sure, why not
- Pat1993

I hear ya... just not sure theres a UFA to be upgrade over Edmundson out there... Edler? Staal? Goligoski? Meh?

Edmundson was the 4th most used D in the Blues Championship run, so it's not like you CAN'T win with him in the top 4

I hear ya... just not sure theres a UFA to be upgrade over Edmundson out there... Edler? Staal? Goligoski? Meh?

Edmundson was the 4th most used D in the Blues Championship run, so it's not like you CAN'T win with him in the top 4
- obie

good point... with Chiarot and Weber that are bigger/more physical but slower, having a more mobile/offensive minded D to balance things out could be useful but yeah it's not the end of the world either if they go with the current pairings

that is some sound grading once again Karine, good job

what do you think MB will try to add to the roster before the trade deadline (if he does add anything)?
- Pat1993

That is a very good question...if the face-off issues arent sorted, MB might get a veteran 4th C, you can’t go far in the playoffs if you’re always chasing the puck...

With the quarantine though i’m not sure if there will be that much action...although the deadline is on April 12th and the season ends on May 8th...so if you make a trade without using line-up guys, you’re not depleted line-up wise for 14 days but your new guy has to fit in quickly to be in gear for the playoffs

Some are saying that another reliable D could be an idea as we do not know in what shape Weber will be come playoffs time with the hectic calendar ahead...but we’ll see...I normally take the day off for trade deadline day, dunno if i will this year...

Agree with most the ratings but to say "we're use to more production from Gallagher" is not factual at all...through 15 games he's got 6 goals and 3 assists... over a regular schedule that's a 30+ season with around 50 points, that's right on par, no?
- obie

Fair point, maybe it just seemed more to me usually lol...

What do you make of the Drouin grade? I think you’re one of the ones ready to trade him arent you?

good point... with Chiarot and Weber that are bigger/more physical but slower, having a more mobile/offensive minded D to balance things out could be useful but yeah it's not the end of the world either if they go with the current pairings
- Pat1993

Definitely not a mobile group so I see your point.... just an odd year because of expansion, if you add a good D with term, you probably have to expose Chiarot... so you go for a UFA to be and you're left with slim pickings!! I mean, if they could add OEL I'd be down for sure!!

That is a very good question...if the face-off issues arent sorted, MB might get a veteran 4th C, you can’t go far in the playoffs if you’re always chasing the puck...

With the quarantine though i’m not sure if there will be that much action...although the deadline is on April 12th and the season ends on May 8th...so if you make a trade without using line-up guys, you’re not depleted line-up wise for 14 days but your new guy has to fit in quickly to be in gear for the playoffs

Some are saying that another reliable D could be an idea as we do not know in what shape Weber will be come playoffs time with the hectic calendar ahead...but we’ll see...I normally take the day off for trade deadline day, dunno if i will this year...
- Karine Hains

it'll probably be a very quiet day, although some teams might be more willing to trade because of tougher financial circumstances..? I'm asking, not really aware of what's going on around the league cap-wise lol

Fair point, maybe it just seemed more to me usually lol...

What do you make of the Drouin grade? I think you’re one of the ones ready to trade him arent you?
- Karine Hains

I wouldn't have him higher than Gallagher but from a B to B+ is just splitting hairs really... not a fan of Drouin but I don't necessarily think they should trade him, they definitely wouldn't get a F of his caliber in return.... but like I just said to Pat about a completely different topic but it also applies here, if they we're to trade Drouin and get OEL back, I'd be down!

Definitely not a mobile group so I see your point.... just an odd year because of expansion, if you add a good D with term, you probably have to expose Chiarot... so you go for a UFA to be and you're left with slim pickings!! I mean, if they could add OEL I'd be down for sure!!
- obie

ohhh right, forgot about the god damn expansion and the "royal treatment" than expansion teams get... jesus christ

and it's early, but the Rocket seem to be playing really well so far

ohhh right, forgot about the god damn expansion and the "royal treatment" than expansion teams get... jesus christ
- Pat1993

Maybe TB will do Bergy a solid and trade him Hedman for a nice assortment of 4th liners and picks?

and it's early, but the Rocket seem to be playing really well so far
- Pat1993

Boycotting them until they play my boy Hillis!

Boycotting them until they play my boy Hillis!
- obie

is he on the taxi squad?

Maybe TB will do Bergy a solid and trade him Hedman for a nice assortment of 4th liners and picks?
- obie

is he on the taxi squad?
- Pat1993

Not according to capfriendly

No according to capfriendly
- obie

so a healthy scratch..? huh...

so a healthy scratch..? huh...
- Pat1993

I think so....

And back to the LD topic, been reading lots about Nashville looking to move Ekholm

I think so....

And back to the LD topic, been reading lots about Nashville looking to move Ekholm
- obie

hmm, very interesting, but what would they want back, picks? are they considering a rebuild of some sort..?

hmm, very interesting, but what would they want back, picks? are they considering a rebuild of some sort..?
- Pat1993

All the articles I've read, and there's been a few, suggest that they definitely are!

Picks and young assets, the usual I suppose... Mete & Poehling would come to mind, wouldn't be shocked if Ylonen was used in a deal before we ever see him in Montreal either

https://awinninghabit.com...ekholm-habs-trade-target/

All the articles I've read, and there's been a few, suggest that they definitely are!

Picks and young assets, the usual I suppose... Mete & Poehling would come to mind, wouldn't be shocked if Ylonen was used in a deal before we ever see him in Montreal either

https://awinninghabit.com...ekholm-habs-trade-target/
- obie

I doubt Mete would have much weight in this trade, both figuratively and literally lol.. but yeah TSN is also reporting the preds are on the brink of becoming sellers, you might be on to something there

I doubt Mete would have much weight in this trade, both figuratively and literally lol
- Pat1993

Ha!

That particular article suggests a 1st + Ylonen + Fairbrother... what do you say to that? 1 more year for Ekholm at a bargain 3.75!

Ha!

That particular article suggests a 1st + Ylonen + Fairbrother... what do you say to that? 1 more year for Ekholm at a bargain 3.75!
- obie

no clue who that guy is, but I've been watching the game tonight and he seems to have a decent shot lol... but if I'm David Poile I might be looking for a bit more..? agreed that it's a very decent bargain though for Ekholm with his contract

no clue who that guy is, but I've been watching the game tonight and he seems to have a decent shot lol... but if I'm David Poile I might be looking for a bit more..? agreed that it's a very decent bargain though for Ekholm with his contract
- Pat1993

Timmins loved Fairbrother at the draft, they had Bergy mic'd, he had a deal for the pick but Timmins squashed it because he wanted Fairbrother

Bergy is a riot at the drafts!

Timmins loved Fairbrother at the draft, they had Bergy mic'd, he had a deal for the pick but Timmins squashed it because he wanted Fairbrother

Bergy is a riot at the drafts!
- obie

and the preds seem to be appreciating Tinordi right now, so they might be enticed to trade for another Timmins pick lololll

and the preds seem to be appreciating Tinordi right now, so they might be enticed to trade for another Timmins pick lololll
- Pat1993

Tinordi is just a late bloomer, the payoff is right around the corner 😄

Tinordi is just a late bloomer, the payoff is right around the corner 😄
- obie

late bloomer, caliss