Like I said, the Buch trade might make people scratch their heads however the thing is we dont need MORE players. We need to trim the lineup while also filling in where were lacking.

Josh Norris is a massive pipedream, like me and Barkov. It would have to be a massive overpay for OTT to even consider it. A trade for Norris that may require a few players and an overpay might be exactly what we need as far as a homerun/blockbuster move, I just dont see it happening.

As far as Gauthier goes, maybe youre right, he might be able to be that player and Im not against holding onto him and maybe in the right system he can.

If we cant land Reaves, a guy like Martinook could be available as a FA. Carolina has to resign Hamilton and Svechnikov, as well as a bunch of bottom 6 guys which might mean they let him walk.

As far as a 4th line center, I think were ok with Rooney/Barron. We cant sign anyone to anything majorly significant for that because of how much we will tie up the following year in FA signings leaving a very tight margin for resigning LAF and Miller.
- aecliptic

Did I miss something? When did Josh Norris become Conner McDavid

Did I miss something? When did Josh Norris become Conner McDavid
- Slimtj100

Its not that hes McDavid, but hes 22 years old and their franchise #1. If you were rebuilding a franchise would you rather have Josh Norris or Chytil and Buch?

Theres always twittter if you get annoyed with us.
- aecliptic

😬hell to the no

Its not that hes McDavid, but hes 22 years old and their franchise #1. If you were rebuilding a franchise would you rather have Josh Norris or Chytil and Buch?
- aecliptic

Ok...Kakko and Nils

I get it he’s good, but pretty please, with sugar on top, don’t make him out to be an untouchable

I would trade Kakko for him. I think they would too.

Ok...Kakko and Nils

I get it he’s good, but pretty please, with sugar on top, don’t make him out to be an untouchable

I would trade Kakko for him. I think they would too.
- Slimtj100

Hes not untouchable, but it would have to be an offer that they cant refuse. Also, the last thing OTT needs is more wingers and RHD. If youre gonna take a C, you gotta give one back. I suspect they'd want a LD.

So if I was making an offer on Norris, it would start with Miller and Chytil.

Hes not untouchable, but it would have to be an offer that they cant refuse. Also, the last thing OTT needs is more wingers and RHD. If youre gonna take a C, you gotta give one back. I suspect they'd want a LD.

So if I was making an offer on Norris, it would start with Miller and Chytil.
- aecliptic

Chytil could blossom away from NYC

Chytil
Buch
Jones
Our 1st rder

I mean can I stop yet? Lol

Drury: “Pierre I’ll give you Kakko Laf Miller and Blackwell for Norris”

Dorian:”meh”

Chytil could blossom away from NYC

Chytil
Buch
Jones
Our 1st rder

I mean can I stop yet? Lol
- Slimtj100

Could is not what GM's care about when theyre trading an is. Chytil is compared to some extent to a young Mika. Im sure OTT hasnt forgot about him.

Just cause you have your list of guys you want to trade doesnt mean it matches up to what other teams are seeking.

If I was OTT GM and the call didnt start with K'Andre Miller, I wouldnt even finish the conversation.

Good lord, this Tampa / Florida game. Ferocious.

Oh hey kucherov scored

Oh hey kucherov scored
- picklerick

Oh hey he scored again

The refs are skewing heavily TB

The refs are skewing heavily TB
- picklerick

Yeah, what a surprise

If anyone doubted we need to add size and toughness, just watch any of these game 1's We would have gotten bulldozed

Yeah, what a surprise

If anyone doubted we need to add size and toughness, just watch any of these game 1's We would have gotten bulldozed
- ELew11

100%

Unrelated, but watching Poiht, Chytil needs to become what he is. Little bigger version.

Cant wait until the rangers play the type of hockey the two Florida teams played tonight

I blame that FLA loss on coach Q.

When they went up 4-3, he should have called a time out and settled the team down. Tampa was winning the mental battle in getting FLA to take bad penalties.

100%

Unrelated, but watching Poiht, Chytil needs to become what he is. Little bigger version.
- Slimtj100

Every team would love their underwhelming high end center pick to play like Point.

I blame that FLA loss on coach Q.

When they went up 4-3, he should have called a time out and settled the team down. Tampa was winning the mental battle in getting FLA to take bad penalties.
- aecliptic

The refs didn’t help either

The refs didn’t help either
- picklerick

No, but they could have been a lot worse. It was not an easy game to officiate.

Can someone tell me how Norris is an untouchable? Especially when have assets to get someone, almost anyone if you think about it.

And btw, it really annoys me that Jan and posters tell ME something WILL NOT happen. None of you are in these GM rooms, so stop acting like it Another reason this board becomes intolerable sometimes

Sorry for the brute honesty 🤷🏻‍♂️
- Slimtj100

Josh Norris isn't gonna be traded because team's dont trade young centers still on their ELCs after solid rookie seasons

they build around those guys

unless they can pair the Tkachuk brothers up, that's only way they'd do it

I blame that FLA loss on coach Q.

When they went up 4-3, he should have called a time out and settled the team down. Tampa was winning the mental battle in getting FLA to take bad penalties.
- aecliptic

how do you give up a home run pass like that with just over a minute left in a tied playoff game

it's already overtime at that point, have a little defensive awareness, yikes

how do you give up a home run pass like that with just over a minute left in a tied playoff game

it's already overtime at that point, how a little defensive awareness, yikes
- jimbro83

Theyre definitely missing Ekblad on the blueline.

They were also over committed to playing the physical game leaving too many gaps on the ice. It was fine up until the third but they needed to cool it, however Tampa had the mental edge and experience and sucked them in.

I dont think FLA has to change much, but they need to be a bit more disciplined. If not for that bad penalty on Bennett in the 3rd that lead to a PPG they had a good shot to take that game.

Theyre definitely missing Ekblad on the blueline.

They were also over committed to playing the physical game leaving too many gaps on the ice. It was fine up until the third but they needed to cool it, however Tampa had the mental edge and experience and sucked them in.

I dont think FLA has to change much, but they need to be a bit more disciplined. If not for that bad penalty on Bennett in the 3rd that lead to a PPG they had a good shot to take that game.
- aecliptic

Florida doesn't look like they have the capability of killing a single Tampa powerplay

I think last night was Florida's chance to make this a good series, this is gonna be over quick

I can't believe how good Kucherov looked in his first game

Florida doesn't look like they have the capability of killing a single Tampa powerplay

I think last night was Florida's chance to make this a good series, this is gonna be over quick

I can't believe how good Kucherov looked in his first game
- jimbro83

Why? He's been in game shape, getting ready for the playoffs for weeks.

Why? He's been in game shape, getting ready for the playoffs for weeks.
- Tonybere

Months

Josh Norris isn't gonna be traded because team's dont trade young centers still on their ELCs after solid rookie seasons

they build around those guys

unless they can pair the Tkachuk brothers up, that's only way they'd do it
- jimbro83

He was traded once, he could be traded again! ( fingers crossed )