Ongoing NHL thread - Part deux

[jstewismybastardson]

The Kessler deal is crazy.

 

[BGDave]

The Vegas sportsbook I was in on the weekend had the Ducks at 12/1 to win the Cup next year. Thought about it, glad I kept my Benjamins in my wallet now.

 

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The Vegas sportsbook I was in on the weekend had the Ducks at 12/1 to win the Cup next year. Thought about it, glad I kept my Benjamins in my wallet now.

In my opinion, the Ducks should have won that series against the Hawks. However, bringing in Bieksa for Beauchemin is a downgrade and I think we also saw that Mr. Andersen might not be the long term solution between the pipes.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

In my opinion, the Ducks should have won that series against the Hawks. However, bringing in Bieksa for Beauchemin is a downgrade and I think we also saw that Mr. Andersen might not be the long term solution between the pipes.

thats a very RELEVANT comment

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

In my opinion, the Ducks should have won that series against the Hawks. However, bringing in Bieksa for Beauchemin is a downgrade and I think we also saw that Mr. Andersen might not be the long term solution between the pipes.

Andersen might not be, but they have Gibson waiting too.

Agree on Bieksa though - I thought he had Sharks written all over him.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

They had two guys last year with more than 40 points and one of them is now gone. Their depth chart at centre makes the Leafs look like the Penguins. Schneider was Vezina level good last season, and where did it get them?

I don't see it, not at all.

The day they traded Jagr they were 8 pts out of a playoff spot. It's crazy to think that if the defence limits the number of shots Schneider has to save (they were 24th in SA) they may eke out a few more points?

Also still plenty of FA's available and Jersey has plenty of cap space. Could see them signing someone like Weiss and him putting up 50 pts if he stays healthy.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[DragonfromTO]

The day they traded Jagr they were 8 pts out of a playoff spot. It's crazy to think that if the defence limits the number of shots Schneider has to save (they were 24th in SA) they may eke out a few more points?

Also still plenty of FA's available and Jersey has plenty of cap space. Could see them signing someone like Weiss and him putting up 50 pts if he stays healthy.

They don't have Jagr anymore though, so how they did with him isn't the baseline here.

They seem more likely to me to finish last than to secure a playoff spot. All it would take is an average (or even slightly above) season from Schneider, or god forbid an injury.

 

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He might win the Masters on the Oilers this season.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

They don't have Jagr anymore though, so how they did with him isn't the baseline here.

They seem more likely to me to finish last than to secure a playoff spot. All it would take is an average (or even slightly above) season from Schneider, or god forbid an injury.

I think their defence gives them a good chance to limit the shots against, and like I said Jagr's 42 point contribution can still be made up for via free agency or trade.

Anyway, I should've just said Flyers. Flyers have a good chance of playoffing. Flyers.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Regarding the Devils, they'll probably battle for a playoff spot but miss. I expect the D to be better than it was, the offense will have more speed as the young guys get a chance and I anticipate at some point between now and the trade deadline they'll move D for more offensive help.

I still think it'll be a down year, there will be growing pains but with a solid D corps and a top 5 goaltender they'll be in every single game so who knows?

 

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As a refresher, here's what MacT had to say when he signed Schultz a year ago:

“Untapped potential, incredible potential of this player. I feel like Justin is going to be a great player and a great Oiler. What we wanted to do as an organization is buy ourselves a little bit of time to give ourselves a chance to negotiate a long-term deal.

“He’s got a lot of confidence in his ability and was happy to take a short-term deal. Both sides chose not to go to arbitration, but we both agreed that wasn’t the right thing for a player we feel so strongly about, to put him through that divisive process. We had trouble agreeing on a number based on such a small sample size for Justin. We as an organization wanted a little more information, fully aware that information can be expensive. There’s a significant gap where the player is currently and where we expect him to be. Newport wasn’t going to undersell this player.
“Craig Ramsay will give him an experienced perspective on managing decisions, (while still) being aggressive.

“I disagree with the perception that he’s weaker on the defensive side of things. He showed me at the end of last year that he was managing the decisions on when to go, when to probe offensively, when to get back. I know he’s going to be a player that can be counted on in both ends. I think that Justin has Norris Trophy potential and I don’t think there are too many people who disagree with me in that regard… What Justin brings, everybody’s looking for, and we’re thankful we have him.”

 

[jstewismybastardson]

“I disagree with the perception that he’s weaker on the defensive side of things. He showed me at the end of last year that he was managing the decisions on when to go, when to probe offensively, when to get back. I know he’s going to be a player that can be counted on in both ends. I think that Justin has Norris Trophy potential and I don’t think there are too many people who disagree with me in that regard… What Justin brings, everybody’s looking for, and we’re thankful we have him.”

didnt he also call Jeff Petry "white PK Subban"?

 

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didnt he also call Jeff Petry "white PK Subban"?

I know David Staples wrote a blog saying that he thought Petry has just as much game as PK Subban. As it turns out, the Habs have both PK and Petry while the Oil have Schultz and Andrej 'I did it all for the Glory of Love' Sekera.

 

[DragonfromTO]

I know David Staples wrote a blog saying that he thought Petry has just as much game as PK Subban. As it turns out, the Habs have both PK and Petry while the Oil have Schultz and Andrej 'I did it all for the Glory of Love' Sekera.

He'll be the hero you're dreaming of

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I could have sworn that there was something from Oil brass or media (what's the difference in many cases) projecting Schultz to be as good or better than Erik Karlsson.

I can't find the link now so maybe it just some of the babble you hear from Oilers fans.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I could have sworn that there was something from Oil brass or media (what's the difference in many cases) projecting Schultz to be as good or better than Erik Karlsson.

I can't find the link now so maybe it just some of the babble you hear from Oilers fans.

So it was Oilers fans opening their mouths, then.

 

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"This isn't my last contract, I want another one after this. Right now, I’m sitting here saying I won't be done. My family supports that and they know. When that time comes, then yeah I’ll be ready to retire.

"Right now, I’m fully confident that I can play out this contract and get another one after."

- Ryan Kesler

 

[KennyBanyeah]

"This isn't my last contract, I want another one after this. Right now, I’m sitting here saying I won't be done. My teammates' wives support that and they know. When that time comes, then yeah I’ll be ready to retire.

"Right now, I’m fully confident that I can play out this contract and get another one after."

- Ryan Kesler

Interesting quote. I appreciate his candour.

 

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Did you know that once Kesler's extension kicks in, Perry, Getzlaf, and Kesler will consume 37% of the Ducks cap space?