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2021-22 NHL Season Discussion Thread #23: The Aftermath

Mar. 21, 2022 at 4:56 p.m.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 4:56 p.m.
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they're taking forever but the anticipation is fun
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 4:57 p.m.
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? Why is Florida helping Carolina?
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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I am surprised Soucy didn't get traded
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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Quoting: GarthBrooks




? Why is Florida helping Carolina?


no clue honestly
maybe they're getting something good in return?
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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Quoting: Saskleaf
There are 33 pending trades so they might not be done.

If they are, Giordano is a really nice add. He's a legit top 4 defenseman who is a leader and has chemistry with Brodie. Blackwell seems like a solid 4th line centre. Lyubush was a really nice add and it got rid of Ritchie for them.

They didn't need a top 6 left wing.

But I fully agree not doing something with goaltending (I hope there's a last minute goaltending add, but that isn't likely) is a huge miss. Dubas' job potentially is in the hands of Jack Campbell.


They absolutely needed a top 6 LW if Keefe does not split up Matthews Marner, Tavares Nylander. If he does then fine.

But scoring has kept this team from advancing the past two postseasons. How to shutdown TOR, stop the top line.

I have faith that if the core 4 show up and Campbell regains his form they have a shot, but going up against FLA or TBL who all got significantly better doesn’t give me too much hope.

I like your optimism, wish I had it
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:01 p.m.
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Quoting: GarthBrooks




? Why is Florida helping Carolina?


they sold the farm and they are trying to recoup assets
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:01 p.m.
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Did they forget about Hughes?
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:02 p.m.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:03 p.m.
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minor league trades... boring
i want some real action lol
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:04 p.m.
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Quoting: Zuki9797
minor league trades... boring
i want some real action lol


The action has already passed. Now we wait for the draft. Btw does anyone know when the draft lottery will be held?
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:04 p.m.
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Did they forget about Hughes?


no kidding. hughes killed it. i thought the wild only did ok at best.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.
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The action has already passed. Now we wait for the draft. Btw does anyone know when the draft lottery will be held?


is usually around the last round of playoffs isnt it?
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:06 p.m.
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no kidding. hughes killed it. i thought the wild only did ok at best.


They got a 2nd for McBain who wouldn't sign so that's a major win.
Middleton for Kahkonen was a minor win
Fleury for a 2nd was a win, but it's not going to take them over the level. I still don't see them getting out of the first round.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:06 p.m.
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The action has already passed. Now we wait for the draft. Btw does anyone know when the draft lottery will be held?


Wasn't Mantha traded like 2 hours after the deadline? You never know
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:06 p.m.
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They absolutely needed a top 6 LW if Keefe does not split up Matthews Marner, Tavares Nylander. If he does then fine.

But scoring has kept this team from advancing the past two postseasons. How to shutdown TOR, stop the top line.

I have faith that if the core 4 show up and Campbell regains his form they have a shot, but going up against FLA or TBL who all got significantly better doesn’t give me too much hope.

I like your optimism, wish I had it


I agree, I don't think they'll win a round if they have to play Florida or Tampa. But unless they were going to get someone like John Gibson or Semyon Varlomov, there weren't really any good goalies on the market so acquiring a defenseman made the most sense, and they got probably the best fit that was on the open market. And I know that you think they need a forward, but Toronto has one of the best offenses in the league, but a slightly below average defense/goaltending, so I'm not sure I agree.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:06 p.m.
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I think Lou has done some good things since he joined the isles, but it's clear that he's loyal to a fault. After hearing his interview, im convinced he's going to do something stupid like trade Beauvillier which makes me believe the best thing for the isles in the short and long term is to have his plan go completely wrong next season AND the player he trades breaks out on a new team.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:07 p.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS
Wasn't Mantha traded like 2 hours after the deadline? You never know


It doesn’t seem like too many big name players are being moved. I don’t really know who else could be traded
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.
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Both Barron brothers got traded today
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.
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Nothing big happened I guess
Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:11 p.m.
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Nothing big happened I guess


Kevin Weeks told me Alex Ovechkin is headed to the Devils
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:12 p.m.
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Lemme get my Cory Schneider jersey out of the closet
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:12 p.m.
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I agree, I don't think they'll win a round if they have to play Florida or Tampa. But unless they were going to get someone like John Gibson or Semyon Varlomov, there weren't really any good goalies on the market so acquiring a defenseman made the most sense, and they got probably the best fit that was on the open market. And I know that you think they need a forward, but Toronto has one of the best offenses in the league, but a slightly below average defense/goaltending, so I'm not sure I agree.


I don't think any team wants to play Florida or Tampa or Boston. Dream scenario is Toronto drops to the 1st wild card spot and Florida/Tampa/Boston beat Carolina for 1st in the east. Then we go through the metro. Let the atlantic kill each other
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:14 p.m.
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I don't think any team wants to play Florida or Tampa or Boston. Dream scenario is Toronto drops to the 1st wild card spot and Florida/Tampa/Boston beat Carolina for 1st in the east. Then we go through the metro. Let the atlantic kill each other


Yes. It's funny, but Toronto is honestly better off being in a wildcard spot than 3rd. That's when you know the divisions are uneven.
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Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
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