Anthony Travalgia: Logan Stanley finally rewarded with first NHL goal Logan Stanley's shoot-first mentality finally paid off in Saturday's loss to the Flames.

If I had to choose right now who to protect in the expansion draft I would be keeping Stanley before DeMelo and I like Demelo, I just think Stanley is only going to get better while DeMelo is who he is and will remain that way.

If I had to choose right now who to protect in the expansion draft I would be keeping Stanley before DeMelo and I like Demelo, I just think Stanley is only going to get better while DeMelo is who he is and will remain that way.
- tornado24

100%. They aren't even in the same league right now. Demelo has been terrible, and Stanley is doing nothing but impress. Showing serious top 4 potential at the moment. If it really came down to it, I'd consider seeing if Jomo would waive his NTC, as Seattle would have a very difficult decision to decide on his cap hit.

Can we stop talking about an expansion draft that doesn’t take place for a while yet.

But with that said I sure hope Morrisey can somehow stop being our worst D by every single measurable that exists.

Congrats Logan on first goal, it was well
Deserved

Happy for Logan !
Glad he is proving some people wrong.

If Maurice puts Beaulieu in when he’s healthy over Stanley I’ll lose it!

Critical minutes for Stanley’s development right now. His skating is way better than advertised, his shot is great and he seems to get it on net almost every time.

He’s actually only really gone out of his way to hit a player a couple of times but when he has it’s been a memorable hit.

Very happy with his play

If Maurice puts Beaulieu in when he’s healthy over Stanley I’ll lose it!

Critical minutes for Stanley’s development right now. His skating is way better than advertised, his shot is great and he seems to get it on net almost every time.

He’s actually only really gone out of his way to hit a player a couple of times but when he has it’s been a memorable hit.

Very happy with his play
- jjonah

Yes. The past two games we have watched him add both fighting and scoring to his tool bag. No point on Bringing back Beaulieu unless an injury arises. Especially with Heinola waiting patiently.

LeBrun on TSN is indicating that Nashville would want Perreault (salary cap), our 1st round and Heinola for Ekholm. Also, the Preds would maybe take Perfetti instead of the 1st.

So the Preds want our two best prospects for Ekholm (or a 1st). On top of this we could only protect Morrissey, Pionk and one of Ekholm or Stanley in the Expansion Draft. (Sorry Ross).

So perhaps one month of Ekholm would cost us Heinola, Perfetti and possibly Stanley (if we protected Ekholm for one more year.)

I would say "NOOOOO" to that offer so fast they wouldn't even get the words out of their mouth!

100%. They aren't even in the same league right now. Demelo has been terrible, and Stanley is doing nothing but impress. Showing serious top 4 potential at the moment. If it really came down to it, I'd consider seeing if Jomo would waive his NTC, as Seattle would have a very difficult decision to decide on his cap hit.
- bikeguy99

Morrissey doesn't have a NMC to waive, but why would you not protect one of the two "ministers of defence" (Pionk the other) on the Jets?

Sure Morrissey makes mistakes in his 25 minutes a night against the other team's top forwards, but who doesn't? Victor Hedman and Bobby Orr would make mistakes in the Jets "man-on-man" defensive system.

Besides, Josh doesn't exactly have Drew Doughty as his playing partner.

LeBrun on TSN is indicating that Nashville would want Perreault (salary cap), our 1st round and Heinola for Ekholm. Also, the Preds would maybe take Perfetti instead of the 1st.

So the Preds want our two best prospects for Ekholm (or a 1st). On top of this we could only protect Morrissey, Pionk and one of Ekholm or Stanley in the Expansion Draft. (Sorry Ross).

So perhaps one month of Ekholm would cost us Heinola, Perfetti and possibly Stanley (if we protected Ekholm for one more year.)

I would say "NOOOOO" to that offer so fast they wouldn't even get the words out of their mouth!
- grahamzky

I think this is a negotiating ploy by the Preds. I would be okay trading our 2021 first rounder as its going to be the 32nd overall pick anyway as we will win the cup with Ekholm in the line-up.

Ideally the trade that might the most sense might have Vesalainen as part of it.

To NSH: Kristian Vesalainen, Mathieau Perreault, 2021 first round pick

To WPG: Mattias Ekholm

Also have to consider, if Nashville is really “blowing it up”, we might have to take on a reclamation project. Perhaps take on Ryan Johansen with the Preds retaining 2 million per season going forward and then leave him exposed in the expansion draft. Something that would make this trade work.

Edit: Even if Johansen is not taken in the expansion draft, good thing we will have Stastny coming off the books and he could essentially take up Stastny’s cap hit in future years.

I like Ekholm, BUT....not at those prices.

I like Ekholm, BUT....not at those prices.
- bennythehat

NOTE: was responding to the Heinola/Perreault/1st rounder trade , not the Vesalainen trade idea

Demelo... good guy, I think he got overpaid..... I wouldn't protect him over Stanley under any circumstance.

If Pomo takes Stanley out of the lineup at this point its going to be a big problem. The kid looks great out there and while he still makes some of those rookie mistakes, I've been very impressed with his game and puck control.

Arguably our 2nd best defensemen out there right now....

LeBrun on TSN is indicating that Nashville would want Perreault (salary cap), our 1st round and Heinola for Ekholm. Also, the Preds would maybe take Perfetti instead of the 1st.

So the Preds want our two best prospects for Ekholm (or a 1st). On top of this we could only protect Morrissey, Pionk and one of Ekholm or Stanley in the Expansion Draft. (Sorry Ross).

So perhaps one month of Ekholm would cost us Heinola, Perfetti and possibly Stanley (if we protected Ekholm for one more year.)

I would say "NOOOOO" to that offer so fast they wouldn't even get the words out of their mouth!
- grahamzky

Don't worry that trade will never happen. Vegas gave up Brannstrom and a 2nd only when they had an extension agreement with Stone. Muzzin didn't cost Toronto both their top prospect (Sandin) and a first.

It's probably either Heinola and a 2nd. Which I would say no to
Or its a first, Samberg, and Vesalainen. Do it.

LeBrun on TSN is indicating that Nashville would want Perreault (salary cap), our 1st round and Heinola for Ekholm. Also, the Preds would maybe take Perfetti instead of the 1st.

So the Preds want our two best prospects for Ekholm (or a 1st). On top of this we could only protect Morrissey, Pionk and one of Ekholm or Stanley in the Expansion Draft. (Sorry Ross).

So perhaps one month of Ekholm would cost us Heinola, Perfetti and possibly Stanley (if we protected Ekholm for one more year.)

I would say "NOOOOO" to that offer so fast they wouldn't even get the words out of their mouth!
- grahamzky

Nashville can ask for whatever they want. There is no way Chevy is trading Perfetti or Heinola. No way. I could see some combination of Niku, Harkins, Vesalainen, Chisholm, Nikkanaen, or first rounder. But those are the names I’d expect. I don’t even think you’d get one of Gustafson, Stanley or Samberg.

I think this is a negotiating ploy by the Preds. I would be okay trading our 2021 first rounder as its going to be the 32nd overall pick anyway as we will win the cup with Ekholm in the line-up.

Ideally the trade that might the most sense might have Vesalainen as part of it.

To NSH: Kristian Vesalainen, Mathieau Perreault, 2021 first round pick

To WPG: Mattias Ekholm

Also have to consider, if Nashville is really “blowing it up”, we might have to take on a reclamation project. Perhaps take on Ryan Johansen with the Preds retaining 2 million per season going forward and then leave him exposed in the expansion draft. Something that would make this trade work.

Edit: Even if Johansen is not taken in the expansion draft, good thing we will have Stastny coming off the books and he could essentially take up Stastny’s cap hit in future years.
- TheUltimateJet

Johnson and Duchene’s deals are basically untradeable based on how much they are and how little they produce. Those deals should have ended Poile’s long over due time in Nashville. The Jets do not have anywhere near the cap space to take one of those on even if the Preds retained 50%

Eqholm is to much cost. I’d rather see what Manson or Ryan Murray would cost

NOTE: was responding to the Heinola/Perreault/1st rounder trade , not the Vesalainen trade idea
- bennythehat

Kind of wonder if Nash and Wpg would even trade - back in same division next year - most teams don't like to (although some do) trade within their division.

I'm thinking the Jets trade for an expiring contract at a lesser price - Oleksiak, Savard or someone like that. But then Dallas is in our division as well.

But what cost for Savard? Niku, Gustafsson and a 2nd for a UFA? Savard is friend of PLD's, right? He might fit right in. Past history with CBS. Maybe throw in Thompson to finalize the deal!

Don't worry that trade will never happen. Vegas gave up Brannstrom and a 2nd only when they had an extension agreement with Stone. Muzzin didn't cost Toronto both their top prospect (Sandin) and a first.

It's probably either Heinola and a 2nd. Which I would say no to
Or its a first, Samberg, and Vesalainen. Do it.
- BWJumper

I am with you on this!

Eqholm is to much cost. I’d rather see what Manson or Ryan Murray would cost
- Ross77

All great teams have traded substantial assets when they have won championships. I compare this version of the Jets to the LA Kings cup winning teams. LA traded away Schenn, Johnson, Simmonds, first and second round picks to get Carter and Richards. The Jets are at a similar crossroads.

Johnson and Duchene’s deals are basically untradeable based on how much they are and how little they produce. Those deals should have ended Poile’s long over due time in Nashville. The Jets do not have anywhere near the cap space to take one of those on even if the Preds retained 50%
- Ross77

Hence them being called reclamation projects. I think both guys are still really good, perhaps poor coaching or bad systems have them not producing.

Not to say Uncle Paul’s are any better, but you never know.

All great teams have traded substantial assets when they have won championships. I compare this version of the Jets to the LA Kings cup winning teams. LA traded away Schenn, Johnson, Simmonds, first and second round picks to get Carter and Richards. The Jets are at a similar crossroads.
- TheUltimateJet

But ultimate, there are also 10 other teams that unsuccessfully make these trades every year. It works both ways. We to have traded away multiple first round picks and prospects at the deadline and yet, still no cup, so you can’t pretend we haven’t.

But ultimate, there are also 10 other teams that unsuccessfully make these trades every year. It works both ways. We to have traded away multiple first round picks and prospects at the deadline and yet, still no cup, so you can’t pretend we haven’t.
- Ross77

We could all live on hypotheticals. I remember one time everyone on here was calling Laine a generational goal scorer and I boldly said he was following the Jimmy Carson career trajectory to only get laughed at. I called that. I also called a major upswing in Ehlers points after Laine, and correct me if I am wrong, I also called Logan Stanley being a stud. I think I am scoring pretty good these days.

I also called this team winning this division. No team in this division scares me and I think the Jets are a shoe in for the semi-finals and that is with Uncle Paul coaching this team. I have said it since the beginning, this is the year to make a run at the cup, especially considering that we do not have to face any central division rivals along the way!

Nashville can ask for whatever they want. There is no way Chevy is trading Perfetti or Heinola. No way. I could see some combination of Niku, Harkins, Vesalainen, Chisholm, Nikkanaen, or first rounder. But those are the names I’d expect. I don’t even think you’d get one of Gustafson, Stanley or Samberg.
- Ross77

I agree with these comments. Zero chance Heinola gets traded. Same with Perfetti even though I think we won't see much of Perfetti next season. Stanley and Gus won't get traded either but the rest are open game. I think Ves is turning into a real project. We won't see much of him this year if at all.

Washington often made big TDL deals and it got them nowhere, the year they won the cup they did almost nothing to change their lineup before the deadline, Jets should look for a low cost addition or two on the backend and that's it.

I agree with Ross, think Ryan Murray would be a good dman to get and he probably doesn't cost more then a 3rd round pick, a 2nd at most.