Don't you know better than to suggest anything other than Larsson is awful at the game of skatey punchy?
- leonkennedy

But that ruins all the fun!

If the Devils fall back to Earth next season like the Oilers did this season will it break Iggy's black soul ?
- Reveen.

No he will find something else to female dog about or call everyone idiots about. The Devils are back and now cup contenders for as long as they have Hall because they made the playoffs in the last week of the season this year.

No he will find something else to female dog about or call everyone idiots about. The Devils are back and now cup contenders for as long as they have Hall because they made the playoffs in the last week of the season this year.
- leonkennedy

Hindsight is fun

Hindsight is fun
- Reveen.

It isn't hindsight when you predict a team will have their best season in 10 plus years and make it to game 7 of the second round, but will completely poop the bed the next year and finish with 30 less points.

But that ruins all the fun!
- EdmHockeyMan

What would someone like you know about fun?

@Maxbone

https://i.gyazo.com/64cc8...cf9f4c52cb0da31bcf741.png

It's longer than a novel, so, yeah. Let's leave it at that.

Edit: Didn't double check for grammar or spelling mistakes or edit the piece. Spare me. Secondly, the.... Will it be worth the upgrade part - OEL cost in assets and Karlsson in cash* (for the second paragraph)

Nope. It’s a fact. You are retarded.
- Iggysbff

If thinking that makes you sleep better at night.... by all means, let that be the case.

What would someone like you know about fun?
- leonkennedy

Would he be smarter if he attached himself to your scrotum ?
- Reveen.

To further add to that link of writing... (more so highlighting a key point)

If we are looking for an upgrade and Karlsson is a target... Klefbom (current deal) for Karlsson (10m/6 extension guaranteed) this offseason straight up could very well be the reality if a decent GM is in charge (like one with (frank)ing negotiation skills)....... considering what the hell is going in Ottawa with regards to upper management and the contract situation and the parameters of each player (OK's contract, youth diff, injury history, and contract negotiations/FA status).

Management is running out of time to decide on what to do with Karlsson, with Karlsson highly unlikely of taking a discount and considering how Ottawa doesn't like to spend a whole lot of cash (mostly due to it being run by pooptiest owner in the league honestly)... they know he can just walk in a year for nothing if it means he gets paid what he deserves.

Something really interesting to consider... thoughts on this?

Management is running out of time to decide on what to do with Karlsson, with Karlsson highly unlikely of taking a discount and considering how Ottawa doesn't like to spend a whole lot of cash (mostly due to it being run by pooptiest owner in the league honestly)...

something really interesting to consider... thoughts on this?
- EdmHockeyMan

First off, my idea of trading Klefbom isn't limited to injury history. The fact that he has such a fantastic contract lends to the idea that he could be even MORE valued across the league. He would be an ideal and cost-certain key piece to any deal bringing in a Dman to carry the offense. The only one likely even on the table is Karlsson (maybe Carlson could be had).

I think Klefbom, a 1st and a prospect would likely be the final price paid for a renewed Karlsson. I don't personally see this as the ideal solution to our problems but adding Karlsson all but guarantees 45+ minutes/night of your team winning the possession and scoring battles between he and Connor. This would require the bottom of your roster merely be within the realm of "sawing off" (45+% goal share) and an adequate matchup pairing to play tougher opposition that might otherwise handle Karlsson (Nurse & Larsson can more than fulfill that role). Imagine Connor and Nuge carrying the bulk of the tough minutes with Nurse and Larsson while Karlsson, Draisaitl and (insert acquired scoring winger) fly out the gates immediately afterwards

Nuge- McDavid- Puljujarvi
Nyquist- Draisaitl- Aberg
Khaira- Strome- Hagelin

Nurse- Larsson
_____- Karlsson

It'd likely be a shallow team limited by any notable injury that would be reliant on a consistent influx young forward talent to drive results and act as injury support- not an easy thing to guarantee. However, with a couple smart draft choices (Hillis or Fonstad 2nd; Laferriere, Nyman and Levin later) we could also have a solid group of forwards in the pipeline to bolster that group in the future.

First off, my idea of trading Klefbom isn't limited to injury history. The fact that he has such a fantastic contract lends to the idea that he could be even MORE valued across the league. He would be an ideal and cost-certain key piece to any deal bringing in a Dman to carry the offense. The only one likely even on the table is Karlsson (maybe Carlson could be had).

I think Klefbom, a 1st and a prospect would likely be the final price paid for a renewed Karlsson. I don't personally see this as the ideal solution to our problems but adding Karlsson all but guarantees 45+ minutes/night of your team winning the possession and scoring battles between he and Connor. This would require the bottom of your roster merely be within the realm of "sawing off" (45+% goal share) and an adequate matchup pairing to play tougher opposition that might otherwise handle Karlsson (Nurse & Larsson can more than fulfill that role). Imagine Connor and Nuge carrying the bulk of the tough minutes with Nurse and Larsson while Karlsson, Draisaitl and (insert acquired scoring winger) fly out the gates immediately afterwards

Nuge- McDavid- Puljujarvi
Nyquist- Draisaitl- Aberg
Khaira- Strome- Hagelin

It'd likely be a shallow team limited by any notable injury that would be reliant on a consistent influx young forward talent to drive results and act as injury support- not an easy thing to guarantee. However, with a couple smart draft choices (Hillis or Fonstad 2nd; Laferriere, Nyman and Levin later) we could also have a solid group of forwards in the pipeline to bolster that group in the future.
- MaximumBone

100% agreed with the bold and kind of why I stated how he could be THE piece involved in a trade for Karlsson. That contract would make Melnyk jizz his pants. And honestly, I think it would be ideal for both teams. Our defense becomes that much better and I'm certain even Iggy would say that we finally have a true #1 RD that can help lead this team. Ottawa gets a young defender that might be a top 2 on one hell of a cheap contract. It's the perfect deal that involves Klefbom IMO. The parameters make everything click.

Still think it would cost less than Klefbom/1st/prospect. Don't underestimate that poopty situation Ottawa is in. Wouldn't be surprised if it is a straight up deal (as I said, Melnyk would jizz his pants for such a contract), but wouldn't be surprised if we do add something, though not as much as you suggested. Perhaps this year's 2nd (could be seen as a low-end first) could be enough. Melnyk is a poopbag of an owner. A disgrace. All he cares about is profit, profit, profit. Ran Alfie out of town and Turris too. Time is ticking in Ottawa and everybody knows it.

But damn... Karlsson/McDavid/LD leading this team and the possibilities as you mentioned.... Time will tell. First, we'll need competent management to even handle such a transaction.

Solid depth of youth will be fundamental for this team gonig forward, but like yo usaid, it can be done.

As for defense, sekera would be the X-factor with regards to your defensive lines going into next year. If it's the old Sekera that finally shows up, we should be more than fine, depth wise. Regardless, he WILL be gone once Karlsson's extension kicks in.

And you mean

_____-Karlsson
Nurse-Larsson Not even Larsson shall have his name above the mighty Karlsson.

And you mean

_____-Karlsson
Nurse-Larsson Not even Larsson shall have his name above the mighty Karlsson.
- EdmHockeyMan

No, I mean

Nurse- Larsson
_____- Karlsson

Because it's a structural representation of what I'd want to see. McDavid is good enough to carry results upwards of 60% in goal share against the top players in the league and Draisaitl and Karlsson together would likely also be able to achieve that.

Lord Larsson is still our lord & saviour regardless of whether Karlsson comes or not so don't let me hear any more of your filthy blasphemy lest I unleash The Schwein on you

No, I mean

Nurse- Larsson
_____- Karlsson

Because it's a structural representation of what I'd want to see. McDavid is good enough to carry results upwards of 60% in goal share against the top players in the league and Draisaitl and Karlsson together would likely also be able to achieve that.

Lord Larsson is still our lord & saviour regardless of whether Karlsson comes or not so don't let me hear any more of your filthy blasphemy lest I unleash The Schwein on you
- MaximumBone

It was a joke, hence the wink
I shall repent for my sins anyway.

Regardless, I like your idea with respect to how ice-time and opposition match-ups would be handled. Would be interesting to explore if the possibility does extend itself.

All in all, considering our situation and that of the respective team. Ottawa is a better suited (fit) trading partner compared to Arizona when it comes to the conditions in play, what we can get for Klefbom, and what it would cost in assets.

No, I mean

Nurse- Larsson
_____- Karlsson

Because it's a structural representation of what I'd want to see. McDavid is good enough to carry results upwards of 60% in goal share against the top players in the league and Draisaitl and Karlsson together would likely also be able to achieve that.

Lord Larsson is still our lord & saviour regardless of whether Karlsson comes or not so don't let me hear any more of your filthy blasphemy lest I unleash The Schwein on you
- MaximumBone

- Wildschwein

- EdmHockeyMan

I take my faith in Our Lord of Larsson VERY seriously.

browntoe ruined your entire fanbases intelligence. Sorry lads.

browntoe ruined your entire fanbases intelligence. Sorry lads.
- AdamFrench

Who is that?

browntoe ruined your entire fanbases intelligence. Sorry lads.
- AdamFrench

You bring out the very worst in us Herr French.

You bring out the very worst in us Herr French.
- Wildschwein

Speak for yourself piglet.

browntoe ruined your entire fanbases intelligence. Sorry lads.
- AdamFrench

Browntoe is a Flames fan in disguise as an Oilers fan.

Karlsson is not the defenseman we should be targeting. He gonna demand too much money on an extension and is a defensive liability. No thanks.

How bout this bad mother(frank)er from Barb (underhill14), Leafs thread

How bout this bad mother(frank)er from Barb (underhill14), Leafs thread

- 21peter

Not exactly anything new, however why does McDavid's head look like it's also photo shopped?