Im pretty big on Turris. I like it from nashvilles perspective. Colorado did decent with the picks ans prospects as they are rebuilding. Ottawa losing turris, the picks, for duchene i just dont know if they dramatically improved to be contenders or anything
- Codes1087

They didnt really improve much. In ways they took a step back

They didnt really improve much. In ways they took a step back
- SMBDragon

Their futures not as important as their present, at least I'm guesssing that's what they think, thus the move. If you're of the opinion Duchene is that much better than Turris, their GM, then you make the move.

Their futures not as important as their present, at least I'm guesssing that's what they think, thus the move. If you're of the opinion Duchene is that much better than Turris, their GM, then you make the move.
- LeftCoaster

Duchene is going to be a UFA after next season and will want a hefty raise most likely(assuming he plays well in Ottawa) so I'm interested to see how this plays out.

Karlsson is a UFA after next season as well and he's gonna get paid a poop load of money.

The other thing that makes this good for ottawa is next season. IF Duchene won't re-sign or they don't want to re-sign him/having a bad year, He could get a lot at next years TDL.

The other thing that makes this good for ottawa is next season. IF Duchene won't re-sign or they don't want to re-sign him/having a bad year, He could get a lot at next years TDL.
- Retinalz

True, I'm guessing they could get a 1st at least, but since Turris signed such a reasonable contract I still don't like it.

Duchene is going to be a UFA after next season and will want a hefty raise most likely(assuming he plays well in Ottawa) so I'm interested to see how this plays out.

Karlsson is a UFA after next season as well and he's gonna get paid a poop load of money.
- Nucker101

He makes 6 million dollars a year and he's put up 55 59 and 41 points the past three years, he's hardly inline for a "hefty raise".

Duchene is going to be a UFA after next season and will want a hefty raise most likely(assuming he plays well in Ottawa) so I'm interested to see how this plays out.

Karlsson is a UFA after next season as well and he's gonna get paid a poop load of money.
- Nucker101

true, but if they can't re-sign Duchene he can be traded for a huge return at TDL.

I was just able to drop Zacha to add Duchene in the pool

He makes 6 million dollars a year and he's put up 55 59 and 41 points the past three years, he's hardly inline for a "hefty raise".
- LeftCoaster

The entire reason they made the trade was that he's an offensive upgrade on Turris. If he puts up the 50-55 points Turris usually does then they lost the trade anyway since Turris is better defensively.

And if Duchene does prove to be a 60+ point type of center he'll definitely be asking for a raise.

Either way, they're gonna bite the bullet.

I guess Vantel's 'Turris dream' is dead.
- LeftCoaster

Vantel's Turris dream was everyone else's nightmare.

The entire reason they made the trade was that he's an offensive upgrade on Turris. If he puts up the 50-55 points Turris usually does then they lost the trade anyway since Turris is better defensively.

And if Duchene does prove to be a 60+ point type of center he'll definitely be asking for a raise.

Either way, they're gonna bite the bullet.
- Nucker101

If he puts up 70 points and gets a smallish raise (6.5 to 7 million) then he's well worth the price IMO. A lot of "ifs" there though.

On a side note, Sakic sure (frank)ed that team up! They were looking like they were heading in the right direction until they let Stastny walk and traded O'Reilly, all downhill from there.

Vantel's Turris dream was everyone else's nightmare.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I don't understand the hate for Turris, he's a good player, for the right price ($) and term he'd be a great fit plus he'd be free, well he would've. He'd allow the Canucks more time to draft and or develop a center to play top six.

You know, in the last ten full seasons only two players under the age of 30 (NOT NAMED SEDIN) have put up a 60 point or better season, Kesler twice and Burrows once.

Good God I hope Benning's drafting improves so he can fix that!!!

Anyone know what Performance bonuses Boeser has?

You know, in the last ten full seasons only two players under the age of 30 (NOT NAMED SEDIN) have put up a 60 point or better season, Kesler twice and Burrows once.

Good God I hope Benning's drafting improves so he can fix that!!!
- LeftCoaster

Boeser is on a 102 pt pace.

You know, in the last ten full seasons only two players under the age of 30 (NOT NAMED SEDIN) have put up a 60 point or better season, Kesler twice and Burrows once.

Good God I hope Benning's drafting improves so he can fix that!!!
- LeftCoaster

I think Bo and Boeser do it this year. EP looks like he will be a solid producer. What benning needs to find is a proper PMD for our future PP1.

Anyone know what Performance bonuses Boeser has?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Year's two and three have $850,000 in performance bonuses but I don't know or can't find out what they are.

Boeser is on a 102 pt pace.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'm pretty sure he'll keep that pace up too

Ottawa gave up TWO 1st round picks for a player who could generously maybe score 10 more points than the player they traded out.

HOLY F this is a brutal trade for Ottawa.

Ottawa gave up TWO 1st round picks for a player who could generously maybe score 10 more points than the player they traded out.

HOLY F this is a brutal trade for Ottawa.
- classic321

One first round pick.

I think Bo and Boeser do it this year. EP looks like he will be a solid producer. What benning needs to find is a proper PMD for our future PP1.
- Retinalz

Horvat and Baerstchi together without Boeser seem average, with Boeser, it's like they're different players all together.

Boeser changes things

One first round pick.
- LeftCoaster

I was referring to Shane Bowers who is their 2017 1st round selection.

Year's two and three have $850,000 in performance bonuses but I don't know or can't find out what they are.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah, don't know if its point, goals, Calder, playoffs or something else.

I was referring to Shane Bowers who is their 2017 1st round selection.
- classic321

He's not a first round pick, he's a person

Horvat and Baerstchi together without Boeser seem average, with Boeser, it's like they're different players all together.

Boeser changes things
- LeftCoaster

Maybe BB can finally get LE going.

He's not a first round pick, he's a person
- LeftCoaster

Still, they overpaid big time for a guy who's not a massive upgrade. I'd be pissed if I was a Sens fan.