This shouldve stayed in the drafts

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Quoting: Warrior24

Keep dreaming, Isles do not consider trading Pelech their Top Pairing, Top 5 Defensive D-Man, just signed an 8 year contract for anything less than a massive overpayment.

I said let me dream haha Yeah unless its a massive overpayment he stays. Isles just produce Top Defensive D like its nothing, need some of their magic.

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Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:08 p.m.

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kuzmenko by all reports is going to command in the high 2's to low 4's AAV. Agree with prioritizing internal guys over kane. Merzlinkins is an interesting option but, I'd try to explore the FA market first before considering a deal like that given Campbell, husso, jumper are on the market.

Barrie in dallas is a destination that makes sense. I also have on the shortlist: Seattle, NJ, Islanders, Montreal because those teams need a PP QB. Kass in Arizona seems like a given since the yotes need contracts that go beyond this yr since it'll be a struggle to sign FA's or resign guys to go play in a 5k capacity arena

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:14 p.m.

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Quoting: jjkhairaELTE99

I appreciate the input on Kuzmenko. Had no idea his asking price, Probably use the Pelech money to sign him and get a different LD in FA. I like the idea of Elvis, young, locked down on good deal long term and has every reason to succeed. CBJ is just really bad. If they cant get Campbell or Kuemper than Elvis is my guy.

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.

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I think if jarry is available for a trade though he should be non-fa option #1. a Jarry/Skinner tandem with that forward group and young dcore + coach is scary

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:18 p.m.

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Can’t see Columbus us making that trade, supposedly Jarmo was asking for a 1st+ for Korpisalo a few offseasons ago, which is absurd of a price to pay. So the likely hood is that Jarmo asks for a 1st+ for Merzlinkins.

Also Benson wouldn’t really get a shot in Columbus, they have no real need for more forwards, they have too many already and want to get more ice time for their own prospects like Foudy, Bemstrom, Texier, Johnson, Chinakov and Marchenko.

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Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:21 p.m.

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Isles want nothing to do with Barrie and your reasoning is wrong. Barrie has 19 PP Points, and Dobson has 18 PP points. The Isles have their PP QB.

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:22 p.m.

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Quoting: jjkhairaELTE99

NJ have Dougie Hamilton , isles have Dobson.

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:38 p.m.

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Quoting: Warrior24

Isles want nothing to do with Barrie and your reasoning is wrong. Barrie has 19 PP Points, and Dobson has 18 PP points. The Isles have their PP QB.

but since 17-18 Barrie is 4th among dmen in the league in PPP and 7th in points. He's got the track record that few dmen in the league have offensively

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:39 p.m.

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NJ have Dougie Hamilton , isles have Dobson.

Still think dobson is a work in progress as a pp QB. barrie since 17-18 is 4th among d in PPP and 7th among dmen in pts. few have that offensive track record like barrie which is attractive to teams that have struggled on the pp consistently over that time span

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:43 p.m.

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Quoting: jjkhairaELTE99

What would lead you to believe Dobson is work in progress as a PP QB?

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.

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What would lead you to believe Dobson is work in progress as a PP QB?

I'd say just needs a longer body of work in productivity on the PP. Isn't fully established as a pp offensive powerhouse just from 1 season of it

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:50 p.m.

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Quoting: jjkhairaELTE99

Barrie is one of the worst Defensive D-Man in the league and the Isles are set at RD with Pulock, Dobson, and Mayfield (no Barrie does not replace Mayfield). The Isles PP has improved from close to last in the league to middle of the league with the emergence of Dobson and will continue to improve with him there. Barrie would be a routine scratch by Trotz as he has no commitment to the defensive side of the game.

In addition to being a horrible fit for the Isles, they also do not want anything to do with his $4.5M cap hit.

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:52 p.m.

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I'd say just needs a longer body of work in productivity on the PP. Isn't fully established as a pp offensive powerhouse just from 1 season of it

Usually when a player puts up a full season of elite results on the PP, you let him continue to thrive in that role , especially when the player is 22 YO.

Barrie plays on the PP with two of the best PP specialists in the league, that might help

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:52 p.m.

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I just have then as an option for barrie cause in recent history, they have had a lack of offensive productivity from the blue line, and that isles team is starving for scoring. Also we know that lou isn't above signing and acquiring questionable contracts

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:53 p.m.

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I mean he's played in edmonton for 2 seasons. 3 season out of it edmonton, he still produced offensively. With a strong dfd partner it could be an effective pair

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:55 p.m.

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Quoting: jjkhairaELTE99

I mean he's played in edmonton for 2 seasons. 3 season out of it edmonton, he still produced offensively. With a strong dfd partner it could be an effective pair

Barrie has been carried by Mcdavid and Draisaitl, he does not generate offense anymore. Also who is he replacing on the islanders? Pulock , Pelech, and Dobson are all miles better offensively than Barrie

Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:58 p.m.

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Quoting: jjkhairaELTE99

but since 17-18 Barrie is 4th among dmen in the league in PPP and 7th in points. He's got the track record that few dmen in the league have offensively

barrie is the first dman to lead the league and scoring and not receive a single norris vote. that will tell you a lot.

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Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:59 p.m.

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Quoting: Ajp_18

Understandable, I think if CBJ don't commit to something they're stuck in mediocrity so that's why I chose Merzlikins to get traded. If Jarmo is asking a lot maybe a 2022 1st + 2nd and Samorukov or something. I think that would be close to an extreme overpayment

Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:33 p.m.

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No we will not let you dream. This is a nightmare. Stay away from Pelech 😂

Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:33 p.m.

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