I don't see us needing to nab another dman, at least not until you can consistently blame one of our D men for us playing poorly and up until now that isn't the case. No need to fix a part of our team that is doing well enough.
On the Loktionov thing I didn't see him as a poor mans Datsyuk but do think he could be a nice solid add to a young building team. He would be close to exactly what TO needs but the Islanders could use him too. He is a solid young player and I would bet that he gets a pick and sooner rather than later.
Tangradi is looking like a disappointment for the Pens. Don't think he'd have any position to compete for on the Kings and would be destined for Manchester.
Maybe not. I just think Tangradi could play centre effectively (I believe he played centre if junior IIRC) and him on a line with Nolan and King could be downright lethal.
And as I said earlier, I'd do the swap just to replace Richardson in the line up. I'd rather have Tangradi as a healthy scratch and waive Richardson, though maybe we could get a pick for him.
Lokti wont be traded to Pit because he'll just ask for a trade from there too. They already got Crosby, Malkin and Sutter. And I don't see him as their 4th line center.
On the Loktionov thing I didn't see him as a poor mans Datsyuk but do think he could be a nice solid add to a young building team. He would be close to exactly what TO needs but the Islanders could use him too. He is a solid young player and I would bet that he gets a pick and sooner rather than later.
Not really.
Isles current top six is 5'11- 6'1. Not much size or grit.
Moulson-Tavares-KO
Grabner-Nielsen-Boyes/Bailey.
Staples gave a preseason chat and says the isles love 6'3 Brock Nelson. With centers Nelson and Strome expected to push for spots in next season's training camp, I can't see the isles adding a smallish center, who needs top 6 icetime.
Does anyone else think Dean should explore Dwight King's trade value?
A lot of teams out there would love to have a young, cheap, big bodied forward that was a starter for the SC champions and chipped in some big goals.
I only say this because I think his performance last year was a bit of an aberration. IMO, he's not good enough offensively for a top 6 role, and doesn't bring enough physicality/energy or defensive skill to the bottom 6. I don't think there's anything he does that Penner/Richardson/Vey couldn't do, and I think his trade value could be surprisingly high.
Does anyone else think Dean should explore Dwight King's trade value?
A lot of teams out there would love to have a young, cheap, big bodied forward that was a starter for the SC champions and chipped in some big goals.
I only say this because I think his performance last year was a bit of an aberration. IMO, he's not good enough offensively for a top 6 role, and doesn't bring enough physicality/energy or defensive skill to the bottom 6. I don't think there's anything he does that Penner/Richardson/Vey couldn't do, and I think his trade value could be surprisingly high.
I guess it depends on what the return is and if it makes the Kings a better team. But seeing how he can dominate along the boards and can work the front of the net, I think the Kings would miss his presence. Remember how terrible the third line was before King was put on there? They couldn't be counted on to provide supplementary scoring before King was put with Stoll and Lewis.
There are quite a few names I'd move before Dwight King. He doesn't do anything special that makes him stand out, but when you take him out of the lineup, I think it's going to be noticeable. Who knows though, I think Tanner Pearson has a real shot to make the Kings within the next two seasons, replacing Penner on the 2nd line.
I guess it depends on what the return is and if it makes the Kings a better team. But seeing how he can dominate along the boards and can work the front of the net, I think the Kings would miss his presence. Remember how terrible the third line was before King was put on there? They couldn't be counted on to provide supplementary scoring before King was put with Stoll and Lewis.
There are quite a few names I'd move before Dwight King. He doesn't do anything special that makes him stand out, but when you take him out of the lineup, I think it's going to be noticeable. Who knows though, I think Tanner Pearson has a real shot to make the Kings within the next two seasons, replacing Penner on the 2nd line.
If Clifford continues his development and Pearson comes along as expected in a few years we could see....
Brown-Kopitar-Toffoli
Pearson-Richards-Carter
Clifford-Vey-Lewis
(whatever tough guy LW we have in the future)-Andreoff-Nolan
If Clifford continues his development and Pearson comes along as expected in a few years we could see....
Brown-Kopitar-Toffoli
Pearson-Richards-Carter
Clifford-Vey-Lewis
(whatever tough guy LW we have in the future)-Andreoff-Nolan
That's a pretty good looking lineup if the kids pan out. Would be great to have a finisher on Kopitar's wing and to have a winger who can make plays on a line with Richards and Carter.
I think a couple of college kids could compete for a roster spot in the next few years, Michael Mersch and Nick Shore in particular. But that projected lineup is probably feasible in two to three years.
Going to be interesting to see if they go for internal or external replacements when Penner and Gagne are done.
That's a pretty good looking lineup if the kids pan out. Would be great to have a finisher on Kopitar's wing and to have a winger who can make plays on a line with Richards and Carter.
I think a couple of college kids could compete for a roster spot in the next few years, Michael Mersch and Nick Shore in particular. But that projected lineup is probably feasible in two to three years.
Going to be interesting to see if they go for internal or external replacements when Penner and Gagne are done.
I think we see Toffoli make the jump next season and Pearson a year or two after that.
The guy can't play because our fourth line gets worse when he does. In any case, his value is like every other normal healthy scratch type player, waiver wire fodder that gets passed around the league. It's just a matter of time before he hits the waiver wire this year.
Hopefully Loktionov finds a home somewhere. I'd say I hope he ends up with the Rangers, but with Kreider and Callahan eventually retuning from injury and with recent acquisition Benn Ferriero playing very well for them in his role, I don't think he'll end up in NY.
Man that looks like a sexy line up. Hopefully we can get Toffoli to play this season a few games, vey also. Looks like a nice looking... Dare I say it.. Dynasty... Ahah.
Yeah, Sopel was more than servicable on a roster made to lose... He certainly isn't the worst option. Are there better ones? Sure. But if Sopel can bring the same game as his first stop here I wouldn't complain.
In 2009-2010 the Hawks had 112 points when he was 3rd behind only Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook in shorthanded Ice-Time in 70+ regular season games. They won the Stanley Cup.
Does anyone else think Dean should explore Dwight King's trade value?
A lot of teams out there would love to have a young, cheap, big bodied forward that was a starter for the SC champions and chipped in some big goals.
I only say this because I think his performance last year was a bit of an aberration. IMO, he's not good enough offensively for a top 6 role, and doesn't bring enough physicality/energy or defensive skill to the bottom 6. I don't think there's anything he does that Penner/Richardson/Vey couldn't do, and I think his trade value could be surprisingly high.
Considering he's playing and Penner/Richardson are getting scratched, I think DS would debate this with you.
