Quoting: Jfstompers
Do they move jones and korpisalo, maybe laine before the season starts and just tank?
I don't think they will try and tank on purpose.
I think they are really trying to move Jones as early as possible now after losing so many players for nothing, and get a couple decent assets back for him.
Jones' value will probably be a little higher mid-season or at the TDL.
I think they will probably trade Korpi and keep Elvis, but who knows now with the whole Kivlenieks thing that happened (Elvis is a little bit better and plays with some intensity, just like Hextall did back in the 80s/90s).
My guess is they are freeing up as much payroll to go @pe**** on UFA signing day (unfortunately this usually does not work out for them at all).
I could see them trying to make a play for an older experienced center (who still has a lot of game left) on a higher contract for shorter term ($7M x 2?), like Krejci, Stastny, etc.
They may even go after a mid-tier C like (bringing back) Wennberg or Haula or Bozak.
On D, I'm sure they will make a hard run at Hamilton, Barrie, Larson, Savard, etc. on the right side to replace Jones.
I also would like to see them bring back Ryan Murray and/or Nutivaara.
Honestly, i think Jarmo has mis-managed this team for the last 3 or so years, and glad they unloaded Torts).
If Jackets do not come through this transition quickly and successfully, I really think Jarmo needs to go too.
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