Thomas Townsend: The First 4 and PLD Rumors

I've always felt that Danault would be an excellent fit under a guy like Tortorella. Certainly wouldn't be enough and, if he was a key piece in the deal, he'd need to be re-signed at a reasonable rate. Howver, he's been great alongside Gallgher for years now- probably the league's most underrated line.

I've always felt that Danault would be an excellent fit under a guy like Tortorella. Certainly wouldn't be enough and, if he was a key piece in the deal, he'd need to be re-signed at a reasonable rate. Howver, he's been great alongside Gallgher for years now- probably the league's most underrated line.
- MaximumBone

no one cares

Dylan Cozens, Victor Olofsson, and a 1st round pick is the most Buffalo could likely offer.

Thomas Townsend: The First 4 and PLD Rumors
- Thomas Townsend

Unfortunately seeing how the cbj decided to start the season , I think it's more then PLD that might be moving towards season's end, Foligno looks irritated, Atkinson is passive , Torts and Domi are already pulling the turkey knives out on each other. This isn't a player quality problem , right now that lockeroom is toxic and team camaraderie and synergy is taking a hit...

players dont want to play in Columbus. Even Rick Nash eventually left.

Dylan Cozens, Victor Olofsson, and a 1st round pick is the most Buffalo could likely offer.
- kingcong39

Damn that's actually pretty good. I'd take that with pleasure.

Not sure Toews from Chicago is an option at this time but maybe it’s time to break up the band. Let Kane go and DeBrincat.
Hawks should have traded Toews and Kane when there stock was high. If your a Hawks fan who would you rather have now, Kane or Panarin?
Saad was smart he knew it was time to leave Chicago. I give the Chicago Ownership credit for their loyalty and the high salary rewards but the time came and went on moving some parts (Kane, Seabrooke, Toews) instead they moved lots of supporting players.

players dont want to play in Columbus. Even Rick Nash eventually left.
- wingz4life

Nash left because the team simply wasn't going anywhere ....

Yeah who would ever want to share a city with The Ohio State teams. Terrible records and a losing culture there for decades!! You just can't expect a championship team EVER to come out of Columbus!

I am thinking that this team is getting tired of Torts. It is too bad because I believe Torts inspired every possible effort out of this team, and accomplished more than any other coach CBJ has had. His contract will be up this year and it probably will necessitate a change. With that being said, I am sure you could entice Mike Babcock to take the reins!

Dylan Cozens, Victor Olofsson, and a 1st round pick is the most Buffalo could likely offer.
- kingcong39

DEAL where do I sign.
Your Truly,
Jarmo Kekelainen

Being I am having a lot of fun here, maybe it is time to get serious. (I sense you can hardly wait to see what's next )
Trade PLD? OK
PLD to Tampa for Cirreli and Joseph and a 2nd.....you get a good NHL center back and an NHL speedy winger and a pick! What is not to love?

The Wings could offer Mantha, Rasmussen, and a 2nd. I think both of these big bodied players would fit right in to CBJ style hockey.

Thomas none of those offers are GREAT and some are downright insulting but CBJ fans need to understand PLD's career numbers have be good but not great. GP 238, G66, ASST 93, PTS 159
He is going to bring back a solid return but don't expect the farm!

Thomas none of those offers are GREAT and some are downright insulting but CBJ fans need to understand PLD's career numbers have be good but not great. GP 238, G66, ASST 93, PTS 159
He is going to bring back a solid return but don't expect the farm!
- DEDDIE

Oh we know. Keep in mind we're also selling the promise of what he will be. He's still only 22, and still a tank

If there was a 2016 re Draft it would look like this:
1)Matthews
2/3)Laine/Tkachuk
4)McAvoy
5)Sergachev
6)Fox
7)PLD
8)DeBrincat
9)Keller

Cozens, olo, and a first rounder seems way too much for the Sabres to give up. The way Cozens is going he could end up being at least as good as pld.

Mittlestat a first and risto is all I would send, also not saying that proposal is fair.

Philly -nope,nope, nope. It's all cast-offs.

Montreal - starts with one of Suzuki/Romanov + Mete or Guhle ; + 2021 1st. (Habs have 13 picks this year - they can afford to give up the 1st.

Winnipeg - nope. Unless and extension's involved that's a hard NO. Laine has earlier UFA status than PLD.

Calgary - maybe. Monahan + Valimaki + pick.

Minny - maybe with Eriksson Ek +2021 1st +2022 1st

Rangers - don't think that will happen. KK was moved down to Taxi Squad - but might be a decent start. Strome is 27y.o. and will be a UFA after 21/22.

Unfortunately seeing how the cbj decided to start the season , I think it's more then PLD that might be moving towards season's end, Foligno looks irritated, Atkinson is passive , Torts and Domi are already pulling the turkey knives out on each other. This isn't a player quality problem , right now that lockeroom is toxic and team camaraderie and synergy is taking a hit..


I agree - and play on the ice is showing the disfunctionality in the lockerroom.

Philly -nope,nope, nope. It's all cast-offs.

Montreal - starts with one of Suzuki/Romanov + Mete or Guhle ; + 2021 1st. (Habs have 13 picks this year - they can afford to give up the 1st.

Winnipeg - nope. Unless and extension's involved that's a hard NO. Laine has earlier UFA status than PLD.

Calgary - maybe. Monahan + Valimaki + pick.

Minny - maybe with Eriksson Ek +2021 1st +2022 1st

Rangers - don't think that will happen. KK was moved down to Taxi Squad - but might be a decent start. Strome is 27y.o. and will be a UFA after 21/22.
- birdie03

Are you out of your mind or just trolling?
PLD's career numbers have be good but not great. GP 238, G66, ASST 93, PTS 159

PLD for Zibanejad and a 1st

PLD for Zibanejad and a 1st
- 3rd GM's the charm

More likely is a draft lottery ball and a season full of drama!
TRAINWRECK IN CBJ LAND

To MTL: C/LW Pierre Luc Dubois
F Markus Karlberg (rights)
RW Trey Fix-Wolansky
G Daniil Tarasov
2021 5th via NJ
2022 7th via ANA

To CBJ: C Jesper Kotkaniemi
D Viktor Mete (Werenski’s 8.4aav soon looms large)
C Ryan Poehling
RW Cole Caufield (Rights)
G Frederick Nissen Dichow (Rights)
Conditional 2021 1st Rd. Pick
(Top 5 Protected~Becomes Top 3 Protected in
2022, Top 1 Protected 2023, Unprotected 2024)
2021 2nd via TBL
2022 5th

Being I am having a lot of fun here, maybe it is time to get serious. (I sense you can hardly wait to see what's next )
Trade PLD? OK
PLD to Tampa for Cirreli and Joseph and a 2nd.....you get a good NHL center back and an NHL speedy winger and a pick! What is not to love?

The Wings could offer Mantha, Rasmussen, and a 2nd. I think both of these big bodied players would fit right in to CBJ style hockey.
- HenryHockey[/quote)

I’ve seen this PLD for Cirrelli + before and don’t see any benefit for TB. Point is the #1 center and is close to a point per game player over the last 3yrs, PLD is not that close. Point is only 2 yrs older than PLD. The Point/Cirrelli 1/2 center combo worked well last year. Also PLD and Point are rfa’s at the end of the 22-23 season and will both be wanting 8-10 million. More cap hell. Oh yeah, TB has another ppg center some guy named Stamkos. PLD has shown interest in large market teams, that’s not Tampa. Plus PLD’s character is suspect if he signs a contract and asks for trade not long after signing.

Philly -nope,nope, nope. It's all cast-offs.

Montreal - starts with one of Suzuki/Romanov + Mete or Guhle ; + 2021 1st. (Habs have 13 picks this year - they can afford to give up the 1st.

Winnipeg - nope. Unless and extension's involved that's a hard NO. Laine has earlier UFA status than PLD.

Calgary - maybe. Monahan + Valimaki + pick.

Minny - maybe with Eriksson Ek +2021 1st +2022 1st

Rangers - don't think that will happen. KK was moved down to Taxi Squad - but might be a decent start. Strome is 27y.o. and will be a UFA after 21/22.