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Bolts 2022/23 Season Thread. (3 in 4 let's go!)

Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:18 p.m.
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If we ever play Edmonton in the playoffs you and me should go. Our powers combined Bolts would be unstoppable.


I'd think our forwards would be unstoppable against Skinner and Campbell regardless
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Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:27 p.m.
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I'd think our forwards would be unstoppable against Skinner and Campbell regardless


McDavid vs our blue line tho.
Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:33 p.m.
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McDavid vs our blue line tho.


Together, it would be like two freight trains colliding head-on
Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:54 p.m.
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Steven Stamkos is 45th all time in goals scored.

Of the player in the top 50 all time only Mike Bossy and Super Mario played less games. Stammer is a first ballot hall of famer. But imagine the career we missed with the 150 odd games he missed to injury.
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Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:26 a.m.
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Is Perbix injured, not playing well recently or is Cooper just rotating everyone in?
Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.
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Is Perbix injured, not playing well recently or is Cooper just rotating everyone in?


Injured
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Jan. 21, 2023 at 3:33 p.m.
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+1 in my books for Ian Cole for taking on Lucic after making contact with Vasy
Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:34 p.m.
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Thought the Calgary game wasn't until tonight. Anyone catch it? What I miss?
Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:53 p.m.
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Thought the Calgary game wasn't until tonight. Anyone catch it? What I miss?


Someone threw a Vasy jersey on the ice
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Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:04 p.m.
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Heddy GhostBear
Sergy Perbix
Cole Cernak.

Keen?
Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:06 p.m.
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Heddy GhostBear
Sergy Perbix
Cole Cernak.

Keen?


Ghost is going to be a little difficult, although I guess if Arizona retains max and Tampa trades Names somewhere, then it could work. Aside from the usual mention of Schenn to Tampa with Foote going the other way, I was thinking maybe Mayfield from the Isles or Benning from S.J. for.righties. Both are a little easier on the cap and would allow Tampa to try and acquire a middle/bottom 6 F a little more easily as well(I think they need to grab one of each).
Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:08 a.m.
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Ghost is going to be a little difficult, although I guess if Arizona retains max and Tampa trades Names somewhere, then it could work. Aside from the usual mention of Schenn to Tampa with Foote going the other way, I was thinking maybe Mayfield from the Isles or Benning from S.J. for.righties. Both are a little easier on the cap and would allow Tampa to try and acquire a middle/bottom 6 F a little more easily as well(I think they need to grab one of each).


Value is off. But I could be ok with something like this lines wise.

https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/3887334
Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:10 p.m.
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Value is off. But I could be ok with something like this lines wise.

https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/3887334


Ghost could work if JBB is looking for an offensive minded dman at the deadline. I don't see the team moving Bellemare, as I doubt anyone is going to give any value; however, if he's part of a bigger trade like yours to make cap work, then perhaps. I'm hoping for playoff lines that are close to this:
Hagel-Point-Kuch
Killorn-Stamkos-Paul
Colton-Cirelli-Balcers(or tdl acquisition)
Maroon-PEB-Perry
You could swap Killer with Colton for a better shutdown 3rd line, depending on matchups. The Killorn-Stamkos-Paul combo has easily been the best 2nd line they've had all year, and until Cooper goes back to it, the offense will likely remain inconsistent(especially when the top line struggles). There are at least several good targets for the 3RW spot at the tdl(who could also play up if needed) that Tampa should look at, depending on how well Balcers meshes when he finally gets going.

On defense, imo it depends on if they want a guy that is more top 4 quality, or if they just want a depth piece to rotate in and in case of injury. Ghost does provide the offensive punch, but whether JBB is looking for that or a more defensive dman is not certain. If I had to bet, I'd say they go for a guy like Benning, who has a lot of term left and a low cap hit, or Mayfield because of a lower cap hit and he fits the type of dman they usually go after. There are several others though, such as Kulikov, Mikkola, Braun etc., who could work for Tampa.
Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:25 p.m.
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What price is too much for Colton next season. The guy has been amazing.
Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:35 p.m.
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What price is too much for Colton next season. The guy has been amazing.


Anything over 4. Definitely prefer 3-3.5 tho
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Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:39 p.m.
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Anything over 4. Definitely prefer 3-3.5 tho


Nick Paul deal 3.15?
Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:52 p.m.
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Nick Paul deal 3.15?


Would be perfect for us. He's about the same age as Paul, so it makes sense
Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:42 p.m.
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Don't think I've ever seen a more collectively drunk crowd in North America.
Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:41 p.m.
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Don't think I've ever seen a more collectively drunk crowd in North America.


Was it that bad?
Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:36 p.m.
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Cap friendly has Balcers on LTIR again, did he get hurt in the AHL?
Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:16 p.m.
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Cap friendly has Balcers on LTIR again, did he get hurt in the AHL?


Not that I'm aware of
Feb. 6, 2023 at 8:43 p.m.
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The rust is real
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Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:16 p.m.
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Vrana looks to be heading towards a buyout after the season. Could be an interesting reclamation project for us.
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Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:39 p.m.
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That Hagel Cirelli goal was delightful. Hagel is might be on the best contract in the league.
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Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:03 p.m.
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Tony Cirelli appreciation post.
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