs to be protected.
- 2.0

I am protecting Stanley. No question about it. He is young, inexperienced makes mistakes but he gets his shots through, has the mind to get into an offensive play but is playing very safe right now due to being a newbie rookie.

Once he starts to score, there will be more confidence and he is going to blossom. The Jets need this kid as he will be the offensive Dman with an extreme reach and the ability to thrive on the rough stuff. This first rounder that everyone declared a bust is looking pretty darn good.

And, you can't tell me that any other team wouldn't be drooling to get their hands on him, including Seattle. Pionk, Morrisey and Stanley.

I am not protecting Demelo and maybe not even Morrisey as Ross makes good points that i tend to agree with.

I love that our power play is top 5 in nhl but why does our worse unit get to go out first every single time? I know they said each unit has 6 goals this month but the minutes played has to be 4-1 in favour of 55’s unit.
- Ross77

I was laughing about this last night. Arguably 3 of our 5 best offensive players are on pp2 and they’re lucky to gets crumbs, by way of 40 to 50 seconds starting from d zone. It’s kind of a joke.

On a Stanley note, it’s a miracle he doesn’t have a couple goals at this point. I think he gets pucks through to the net as good as anyone (on d), short of perhaps Pionk.

I gotta say that on the 3rd game in 4 nights against a similar tired opposition why not the heck inject Harkins and Guss, and Heinola, (or any fresh legs)into the lineup. Makes no sense to me. It's not like it's a make-or-break game for the Jets like it is becoming for the Flames.

Patrik Laine 1 goal in last 14 games. Total of 4 points only in the same period. You got to imaging the tamper tantrums are starting to flare in Blue Jacket land.

Meanwhile, Andrew Copp 5 apples and an assist in the last three games.

No way Laine gets anything close to $10 M per season. He'd be lucky if he got $7. There is going to be a reality check coming in Laine's world.
- jetsnation

Laine again no points again against the lowly Red Wings.....and only a minus 2 on the night. Not missing him much anymore.

Laine again no points again against the lowly Red Wings.....and only a minus 2 on the night. Not missing him much anymore.
- jetsnation

No shots on goal and no hits.

I gotta say that on the 3rd game in 4 nights against a similar tired opposition why not the heck inject Harkins and Guss, and Heinola, (or any fresh legs)into the lineup. Makes no sense to me. It's not like it's a make-or-break game for the Jets like it is becoming for the Flames.
- jetsnation

Agree 1000%

I gotta say that on the 3rd game in 4 nights against a similar tired opposition why not the heck inject Harkins and Guss, and Heinola, (or any fresh legs)into the lineup. Makes no sense to me. It's not like it's a make-or-break game for the Jets like it is becoming for the Flames.
- jetsnation

Spot on. In the event of a serious obviously unforeseen injury, some ability to play real meaningful minutes could be invaluable.

I gotta say that on the 3rd game in 4 nights against a similar tired opposition why not the heck inject Harkins and Guss, and Heinola, (or any fresh legs)into the lineup. Makes no sense to me. It's not like it's a make-or-break game for the Jets like it is becoming for the Flames.
- jetsnation

This is probably your best post ever!

I got the answer to the Jets defensive problems, Tyler Myers.

To WPG: Tyler Myers

To VAN: CBJ 2022 3rd round pick, 2021 5th round pick


There you guys go problem solved!

I got the answer to the Jets defensive problems, Tyler Myers.

To WPG: Tyler Myers

To VAN: CBJ 2022 3rd round pick, 2021 5th round pick


There you guys go problem solved!
- TheUltimateJet

Lots of Myers haters amongst Jets fans, can't imagine they'd want to bring him back, I like Myers though.

Lots of Myers haters amongst Jets fans, can't imagine they'd want to bring him back, I like Myers though.
- JetFuel

They hated Stanley too, look at him now! Everyone loves him

I got the answer to the Jets defensive problems, Tyler Myers.

To WPG: Tyler Myers

To VAN: CBJ 2022 3rd round pick, 2021 5th round pick


There you guys go problem solved!
- TheUltimateJet

Myers's contract is too expensive. NO thanks