Then you have to find that partner for him that just let's him play and not think. Is Joker that partner, is that guy even on the roster yet.
- Buff36

McCabe type stay at home defenseman?

Maybe Samuelson eventually.

Joker could be a decade long partner 👍

So, let's settle it...
Olofsson
A) 2 year Bridge Deal; 2 x $3.65m
B) 8 year lock 'em up; 8 x $5.85m
C) 4 year Middle it; 4 x $4.65m

What say you?
- IonSabres

5 for 4.5

2 takes on what could happen if you lock olofsson long term


he could regress big time if dropped a line or two, and or other teams keying on him for the pp


he has been dinged up both seasons here
- homiedclown

Good post.

Being the only bright spot last season, makes me want to see his next level.

I fell for it with Casey though too.

Just want to finally have a good team

The eichel factor worries me for sure

Sam is a well below average skater. VO is pretty average. Are you really suggesting there isn't a significant talent gap between those two?
- Lunaion

I would bet they put up similar numbers next season.

If they both play with eichel, olloffson has a deadly shot.

I'd make a friendly wager oloffson puts up more points per game average than sam. ( in case of Injury)

I would bet they put up similar numbers next season.

If they both play with eichel, olloffson has a deadly shot.

I'd make a friendly wager oloffson puts up more points per game average than sam. ( in case of Injury)
- Boss34

That bet will be tough to assess after Sam is traded.

McCabe type stay at home defenseman?

Maybe Samuelson eventually.

Joker could be a decade long partner 👍
- Boss34

I don't know, I hope one of them is, or maybe you bring in a guy like Dillon. Botts needs to take the blinders off and reshape this team, and he has a chance to do that this off-season.

I would bet they put up similar numbers next season.

If they both play with eichel, olloffson has a deadly shot.

I'd make a friendly wager oloffson puts up more points per game average than sam. ( in case of Injury)
- Boss34

What does Olofsson have this year if he didn't miss those 15 games.

That bet will be tough to assess after Sam is traded.
- kingcong39

😀

If botts was canned, I would be more confident in the trade senario.

I have a feeling its gonna be tough negotiations. His #'s are better than his play in my opinion.

Big plus for sam is continuity with eichel on and off the bicycle built for 2.

That bet will be tough to assess after Sam is traded.
- kingcong39

Have a feeling that could happen. But how does that affect Jack. And I am not really talking point wise.

What does Olofsson have this year if he didn't miss those 15 games.
- Buff36

28/28 ish

As a rookie 🤔

28/28 ish

As a rookie 🤔
- Boss34

Would have been close, kids got talent still has a lot to learn though.

I don't know, I hope one of them is, or maybe you bring in a guy like Dillon. Botts needs to take the blinders off and reshape this team, and he has a chance to do that this off-season.
- Buff36

Adam's been talking about dillon. That would be a solid free agent signing and maybe pairing with dahlin.

My 3 free agent/ trade targets (realistic)

Dillon
Josh Anderson
Henrique

68-9 - tage/anderson
53- henrique- tage/anderson
Kuhun - cozens- mitts
Vesey - larrson- lazar

Dahlin -dillon
Joker - risto/montour
Antipin/ pilut - mccabe

Carey price
Ullmark

😀

If botts was canned, I would be more confident in the trade senario.

I have a feeling its gonna be tough negotiations. His #'s are better than his play in my opinion.

Big plus for sam is continuity with eichel on and off the bicycle built for 2.
- Boss34

Not thrilled that JB is making the call on these deals either. I'm with you that Sam's numbers are padded, VO's too. I don't think they are a great 1st line.

Adam's been talking about dillon. That would be a solid free agent signing and maybe pairing with dahlin.

My 3 free agent/ trade targets (realistic)

Dillon
Josh Anderson
Henrique

68-9 - tage/anderson
53- henrique- tage/anderson
Kuhun - cozens- mitts
Vesey - larrson- lazar

Dahlin -dillon
Joker - risto/montour
Antipin/ pilut - mccabe

Carey price
Ullmark
- Boss34

Interesting, like Dillon and Anderson, I am not a big fan of Henrique. Antipin are we bringing him back. And how are we getting Price, is he a FA.

Interesting, like Dillon and Anderson, I am not a big fan of Henrique. Antipin are we bringing him back. And how are we getting Price, is he a FA.
- Buff36

He's joking

Interesting, like Dillon and Anderson, I am not a big fan of Henrique. Antipin are we bringing him back. And how are we getting Price, is he a FA.
- Buff36

don't do it

Adam's been talking about dillon. That would be a solid free agent signing and maybe pairing with dahlin.

My 3 free agent/ trade targets (realistic)

Dillon
Josh Anderson
Henrique

68-9 - tage/anderson
53- henrique- tage/anderson
Kuhun - cozens- mitts
Vesey - larrson- lazar

Dahlin -dillon
Joker - risto/montour
Antipin/ pilut - mccabe

Carey price
Ullmark
- Boss34

Dillon is an LHD. Are you having him or Dahlin play his off side if you pair them together?

Dillon is an LHD. Are you having him or Dahlin play his off side if you pair them together?
- kingcong39

don't do it

Trade both Risto and Montour, bring in DeMelo and Dillon, and see how Joker -Dahlin do together, then DeMelo -Dillon as your 2nd pair, and McCabe-Miller as your 3rd.

Not thrilled that JB is making the call on these deals either. I'm with you that Sam's numbers are padded, VO's too. I don't think they are a great 1st line.
- Lunaion

Should I really be worried about olloffson?

I feel like he's a slam dunk top 4 winger, even with the soup sandwich eichel at center.

I get fooled by young prospects and you're generally the voice of reason around here.

Now I'm worried 😟

What's he putting up #'s wise in a similar role next year?

don't do it




- homiedclown

😁

Solid A+

Dillon is an LHD. Are you having him or Dahlin play his off side if you pair them together?
- kingcong39

🤔

I was kinda using dahlin as a offensive defenseman, jumping up quite a bit.
Giving up a little on defense to get more offense. He could easily put up 70 points next full season.

Trying to find a jay McKee/ mike Ramsey partner for dahlin. Was rammer a rd or ld?

Should I really be worried about olloffson?

I feel like he's a slam dunk top 4 winger, even with the soup sandwich eichel at center.

I get fooled by young prospects and you're generally the voice of reason around here.

Now I'm worried 😟

What's he putting up #'s wise in a similar role next year?
- Boss34

I'm only worried if they make an over-commitment that is unlike JB. I think there are a lot of people who would like to lock him up for 5yr+ @ 5m+. If that's followed by Sam at 7yr @ 8m+, then everyone should be scared.

I think VO's floor is a 3rd line PP specialist. He's a complimentary player, who takes the right line mates to thrive. He doesn't create on his own and doesn't create space, but when someone else does, he can be dangerous.

I like him, but I guess I'm a little less enamored than most. This time last year, a lot of people wanted to lock ERod up to a long term deal. I just believe in bridging almost everyone. VO isn't a guy I'd break that rule for.

I'm only worried if they make an over-commitment that is unlike JB. I think there are a lot of people who would like to lock him up for 5yr+ @ 5m+. If that's followed by Sam at 7yr @ 8m+, then everyone should be scared.

I think VO's floor is a 3rd line PP specialist. He's a complimentary player, who takes the right line mates to thrive. He doesn't create on his own and doesn't create space, but when someone else does, he can be dangerous.

I like him, but I guess I'm a little less enamored than most. This time last year, a lot of people wanted to lock ERod up to a long term deal. I just believe in bridging almost everyone.
- Lunaion

Ok, I feel much better now. 🙉

5 x 5 for olloffson would be solid. 6 years would pair him up with eichels contract. 6 years x 5.25 = 31.5 million

Sam's deal is tricky.

Funny : they just highlighted olloffson on channel 4 news. Sam said " olloffson has a top 5 shot in the league." 🙂

Ok, I feel much better now. 🙉

5 x 5 for olloffson would be solid. 6 years would pair him up with eichels contract. 6 years x 5.25 = 31.5 million

Sam's deal is tricky.

Funny : they just highlighted olloffson on channel 4 news. Sam said " olloffson has a top 5 shot in the league." 🙂
- Boss34

You've crept well into scary territory, in my book.