Pretty much Can't forget that it's quantity that costs more cap for a team in tough as it is > quality
- MaximumBone

12m left to sign Laine or 14.5m to sign Laine/Connor plus the 23rd. Find another team that can help the Jets in their window.

But his presence on the line makes it a better line than two 3rd liners (one of whom is injury prone) and a hitherto unproven scorer in Buffalo and whatever you wanna call that LA Kings 2nd line.
- MaximumBone

Probably. We’ll see soon enough.

They did it the 'right way' by tanking too. Legit feel bad for the fans and players. They didn't even get better this year and McJesus might not even be ready to go. He's one knee away from being done for the year!
- canucksfan1944

Hello Chiarelli-induced cap problems.

I'd love to say I'm convinced this time will be different, but I really can't say that. They went the route of another veteran "well respected" GM with a history that includes a number of noticeable flaws and a veteran systems coach. I think they're a definite improvement on their predecessors but they're not the injection of new blood and innovation that I think the franchise needs- just more of the same old-boys hockey.

We refer to that proposal as Night Hawking.
- VANTEL

I’ll whip up another anchor trade asap lol

12m left to sign Laine or 14.5m to sign Laine/Connor plus the 23rd. Find another team that can help the Jets in their window.
- Nighthawk

A near-elite, young 30+ goal scorer for a super injury prone shutdown RD UFA-to-be, an injury prone middle-6 scorer and a cap dump with 2 years on his deal. Would you trade Boeser for that? Of course you wouldn't.

Furthermore, it wouldn't be 12mil left to sign Laine. Your deal has them trading Connor ($0 current cap hit) for 4.45mil + 4.37mil + 3.36mil which is over 12mil of their currently remaining 15.4mil leaving them around 3mil to resign Laine. "Genius" across multiple dimensions.

12m left to sign Laine or 14.5m to sign Laine/Connor plus the 23rd. Find another team that can help the Jets in their window.
- Nighthawk

Jimbo making the call?

- VANTEL

Looks like Gauds is getting better wingers for a change.

A near-elite, young 30+ goal scorer for a super injury prone shutdown RD UFA-to-be, an injury prone middle-6 scorer and a cap dump with 2 years on his deal. Would you trade Boeser for that? Of course you wouldn't.

Furthermore, it wouldn't be 12mil left to sign Laine. Your deal has them trading Connor ($0 current cap hit) for 4.45mil + 4.37mil + 3.36mil which is over 12mil of their currently remaining 15.4mil leaving them around 3mil to resign Laine. "Genius" across multiple dimensions.
- MaximumBone

Podkolzin, Tanev, Hoglander & 2nd for Connor.

A near-elite, young 30+ goal scorer for a super injury prone shutdown RD UFA-to-be, an injury prone middle-6 scorer and a cap dump with 2 years on his deal. Would you trade Boeser for that? Of course you wouldn't.

Furthermore, it wouldn't be 12mil left to sign Laine. Your deal has them trading Connor ($0 current cap hit) for 4.45mil + 4.37mil + 3.36mil which is over 12mil of their currently remaining 15.4mil leaving them around 3mil to resign Laine. "Genius" across multiple dimensions.
- MaximumBone

You are late to the convo. It was suggested if Buff retires. Rework your math. 11m & 1m or more retained. Laine & 1 player for 23.

A near-elite, young 30+ goal scorer for a super injury prone shutdown RD UFA-to-be, an injury prone middle-6 scorer and a cap dump with 2 years on his deal. Would you trade Boeser for that? Of course you wouldn't.

Furthermore, it wouldn't be 12mil left to sign Laine. Your deal has them trading Connor ($0 current cap hit) for 4.45mil + 4.37mil + 3.36mil which is over 12mil of their currently remaining 15.4mil leaving them around 3mil to resign Laine. "Genius" across multiple dimensions.
- MaximumBone

damn

You are late to the convo. It was suggested if Buff retires. Rework your math. 11m & 1m or more retained
- Nighthawk

nice clap back

Podkolzin, Tanev, & 2nd for Connor.
- pker2theend

That's far more reasonable. I'd say no to it because I'm admittedly influenced by the Russian factor and the other assets leave too much risk. Then again, I'm also the guy who would trade Laine of the two.

You are late to the convo. It was suggested if Buff retires. Rework your math. 11m & 1m or more retained. Laine & 1 player for 23.
- Nighthawk

I was basing it off your initial post proposal; didn't read the rest. However, even if that's the case then your math is still off. If Buff retires, they add the 7.6mil to their current cap space of 15.4mil (total of 23mil) which is MORE than enough to sign both and still have the cap space to add a top-4 D.

I was basing it off your initial post proposal; didn't read the rest. However, even if that's the case then your math is still off. If Buff retires, they add the 7.6mil to their current cap space of 15.4mil (total of 23mil) which is MORE than enough to sign both and still have the cap space to add a top-4 D.
- MaximumBone

oh poop

oh poop
- Nucker101

Enjoying yourself, Nucker?

I was basing it off your initial post proposal; didn't read the rest. However, even if that's the case then your math is still off. If Buff retires, they add the 7.6mil to their current cap space of 15.4mil (total of 23mil) which is MORE than enough to sign both and still have the cap space to add a top-4 D.
- MaximumBone

That option is out there but requires a trade for a RHD & 2 more signings.

That's far more reasonable. I'd say no to it because I'm admittedly influenced by the Russian factor and the other assets leave too much risk. Then again, I'm also the guy who would trade Laine of the two.
- MaximumBone

I'd also add in Hoglander, I would think about it if I was on the other side of the table. Probably wouldn't accept it if it was Boeser, but I also wouldn't accept Hall for Adam Larsson, so who knows.

Enjoying yourself, Nucker?
- MaximumBone

That option is out there but requires a trade for a RHD & 2 more signings.
- Nighthawk

So instead they should take the option where they trade the equivalent of Boeser for Tanev, Baertschi and Sutter?

I'd also add in Hoglander, I would think about it if I was on the other side of the table. Probably wouldn't accept it if it was Boeser, but I also wouldn't accept Hall for Adam Larsson, so who knows.
- pker2theend

Always gotta go for the low blow, huh?

Working on the premise Buff retires & they need C depth leaves the Jets in a bind after a rough offseason. I can see them dropping off & 1 more team in our sights to pass.

Always gotta go for the low blow, huh?
- MaximumBone

Working on the premise Buff retires & they need C depth leaves the Jets in a bind after a rough offseason. I can see them dropping off & 1 more team in our sights to pass.
- Nighthawk

I'm only worried about the Blues, Preds and maybe the Knights, the rest all have weaknesses to exploit.

I'm only worried about the Blues, Preds and maybe the Knights, the rest all have weaknesses to exploit.
- Nucker101

I think the Stars are close to that group if Pavelski does what he did in San Jose and if Hintz can take a step. Their D is solid with some high end punch, their systems keep things tight and Bishop was fantastic.

lol
- boonerbuck