Quoting: AFOX10900
Hallander, nice, not sure he'll be ready, but he'll be close(er than Poulin/Legare) imo
The job is Hållander's to lose, they have all but stated that when they said, he won't play in the AHL. He's coming into camp next year to earn a roster spot.
Quoting: Ajp_18
Because Columbus has too many depth forwards already... he might be on the 4th line vs Gerbe, but hes not better then anyone else.
Simon is a much better player than Gerbe and Robinson for that matter.
Not that CBJ is trading Josh to the penguins. They aren't, under any circumstances and they would match any penguins offer sheet on him so that's just pointless too. They won't let him go to their in division rival at all. So the whole idea is just nonsense to start.
Simon is not a bottom 6 forward for the record. He's not a 4th line kind of player. He's a guy who has to play at least mid 6 minutes. He's clearly not a 1st line player he doesn't have offensive chops to be one.
If anything he's a 3rd liner. He is really strong on the puck and he does make things happen. He has good knowledge of the game but he has no real shot. He'd look like a much better player if he had any kind of finish in his game, because he does get opportunities. But truth be told, I could have a 12 pack and still shoot better than he can. He can't hit the broad side of a barn.
But looking at CBJ it's hard to not say he's a better player than Wennberg or Nash especially at the cap hit. Both of which have top 9 roles. But CBJ is already carrying those contracts.
But he's not worth JA and I don't think a 3rd makes up the difference.
I honestly think this idea that JA can be had for a 2nd is kind of nonsense. If they would have traded him at TDL he would have returned a nice package.