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2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #3 - Free Agent Frenzy

One of the more popular debates online recently has been Malkin vs Kane. Who do you guys think had the better career? I'm going with Geno
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 9:04 a.m.
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More I think about it: St. Louis is not done.

With 6 pre-AHL first rounders in its system, the team simply will not be able to bring that talent to the club as is. It is not really viable to have 6 19-21 year olds on an nhl roster when you construct a team like the Blues, especially when 5 of them are forwards. They can’t develop properly on a line together, and there’s too many of them to spread them to all lines. Since 3 are playing full time center, I’d guess a center goes. I’m guessing the gathering of gms will expedite this, and I doubt it’s frequent that teams offer up developing prospects.

I’d suggest one of yesterday’s picks, Snuggerud, Bolduc, or Dean will be traded before the start of the season. I’m guessing Neighbors stays as he atleast will age above that group and not bottleneck it.

Kyrou plus one of them plus ? For Keller type of deal. Or something like Faulk/Parayko + one of them for a younger rhd.
Jun. 29, 2023 at 9:50 a.m.
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Not gonna lie I thought Toronto was gonna do what they did last year with Mrazek

But since they didnt that suggests to me Murray goes to LTIR


Apparently Dubas was leaning towards keeping Murray, Wonder if Treliving feels the same way.

It's not like Murray is a bad goalie (imo at least), he just can't stay healthy.
Jun. 29, 2023 at 9:52 a.m.
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More I think about it: St. Louis is not done.

With 6 pre-AHL first rounders in its system, the team simply will not be able to bring that talent to the club as is. It is not really viable to have 6 19-21 year olds on an nhl roster when you construct a team like the Blues, especially when 5 of them are forwards. They can’t develop properly on a line together, and there’s too many of them to spread them to all lines. Since 3 are playing full time center, I’d guess a center goes. I’m guessing the gathering of gms will expedite this, and I doubt it’s frequent that teams offer up developing prospects.

I’d suggest one of yesterday’s picks, Snuggerud, Bolduc, or Dean will be traded before the start of the season. I’m guessing Neighbors stays as he atleast will age above that group and not bottleneck it.

Kyrou plus one of them plus ? For Keller type of deal. Or something like Faulk/Parayko + one of them for a younger rhd.


I expect them too try to improve the defense but that may be hard to do, I really thought they would move a first.
Jun. 29, 2023 at 10:19 a.m.
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Quoting: CantStopWontStop
More I think about it: St. Louis is not done.

With 6 pre-AHL first rounders in its system, the team simply will not be able to bring that talent to the club as is. It is not really viable to have 6 19-21 year olds on an nhl roster when you construct a team like the Blues, especially when 5 of them are forwards. They can’t develop properly on a line together, and there’s too many of them to spread them to all lines. Since 3 are playing full time center, I’d guess a center goes. I’m guessing the gathering of gms will expedite this, and I doubt it’s frequent that teams offer up developing prospects.

I’d suggest one of yesterday’s picks, Snuggerud, Bolduc, or Dean will be traded before the start of the season. I’m guessing Neighbors stays as he atleast will age above that group and not bottleneck it.

Kyrou plus one of them plus ? For Keller type of deal. Or something like Faulk/Parayko + one of them for a younger rhd.



Put down the crack, rock star. In what world is Keller worth more than Kyrou, let alone a 1st rounder more?????

And only two of them are full time centers: Dean and Dvorsky. Stenberg evenly splits time and could well be a winger in the NHL. Bolduc is a LW.

While it's certainly reasonable to think Army is not finished and that one of those kids could eventually be used in a deal, by no means are they forced to move any of them right now. And certainly not for some holy WTF move like you suggested.
Jun. 29, 2023 at 10:21 a.m.
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Holy ****, the play pretend coping of Toronto area media over them picking Cowan is in fuuuuuuull effect. These guys are flat delusional.
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 10:38 a.m.
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Sorry, maybe it's just me, but if you're trading Pesce and tossing DeAngelo.. that screams CAR wants to fit Karlsson.
Pesce is a stud, you don't explore that trade unless you plan to replace/ "upgrade" (two completely different players) that RD.
Jun. 29, 2023 at 10:48 a.m.
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Bro was supposed to be a Flyer sad
Jun. 29, 2023 at 10:58 a.m.
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Bro was supposed to be a Flyer sad


And with that the Hawks will finally be above the cap floor.

Think this is only the second cap dump so far this offseason where a team had to give additional assets to move money (LA giving a 2nd to move Petersen).
Jun. 29, 2023 at 10:59 a.m.
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I want Cristall or Strbak in round 2
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:01 a.m.
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I want Cristall or Strbak in round 2


Cristall would be a great pick for Chicago, what a draft they've had so far.
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:01 a.m.
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Damn the Fleury introduction
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:02 a.m.
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Cristall would be a great pick for Chicago, what a draft they've had so far.


Especially since he’s childhood friends with Bedard, we know that the chemistry should exist between the two
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:13 a.m.
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Oof tough break for BUF
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:13 a.m.
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Especially since he’s childhood friends with Bedard, we know that the chemistry should exist between the two


This was supposed to happen in Vancouvef
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:16 a.m.
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So we pick a goaltender and it’s not Hrabal?
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:16 a.m.
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Columbus is gonna be an absolute WAGON.

Brindley is too good, and Fantilli is their 1C
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:19 a.m.
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Wahlberg is picked
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:19 a.m.
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I know someone won’t be happy about that
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:19 a.m.
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****
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:19 a.m.
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**** YOU WASHINGTON
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:20 a.m.
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Yesssssss
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:21 a.m.
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Cristall is a steal
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Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:21 a.m.
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I totally didn’t bash my wall
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:22 a.m.
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I totally didn’t bash my wall


We got so lucky
Jun. 29, 2023 at 11:22 a.m.
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I totally didn’t bash my wall


Oh boo how. You ONLY got Bedard and Moore already
 
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