2022 Draft / UFA

[bIueadams 776]

It's not me (this time)

[redw1ngs 149]

15 hours ago, LeftWinger said:

Ummmm, I said no such thing.

 

1 hour ago, LeftWinger said:

It's fake news. I never said it, whomever that new user(name) is made it up. I've never once talked about that player. 

 

1 hour ago, LeftWinger said:

Plus I've never called Yzerman "Stevie"

Here's my post from 7:44 am on Friday. Someone is just screwing around.

It might not of been you but whoever said it knows his/her s***. Kasper is going to be the pick.

[bIueadams 776]

I have no problem picking Kasper. Kasper the friendly red wing. 

[LeftWinger 4,961]

1 minute ago, redw1ngs said:

 

 

It might not of been you but whoever said it knows his/her s***. Kasper is going to be the pick.

That may be, but I can't take credit for it. Plus, I know very little about him....

[TLGTrico 627]

Theoretically, what would happen if Columbus wins the draw for first overall?  

[bIueadams 776]

10 minutes ago, TLGTrico said:

Theoretically, what would happen if Columbus wins the draw for first overall?  

Detroit doesn't win the first overall? CBJ drafts Wright? You tell me.

[TLGTrico 627]

3 minutes ago, bIueadams said:

Detroit doesn't win the first overall? CBJ drafts Wright? You tell me.

Columbus could only move up 10 spots, which lands them at second instead of first.  So then what happens with the team that wins the draw for second overall?

[bIueadams 776]

7 minutes ago, TLGTrico said:

Columbus could only move up 10 spots, which lands them at second instead of first.  So then what happens with the team that wins the draw for second overall?

2nd team moves into 1st? Idk. Gary f***ed up again. 

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

3 hours ago, bIueadams said:

I have no problem picking Kasper. Kasper the friendly red wing. 

You better hope doesnt play like a ghost.

[Betterovwithfedorov91 3]

22 hours ago, LeftWinger said:

Ummmm, I said no such thing.

Sorry u got tagged in this buddy I'm new and my dumbass tagged u sorry 

[LeftWinger 4,961]

So, who are we drafting at 10? Lowest we can fall.

Here are some kids in that range, per McKenzie:

(C) Geekie, (C,RW) Lambert, (C/RW) Lazar, (C) Kasper, (D) Nemec

Or will Yzerman go further down the list (like with Seider) for the player he "wants" to draft?

Edited May 9, 2022 by LeftWinger

[redw1ngs 149]

The draft lottery is tomorrow night isnt it? Anyone know what time? Bolts/Leafs game intermission?

[Akakabuto 1,750]

6 minutes ago, redw1ngs said:

The draft lottery is tomorrow night isnt it? Anyone know what time? Bolts/Leafs game intermission?

The event will be broadcast live beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, SN NOW and TVA Sports.

Looks like right before the BOS @CAR game

[redw1ngs 149]

Ottawa will win the draft lottery.

[F.Michael 4,590]

Exciting times just ahead...Draft lottery, new coach, the draft itself, then UFA with along with possible acquisitions via trade/cap dump.

 

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

1 hour ago, redw1ngs said:

Ottawa will win the draft lottery.

what pick do we get, Zoltan?

7 minutes ago, F.Michael said:

Exciting times just ahead...Draft lottery, new coach, the draft itself, then UFA with along with possible acquisitions via trade/cap dump.

 

Can we elect to buy out the rest of Abdelkaders $ with our open cap space?  Would be nice to get him off the books.

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

Lets talk RFA.

Juolevi

Walman

Stephens

Zadina

I would re-sign all of them.  1.5 mil / 2 years each for Juolvevi and Walman.  1 mil per for Stephens / 3 years.  2.5 per / 4 years for Zadina.

[redw1ngs 149]

11 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

what pick do we get, Zoltan?

8 right where we sit now. A rare time we dont move back. Take it as a win.

[bIueadams 776]

39 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

Lets talk RFA.

Juolevi

Walman

Stephens

Zadina

I would re-sign all of them.  1.5 mil / 2 years each for Juolvevi and Walman.  1 mil per for Stephens / 3 years.  2.5 per / 4 years for Zadina.

Re-sign none

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

41 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

Lets talk RFA.

Juolevi

Walman

Stephens

Zadina

I would re-sign all of them.  1.5 mil / 2 years each for Juolvevi and Walman.  1 mil per for Stephens / 3 years.  2.5 per / 4 years for Zadina.

Unless we are going into the season with Oesterle, Juolevi, and Walman as our LD (I hope not), I suspect that at least one of Juolevi or Walman are let go or re-signed, waived, and sent down to GR. Probably Juolevi.

Stephens and Zadina will both be re-signed and given full time spots on the roster.

[TLGTrico 627]

39 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Unless we are going into the season with Oesterle, Juolevi, and Walman as our LD (I hope not), I suspect that at least one of Juolevi or Walman are let go or re-signed, waived, and sent down to GR. Probably Juolevi.

Stephens and Zadina will both be re-signed and given full time spots on the roster.

I'll be pretty disappointed if more than one of Staal, Walman or Juolevi is brought back

[bIueadams 776]

Only reason I bring back Stephens is because I feel bad we spent a pick on him. He can go unqualified or waived and I wouldn't care. Same goes for Zadina.

Juolevi is probably done in the NHL. Walman has an insanely good slap shot which is dope. But again, I won't care much if he departs from us. His spot can be filled with better choices. 

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

1 hour ago, bIueadams said:

Only reason I bring back Stephens is because I feel bad we spent a pick on him. He can go unqualified or waived and I wouldn't care. Same goes for Zadina.

Juolevi is probably done in the NHL. Walman has an insanely good slap shot which is dope. But again, I won't care much if he departs from us. His spot can be filled with better choices. 

Mitchell is a poor mans Glendening. He isnt anything special but gives the team a decent 4th line and RH center option.

1 hour ago, TLGTrico said:

I'll be pretty disappointed if more than one of Staal, Walman or Juolevi is brought back

Walman will probably be back. He is fine as a 3rd pair option IMO.

Staal wasnt as bad as people seem to think he was this past season. If SY cant find any better vet options, I could see him back as LD for Seider. 

I think Juolevi gets re-signed and waived to GR to serve as an emergency call-up.

Edited May 9, 2022 by Neomaxizoomdweebie

[bIueadams 776]

19 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Mitchell is a poor mans Glendening. He isnt anything special but gives the team a decent 4th line and RH center option.

Walman will probably be back. He is fine as a 3rd pair option IMO.

Staal wasnt as bad as people seem to think he was this past season. If SY cant find any better vet options, I could see him back as LD for Seider. 

I think Juolevi gets re-signed and waived to GR to serve as an emergency call-up.

If any of the Dmen get re-signed I would bet on Walman as well. Young and followed by and acquired by Yzerman specifically.

There's no room for Juolevi anywhere on the roster. Oesterle and (probably) Walman already have the 6/7 spot locked up. Then GR has McIsaac, Barton, Sebrango, and Newpower. Then you have SY mentioning in the presser bringing over Johansson and Viro this year. That's already 6 Dmen in GR without signing Cotton or bringing back any vets like Lashoff. No room.

I'm okay with Staal coming back after Yzerman swings and misses on multiple other Dmen. There's about 6 names that have to go off the board b4 Staal should be called.

Not a lot of room in the forward group in Detroit. If SY wants to add to the group Stephens may be expendable. 

And again, we're significantly beneath the cap floor now. SY may be forced to add just to reach the floor. Cheap players really aren't much of an option for us. 

[LeftWinger 4,961]

I don't think they bring Stephens back. I think the only RFA's he signs are Zadina and Walman.

BTW, Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties. What are the odds he's hired and brings Lambert along with him?