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TDL moves to prepare for next season

Created by: Vanilla_Icing
Team: 2019-20 Columbus Blue Jackets
Initial Creation Date: Jan. 9, 2020
Published: Jan. 14, 2020
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Not really shooting for a playoff push for this season. Even if this team somehow manages to make it, there are too many holes in the roster for a deep run. With that in mind, I'm looking at strengthening the defensive depth, the goaltending, and improving the top 6 forward group, a process that won't be finished until free agency. I would consider making a move for Matt Murray after the playoffs, as Pittsburgh seems to be moving on from him, and a change of scenary could do him a world of good. His playoff experience would also help the team greatly. Pittsburgh would likely be looking for a fairly cheap middle 6 forward or dman as the main return pieces, which in this case could be Bjorkstrand and Scott Harrington. Of course, if Korpisalo and Merzlikens improve over the next few months, there isn't as much of a reason to acquire and gamble on an injury prone Murray. After all, CBJ already have an injury prone Murray. I'd also be looking to upgrade from Wennberg for the 2C, whether that comes through FA, a prospect (Foudy?), or a trade. The hardest part of that is Wennberg's cap hit, as team's don't love third line centers making $5mil.
Note: If Buffalo values Ristolainen more than that trade, Montour would suffice as well.
Trades
1.
CBJ
  1. Sundqvist, Oskar
Additional Details:
Sundqvist adds some much needed forward depth to CBJ. His two-way style and size should allow him to fit into Tortorella's system easily. perhaps more important though, is Sundqvist's playoff experience. With 3 Cups to his name already (albeit 2 in supporting roles), Sundqvist knows what it takes to win. He's about the same age as the core in place as well.
STL
  1. Nutivaara, Markus
Additional Details:
Nutivaara can play both sides of the defense, providing depth this year, while also allowing the team to move on from the aging Bouwmeester after the season ends.
2.
CBJ
  1. Ristolainen, Rasmus
  2. 2021 4th round pick (BUF)
Additional Details:
Ristolainen has been rumored to be on the block for a long while. He produces offensively, but is clearly not the top pair player Buffalo once believed him to be. Risto could shine in a more supporting role. Buffalo doesn't look to be heading for the playoffs any time in the next couple seasons, so they may well offload Ristolainen before his value drops more than it already has in an effort to bring in a few more players to support Eichel and Skinner next season and in the future.
BUF
  1. Carlsson, Gabriel
  2. Milano, Sonny
  3. 2021 1st round pick (CBJ)
Additional Details:
Torts very clearly doesn't like how Milano plays. He is still a fairly young forward who has strong hands, but lacks a reliable defensive game. Milano could use a change of scenary, and could perhaps be the piece to help support Eichel in the future. Carlsson, a former first round pick, has done well in the AHL so far, but has been unspectacular in the NHL thus far one he does get a chance to play in the bigs. he doesn't seem to be getting opportunities with Columbus, with Gavrikov, Peeke, and Harrington ahead of him, with the latter two potentially being future NHL regulars in the near future.
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2020
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2022
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23$81,500,000$66,694,082$0$3,775,000$14,805,918

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Nyquist, Gustav
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LW, RW
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Wennberg, Alexander
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C
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Bjorkstrand, Oliver
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Texier, Alexandre
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Sundqvist, Oskar
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Bemström, Emil
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Dubinsky, Brandon
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Jenner, Boone
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C, LW
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Anderson, Josh
$1,850,000$1,850,000
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Robinson, Eric
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LW
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Nash, Riley
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Werenski, Zachary
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LD
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Jones, Seth
$5,400,000$5,400,000
RD
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Korpisalo, Joonas
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UFA - 1
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Gavrikov, Vladislav
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LD
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Ristolainen, Rasmus
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Merzlikins, Elvis
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G
UFA - 1
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Murray, Ryan
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Savard, David
$1,062,500$1,062,500
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Harrington, Scott
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Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:48 p.m.
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Edited Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:54 p.m.
Fully prepared for questions regarding FA and Risto trade.

Side note: I'm not a fan of CBJ or BUF
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:51 p.m.
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Edited Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.
That Risto trade is BAD

you already have Jones and Weresnki on the PP and they are much better than Risto at defense, so hard pass from Columbus
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Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:54 p.m.
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Quoting: KakkoForMauriceRichardAward
That Risto trade is BAD

you already have Jones and Weresnki on the PP and they are much better tan Risto at defense, so hard pass from Columbus


That's fair, I just think he could perform better if he wasn't matched against the opposition's top forwards all the time. I also brought him in since he has term, so I could flip him if needed. He would also provide injury insurance should something happen to Jones
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:54 p.m.
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IMO No need for d depth. We got more than enough defense. If we’re moving Nuti it’s for a top 6 forward.
Torts has started to come around on sonny and has defended him in the media.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:56 p.m.
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That's fair, I just think he could perform better if he wasn't matched against the opposition's top forwards all the time. I also brought him in since he has term, so I could flip him if needed. He would also provide injury insurance should something happen to Jones


Plus don't forget that Columbus doesn't have a ton of picks, so it would be wise not to trade a first rounder, even if it's a late pick. And with the way Stenlund and a few other guys have benn playing, Anderson could be on his way out. He'd definitely be on the block if I were Kekelainen and I think Columbus can get a 2020 3rd ans a 2021 4th for him. Maybe even slightly more, who know...
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.
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IMO No need for d depth. We got more than enough defense. If we’re moving Nuti it’s for a top 6 forward.
Torts has started to come around on sonny and has defended him in the media.


With good reason. He's finally becoming a valuable part of a top 9 and he won't cost a lot in the next 2-3 years... maybe 2,5 mil at the very very worst
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.
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IMO No need for d depth. We got more than enough defense. If we’re moving Nuti it’s for a top 6 forward.
Torts has started to come around on sonny and has defended him in the media.


I hadn't heard of Torts coming around so that's good to know and if true, changes things. I don't think Nutivaara gets a top 6 forward in return on his own.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:58 p.m.
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Plus don't forget that Columbus doesn't have a ton of picks, so it would be wise not to trade a first rounder, even if it's a late pick. And with the way Stenlund and a few other guys have benn playing, Anderson could be on his way out. He'd definitely be on the block if I were Kekelainen and I think Columbus can get a 2020 3rd ans a 2021 4th for him. Maybe even slightly more, who know...


I highly considered moving on from Anderson and probably would, but given his poor season, it may be more beneficial to hold onto him to see if he bounces back.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:59 p.m.
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I hadn't heard of Torts coming around so that's good to know and if true, changes things. I don't think Nutivaara gets a top 6 forward in return on his own.

With his current play no. But he was out I think 25+ games this season and looked iffy in the first few games he was in. Just recently has started to look like his old self and if he can return to his old form. I think he could fetch a top 6 forward.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
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With good reason. He's finally becoming a valuable part of a top 9 and he won't cost a lot in the next 2-3 years... maybe 2,5 mil at the very very worst


Exactly. I was slightly worried coming into this season that he would be sent for like a 5th but glad torts continues his own development to adapt to the new nhl.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
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I highly considered moving on from Anderson and probably would, but given his poor season, it may be more beneficial to hold onto him to see if he bounces back.


That's the point. With the emergence of a few players, I think they should trade him to get him a fresh start. To Toronto with Nutivaara for Ceci, Bracco, a 2022 2nd and a 2020 4th would be great IMO
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:01 p.m.
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I highly considered moving on from Anderson and probably would, but given his poor season, it may be more beneficial to hold onto him to see if he bounces back.

Yeah like the report from the Edmonton guy ( I forget his name) (Ask was rnh and 2nd) (very much overkill). the jackets are still super high on him and expect him to bounce back.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:02 p.m.
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With his current play no. But he was out I think 25+ games this season and looked iffy in the first few games he was in. Just recently has started to look like his old self and if he can return to his old form. I think he could fetch a top 6 forward.


I know Nuti has been decent, I just personally value top 6 forwards more than a middle-bottom pair dman. He's not in the top 4 right now and hasn't done anything spectacular, so I felt that Sundqvist is a fair return given his vast playoff experience.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:03 p.m.
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That's the point. With the emergence of a few players, I think they should trade him to get him a fresh start. To Toronto with Nutivaara for Ceci, Bracco, a 2022 2nd and a 2020 4th would be great IMO


I'd avoid Ceci like the plague but I see what you mean. I don't know CBJ's prospects particularly well so I don't know what to expect from them in the future.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:04 p.m.
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Yeah like the report from the Edmonton guy ( I forget his name) (Ask was rnh and 2nd) (very much overkill). the jackets are still super high on him and expect him to bounce back.


That was part of the reason I held onto Anderson, I know the brass like him.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:05 p.m.
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Fair. But it’s a log jam on defense and when z goes down it’s Nuti that logs top mins with Jones and can play both sides very useful player. And would have had more playoff experience last year if kuch would have kept his cool but so be it.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:07 p.m.
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Fair. But it’s a log jam on defense and when z goes down it’s Nuti that logs top mins with Jones and can play both sides very useful player. And would have had more playoff experience last year if kuch would have kept his cool but so be it.


I should clarify that I quite like Nuti as a player. I just know how important it is to have someone who has won ion the Finals before to show everyone what it takes. If you look at recent years, nearly every Cup winning team has had at least one player who had won previously. CBJ lack that currently, so I brought in Sundqvist.
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:19 p.m.
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I'd avoid Ceci like the plague but I see what you mean. I don't know CBJ's prospects particularly well so I don't know what to expect from them in the future.


Scratch him or move him for a 7th rounder tears of joy
Jan. 14, 2020 at 10:20 p.m.
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Scratch him or move him for a 7th rounder tears of joy


lmao
Jan. 15, 2020 at 1:01 a.m.
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Neither of these trade are happening. No need for Risto especially for that price and no need for the STL trade as we have plenty of players who play that style of game... if anything is to happen they move Anderson, Savard and maybe a few of their for picks and prospects... not this.
Jan. 15, 2020 at 9:31 a.m.
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I have seen Sundqvist play a lot in the penguins farm system.
I can tell you know. Pull him out the system there in STL and you don't get the same player.
He was basically a throw in off the pens. He's not what you think he is.
Jan. 15, 2020 at 11:12 a.m.
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I should clarify that I quite like Nuti as a player. I just know how important it is to have someone who has won ion the Finals before to show everyone what it takes. If you look at recent years, nearly every Cup winning team has had at least one player who had won previously. CBJ lack that currently, so I brought in Sundqvis
t.


Fair enough I just don’t think sundqvist is the guy you trade Nuti for.
 
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