Overview of the team before moves: Cap Hell. Solid team, but no money to pay for it. The team can compete with this core though, so most of the changes can be depth players.
EXPLANATION OF MOVES:
Haula is the most obvious player to move. He lost his spot on the 3rd line to Eakin, but could still thrive in that role in a new environment. The Avs have ample cap space, even after re-signing key players such as Kerfoot and Rantanen. Haula will give them a bit more depth down the middle or can shift to wing as well. Nieto only has 1 year left on his contract but is a cheaper depth option for what will be a reconstructed 4th line. Glass will get the opportunity to make the team on the 4th line in a defensive role. I'll have to pay someone to take an overpaid Reaves off my hands. Obviously no contender will have the cap space, but a rebuilder will. I've chosen the Redwings in this case, but any rebuilder will do and I am willing to move down a few rounds in the draft to remain a contender. Karlsson has proved he can handle a top 6 role, but he did regress a tad, so his raise isn't going to increase as much as it could have had he been nearly point/game again. Gusev is talented and produced mightily in the KHL, so I've essentially given him a decent bridge deal to see how his game translates. Despite a career year, Eakin has to be moved out for a cheaper third line center, unless Fleury is going to play every game. Any team interested in Eakin will likely be employing him as a 4th line center or maybe 3rd liner for more defensive teams. I think Eakin will be a good fit with the Isles, as they emphasize defense and puck battles in their bottom 6 group and will likely be moving on from Filppula. Ho-Sang is a RFA this summer and doesn't seem to be in the Isles' plans. A change of scenery could do him some good, and he'll have the chance to make an impact on the NHL roster as a depth player. Speaking of Filppula, he'll have a chance to win once again in a bottom 6 role. Vegas likes to have real defensive centers who can skate well and Filppula, even at 35, fits the bill pretty well. His experience could also help put Vegas over the top and he has shown he can perform on the top lines when one of the top centers gets hurt. My next objective is to acquire a backup goaltender. I'm targeting Brossoit from Winnipeg, as Comrie seems poised to take the backup spot after a good year in the AHL. Zykov will go the other way to give the Jets a cheap depth option at forward, as they are quickly running into cap issues themselves with several key young players coming off their ELCs in the next season or two, including Laine, Connor, and Niku. Next up, Heed will be signed to serve as the team's 7th defenseman. Heed should be one of the more reliable depth defenseman after posting a plus 9 in 40 games last year with the Sharks and also provides a much needed right hander on the back end. I'm also going to add some depth players on two-way deals. I'll simply list these players and their positions. Forwards: Agozzino, Nolan, Tangradi. Defense: Bartkowski, Oleksy, Reinhart. Dansk will serve as the third goalie should there be an injury to Flower or Brossoit.
I know it's minor, but we're not trading Brossoit. Comrie isn't ready for backup duties, and we need to limit Hellebuyck's starts. With Brossoit, we can do that but if Comrie is the backup and can't perform, we're screwed.
I know it's minor, but we're not trading Brossoit. Comrie isn't ready for backup duties, and we need to limit Hellebuyck's starts. With Brossoit, we can do that but if Comrie is the backup and can't perform, we're screwed.
That's fair. I imagine that move wouldn't be made if Comrie hadn't shown improvement throughout camp and the preseason. If he doesn't I'd target another backup through trade, or perhaps sign Stolarz, as he's likely the only backup in my limited price range
That's fair. I imagine that move wouldn't be made if Comrie hadn't shown improvement throughout camp and the preseason. If he doesn't I'd target another backup through trade, or perhaps sign Stolarz, as he's likely the only backup in my limited price range
I believe the problem with Comrie is the mental part of the game. In the AHL, he can be great without much pressure on him. But when he gets called up, he just doesn't look comfortable and lets in a lot of weak goals. He's got the tools, he just needs to get over the pressure. Stolarz could be a better option.
Vegas doesn't need to sign any UFAs, They will just end up trading Miller, Holden, and Eakin or Haula. They need to make room for one center and a couple of defense coming up , (Schuldt, Hague, Whitecloud, & Glass)
I believe the problem with Comrie is the mental part of the game. In the AHL, he can be great without much pressure on him. But when he gets called up, he just doesn't look comfortable and lets in a lot of weak goals. He's got the tools, he just needs to get over the pressure. Stolarz could be a better option.
Yeah, if he works with the right coach or psychologist though he should be able to get over those mental issues.
Vegas doesn't need to sign any UFAs, They will just end up trading Miller, Holden, and Eakin or Haula. They need to make room for one center and a couple of defense coming up , (Schuldt, Hague, Whitecloud, & Glass)
I have Glass in the lineup, and I'd call up Schuldt and Whitecloud if there are injuries. I'm a bit hesitant to just make them starters right away. If they have a good preseason and are effective when filling in for injured players, then I'll promote them full time and ship out a vet or two. Same goes for Hague.
I have Glass in the lineup, and I'd call up Schuldt and Whitecloud if there are injuries. I'm a bit hesitant to just make them starters right away. If they have a good preseason and are effective when filling in for injured players, then I'll promote them full time and ship out a vet or two. Same goes for Hague.
McCrimmon has been quoted this week with the Calder Cup finals and how well they are doing, that they will be probably playing them next year
McCrimmon has been quoted this week with the Calder Cup finals and how well they are doing, that they will be probably playing them next year
Oh I did not know that. I'd still be somewhat hesitant to play them full-time, mostly because the thought of having half the defense being rookies is a tad too risky for my taste when the team is already a contender.
Oh I did not know that. I'd still be somewhat hesitant to play them full-time, mostly because the thought of having half the defense being rookies is a tad too risky for my taste when the team is already a contender.
Schuldt is a 3 time Hoby Baker finalist and looked great in the Knights final regular season game (just after he signed with them)
Whitecloud has been the steadiest guy on the team and is probably more ready than Hague, but Hague has more potential upside. It's the reason they traded Brannstrom away, he was only the 4th best defenseman on the squad
And Glass ... well stepping in from juniors right into the AHL playoffs he has been dominant and a big reason they are in the finals against a Checkers team that is loaded with NHL talent
Schuldt is a 3 time Hoby Baker finalist and looked great in the Knights final regular season game (just after he signed with them)
Whitecloud has been the steadiest guy on the team and is probably more ready than Hague, but Hague has more potential upside.
And Glass ... well stepping in from juniors right into the AHL playoffs he has been dominant and a big reason they are in the finals against a Checkers team that is loaded with NHL talent
Oh I'm not denying that they've been productive. It's just a short sample size, so I want to see a few more games before parting with the vets. I also have Glass in the lineup.
Easy yes from the Islanders. Would love Cody Eakin.
I thought he'd be a great fit there. They like to out work their opponents and play well defensively. Eakin's style fits perfectly with that and Ho-Sang seems like he needs a change of scenery.
I thought he'd be a great fit there. They like to out work their opponents and play well defensively. Eakin's style fits perfectly with that and Ho-Sang seems like he needs a change of scenery.
Yeah he's a perfect fit for us. Veteran, scoring, good defense, only one year left on his contract. He'd be great here.
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