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Gretzky scored on another level, did he not? He piled up goals at a much higher clip than Ovechkin. He didn't have the build of Ovechkin, but he didn't need to. At the pace he was scoring, he could have scored 1000 by 40. But he didn't. If the argument is that Ovechkin has to average 30 goals for the next 9 years in order to achieve 1000 goals, then he probably won't.

So was Gretzky.

Did Jimmy ever give up 7 goals?

So declining skills with age is not fact? Cuz if that's an opinion, then I've been right every time.

TVR and Jensen as your 3rd pair? That's good depth.

That's not a bad D corp tho.

I don't care how tough and healthy he's been. He is still a human being and beholden to the same declines with age as anyone else. Moreso, considering he plays a rather physical sport. Playing until 45 is one thing. Playing at a high enough level to accomplish something no one else has? Doubtful.

I do wonder tho, that if he went to an expansion team of an earlier era, when they actually had to pick from bottom 6 forwards and bottom pair D, would he have had at least a short NHL career?

This scenario is entirely plausible. Had it not been for lockouts, and 2 shortened CoVid seasons. He could have come close to 1000. 900 seems much more realistic.

Team is carrying 8 D. Could have waived DeKeyser and added Ryan. DeKeyser would not have been claimed. And it would have been before he was given the "A", so it wouldn't be a Dick move. If he can send down Ericcson (who was here longer) SY can send down DD.

Red Wings fans: It's so nice to be back. With all the negative over the last 2 years, it's great to have some positives and normalcy again. Got some exciting new players, 2 dynamic, elite rookies, the future is looking better. NHL: You're playing the best team in the league opening night. Red Wings fans:

Except they wouldn't have. Detroit's awarded 2nd round pick was #46 overall. They chose Givani Smith with that pick, not Hronek, because they presumably liked Smith better. Hronek would not be a Red Wing without the trade. Holland drafted him with 53rd overall, the pick from AZ in that deal. They would never have drafted Hronek without that AZ 2nd, because they did not have another pick until 107. And Hronek would have certainly been gone by then. You could try to make the argument that they could have drafted him anyway, instead of Smith. But logic would say that if they picked Smith ahead of Hronek, Holland would have most likely drafted Smith instead of Hronek if they only had the one 2nd round pick. In the end, the Wings got Cholowski, Hronek, and cap relief in exchange for Chychryn. Not a bad deal, no matter how much the Holland Haters try to make it that way.

1. He is not playing until 45. 2. Even if he did, he would be playing mostly on the PP. Not scoring 50 that way. 3. His shot, accuracy, and ability to get open will diminish significantly past the age of 40.

NO

He's 3 years past being drafted and still cant crack the Rangers lineup. By Mackel logic, he is already a bust. Another overpayment.

Less than 3/4 of the way there. Already 36 yo. Not gonna happen.

Before anyone asks.......NO

I am not pretending to offer fair trade scenarios at all. Just what I would do for Dahlin. For which Buffalos ask would be more than I would ever pay.

Edmonton's 1st + a 2nd + Broberg for Detroit's 1st. Fabbri + Wallinder + 2nd for Dahlin + 3rd

Even with Raymond, he could have been given a spot on the 2nd line with Suter and Zadina or on the 3rd line with Ras and Erne. Considering Vrana is out for most of the season and Bert will have to miss some games, it makes more sense to me to keep the offense. Now we know where he goes for personnel decisions.

https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2021/10/12/22722252/new-york-rangers-vitali-kravtsov-has-been-given-permission-to-seek-trade-wont-report-to-hartford-nhl Not a "rumor".

TBH, IDK. But I dont see a need for either one, because: 1. Seider, Edvinsson, and Hronek make such trades unnecessary. 2. Neither of them has shown enough to warrant much of a return.

In what world does Carter Rowney earn a spot over Bobby Ryan or Joe Veleno?

Because Bert is willing to take a stand and face the consequences that go with it. Kane is not.

Holy overpayments, Batman.