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B.D. Gallof
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Out of what’s left, Nino Niederreiter could work on Barzal’s wing. He’s good for 20-25 goals/yr, good defensively and forechecks well


OH boy.. B.D. is not pushing what I was joking about for a few days now.. we really are going to get Nino and Greene.. aren't we?

While it's far from my ideal choice, building out the blueline now with a very-affordable Girard ($5M for the next 5 seasons) might not be the worst approach. Rock solid in net, very strong on the blueline....the rest TBD. I'd rather pay a reasonable price for a really good blueline then pay an inflated price for just a decent forward core
- eichiefs9

I think hoping one of bellows(probably not) or Wahlstrom steps up this season to provide some low cost offense while building up the blue line is not a bad idea. I say that KNOWING we need help in our top 6 though. Find a way to dump Bailey in season and target a player by the deadline if we’re within reach of the playoffs. I really want to add up front just not sure how we make that happen without screwing ourselves in the process?

Newsday!




- eichiefs9

Gross will now be cut out of all press conferences

https://sports.yahoo.com/the-most-stunning-free-agency-move-ever-180429411.html?src=rss

Another perspective...
- JohnScammo

good read.. thanks.

Gross will now be cut out of all press conferences
- Cptmjl

Surprised he was not when Barry got upset when Gross mentioned Palms having success on Barzal's line during the last playoff series.

While it's far from my ideal choice, building out the blueline now with a very-affordable Girard ($5M for the next 5 seasons) might not be the worst approach. Rock solid in net, very strong on the blueline....the rest TBD. I'd rather pay a reasonable price for a really good blueline then pay an inflated price for just a decent forward core
- eichiefs9

I'm fine with it if young players like Wally get a fair shot. I have no patience anymore for the quick benching of young players and just relying on the vets.

good read.. thanks.
- niteislander

https://twitter.com/jamie...&t=iI0shsRr_wyn9WZy8WQZXA

I think hoping one of bellows(probably not) or Wahlstrom steps up this season to provide some low cost offense while building up the blue line is not a bad idea. I say that KNOWING we need help in our top 6 though. Find a way to dump Bailey in season and target a player by the deadline if we’re within reach of the playoffs. I really want to add up front just not sure how we make that happen without screwing ourselves in the process?
- Cptmjl

I guess we'll find out. Still plenty of offseason to go and it's entirely possible Lou has a trick or two up his sleeve. I just hope it doesn't include mortgaging the future for a short-term fix. Otherwise there will be another long, dark rebuilding period.

https://twitter.com/Flame...tatus/1547792685137686528

https://twitter.com/jamiestuartTV/status/1547714645917515776?s=20&t=iI0shsRr_wyn9WZy8WQZXA
- niteislander

4 Stanley Cups???

1995, 2000, 2003, and ............. 2023?

Pretty much my thoughts on it as well. JT Miller would be a great add but for us he’s not worth what it would cost to get him because we don’t have an over abundance of assets. I don’t think we get tarasenko without including next years first as well. We’re not in the position to do that imo. I feel we really need to add up front but we’ve kind of painted ourselves into a corner with some bad contracts over the years and dumped a lot of assets in the process which spread is thin. Couple that with having to find a home for Beau and or Bailey to take on anyone else we’re in a tough spot.
- Cptmjl

I'd have to think in order to get Tarasenko you'd be looking at Beau, Wally, next years first and probably a second (maybe 2) or a couple thirds.

https://twitter.com/FlamesNation/status/1547792685137686528


- eichiefs9

That's too funny. At least he has a sense of humo(u)r about it.

I guess we'll find out. Still plenty of offseason to go and it's entirely possible Lou has a trick or two up his sleeve. I just hope it doesn't include mortgaging the future for a short-term fix. Otherwise there will be another long, dark rebuilding period.
- eichiefs9

Funny, I mentioned not mortgaging the future for one cup now and got blasted.

I'd have to think in order to get Tarasenko you'd be looking at Beau, Wally, next years first and probably a second (maybe 2) or a couple thirds.
- Isleshockeyman

LOL.. why not just give them our whole team and all our first for a decade for a guy who is a UFA next summer... lol

4 Stanley Cups???

1995, 2000, 2003, and ............. 2023?
- JohnScammo

first thing I thought of too... Did he win one as a bench coach that I missed somewhere along the way?

LOL.. why not just give them our whole team and all our first for a decade for a guy who is a UFA next summer... lol

- niteislander

If you want him you're going to pay. I'm not saying that's what I'd pay, but he isn't going to come cheap. He'll probably be cheaper at the deadline. Maybe a top 6 and a pick. Who knows. He's said he wants out but if St. Louis backs up the dump truck full of cash, he might want to stay.

first thing I thought of too... Did he win one as a bench coach that I missed somewhere along the way?
- niteislander

I know he coached for a minute while GM. Does that count as 2 cups?

If you want him you're going to pay. I'm not saying that's what I'd pay, but he isn't going to come cheap.
- Isleshockeyman

He is a UFA next summer.. u don't give away one of your best young players/prospects in Whally, one of your top 6 wings in Beau who is only 25, AND a first.. That is worse than Millbury territory.

I'd have to think in order to get Tarasenko you'd be looking at Beau, Wally, next years first and probably a second (maybe 2) or a couple thirds.
- Isleshockeyman

I would imagine, despite the rumors that St Louis will not trade Taresenko at this stage. They're $1m below the cap right now and have only one RFA to sign (Mikkola). It's likely they'll wait until the trade deadline to make any moves

He is a UFA next summer.. u don't give away one of your best young players/prospects in Whally, one of your top 6 wings in Beau who is only 25, AND a first.. That is worse than Millbury territory.
- niteislander

I know he's a UFA next summer. The Blues are going to want a return. What are you giving for him right now then? The Blues aren't just going to give him away like Vegas did Patches.

I would imagine, despite the rumors that St Louis will not trade Taresenko at this stage. They're $1m below the cap right now and have only one RFA to sign (Mikkola). It's likely they'll wait until the trade deadline to make any moves
- keaner17

I'd agree with that. I don't want to throw away a bunch of picks and players for a guy we might not be able to sign after the season. Tank is 30 and at $7.5m this year. He's going to want a raise and probably 7 years. After this season Barzy and Wally are RFA's and Mayfield is a UFA. So is Parise, but he'll probably retire or get another 1 year deal. You have to move out some salary to try to re-sign, Barzy and Tank.

I'd agree with that. I don't want to throw away a bunch of picks and players for a guy we might not be able to sign after the season. Tank is 30 and at $7.5m this year. He's going to want a raise and probably 7 years. After this season Barzy and Wally are RFA's and Mayfield is a UFA. So is Parise, but he'll probably retire or get another 1 year deal. You have to move out some salary to try to re-sign, Barzy and Tank.
- Isleshockeyman

Mayfield is a goner after this season no matter what. Priority will be on re-signing Barzal and they're going to need every penny for that. If they're out of the playoffs come trade deadline time then I would expect Mayfield to be a pretty sought-after defenseman. He's dirt cheap and can fit any team's cap situation and is obviously a pending UFA and a perfect rental for the playoffs.

In that (terrible) scenario, Varly would likely be a strong candidate to get moved as well. Parise as a depth player on a contender also.

I'd agree with that. I don't want to throw away a bunch of picks and players for a guy we might not be able to sign after the season. Tank is 30 and at $7.5m this year. He's going to want a raise and probably 7 years. After this season Barzy and Wally are RFA's and Mayfield is a UFA. So is Parise, but he'll probably retire or get another 1 year deal. You have to move out some salary to try to re-sign, Barzy and Tank.
- Isleshockeyman

Unless the isles have some success this coming season, I can see Barzal walking. They have done zero these past few years to improve that #1 line when a TON of players got moved.