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2021-2022 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #12 - On The Links

Sep. 12, 2022 at 8:55 p.m.
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I believe if Bunting was in Ottawa they would do the HBK formula and while people would go why is Batherson on the third line once Joseph-Pinto-Batherson starts doing things a 2nd line would do people would go holy ****

As I remember when Kessel was on the third line and people were going huh and then wham it just worked so well especially in the post season

Like I said before, I think it’ll be Formenton on 3LW because Joseph has shown chemistry with Tkachuk and Norris, but that’s probably my #2 set of line combinations if I was the coach, and the first thing I turn to when a slight slump happens. Having a point per game guy like Batherson on the 3rd line is such an insane luxury to have. If Pinto can reach his upside (2-way 2C) we basically have 3 fully top 6 calibre lines + one of them has elite potential (Cat-Jimmy-Giroux)
Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:08 p.m.
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OK whatever. My point is, you can't take a joke.


If it’s a joke, you’ve told it too many times that it’s no longer funny.
Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:14 p.m.
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Not gonna lie I wouldnt mind Brian Boyle coming back to Toronto

As honestly I barely remember his time in Toronto other than the feed to Kapenan.

Also needs to get a goal here for his resume lul

But with the ZAR PTO doubt it happens
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Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:50 p.m.
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Quoting: UpsideDownQue
UFA predictions off the top of my head with little-to-no thought put into them:

Sonny Milano -> WPG
PK Subban -> VAN
Anton Stralman -> VGK
Victor Rask -> TOR
Alex Galchenyuk -> ANA
Daniel Sprong -> EDM
Derick Brassard -> VGK
Tyler Motte -> WPG


Sonny Milano -> ANA
PK Subban -> EDM
Anton Stralman -> IDK
Victor Rask -> COL
Alex Galchenyuk -> IDK
Daniel Sprong -> EDM
Derick Brassard -> PHI
Tyler Motte -> MIN
Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:56 p.m.
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Quoting: UpsideDownQue
UFA predictions off the top of my head with little-to-no thought put into them:

Sonny Milano -> WPG
PK Subban -> VAN
Anton Stralman -> VGK
Victor Rask -> TOR
Alex Galchenyuk -> ANA
Daniel Sprong -> EDM
Derick Brassard -> VGK
Tyler Motte -> WPG


Sonny Milano -> khl
PK Subban -> retired
Anton Stralman -> retired
Victor Rask -> europe
Alex Galchenyuk -> europe
Daniel Sprong -> europe
Derick Brassard -> europe
Tyler Motte -> la
Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:03 p.m.
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Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:05 p.m.
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Edited Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:15 p.m.




So thats why Edmonton tried to get him wink and why we inevitably took him

Also can someone confirm as I checked and I got mixed results lul
Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:11 p.m.
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Quoting: Saskleaf
If it’s a joke, you’ve told it too many times that it’s no longer funny.


And maybe it's not 😉
Will we ever know?
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Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:22 p.m.
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Quoting: DirtyDangle
Sonny Milano -> khl
PK Subban -> retired
Anton Stralman -> retired
Victor Rask -> europe
Alex Galchenyuk -> europe
Daniel Sprong -> europe
Derick Brassard -> europe
Tyler Motte -> la

If Milano goes to the KHL I’d be kinda shocked. I’d much rather have him than Eakin on the Flames, even if Sutter would occasionally sit him in the press box. Several other teams could use a solid playmaking middle six winger (Colorado, Ottawa if Formenton negotiations drag out, he’d be an upgrade in Florida imo, etc.).

Dorion mentioned bringing in a D on a PTO I think, so probably a RD. That might mean Subban or Stralman (I really hope it isn’t Stralman, he might be the only D in the league worse than Zaitsev LOL)

Other than that I pretty much agree. Motte probably ends up somewhere but everyone else is prob not in the NHL next year. The guys that’ll be on waivers on Day 1 are probably an upgrade over these guys.
Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:23 p.m.
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Quoting: Alfie11
If Milano goes to the KHL I’d be kinda shocked. I’d much rather have him than Eakin on the Flames, even if Sutter would occasionally sit him in the press box. Several other teams could use a solid playmaking middle six winger (Colorado, Ottawa if Formenton negotiations drag out, he’d be an upgrade in Florida imo, etc.).

Dorion mentioned bringing in a D on a PTO I think, so probably a RD. That might mean Subban or Stralman (I really hope it isn’t Stralman, he might be the only D in the league worse than Zaitsev LOL)

Other than that I pretty much agree. Motte probably ends up somewhere but everyone else is prob not in the NHL next year. The guys that’ll be on waivers on Day 1 are probably an upgrade over these guys.


I think Milano is going to either the Wild or Calgary

Still pondering why the Wild freed up almost 6mill in cap this year when they didnt need to

And with a certain someone being available I wonder if we see him end up with them (that is if they arent on his NTC)

So even if Milano doesnt happen got to think they have plans to use the space on someone
Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:29 p.m.
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Quoting: UpsideDownQue
UFA predictions off the top of my head with little-to-no thought put into them:

Sonny Milano -> WPG
PK Subban -> VAN
Anton Stralman -> VGK
Victor Rask -> TOR
Alex Galchenyuk -> ANA
Daniel Sprong -> EDM
Derick Brassard -> VGK
Tyler Motte -> WPG


Milano - Vegas
Subban - Montreal
Stralman - Florida
Rask - Buffalo
Galchenyuk - AHL Boston
Sprong - Dennmark
Brassard - Pittsburgh
Motte - Winnipeg
Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:57 p.m.
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Quoting: DucharmetheDOMinator
And maybe it's not 😉
Will we ever know?


Lol I honestly don’t know.
Sep. 13, 2022 at 8:48 a.m.
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Quoting: Saskleaf
Lol I honestly don’t know.


yall better start showing some respect to nostradomus

if you ever see the lottery numbers dom just shoot me a message.
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Sep. 13, 2022 at 8:55 a.m.
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Quoting: ARMCHAIRGMOFTHEYEAR
Sonny Milano -> ANA
PK Subban -> EDM
Anton Stralman -> IDK
Victor Rask -> COL
Alex Galchenyuk -> IDK
Daniel Sprong -> EDM
Derick Brassard -> PHI
Tyler Motte -> MIN


Sonny Milano - SJS
PK Subban - ESPN Analyst job
Anton Stralman - Europe or Retirement
Victor Rask - ARZ
Alex Galchenyuk - ???
Daniel Sprong - WSH
Derick Brassard - PHI
Tyler Motte - ???
Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:22 a.m.
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Quoting: DirtyDangle
yall better start showing some respect to nostradomus

if you ever see the lottery numbers dom just shoot me a message.


I feel like I’m one of the most respectful people to him.
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Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:25 a.m.
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Quoting: UpsideDownQue
UFA predictions off the top of my head with little-to-no thought put into them:

Sonny Milano -> WPG
PK Subban -> VAN
Anton Stralman -> VGK
Victor Rask -> TOR
Alex Galchenyuk -> ANA
Daniel Sprong -> EDM
Derick Brassard -> VGK
Tyler Motte -> WPG


My Predictions:

Sonny Milano -> CAR
PK Subban -> ESPN
Anton Stralman -> Retirement
Victor Rask -> TOR
Alex Galchenyuk -> Still UFA
Daniel Sprong -> Europe
Derick Brassard -> Still UFA
Tyler Motte -> TBL
Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:31 a.m.
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Quoting: NoVaSpartan
My Predictions:

Sonny Milano -> CAR
PK Subban -> ESPN
Anton Stralman -> Retirement
Victor Rask -> TOR
Alex Galchenyuk -> Still UFA
Daniel Sprong -> Europe
Derick Brassard -> Still UFA
Tyler Motte -> TBL


If they gave Victor #40, i think that would be funny, maybe
Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
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Quoting: Saskleaf
I feel like I’m one of the most respectful people to him.


im just joking.

you're a very respectful poster
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Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:16 a.m.
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Kyrou bouta get PAID
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Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:17 a.m.
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Still a good two way 3rd pair D. He hasn’t been a regular since the 18-19 season but every time he’s been called up he was solid . Devon Toews cost him his job.


Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:22 a.m.
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Still a good two way 3rd pair D. He hasn’t been a regular since the 18-19 season but every time he’s been called up he was solid . Devon Toews cost him his job.




I totally forgot these two were still in the NHL



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Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:44 a.m.
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@esoyeezus69 @justaboss lmao
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Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.
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Quoting: Alfie11



esoyeezus69 justaboss lmao


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Sep. 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
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Quoting: Alfie11



@esoyeezus69 @justaboss lmao


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Sep. 13, 2022 at 12:02 p.m.
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Edited Sep. 13, 2022 at 12:11 p.m.
Dorion Summer isnt over




It is quite crazy the absolute tear Dorion put on this offseason.
I mean, hes been a rabid animal since being cut off the leash of Melnyk.

The sheer change of what he has done in Ottawa should not be under stated. Yes maybe the Sens are already being "beat like a dead horse" by fans but when was the last time we saw this drastic of a summer. Not just notable moves; but massive, culture changing directions.

- Ottawa, questionable UFA market? Signs their massive ticket - Giroux
- Acquire Debrincat for basically the same price as Dach/ Romanov lol
- Move an anchor contract for negligible cost
- Provide a veteran, comfortable goalie tandem (my big question mark tho)
- Extend their hopeful 1C to a long term deal
- Extend their hopeful 2C to a long term deal
- Extend Joseph to a friendly deal
- Oh and they still have 7 picks across the next three years in the first two rounds (3 1sts, 4 seconds)
- Did not lose any of their desirable prospects
- The last two comments then aid the worry of "what about the D tho?"
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