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Post by davebabych on May 27, 2011 16:42:37 GMT -5
This might be a long shot, but Jaromir Jagr has expressed possible interest in returning to the NHL. He did mention he'd be open to playing on a Canadian team. Although, he only mentioned playing for Montreal. I bet he'd still be good for at least 50-60 points next season. www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=563773
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Post by Huffer on May 27, 2011 17:41:08 GMT -5
Guys! Pavlec was just in the World Championships and played very well. He is a very good up and coming goalie.
Schnieder, Richards, and Jagr? WTF are you guys smoking??
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Post by IHN on May 27, 2011 18:32:41 GMT -5
How about Mike Richards? Is he a UFA? He would be great!!! He is from Kenora or NW Ontario, so it is close to being hometown! He's signed 'til about 2019-2020 at about 5.75 million per year. (capgeek.com) I'm looking forward for the draft.
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Post by Bob E on May 27, 2011 20:43:16 GMT -5
Agree Huffer, trade Bogosian only if it's a great package. Top 3/4 forward or top 2/3 dman. He's a RFA, likely looking for a raise and a $3.5-$4 cap hit. That's enough $$ to wonder out loud whether he's worth that money. Couturier may be available at #7. His stock seems to be dropping, though he's played fine. He's a big guy, with his skating being questioned - bit slow to get going but fine when in stride - think Joe Thornton. Some say when he gets his man strength, shouldn't be a problem. Big centers with some skill and defensive awareness get drafted early. With my luck, the Sens take him at #6. With how Huberdeau has played in playoffs and Mem Cup - no way he's available at #7. Can't see him getting past Florida at #3. Strome seems to be a wild card. Some say top 5, others say he'll be available at #7. He's dynamic but needs to get stronger (what 17/18 yr old doesn't). I can see the Isles or Sens taking him early. My fingers are crossed for Landeskog falling (why he would fall, no reason) to us at #7. They call him a cross between Brendan Morrow and Johan Fransen. I'll take that! But he's likely a top 3 or 4 pick. If we could have won the draft lottery, instead of NJD, man, we would have been picking at #2.
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Post by Bob E on May 27, 2011 20:59:19 GMT -5
Cormier could be that physical center that pounds the #1 center of the opposition in the playoffs - if he continues to develop. Klingberg would be a good pk'er and 3rd line checking winger.
If Burmistrov can turn into a consistent 60-70 pt center, all is rosey. If he's a 30-40 pt guy, then a #1 center is still a need. Little seems to be the perfect #2 center, and his line with Ladd and Wheeler, a very good #2 line. So do you take a center at #7 to be your future #1? Well if Couturier, Huberdeau or Strome is drafted - consider it done.
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Post by boomersbroncos on May 27, 2011 21:05:02 GMT -5
Its about time people have started to get on board with my Jussi Jokinen and Ville Leino pick ups......I have been saying it for weeks and on here a few times in different threads....those two would be in the three million range and would add great punch to our top six forwards........would love both but gotta get one of them.....
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Post by Huffer on May 27, 2011 22:22:08 GMT -5
Bob E, please don't stop posting. I was starting to wonder by some of the proposals if anyone on this site has actually bothered to watch or follow the Thrashers. Have you seen some of the proposals from "Winnipeggers" on HFboards? Some of them make me embarrased to be a Winnipegger. I agree with basically ecerything you said in your two posts above. Although I don't really have much hope that Couturier, Landeskog, or Huberdeau get to us at 7. I think unless we see a Fowler / Gormley situation, we are looking at Strome, Zibanajed, Hamilton, or Murphy. Totally agree on the Burmistrov / Little part. IF Burmi can develop, he can be a #1. The Ladd, Little, Wheeler line can be a #2 line. I wouldn't worry about getting another centre even if Burmi developed. You could always move one guy to wing. Or depending on how long it takes to have the draft pick develop, Little may decide he wanted to move on. So many things can happen after someone is drafted I would always go BPA.
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Post by Huffer on May 27, 2011 22:23:36 GMT -5
Its about time people have started to get on board with my Jussi Jokinen and Ville Leino pick ups......I have been saying it for weeks and on here a few times in different threads....those two would be in the three million range and would add great punch to our top six forwards........would love both but gotta get one of them..... I agree with you boomer. Both of those guys would be good with Kane and Burmistrov. What would you think about: Vrbata (UFA) Versteeg Larose (UFA)
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Post by brianstc on May 28, 2011 0:05:17 GMT -5
Hey guys, the way I see it is we got ourselves a decent player due to the numbers. Here is the top 8:
1.Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C 2.Adam Larsson, D 3.Sean Couturier, C 4.Gabriel Landeskog, RW 5.Doug Hamilton, D 6.Ryan Murphy, D 7.Ryan Strome, C 8.Jonathan Huberdeau, C
I know the Islanders have a hard-on for Doug Hamilton, so he's probably gone along with Nugent-Hopkins and Larsson (who are probably 1 + 2).
So realistically we are left with Couturier, Landeskog, Huberdeau or Strome as forwards (one of which WILL be available). Not bad IMO!!
I am hoping Couturier drops to 7!
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Post by Bob E on May 28, 2011 1:45:38 GMT -5
Boomer, the good thing about Jokinen (Jussi, not Olie) and Leino are they are quality players & likely affordable guys.
I'm sure the Flyers would like Leino back, but rumours are he's looking for $3.5 million/yr which would be too much for the Flyers. He played great in the playoffs last year after coming over from Detroit. Somehow, I think he gets signed by Philly, especially if they move Carter to free up cap $$ to get a goalie (either FA or trade).
Jokinen fills a top 6 spot nicely. Question is, how much do you pay him. But if he can get you 25-30 goals consistently, he might be worth the $3+ mill he's seeking. The Carolina producing Jokinen, I like, the Dallas producing Jokinen can be replaced, easily. Huffer, Larose is a very shrewd suggestion. Solid, versatile player that can play a few roles and seems to have a knack of coming up big when you need it. Great guy to have in the playoffs. Likely a 3rd line guy, but can fill a role when injuries hit. If you can get him for around $2 mill/yr - i say go for it, and the stands will be filled with Larose jerseys.
I think both will have a few 'tire kickers' looking his way in FA, but a solid move if we were to sign either of them.
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Post by Bob E on May 28, 2011 1:57:22 GMT -5
Drafting Couturier, Huberdeau or Strome would be great. IMO, Huberdeau might have the biggest upside but we'd be happy with any of them, i'm sure.
Can't wait for the draft to see who we pick. Another solid, young piece to the puzzle.
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Post by Huffer on May 28, 2011 10:14:25 GMT -5
The LaRose suggestion was mainly if management wanted to add a player with some sandpaper. Especially if the UFA is most likely to be on a line with Kane and Burmistrov. Two young guys like that might benefit from a guy like that maybe more than a pure scorer.
The ironic thing is if I could put anyone on that line (Kane, Burmistrov) it would be Buff. He would be the perfect big body for those two guys.
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Post by Bob E on May 28, 2011 13:38:34 GMT -5
a 3rd line of LaRose - Cormier - Klingberg would be a gritty, hard fore-checking line. Teams would just love to play against those guys. Nope.
Other than Jokinen and Leino - any other thoughts about a potential 1st line winger to play with Kane and Burmistov? Don't think Dvorak is the answer. He scored as many goals as i did for atl - after being traded - zero. Fehr might work.
Wonder if St. Louis would be interested in Antropov? For a 2nd round pick (they have 3) and maybe a depth guy like former UND'er Chris Porter.
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Post by Bob E on May 28, 2011 13:54:14 GMT -5
Anyone else worried Burmistrov may decide to play in the KHL in a few years for Ak Bars?
It wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if we select a center in the upcoming draft and groom him.
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Post by Huffer on May 28, 2011 16:58:16 GMT -5
a 3rd line of LaRose - Cormier - Klingberg would be a gritty, hard fore-checking line. Teams would just love to play against those guys. Nope. Other than Jokinen and Leino - any other thoughts about a potential 1st line winger to play with Kane and Burmistov? Don't think Dvorak is the answer. He scored as many goals as i did for atl - after being traded - zero. Fehr might work. Wonder if St. Louis would be interested in Antropov? For a 2nd round pick (they have 3) and maybe a depth guy like former UND'er Chris Porter. The guy I wouldn't mind seeing on the Kane Burmistrov line would be Vrbata. I think he has consistently put up around 20 goals a season, and his line-mates have not exactly been stellar. I think he was on a line with Belanger as his center for most of the season last year. I also think that Atnropov could at one point be trade bait. I think they will most likely need him at the start of the season, because we don't know who is ready to step in (Klingberg, Cormier, etc) and who we get for UFA's. IF the team is not in the playoff hunt, I can easily see Antropov being dealt at the deadline for a Penner or Fisher like deal.
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Post by Huffer on May 28, 2011 17:02:22 GMT -5
Anyone else worried Burmistrov may decide to play in the KHL in a few years for Ak Bars? It wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if we select a center in the upcoming draft and groom him. I guess with a Russian that is always a worry. I don't have the links available, but before last years draft I think that Burmistrov has always said that he didn't want to play in the KHL, and that the NHL was his dream. Plus, he did come over to play in the CHL to demonstrate his commitment to playing in the NHL. (Although you never know I guess) I really don't think we want to lose this guy. He is oozing with potential, and even played pretty good for an 18 year old. In 2 or 3 years he could be something really special.
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Post by ouchnotagain on May 28, 2011 17:15:19 GMT -5
I don't think I watched a single Thrashers game this year so I can't play GM. Looking forward to the draft and 2011/12 season.
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Post by razorsedge on May 28, 2011 17:19:42 GMT -5
Great thread. I don't know much about the roster and don't plan to do any home work on it until it's official official. But in the mean time this is a good thread to read about.
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Post by Bob E on May 28, 2011 20:11:32 GMT -5
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I guess with a Russian that is always a worry. I don't have the links available, but before last years draft I think that Burmistrov has always said that he didn't want to play in the KHL, and that the NHL was his dream.
Plus, he did come over to play in the CHL to demonstrate his commitment to playing in the NHL.
(Although you never know I guess)
I really don't think we want to lose this guy. He is oozing with potential, and even played pretty good for an 18 year old. In 2 or 3 years he could be something really special.[/quote]
Huffer, you're right about his eagerness to play in the NHL by playing in the CHL, etc. But, at the draft, some had questioned taking him too high as a 1st rounder and whether he would be someone that would leave an NHL team and play in the KHL. Tarasenko was the other (who still hasn't come over to the Blues).
We all hope he turns into another Datsyuk, and not another Radulov.
Maybe I'm still scarred from the Mike Smith years.
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Post by trebendan on May 28, 2011 20:57:16 GMT -5
I think Ryder may be a possibility for some scoring on the right side. I can't see the Bruins re-signing him, as they're pretty close to the cap.
I'd be leery about Vrbata, as Tampa was quite anxious to get rid of him when they signed him. Seems he only plays well in Phoenix.
If Bogosian does get traded, then I'd like to see us try for Bieksa to replace him, with a plan B being Babchuk from Calgary. Babchuk was traded for Ian White and I'd prefer Babchuk over White, even tho White's a local boy. Babchuk's a Russian who could be a mentor for Burmistrov.
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