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Wait. Hughes is a CENTER. Well f*** me sideways. I thought we were all getting lined up for the next generational american defensemen. Next thing you're going to tell me is that he isn't even american. JFC. Who cares then!!?? Centers?? We already got 'em no? Don't other GMs hate dealing with Holland anyway? Who cares!

First off, I do not believe in any way, shape or form that Ken Holland would throw an offer sheet Trouba's way. (I almost feel guilty even bringing it up because it's such a ridiculous position to take. Offer Sheets. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.) ...but yes, if th'Peg have had it with Trouba and his "demands" and they wanna take a shot at JackieBoy ala the "pray Detroit sucks" route. Fine by me. I understand we need to build through the draft, which is why it's ridiculous to even think of an Offer Sheet. ...but I'm still sticking by the idea that we're not gonna get that first over all pick. ...and even if we do... I'm not putting money on Jack Hughes being the savior to our blue line. How long until Jack Hughes is NHL ready? Maybe Trouba gets a one year deal and then we offer sheet him? ...or maybe we're just patient and get him at Free Agency?

I don't think there's anyway we get Trouba. Sure, $4 million seems lowball and they've had their differences when it comes to contracts... but I'll go ahead and say he's worth every penny of that $7million. Easy. He did ask for a trade before agreeing to his last contract, so another rough outing for them in arbitration may not be great for the relationship... However Trouba is their future. If they don't see that... I dunno. I don't believe there's anyway they're letting him get away. ...and if they eff it up? Man, they've screwed up. Dream Scenario: If Z is truly LITR-ing it this year and if Winnipeg elected to take him to arbitration -- I'm unsure if they elected or he elected. Anyway... let's say he's able to be offer-sheeted, I'd give him an offer sheet for $7 million for four years. If the Jets match it (which they would.) ...it gets him his money, but it gets him into UFA. Lets him know we want him. You're courting him in advance. You've let a Michigan kid know that you really truly want him. IF Winnipeg doesn't match, a first, second, and third in a deep draft certainly hurts. ...but you've got a sure-fire defenseman that you can truly build around for years to come. No #HalfAssinItForHughes necessary.

YOU! ...but I realize that I probably should have had another cup of coffee. That isn't what you were saying at all. My bad.

I pity you fools. That's the only Mr. T I follow. Now go respect your mother. There is no other.

Yeah, I bet the Canucks are thankful for those Swedish Sedins are gone too, huh?

To this point I do not disagree. I do believe he will do what is "right" for the team. I do not believe that he would stick the team with the recapture penalties for spite because... "Z might not be happy playing for $3.5 million, or $1 million" ...or whatever bulls*** people are pulling outta nowhere. This is hockey. This is Henrik Zetterberg. (Doesn't mean those cap-recapture penalties don't freak me the f*** out) I mean, he will be concerned if you don't like him. I'm sure of it JM.

Cash money is not a factor to the team nor to Zetterberg at this point. Z has made his money. The Organization has paid him the largest chunk. Salary wise he's making $3.5 million this year and $1 million in 2019-20 and again in 2020-21. What is of concern to me is $4 to $5 million dollars against our cap in recapture penalties for a couple years, if he does retire. If he goes the LTIR retirement route -- Fine. No problem. If he retires retires. Officially hangs 'em up and calls it a day -- Damn. That's gonna hurt cap-wise. If you've forgotten about these penalties, which I always try to, but have spent so much time thinking about over the course of the years, here's a quick-ish recap: https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/4/25/11487900/red-wings-cap-recapture-penalties-zetterberg-kronwall-and-franzens Say what you will about the other bulbous contracts coming off the books between now and 2021, and how if forces Holland to concentrate on signing our own talent rather than having a pool of cash to throw at vets to round out the team. ...and how it'll be great because the kids on their ELCs will have to play. ...and how it'll be great because we won't be great and have great chances as great draft picks, etc ...but if we're also gonna continue talking about luring a great defenseman here to replace the falling apart Kronwall, and the terrible as terrible can be Mike Green and we've got $5 million in cap space tied up because Z is done... well, we can just stop right now. I want Z to do what's right for himself, his family, and his health. I also want him to do right by this team and let a contract (which was mutually beneficial to both parties at the time of it's signing) run it's course. So, either play and mentor as much as you can, O'Captain, My Captain. ...or sit these next three years on the LTIR. No disrespect.

So.... Who's better in a trade than AA?? Here's some talk... Trouba will re-sign with the Jets. Faulk will be traded.

This is from July 3. This was the latest roundup on Karlsson from Saturday: Meanwhile: Myers? In 2018... Hard pass. Not the Jet defenseman I'm looking for.

I just REFUSE to believe that guys (Vanek and Green specifically) wouldn't discuss being traded to a contending team. Does he want some consideration as to where he would be traded, absolutely... he got hosed getting traded to the Panthers, and then CBJ.

I feel like this is mischaracterized. He has a NTC to control where he could be traded to... not "I refuse to be traded."

aka Whipping Boy. aka He's Lazy and Sucks.

He ain't the captain. First, I am not joking. I think that both of our goaltenders in the grand scheme of things are "better" than AA. RIGHT NOW. Second, that wasn't the premise of the argument. If we're clean slating here? How do I get to choose my replacement goaltenders? From available UFAs? ...because I think we picked up the best one in this offseason and creating a tandem of Bernier/Howard is fine with me for this season.

How dare you disrespect the captain.

I can think of two netminders that rank above AA as far as “better players.” So really, you only need two D better than AA. Easy peasy.

Generous.

Oh! Yes! Please! Let's have another (worthless) debate on the merits and flaws of the plus/minus stat. I heard a rumor that there are more advanced stats than +/-.

Ooooooh. Look at youuuu. Fan-cy coll-ege boi. I'm seriously kidding. Not trying to be a dick... however naturally that might come for me.

https://www.rosterresource.com/nhl-how-acquired-breakdown/ This is an interesting feature.

Already taken? Okay. Fine. BBVD suck anyway. I'm a Voodoo Glow Skull aka Skeletor. (Certainly more apropos than "Biggie Large" given my actual stature.) 8+43=51. MIND BLOWN.

There are only three at this point and yes, keeping the pins below the neck... for now. You can just call me Big Bad Voodoo Daddy from now on.

Mos(t) Def(initely) ...but let's be real. I don't doubt Karlsson is going to Tampa Bay, but there's certainly work to be done. Still think the Sens want to dump Bobby Ryan with Karlsson... but I doubt many folks are willing to take that on. ...but a third team gets involved? NJ or the Rags? Especially if the Rangers get involved. You know how they loooovvvveeee to work together. Callahan back to NYC?

I don't really follow too many other teams, so you'll have to keep me updated after he's traded.