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2022-23 NHL Season Discussion Thread #7: Descending Into Madness

Dec. 31, 2022 at 11:57 a.m.
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The oilers have 3 players on pace for 100 point seasons and are still barely in the playoffs in the western conference.
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
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I feel they are waiting for Dreidger and see how he does before making a trade

In general Seattle looks so much like the 2016-2018 leafs

Good forward core, avg Dcore, inconsistent goaltending

If they make a trade honestly Arizona could be interesting

Vajmelka and Chycrun could work nicely


No way the Yotes trade Vejmelka
Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.
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No way the Yotes trade Vejmelka


I think it's more likely than not they do trade him. He doesn't fit their timeline and should have pretty solid value considering his age, performance, and that contract. Get a decent return for him and better your chances for Bedard.
Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:38 p.m.
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Edited Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:48 p.m.
Quoting: IconicHawk
That’s expensive how are you gonna pay all three of them at once?


Knowing Marchand he will probs take a discount to allow it like Bergeron did. Caps probs gonna be around 94-96mill so its doable

So probs would see like

12mill Drai
9.75mill Pasta
3mill March

Marchand's deal probs will be 1 year but still would be interesting. As to me Boston's gonna target guys in FA that will speed up their retool once Bergeron and Krejci retire

Expect them in on almost every big C.
Dec. 31, 2022 at 12:39 p.m.
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Quoting: Canesfan21_
No way the Yotes trade Vejmelka


Hes actively affecting the tank and if they get value for him they will absolutely trade him
Dec. 31, 2022 at 1:29 p.m.
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After the Matinee, BUFF will fly to Halifax and play in the WJ happy
Such a young gang of 1st-rounders!!
Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:06 p.m.
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After the Matinee, BUFF will fly to Halifax and play in the WJ happy
Such a young gang of 1st-rounders!!


Huh?
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:26 p.m.
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Quoting: oilersguy
Series wins since Matthews has been in the league

Leafs-0

Oilers-3


Still 9-12 vs Chicago since McDavid has been in the league
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.
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Huh?


Joking Observation:
They are such a young team they could go to the World Juniors...
Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:57 p.m.
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Quoting: IconicHawk
That’s expensive how are you gonna pay all three of them at once?


Crawford in his final year was a beast that series. Chicago sold at the deadline and they still won mind blowing logic.

To bad for Covid and Injuries as I feel Crawford still would have been in the NHL.
Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:38 p.m.
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Arber Xhekaj is apparently worth more than a first round pick now
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:47 p.m.
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Quoting: Juiceman
Arber Xhekaj is apparently worth more than a first round pick now


I guess it depends from which perspective. As a Canadien's fan, I personally wouldn't trade him for a 1st round pick. That doesn't mean he's worth it though.
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:58 p.m.
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Finally
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:58 p.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS
I guess it depends from which perspective. As a Canadien's fan, I personally wouldn't trade him for a 1st round pick. That doesn't mean he's worth it though.


Why wouldn’t you trade him for a first round pick? Especially if it is in this draft which is super stacked? Xhekaj has low upside. Pretty much every first round pick, and even second round pick in this draft has a higher ceiling
Dec. 31, 2022 at 4:08 p.m.
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Quoting: Juiceman
Why wouldn’t you trade him for a first round pick? Especially if it is in this draft which is super stacked? Xhekaj has low upside. Pretty much every first round pick, and even second round pick in this draft has a higher ceiling


I wouldn't trade him for a 1st simply because of what he brings. There's literally 0 replacement for him in the NHL. A Hard Hitting Aggressive defender that can defend and who can also transition and create offense. His upside is really a #4 but Ideally I see him as a #5 kind of guy. There could be an argument for early 20's in the draft I'd do, but I don't think you're going to get much better than him in the later round and especially the 2nd. No point in taking that risk to get a depth level player.
Dec. 31, 2022 at 4:21 p.m.
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Erik Gus has been on fire.
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 4:57 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsFanForSomeReason
I think it's more likely than not they do trade him. He doesn't fit their timeline and should have pretty solid value considering his age, performance, and that contract. Get a decent return for him and better your chances for Bedard.


Yeah that makes sense but the Yotes seem to be on mission this year to beat every top team for no reason
Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.
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Canucks fans still can’t seem to understand that the canes don’t want Horvat
Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:08 p.m.
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Canucks fans still can’t seem to understand that the canes don’t want Horvat


Dont get why he would be an upgrade over what they already have. Like for 2023/2024 Canes C core could be (Aho, Horvat, KK, Staal (if he signs a cheaper extension))

Like Canes will have the money to extend Horvat to his extension
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:18 p.m.
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Quoting: Canesfan21_
Canucks fans still can’t seem to understand that the canes don’t want Horvat


Quoting: aadoyle
Dont get why he would be an upgrade over what they already have. Like for 2023/2024 Canes C core could be (Aho, Horvat, KK, Staal (if he signs a cheaper extension))

Like Canes will have the money to extend Horvat to his extension


They badly need a 2C. It's written in the sand. Perfect fit.
Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:21 p.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS
They badly need a 2C. It's written in the sand. Perfect fit.


Quoting: aadoyle
Dont get why he would be an upgrade over what they already have. Like for 2023/2024 Canes C core could be (Aho, Horvat, KK, Staal (if he signs a cheaper extension))
Like Canes will have the money to extend Horvat to his extension


Fans don’t wanna have to pay for him. They have the assets to do it, they shouldn’t trade morrow but anything else should do. Prospect and pick wise
Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:22 p.m.
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Canucks fans still can’t seem to understand that the canes don’t want Horvat


Apparently they are lacking a true 2C. Wasn't Necas supposed to transition to center? As for Avs fans, they insist that they don't need Horvat, however Horvat has more points than JT Compher, and Alex Newhook combined, and twice the amount of goals combined
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:23 p.m.
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Fans don’t wanna have to pay for him. They have the assets to do it, they shouldn’t trade morrow but anything else should do. Prospect and pick wise


Kind of wild to think about the fact that fans actually have 0 input on the GM's decisions. I think some Capfriendly users are forgetting that
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:23 p.m.
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Quoting: Juiceman
Kind of wild to think about the fact that fans actually have 0 input on the GM's decisions. I think some Capfriendly users are forgetting that


100%


Also would like to put this out there.

Nic Dowd scored again
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Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:24 p.m.
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Coyotes are firing on all cylinders right now
 
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