McCabe is a 5-6 defenseman. Having him fill in on his off side for a top 4 defenseman would be the biggest mistake by any professional sports team.
- Jammerz04

You’re going a bit overboard here
But it probably would be a bad idea

Bottom line:
Trade Risto & we need to acquire another top4 RH defenseman

We’d have a very competitive team.

GMTM spent two 2nd rounders on Hudson Fasching for God sake. Fasching wasn’t even that great of a prospect to be commanding that type of bounty in return. Not to mention a 1st on Lehner. Who was the 3rd string goalie in Ottawa at that time. He did send the rebuild back quite a bit. I’d say at the very least 3 years.

Dahlin is JB’s pick. If you want to play it like TM made them suck but then you can make the same argument for Regier.
- Jammerz04

Was just a comment . If it was that easy to build a team . everyone would do it . Same with a championship team. Picks are 18 yr old possibles. They don't mean chit. This team could be better or even worse no matter what GM we have/had.

Looking at our defense heading into next year

1. Dahlin
2.
3. Risto
4. Pilut
5. McCabe
6. Bogo

This is a pretty solid core.
I still believe risto is a 2nd more then a 3rd d.

So we needs a 2/3 defenseman?

I'm I being a complete homer or is this a solid nhl defense core.

Its scandella, bowl u, hunwick or Nelson as a reserve
- Boss34

Could be pretty solid
Would look really nice if we can add a Parayko, Hamilton, etc type though

Only problem with that is CAR supposedly wants a forward

I’m assuming that means we’d have to give up Sam, not Risto
Can’t imagine they’d do something like Tage+
And I’m thinking Mitts is probably off limits
- jdfitz77

Ya only real forwards we have are the ones you mentioned.


I was thinking about Seguin. If we could flip Mitts, Okposo, Beaulieu + SJ 1st for Seguin+ would you do it?

Was just a comment . If it was that easy to build a team . everyone would do it . Same with a championship team. Picks are 18 yr old possibles. They don't mean chit. This team could be better or even worse no matter what GM we have/had.
- cabin

2nd rounders are much better than what they used to be. We could’ve easily packaged both for something to help us out. One out of the two could be contributing right now. We’d definitely would’ve been better without GMTM. Not to mention Rochester would still be in ruins with him at the helm.

From Incarcerated Bob....fwiw

“Some trade rumor buzz starting to leak out of Buffalo and Montreal, not as trade partners but both teams seem to be pursuing big name FWD #NHL #Rumors waiting on my WINNING Sources to get back with me..“

You’re going a bit overboard here
But it probably would be a bad idea

Bottom line:
Trade Risto & we need to acquire another top4 RH defenseman
- jdfitz77

Doesn’t change the fact that the proposed solution to that problem was to put a 5-6 defenseman on his off side into the top 4. Pretty awful suggestion.

But apologies...

2nd rounders are much better than what they used to be. We could’ve easily packaged both for something to help us out. One out of the two could be contributing right now. We’d definitely would’ve been better without GMTM. Not to mention Rochester would still be in ruins with him at the helm.
- Jammerz04

Most 2nd rounders are 5 years away . IF they even make it . No one is a sure thing . Lots of busts in the first round . Percentage gets even higher in the second .Game console trades are FAKE NEWS .

From @incarceratedbob on Twitter:

“Some trade rumor buzz starting to leak out of Buffalo and Montreal, not as trade partners but both teams seem to be pursuing big name FWD #NHL #Rumors waiting on my WINNING Sources to get back with me..

#IB no mercy this trade rumor season i want all the smoke”

Anybody got more info?



Here is his tweet maybe a week before these big trades that he nailed all 3...
6/7/2016 12pm

“**UPDATED NHL RUMORS**
Rangers shopping Brassard
Canadiens will listen on @PKSubban1 (turned down 2 offers)
Devils called about RNH & Hall”

Edit: late, but whatever

Ya only real forwards we have are the ones you mentioned.


I was thinking about Seguin. If we could flip Mitts, Okposo, Beaulieu + SJ 1st for Seguin+ would you do it?
- Jammerz04

Tough to see Dallas (or anyone) taking Okposo
And i wouldn’t wanna give up Mitts

Guys like Stone & Duchene are gonna be UFA
I’d target one of them & not have to give up any assets

Doesn’t change the fact that the proposed solution to that problem was to put a 5-6 defenseman on his off side into the top 4. Pretty awful suggestion.

But apologies...
- Jammerz04

I hear ya
Was just trying to be a little diplomatic

From Incarcerated Bob....fwiw

“Some trade rumor buzz starting to leak out of Buffalo and Montreal, not as trade partners but both teams seem to be pursuing big name FWD #NHL #Rumors waiting on my WINNING Sources to get back with me..“
- Watchtower62

Makes sense

I’m sure Botts is making calls,
but that doesn’t mean a trade is imminent

Most 2nd rounders are 5 years away . IF they even make it . No one is a sure thing . Lots of busts in the first round . Percentage gets even higher in the second .Game console trades are FAKE NEWS .
- cabin

Not true. Look up the numbers every year. Trades prices and talent that’s drafted in the 2nd round. Usually gets better and better every season. I didn’t say they were a sure thing. All I said was they are better players than they used to be. Way more possible NHLers in the second than years past. That’s basically what I said which is true.

You’re just like that stupid president in America calling real news fake news lol idiot.

How about Eric Staal as a rental?

Probably wouldn’t cost much
Don’t think Minny is considering signing him again, and he’s MUCH more of a 2C caliber than some of the other names i keep seeing thrown about

Not true. Look up the numbers every year. Trades prices and talent that’s drafted in the 2nd round. Usually gets better and better every season. I didn’t say they were a sure thing. All I said was they are better players than they used to be. Way more possible NHLers in the second than years past. That’s basically what I said which is true.

You’re just like that stupid president in America calling real news fake news lol idiot.
- Jammerz04

At least you're kinda funny

Here .. use this as a reference . every round .. every year .
https://www.hockey-refere...draft/NHL_2016_entry.html

At least you're kinda funny
- cabin

You’re pretty funny as well. Numbnuts doesn’t even realize players in the world are getting better and better every year.

Lehner standing on his head again tonight

Eric Staal for something like a 2nd & O’Regan

Skinner-Eichel-Sam
Sheary-Staal-Thompson
E Rod-Mitts-Pommer/Okposo
Girgs-Larsson-Okposo/Pommer

Not great, but probably gets us to the playoffs

I’ll trade a 2nd & O’Regan for a playoff appearance
Even if we lose in the 1st round & it means we pick 18th instead of 14th

Lehner standing on his head again tonight
- mattmoulson

Too bad we got drunk Lehner and then he decided to sober up right after we let him walk.

You’re pretty funny as well. Numbnuts doesn’t even realize players in the world are getting better and better every year.
- Jammerz04

So is the benchmark of quality . Some 4th liners today would be 1st liners 10 years ago.

Lehner standing on his head again tonight
- mattmoulson

It’ll be pretty f*cked up if NyI makes the playoffs & we miss
Especially if a big part of the reason is Lehner

You use it as a reference tell me players aren’t better now from 10 years ago. Such a stupid convo man. Go wack off to ur moms pictures.
- Jammerz04

What the F did I say to insult you ? Grow the f up

How about Eric Staal as a rental?

Probably wouldn’t cost much
Don’t think Minny is considering signing him again, and he’s MUCH more of a 2C caliber than some of the other names i keep seeing thrown about
- jdfitz77

If he costs like a 3rd round draft pick then I would but anything more I’d just let this season play out and do our damage in the offseason. If Skinner wants Eichel money I’d trade him.

It’ll be pretty f*cked up if NyI makes the playoffs & we miss
Especially if a big part of the reason is Lehner
- jdfitz77

I think they will and I think MTL misses with Carolina making it

You’re annoying the hell out of me. Telling me what I’m saying is fake news and poop about video games don’t act innocent there guy.
- Jammerz04

Too bad . Don't act like you are a GM. and you better than what are getting paid for it .