maybe i'm higher on Harkins than most and hope he gets some looks at center this year. but who's spot do you give to ryan?

we know 100% he isn't taking, Connor, wheeler, Laine, or Ehlers spot;

then we have Copp, Roslovic, Harkins;

now more likely he could take Apples or Perreault spot but that's 9 wingers!! or at least 8 if you pencil in Wheels or Copp at center.

so if we also want a Maroon and possibly another center, where do they all fit?

I also hope at least!!! Gustaffson and Vessalainen get long looks and a chance.
- Ross77

Harkins is not getting a shot at Center as long Maurice is the head coach. That's just dreaming. I do believe I was the first person to post that Harkins was going to be something in the NHL two years ago and I was told I was crazy.

I read that Ottawa offered him a significant raise but it wasn't enough for him.
two sides to every story so who knows which side is telling the truth here. I don't trust Ottawa but I also don't trust a kid whos burned bridges on 5 other teams already.

and I'll add, Ottawa could have qualified him with a minimum raise to keep him, but after trying to negotiate with him, as he represented himself they opted to not keep him and just let him go
- Ross77

Outside of Columbus, I don't think he burned many bridges. Furthermore, every time he's been traded it's been for significant pieces. Not like teams were giving him away for late round picks.

Today and tomorrow will be interesting!!!!!

if team knows ( which I fully believe they already do ) if they are signing or have a legit shot at a certain UFA they will have to clear the cap space before hand.

I think the Jets have their eyes on a UFA D, not sure exactly which one but I absolutely expect one to be signed tomorrow, and I am not guessing this to be Hamonic, tomorrow at least. or maybe i'm just hoping its not lol

if Peitrangelo and Vegas are a match then you'd have to wonder if that means a Stastny/Smidt to Winnipeg is on the table????
- Ross77

The Jets need to decide right now what they are doing with Laine. I would say all or any free agent move depends upon whether they are moving on from him

Another factor in play, of course, is the B. Little situation. However, I truly believe the Jets already know the scoop here. I think Little goes on LTIR. (and opens up more cap room)

Until we know this, it is very hard to predict what the Jets do. As it stands right now, I too think they will sign a RH UFA d-man - and I don't think/ hope it's not/ Hamonic. We need some jam back there - Gudas? As well I think Beaulieu will be re-signed and perhaps Borowiecki factors in? Niku dealt with Laine should it happen? - and I'm doubting it happens. Sandberg ready? If so, things change.

Up front, guys like Maroon or Kyle Clifford need to be considered for 4th line. We want guys there for a purpose not just filling the sweaters. Guys like Harkins and Appleton a year older - and better.

Definitely think the Stastny-Schmidt combo might be in play. Stastny for one year or until Perfetti is ready. Schmidt signed long-term I believe.

maybe i'm higher on Harkins than most and hope he gets some looks at center this year. but who's spot do you give to ryan?

we know 100% he isn't taking, Connor, wheeler, Laine, or Ehlers spot;

then we have Copp, Roslovic, Harkins;

now more likely he could take Apples or Perreault spot but that's 9 wingers!! or at least 8 if you pencil in Wheels or Copp at center.

so if we also want a Maroon and possibly another center, where do they all fit?

I also hope at least!!! Gustaffson and Vessalainen get long looks and a chance.
- Ross77

I like Harkins. 100% drive and effort. Maurice loves him as well. I'd be shocked if Maurice did not find a good role for Harkins this year.

Outside of Columbus, I don't think he burned many bridges. Furthermore, every time he's been traded it's been for significant pieces. Not like teams were giving him away for late round picks.
- TheUltimateJet

I'm not trying to argue with you, I am just asking why he's been moved so much, but I wouldn't call these moves "significant" pieces.

https://www.capfriendly.c...s/players/anthony-duclair

edit, the bottom line on this player. he is good offensively and horrible at defending. the Jets were the only team in the NHL last year with 5 - 20+ goal scorers, our problem is not scoring its playing poor defensively, caving in our end and allowing far too many shots and chances. Duclair doesn't help with that at all.

The Jets need to decide right now what they are doing with Laine. I would say all or any free agent move depends upon whether they are moving on from him

Another factor in play, of course, is the B. Little situation. However, I truly believe the Jets already know the scoop here. I think Little goes on LTIR. (and opens up more cap room)

Until we know this, it is very hard to predict what the Jets do. As it stands right now, I too think they will sign a RH UFA d-man - and I don't think/ hope it's not/ Hamonic. We need some jam back there - Gudas? As well I think Beaulieu will be re-signed and perhaps Borowiecki factors in? Niku dealt with Laine should it happen? - and I'm doubting it happens. Sandberg ready? If so, things change.

Up front, guys like Maroon or Kyle Clifford need to be considered for 4th line. We want guys there for a purpose not just filling the sweaters. Guys like Harkins and Appleton a year older - and better.

Definitely think the Stastny-Schmidt combo might be in play. Stastny for one year or until Perfetti is ready. Schmidt signed long-term I believe.
- grahamzky

knowing Maurcie, I am actually now thinking the Jets try for a LHD or at the very least they don't care anymore what side. I think they see Demelo, Pionk, Poolman as "adequate" for the right side but want more of a cushion on the left side in case they feel Heinola or Samberg need to start on Moose

Wennberg bought out, at 26yo he is high on list of centers available. Koivu says he wants to play and is not a wrong choice for a year.

Wennberg bought out, at 26yo he is high on list of centers available. Koivu says he wants to play and is not a wrong choice for a year.
- 2.0

Wennberg is a pure passer and 100% pass first player, maybe someone who could dish the puck to, oh I don't know, Patty L?

knowing Maurcie, I am actually now thinking the Jets try for a LHD or at the very least they don't care anymore what side. I think they see Demelo, Pionk, Poolman as "adequate" for the right side but want more of a cushion on the left side in case they feel Heinola or Samberg need to start on Moose
- Ross77

Yea, I concur with this. Maybe a LH and RH - d-man?

The domino is Laine - if they deal him and what they get in return. Top C or top D?

Would love for the Jets to sign both Bobby Ryan and Kyle Turris. Both could be had for a combined 3 million and would easily form the best third line in the league.
- TheUltimateJet

I agree. Turris could be a solid 3C, if not he can jump to the RW. As for Ryan, his hat-trick after finally winning the battle towards sobriety was fantastic to watch. The kid has been through so much, and to play in the NHL for as long as he did while putting his body through that abuse is unreal. The kids in todays game would never hold up to that lifestyle. Ryan could have a solid finish to his career if the right team scoops him up and uses his skills. Lets not forget the Sens conference finals run where he and Karlsson put the team on their back.

Put me down for being against re-aquiring Stasny, especially at 6.5 - maybe around 3m for one year. It sure looks like he was not central to the Vegas plans and when they signed him it was as much as an FU winnipeg meant to be a shot in the franchise battle starting from the gm's chair. Lets not help them with cap issues now and lets do our due diligence before settling on a #2c.

For a one year deal, I see no mistake. Worst case scenario, he goes on waivers and if he clears he goes to the Moose.
- TheUltimateJet

But we both know he wouldn’t go on waivers. Look at Eakin

I'm not trying to argue with you, I am just asking why he's been moved so much, but I wouldn't call these moves "significant" pieces.

https://www.capfriendly.c...s/players/anthony-duclair

edit, the bottom line on this player. he is good offensively and horrible at defending. the Jets were the only team in the NHL last year with 5 - 20+ goal scorers, our problem is not scoring its playing poor defensively, caving in our end and allowing far too many shots and chances. Duclair doesn't help with that at all.
- Ross77

Ah, but he’s fast and he drives play. Which we also need, considering the only tried and true top end play drivers we have in our top 6 right now are Ehlers and Scheifele.

Also, I can definitely think of one reason why he might be moved from team to team so often...

Put me down for being against re-aquiring Stasny, especially at 6.5 - maybe around 3m for one year. It sure looks like he was not central to the Vegas plans and when they signed him it was as much as an FU winnipeg meant to be a shot in the franchise battle starting from the gm's chair. Lets not help them with cap issues now and lets do our due diligence before settling on a #2c.
- 2.0

Stastny can still go. He’s had a rough time in Vegas, mostly due to injuries and that whole team not being able to score consistently.

I’d rather have the one year feel good story with the potential of a huge payoff for us with him and the bromance back together than save some of our abundant cap space to f*ck Vegas for one year.
We’d be doing them a favour. Meaning not paying much. So it’s fine. Our 2C is Perfetti, we just need a 1 year stop gap

I'd be shocked if the Jets trade Laine now. Any trade would have involved a 1st round pick, which should have been for this past draft, they can't obtain any high end defensemen cause they have their 3 expansion protected dmen now, and I doubt there's a 2c out there that a team is willing to part with.

Stastny can still go. He’s had a rough time in Vegas, mostly due to injuries and that whole team not being able to score consistently.

I’d rather have the one year feel good story with the potential of a huge payoff for us with him and the bromance back together than save some of our abundant cap space to f*ck Vegas for one year.
We’d be doing them a favour. Meaning not paying much. So it’s fine. Our 2C is Perfetti, we just need a 1 year stop gap
- Rexypoo

I hear what you are saying. Koivu would be an equally good option for 1year at 2c.

Ah, but he’s fast and he drives play. Which we also need, considering the only tried and true top end play drivers we have in our top 6 right now are Ehlers and Scheifele.

Also, I can definitely think of one reason why he might be moved from team to team so often...
- Rexypoo

because he is horribly defensively, he drives play in the wrong direction.

I'd be shocked if the Jets trade Laine now. Any trade would have involved a 1st round pick, which should have been for this past draft, they can't obtain any high end defensemen cause they have their 3 expansion protected dmen now, and I doubt there's a 2c out there that a team is willing to part with.
- BWJumper

Quite possibly that you could be right. The draft and selecting Perfetti might have altered the teams game plan in that the team never expected Perfetti would be there at 10.

As the previous poster said, the team might only need a stop gap 2c now for a year or 2 as they got their 2c that they didn't expect to be there at 10. And from the players that are going to be available in UFA or by a trade like Statsny, there should be lots to choose from.

The Jets honoured Hawerchuk in that his (wore #10) spouse announces the 10th pick in the 10th year since relocating to Wpg. Honorable and sad at the same time.

I'd be shocked if the Jets trade Laine now. Any trade would have involved a 1st round pick, which should have been for this past draft, they can't obtain any high end defensemen cause they have their 3 expansion protected dmen now, and I doubt there's a 2c out there that a team is willing to part with.
- BWJumper

I don't think losing a demelo or pionk to seattle would break us, if it was because we had a better in house option to protect.

I hear what you are saying. Koivu would be an equally good option for 1year at 2c.
- 2.0

Koivu is an offensive black hole, and bad on the PK. He’s perfect for 4C because his defence at 5v5 is still elite, but he’s more of a lead weighted blanket than anything we need.

because he is horribly defensively, he drives play in the wrong direction.
- Ross77

This just isn’t correct. He’s not going for any Selke’s, but the assertion that he’s horrible on D is just wrong.

because he is horribly defensively, he drives play in the wrong direction.
- Ross77