2024-25 Season Thread

[PuckinUgly57]

Cam Fowler and 2027 4th round pick to Blues for defensive prospect Jeremie Biakabutuka and 2027 2nd round pick, Anaheim retains $2.5 million making Fowler a Blue through the end of his 8 year deal at $4 million in 2026.

Verbeek not hesitant at all moving out veterans to give better, cheaper, younger defenders their spots in the lineup. Also cold as shit, Fowler was 9 games away from 1000 as a member of the Ducks (991). Damn.

He's certainly not the player he was 10 years ago but was a huge part of the Ducks, it'll be kind of strange not seeing him in Anaheim. This also may signal for the Blues that Nick Leddy may not be coming back this season as was originally anticipated.

Other news, Zegras out 6 weeks afyer knee surgery. Man has that dude's stock tumbled, wasn't he on the cover of one of the NHL video games not long ago?

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Cam Fowler and 2027 4th round pick to Blues for defensive prospect Jeremie Biakabutuka and 2027 2nd round pick, Anaheim retains $2.5 million making Fowler a Blue through the end of his 8 year deal at $4 million in 2026.

Verbeek not hesitant at all moving out veterans to give better, cheaper, younger defenders their spots in the lineup. Also cold as shit, Fowler was 9 games away from 1000 as a member of the Ducks (991). Damn.

He's certainly not the player he was 10 years ago but was a huge part of the Ducks, it'll be kind of strange not seeing him in Anaheim. This also may signal for the Blues that Nick Leddy may not be coming back this season as was originally anticipated.

Other news, Zegras out 6 weeks afyer knee surgery. Man has that dude's stock tumbled, wasn't he on the cover of one of the NHL video games not long ago?

Saw some mention that Corey Perry was also like two games shy of 1000 when he moved on from the Ducks.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

The Lizard:

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Come on Buster, he makes $1.85 million a season. Can't let a guy a foot shorter and 50 pounds lighter outplay you.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

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I actually don't know what "affiliate" really means. This team was affiliated with the Carolina Hurricanes then the Florida Panthers. Then LA for two years and Kings just re-upped for another two years. But jersey is really cool (to me).

 

[PuckinUgly57]

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I actually don't know what "affiliate" really means. This team was affiliated with the Carolina Hurricanes then the Florida Panthers. Then LA for two years and Kings just re-upped for another two years. But jersey is really cool (to me).

Pretty slick. They're the Kings ECHL affiliate, just re upped with them again this year.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

The Lizard has 7G/4A, 3/3 in December alone. Buster, 1/1 in Decembee both in the last game.

I'm going to scrutinize this guy all season long.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

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This is pretty funny. Not sure where else to stick this. NYR in free fall.

 

[Kings4OT]

Cucko traded for not much..... And his play is buster territory.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Cucko traded for not much..... And his play is buster territory.

A 6D, a 3rd and a 6th. Also a 2OA like Buster.

This is not going to end well for Byfield unless he really ramps it up. I'd trade that dude for a 2nd if I were Blake. The problem is he paid him like a T3 forward and that is going to be a massive problem, at least Cocko was only making $2.4 million on a 1 year deal.

We still have 5 more years of this bullshit at a number that isn't easy to move.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Been scouring for information on the Kaako trade, on this one you can essentially replace "Kaako" and "Byfield" throughout the article. This was Kakko's sixth season so he has a little more evidence that he wasn't going to pan out but IMO I think Buster is on his way. That contract though..

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I don't know if you guys remember the 2019 draft but MSG went bananas when NJ picked Hughes at 1OA, mocking them because they actually wanted Kaako. Well, you got what you asked for NY...

 

[Kings4OT]

Crappo for kakko...I doubt Cucko got half the opportunity Buster has. He should get more than a chance now, so up to him. For Buster change of scenery does little, what better play times would he get?

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Crappo for kakko...I doubt Cucko got half the opportunity Buster has. He should get more than a chance now, so up to him. For Buster change of scenery does little, what better play times would he get?

That's the issue, he has gotten ample opportunity throughout his career especially the last two. Dude was literally given his own line to drive this season not once but twice with a stint back with 11 and 9 in between.

Cocko didn't even get what Buster has including a legend of a 1C, PP time, etc. I keep saying this, I don't care if he is a 200' player - that is a given being an LA King, that is 100% expected of you. What isn't is being a consistent offensive producer and with the hype and pedigree he is failing miserably.

Buster's challenge won't be change of scenery, it will be that contract. Makes him damn near impossible to trade so all we can do is hope he starts producing to justify his contract.

 

[Kings4OT]

I would like LA to get Jenner from the BJs . He would be a great addition IMO, FO's, hits, a bit of a mean streak, scores from where you want a guy like Buster to score from. I dont think he is a playmaker but damn, put fiala and NJ14 with him and see some instant scoring while still maintaining a tough to play second line

Move Dunno to 3rd C....and i think you have something that could make it difficult to play LA in a series

 

[PuckinUgly57]

I would like LA to get Jenner from the BJs . He would be a great addition IMO, FO's, hits, a bit of a mean streak, scores from where you want a guy like Buster to score from. I dont think he is a playmaker but damn, put fiala and NJ14 with him and see some instant scoring while still maintaining a tough to play second line

Move Dunno to 3rd C....and i think you have something that could make it difficult to play LA in a series

He's been a target of mine for some time, he reminds a bit of JT Miller. Good size, the intangibles but also goes hard to the net. The issue is he is the BJs captain, and with the Gaudreau situation they need all the leadership they can get. I read somewhere that would be a sticking point because he is a team first guy which ironically why he probably wouldn't want to get traded here.

NJ14, I see what you did there...

PS - I'm in Big Bear with the GF and 6 kids, rented a cabin and doing our Christmas early since it's not my year with the kids. We have stuff planned so I won't be able to do a GDT, someone please make one and I'll catch up on it later tonight.

 

[Kings4OT]

NJ14, I see what you did there...

Lol. Having a hard time with this one....laffy-no, laf/ laffer-no, A-laf-no....

NJ14 -meh until Somebody comes up with something better

 

[Kings4OT]

He's been a target of mine for some time, he reminds a bit of JT Miller. Good size, the intangibles but also goes hard to the net. The issue is he is the BJs captain, and with the Gaudreau situation they need all the leadership they can get. I read somewhere that would be a sticking point because he is a team first guy which ironically why he probably wouldn't want to get traded here.

NJ14, I see what you did there...

PS - I'm in Big Bear with the GF and 6 kids, rented a cabin and doing our Christmas early since it's not my year with the kids. We have stuff planned so I won't be able to do a GDT, someone please make one and I'll catch up on it later tonight.

Miller kinda available haha

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Miller kinda available haha

https://thehockeynews.com/news/could-a-rift-between-canucks-j-t-miller-and-elias-pettersson-lead-to-a-trade

The link inside the link gives more detail. I don't want to speculate but my theory is Miller is all over Petterson for his perceived lack of effort. He was a complete no show in the POs last season, and I could see Miller railing him being an in your face guy. Petterson also not doing too hot this season, seems like he got his big contract and started coasting :::cough cough Buster cough cough:::.

Reminds me of Richards when he was in Philadelphia and he flat out told a teammate (don't recall who) "if you're not going to give 100% stay on the f**king bench". Also a huge reason I loved Richards and why Dumbo targeted him, he didn't give a shit who you were, what letter you wore or how much you made. Straight up competitor who wanted to win at all costs.

Add in that crazy contract Petterson got and it makes sense to me. Again, just me wheels turning - no truth to it whatsoever.

I doubt anything happens, but the Canucks need help on the blue line and either one of Miller or Petterson would bring back a T4 defender in some sort of package deal.