Quoting: Windjammer
Sorry if I sounded a bit harsh, but when you see the same names proposed over and over, say no to them, and see the same names again 5 minutes later it gets a bit tiring. As I said Niederrieter is a winger that we don't want or need and is overpaid for what he brings. I'd rather keep Roslovic than take NN. Most people that I've seen here think of NN as a cap dump.
Some may see Skjei as more, but I see him as an expensive #5. Even if he is a 4, he is an LD as I said and not needed after next year. Keane is further away then Niku is from being a regular.
So, this trade just amounts to one good player, an older downgrade that serves no need, a expensive stopgap and a defenseman further away from being a regular than we are giving up. Plus a first.
How is that enticing for a 22 year old first line winger a decent young bottom sixer that can play center and an okay young defenseman? I just can't see what you think Winnipeg would like about it.
Well let me show how I played with this thought:
As it was rumored, the trade originally goes like:
Laine = Necas + Pesce
Pesce is not accessible, so replace the guy with some assets
Laine = Necas + Skjei + Keane + 1st
Seems too much from Canes end now, imo. so let's add somethng else to the pile, also to make the money work as well. Roslovic makes sense as he has requested a trade, and Niku seems to be the odd man out.
Roslovic + Niku = Niederreiter
Now thinking the argument of Jets not being able to take this much actual salary once, so let's add Little to the pile.
If you guys use Heinola, as I suggested, as a RD, the point of Skjei not being needed is moot. As a 2nd pair LD he works just fine.
I disagree with the notion of Niederreiter being a downgrade. And I disagree even more with there being no need for the guy. I think WPG has a clear slot for the guy, in 2021 it'll be as a 2nd line winger and in 2022 it'll be a 3rd liner, and then he's UFA and you don't have to deal with him anymore, unless you guys re-sign him, and if he plays well why shouldn't WPG entertain the possibility?
I myself believe there is lot for the Jets to like here. But you have the right to disagree with me.