You really think we are only 1 D short?
- neem55

No. Cap space is a priority & younger assets to stock the pipeline.

So you want to use younger players or pick to trade out bad contracts to add some older contracts.
- manvanfan

1st off I don’t truly dislike Brock but he can fetch what assets I see needed. It’s not some it’s 1 older proven top 2 D. D age well imo

Donny, youre out of your element
- neem55

1st off I don’t truly dislike Brock but he can fetch what assets I see needed. It’s not some it’s 1 older proven top 2 D. D age well imo
- Nighthawk

There's an older proven top 2 D available this off season? 35 year old Letang?

There's an older proven top 2 D available this off season? 35 year old Letang?
- manvanfan

Why go that young? How about Chara?

A roster example only using Vantels want for Zacha & mine for Klingberg. If Lindholm then Hughes swaps to RD with Hampus LHD. Boeser trade could be tweaked or a other team.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/3106346

Extra cap space for 2 players.

There's an older proven top 2 D available this off season? 35 year old Letang?
- manvanfan

Sure but not exactly durable or as young but could JR convince him to leave Pitt?

A roster example only using Vantels want for Zacha & mine for Klingberg. If Lindholm then Hughes swaps to RD with Hampus LHD. Boeser trade could be tweaked or a other team.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/3106346

Extra cap space for 2 players.
- Nighthawk

Remember the previous years of the train wreck that was Myers and Hughes. Klingberg and Hughes might make that pairing look responsible.

I'd rather have Poolman or Hamoninc. I'd also not want to handicap the teams cap for the next half decade with the poop contract Klingberg is going to get.

Why go that young? How about Chara?

- boonerbuck

Gio will only be 39 next year. Probably has some left in the tank.

Remember the previous years of the train wreck that was Myers and Hughes. Klingberg and Hughes might make that pairing look responsible.

I'd rather have Poolman or Hamoninc. I'd also not want to handicap the teams cap for the next half decade with the poop contract Klingberg is going to get.
- manvanfan

All good points. I like Klingberg for scoring oomph on the right side & a partner for Hughes. Really like Lindholm size & D. I’d risk they age well if under 7 years. Still though going slower on cap spending might be an option.

A roster example only using Vantels want for Zacha & mine for Klingberg. If Lindholm then Hughes swaps to RD with Hampus LHD. Boeser trade could be tweaked or a other team.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/3106346

Extra cap space for 2 players.
- Nighthawk

Don't say Vantels want . I said right at the beginning I think it will happen but doesn't mean I want it. You don't speak for me .

I think you are the dumbest person on this site so don't include me in your ridiculous daily rosters or trades. I have zero associations with you and any of your lunatic ramblings. They are all you pal.

Trading Boeser for Zacha has some risk. It’s the adds that might be what makes it fly. Could shop around.

The extra cap could go for Marchment on a short decent price. Others come into play depending on if a top 2 D isn’t gotten.

Don't say Vantels want . I said right at the beginning I think it will happen but doesn't mean I want it. You don't speak for me .

I think you are the dumbest person on this site so don't include me in your ridiculous daily rosters or trades. I have zero associations with you and any of your lunatic ramblings. They are all you pal.
- VANTEL

Chill. Still 2 days before the next game. Going to wear yourself out.

Hog for Comtois or R.Smith
Boeser for Zacha and Bahl
Hughes + Rathbone for Chychrun + Schmaltz + Crouse
Garland for Carlo
Pettersson for Provorov + Konecny
Horvat + prospect for Scheifele

Crouse - Scheifele - Miller
Comtois - Schmaltz - Konecny
Zacha - Pod

Provorov - Myers
Chychrun - Carlo
OEL - Hamonic/Schenn

Demko

Obviously not all will happen but that team would whoop this current team’s ass in a 7 game series

Trading Boeser for Zacha has some risk. It’s the adds that might be what makes it fly. Could shop around.

The extra cap could go for Marchment on a short decent price. Others come into play depending on if a top 2 D isn’t gotten.
- Nighthawk

What does a 27 year old UFA get with 67 games NHL experience and 42 points? Someone I bet pays him 5M for a couple seasons.

Hog for Comtois or R.Smith
Boeser for Zacha and Bahl
Hughes + Rathbone for Chychrun + Schmaltz + Crouse
Garland for Carlo
Pettersson for Provorov + Konecny
Horvat + prospect for Scheifele

Crouse - Scheifele - Miller
Comtois - Schmaltz - Konecny
Zacha

Provorov - Myers
Chychrun - Carlo
OEL - Hamonic/Schenn

Demko

Obviously not all will happen but that team would whoop this current team’s ass in a 7 game series
- Nucker101

Don't say Vantels want . I said right at the beginning I think it will happen but doesn't mean I want it. You don't speak for me .

I think you are the dumbest person on this site so don't include me in your ridiculous daily rosters or trades. I have zero associations with you and any of your lunatic ramblings. They are all you pal.
- VANTEL

Just a working example since not much else to work with. Get off your high horse & get laid.

Hog for Comtois or R.Smith
Boeser for Zacha and Bahl
Hughes + Rathbone for Chychrun + Schmaltz + Crouse
Garland for Carlo
Pettersson for Provorov + Konecny
Horvat + prospect for Scheifele

Crouse - Scheifele - Miller
Comtois - Schmaltz - Konecny
Zacha

Provorov - Myers
Chychrun - Carlo
OEL - Hamonic/Schenn

Demko

Obviously not all will happen but that team would whoop this current team’s ass in a 7 game series
- Nucker101

Just found out a buddy of mine passed away few days ago, he was a real talent with an amazing smile.

He's on keyboards in this Gogo tune



And with Bill Johnson

What does a 27 year old UFA get with 67 games NHL experience and 42 points? Someone I bet pays him 5M for a couple seasons.
- manvanfan

Yes maybe but we move on & not enter a bidding war. So much is predicated on the 1st domino to go IF it happens

Just found out a buddy of mine passed away few days ago, he was a real talent with an amazing smile.

He's on keyboards in this Gogo tune


- A_SteamingLombardi

Gee sorry to hear. Condolences

Points percentage first half to second half (Tried to even it up but teams play different amounts of games. Dec 16 was cut out between halves.
Anaheim .629 - 444
Arizona .214 - 444
Boston .577 - 700
Buffalo .414 - 357
Calgary .643 - 712
Carolina .732 - 750
Chicago .429 - 414
Colorado .667 - 845
Columbus .518 - 536
Dallas .538 - 672
Detroit .517 - 442
Edmonton .607 - 536
Florida .690 - 750
Los Angeles .554 - 655
Minnesota .690 - 540
Montreal .274 - 400
Nashville .638 - 558
New Jersey .446 - 357
New York I .420 - 537
]New York R .707 - 667
Ottawa .352 - 429
Philadelphia .482 - 315
Pittsburgh .625 - 724
San Jose .517 - 462
Seattle .397 - 276
St. Louis .638 - 654
Tampa Bay .724 - 731
Toronto .700 - 640
Vancouver .484 - 615
Vegas .621 - 571
Washington .707 - 500
Winnipeg .554 - 482
- manvanfan

Teams trending up in the 2nd half probably, likely in for some playoff success. Only team I bolded that wasn’t, is the Rangers, that’s because they’re going to do something big at the deadline.

Jake Virtanen having his russian contract terminated, for breach of contract. Reportedly he has to pay 2/3 of it back

Just found out a buddy of mine passed away few days ago, he was a real talent with an amazing smile.

He's on keyboards in this Gogo tune



And with Bill Johnson


- A_SteamingLombardi

Sorry for your loss, ASL.

RIP