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DankoCBJ

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Forum: Columbus Blue JacketsJun. 24, 2022 at 8:04 a.m.
Thread: Looking at what could and should change
Honestly, I can see Bjorkstrand getting moved but he's incredibly valuable to the Blue Jackets so it's not a trivial decision. He is our best defensive forward by quite a lot and his absence would be felt throughout our lineup. If we have a Cirelli, Eriksson-Ek or Danault type forward and/or Val Nichuskin on the roster I would feel more comfortable about moving Bjorkstrand. If Bjorkstrand+ gets us a superstar I think we can pull that trigger too (Meier, Kyrou) but I think in this case Voracek probably has to go unless he plays in a 3rd line role.

I agree with the having too many students on the blue line bit, but I'd love to trade a combo for a straight upgrade. Chychrun is the piece in the rumor mill and I think he'd be great. If we can't get an upgrade that makes sense for the future, I am ok waiting on these guys. I know we had a lot of students, but I thought our coaching and system left a lot to be desired in the D zone. There's no reason players like Bean, Gavirkov and Boqvist should be that bad at exiting the zone. (This could also be due to having bad defensive players like Laine, Voracek, Roslovic, Chinakov and Sillinger playing, despite some of their improvements).

Bemstrom definitely does seem like surplus at the moment but he's got a great shot and made great strides on the other side of the ice. He feels primed if he gets playing time and a consistent role. Maybe the best case for development is to find time for Johnson and Chinakov in the AHL and give Bemstrom, Tex, Foudy and Marchenko a year in the NHL so we can clarify what these guys are.

A pretty good assessment, now time to put your stones on the line and pick out trades you would make!
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2022 at 2:40 p.m.
Thread: Lines right now
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Civil_Eng_PE</b></div><div>I will die on the hill saying this team (if they can remain healthy, like Boone/Laine/Zach/Boqvist only missing a handful of games max) will be pushing for a playoff spot this year and could make it in, especially if Boston falls off.</div></div>

There are too many reasons to believe they can be a better team next year.
- Elvis is going to be much further along in recovering from the trauma of Kivi's death
- The defense is not going to be starting out with 4 players at less than 100 games played each.
- They lost more wins due to injury than almost every other team in the league last year
- The offside discipline simply can't be any worse than it was this year (9 goals lost due to offside)
- Johnson, Marchenko and Blankenburg are all new additions for a full season.
- The team is going into year two of a brand new system and will have a more well established understanding of what is expected of them by Larsen

I am fully expecting them to be a part of the playoff bubble right down to the final games of the season.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15, 2022 at 3:24 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 9, 2022 at 5:53 p.m.
Thread: If we just re-sign our own RFA players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>Imo at defence, you’re fine, Werenski, Gavrikov, Bean, Peeke and Boqvist is a good mix of young players, talented players, and experienced players and you add Christiansen, Carlsson, Bayreuther possibly someone like Blankenburg fighting for the 6th spot. You do need a top Center but considering that amazing winger depth, there maybe a player swap to be made to get one. Also, imo Stenlund’s probably staying in the AHL at this point and someone like Angle could get a shot over him</div></div>

This is a good group but it's a group who gives up an insane amount of cross ice passes and defensively one of the worse defenses this year. IMO Sign Booshkin or trade Bean for a more defensive dman
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 7, 2022 at 1:28 p.m.
Thread: Moves to defence because we let in too many goals
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DankoCBJ</b></div><div>I get that the Gavrikov-Boqvist and Bean-Peeke pairings have been okay but is it enough improvement to bring just one guy in? I mean Peeke is a work in progress and Boqvist and Bean need to improve so much defensively..

That is most likely to happen but i personally think they should add two guys and get rid of one that struggles defensively.</div></div>

I don’t disagree, but I also don’t see it happening. I don’t think Columbus is in much of a hurry to be ultra competitive, I think they are in a position of give it a few years get some top end draft talent and then go for it. I think, or I hope at least, Jarmo has realized it’s not good enough to be getting 10-20 draft picks, we need to get some top 5 picks picks to build around to make the team ultra competitive.