Point taken. Didn't realize he's signed for 4 more years at that price. Changes my view.
- Michael Pachla

Yeah it's a tough deal to take on.

Given where the roster is right now, particularly up front, they've either got to swing for the fences or go full moneyball on this.

I'd take him. Anything Botts can do to keep, and add, talent to the top-9 should be done.
- Michael Pachla

I agree with that sentiment, sure.

But in reality for Johnson specifically, the GM needs to be judicious in reconstructing the roster.
At age 30 by next season, 4 more years at $5m for ~35 pts and declining, I don't think that is the best investment. Personally, I'd pay more for younger player with a higher probability of increased production...or brings more elements to his game through the contract term.

Yeah it's a tough deal to take on.

Given where the roster is right now, particularly up front, they've either got to swing for the fences or go full moneyball on this.
- Michael Ghofrani

I just want him to add top-9 talent. If he can do that the effects will reverberate through the entire forward group.

I just want him to add top-9 talent. If he can do that the effects will reverberate through the entire forward group.
- Michael Pachla

Very good post, and then you can slot players where they should be.

He had a great start and great finish. He and Skinner were money early in the season. Johansson, Olofsson and Kuhan really clicked for the few games they were a line. Although he has his struggles at center, Johansson is a pro and when you continue to add talent in the top nine, he and his linemates have more of an opportunity to succeed
- Michael Pachla

skinner had 7 goals in the first 13 games

then 7 goals in the last 46 games

they really need to fix this sh!t for 2020-21 season

I just want him to add top-9 talent. If he can do that the effects will reverberate through the entire forward group.
- Michael Pachla

casey, cozens and tage


all is well

I am still waiting for 20% of my center ice purchase to be refunded

What are you moving him for?
- Michael Pachla

I like Mojo as a 3rd liner, and probably at LW for optimal value.

But at $4.5m, and with the LW in good shape between Olo, Skins, and Kahun, while the RW currently has only has Rhino as a natural there, I would want to rebuild that side.

And, while we are on the RW side now, I'd really like to use the $7.0m + projected for Rhino on someone who brings different elements to his game. I'm not a Rhino hater by any means, but on Line 1 for that money, I want more. I'm not anywhere near Boss34 level, but having a 1RW with some physicality to his game would be ideal.

I like Mojo as a 3rd liner, and probably at LW for optimal value.

But at $4.5m, and with the LW in good shape between Olo, Skins, and Kahun, while the RW currently has only has Rhino as a natural there, I would want to rebuild that side.

And, while we are on the RW side now, I'd really like to use the $7.0m + projected for Rhino on someone who brings different elements to his game. I'm not a Rhino hater by any means, but on Line 1 for that money, I want more. I'm not anywhere near Boss34 level, but having a 1RW with some physicality to his game would be ideal.
- IonSabres

Mojo played the right side in New Jersey and Washington.

For one year. whether it’s Mojo/Kahun/Olofsson one of those guys can play the right side and we’ll be in good shape.

I like Mojo as a 3rd liner, and probably at LW for optimal value.

But at $4.5m, and with the LW in good shape between Olo, Skins, and Kahun, while the RW currently has only has Rhino as a natural there, I would want to rebuild that side.

And, while we are on the RW side now, I'd really like to use the $7.0m + projected for Rhino on someone who brings different elements to his game. I'm not a Rhino hater by any means, but on Line 1 for that money, I want more. I'm not anywhere near Boss34 level, but having a 1RW with some physicality to his game would be ideal.
- IonSabres

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Mojo played the right side in New Jersey and Washington.

For one year. whether it’s Mojo/Kahun/Olofsson one of those guys can play the right side and we’ll be in good shape.
- Pegullaville

With that statement, the "for 1 year" is the key.
I'd move him at the TDL rather than resign him unless he had 35 G's and agreed to a 2 or 3 year deal (not happening).

Let's optimize the roster by placing players in their natural position.
The GM has a grand opportunity to make that happen.
Anything less, within reason, is just piss poor.

Within reason means
-For 1 year
-Plays multiple positions equally
-contract due to expire soon
Etc.

skinner had 7 goals in the first 13 games

then 7 goals in the last 46 games

they really need to fix this sh!t for 2020-21 season
- homiedclown

They have top line and a mid-six line of jojo, olo and kahun. Need to make another mid-six line

crap like this is going to delay the country another month from getting normal
- homiedclown

Yeah...
For a “hoax” this sure is lasting a while

casey, cozens and tage


all is well
- homiedclown

Tage and hickey to Fl for Vatrano

I like Mojo as a 3rd liner, and probably at LW for optimal value.

But at $4.5m, and with the LW in good shape between Olo, Skins, and Kahun, while the RW currently has only has Rhino as a natural there, I would want to rebuild that side.

And, while we are on the RW side now, I'd really like to use the $7.0m + projected for Rhino on someone who brings different elements to his game. I'm not a Rhino hater by any means, but on Line 1 for that money, I want more. I'm not anywhere near Boss34 level, but having a 1RW with some physicality to his game would be ideal.
- IonSabres

Rhino to CGY for Johnny hockey. Sort out the rest of the pieces to make it work

With that statement, the "for 1 year" is the key.
I'd move him at the TDL rather than resign him unless he had 35 G's and agreed to a 2 or 3 year deal (not happening).

Let's optimize the roster by placing players in their natural position.
The GM has a grand opportunity to make that happen.
Anything less, within reason, is just piss poor.

Within reason means
-For 1 year
-Plays multiple positions equally
-contract due to expire soon
Etc.
- IonSabres

I agree with you in getting assets back for Mojo as a rental, the only problem being that if we are in a playoff spot/in the hunt I feel like that would be a tough sell. I’d ultimately rather keep him as an own rental.

I agree with you in getting assets back for Mojo as a rental, the only problem being that if we are in a playoff spot/in the hunt I feel like that would be a tough sell. I’d ultimately rather keep him as an own rental.
- Pegullaville

Why are we trading top-9 talent? Even at the deadline when we should (operative word) be in contention for a playoff spot.

Why are we trading top-9 talent? Even at the deadline when we should (operative word) be in contention for a playoff spot.
- Michael Pachla

Yes sir, that’s why I mentioned at the end of that post keeping him as an own rental.

Yeah...
For a “hoax” this sure is lasting a while
- jdfitz77

It's only the flu, don't you know, brah?

Rhino to CGY for Johnny hockey. Sort out the rest of the pieces to make it work
- Michael Pachla

I'd go with Laine over Gaudreau if feasible. I think it may cost less to acquire, but more to sign. Reinhart and Montour for Laine and Buff?

Yes sir, that’s why I mentioned at the end of that post keeping him as an own rental.
- Pegullaville

Sorry. Was throwing that out to everyone.

Ready to start a new series. Ozark or Peaky Blinders? Started the first episode of both, but they were very slow.

I'd go with Laine over Gaudreau if feasible. I think it may cost less to acquire, but more to sign. Reinhart and Montour for Laine and Buff?
- adambuffalo

Seems to me that Gaudreau plays, and is successful at playing, the game that Botts, and us, want to see.

Seems to me that Gaudreau plays, and is successful at playing, the game that Botts, and us, want to see.
- Michael Pachla

And Laine is 5 years younger and has transitioned his game this season into more than just a sniper. He is much bigger and stronger and I think long term would be more of an asset

And Laine is 5 years younger and has transitioned his game this season into more than just a sniper. He is much bigger and stronger and I think long term would be more of an asset
- adambuffalo

I have no problem with Laine. However, his cap hit now is the same as Gaudreau. A year from now it'll meet or surpass Skinner. That's a lot of cheese tied up in wingers.