Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that Gagner is way better than Johansson, I'm just saying that going on Gagner's stats up to this point can be a bit misleading. I'm perfectly happy to keep him around and see him develop even more. If most GMs share the same thoughts as most of the Caps fans, Gagner will continue to be an important piece of the Oiler rebuild.
That said, let's see who gets more points for the rest of the season. MoJo is your #1C now, yes?
Oh, I agree. Gagner's point totals are very misleading. 17 of his points were in one five game stretch. 23 points in the other 48 games.
I'd rather go after Brassard than Gagner. His value is probably not as high as Gagner now either which probably makes him cheaper.
He's bigger than Plekanec, Gagner and Roy and has 90-some hits. Not good at the dot though, and not as many points as the above mentioned. But he's a great playmaker and doesn't shy away from driving the net.
Agreed on preferring Brassard to Gagner, but his value must be pretty high right now considering him and Johansen are the only 2 nhl caliber centers left in CLB.
Really not sold on Gagner despite the 8 point game. Too decidedly average too much of the time.
I wouldn't move Johansson in a deal for a more establishing scoring-line center but I believe it would be him and not Perreault that would be impacted positionally by a center acquisition. Johansson has done pretty well on the wing anyway in limited duty and that switch would boost the top six skill further.
Since 1/20 in 17 games with more regular TOI Perreault has a stat line of 7+5=12, +8. In 26 games with >10 min. TOI this season he has a line of 10+8=18, +13. Long-term it should be a matter of refining the spark he has shown. Becoming a bit of a better skater would be helpful. In terms of raw skills and instincts, he stepped it up lately quite nicely.
as the oiler fan wrote, they will at least be asking for orlov. "hamrlik + draft pick" is not realistic. you have to give to get, and you have to see what needs the other team has as well as you own team. i'd say gagner for orlov is fair, but that doesn't mean i would take it. i really hope gmgm is going nuts on the phone looking for a center upgrade.
I wouldn't move Johansson in a deal for a more establishing scoring-line center but I believe it would be him and not Perreault that would be impacted positionally by a center acquisition. Johansson has done pretty well on the wing anyway in limited duty and that switch would boost the top six skill further.
Since 1/20 in 17 games with more regular TOI Perreault has a stat line of 7+5=12, +8. In 26 games with >10 min. TOI this season he has a line of 10+8=18, +13. Long-term it should be a matter of refining the spark he has shown. Becoming a bit of a better skater would be helpful. In terms of raw skills and instincts, he stepped it up lately quite nicely.
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I've been pretty damn impressed with Perreault and would actively like to not trade him. And Perreault has definitely shown a lot more at C than Johansson. The kid has moxie. I don't know if I like him long term as C, but I've been pretty damn impressed. He's one of the very few players who have taken this season's crisis as an opportunity to step up and show something.
I've been pretty damn impressed with Perreault and would actively like to not trade him. And Perreault has definitely shown a lot more at C than Johansson. The kid has moxie. I don't know if I like him long term as C, but I've been pretty damn impressed. He's one of the very few players who have taken this season's crisis as an opportunity to step up and show something.
Agree. I don't take Perreault as the long-term answer at 2C but he's the best we have and could be a depth C for the long-term. I mean, he's tradable but there's no reason to give him away for nothing.
Agreed on preferring Brassard to Gagner, but his value must be pretty high right now considering him and Johansen are the only 2 nhl caliber centers left in CLB.
Really not sold on Gagner despite the 8 point game. Too decidedly average too much of the time.
True, didn't think of that. They do have Umberger that can play C though. And Letestu, Pahlsson, MacKenzie for the bottom-6.
What do you think it'd take? MoJo+? Something around Nuevy?
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I know he struggled to keep up early this year. He skates well and plays hard, right? What does he have to improve on? Will he be a good, defensively sound 3rd liner? Is he a C or a winger?
I have Eakin ahead of Perreault as far as long-term value for the Caps (and I like Perrault). But I might be mistaken.
I am even higher on Galiev. I have heard rave reviews about him from various sources. I hope he gets every chance to play in Hershey and Washington.
Move Schultz at the draft and use the capspace to go after a shutdown D-man to pair with Green, either from FA (Suter, Stuart etc.) or use one some of the picks/prospects and trade for one.
Wsh 1st, Col 1st, Van 1st, Eakin, Kuznetsov, Galiev should get you something.
I know he struggled to keep up early this year. He skates well and plays hard, right? What does he have to improve on? Will he be a good, defensively sound 3rd liner? Is he a C or a winger?
I have Eakin ahead of Perreault as far as long-term value for the Caps (and I like Perrault). But I might be mistaken.
I am even higher on Galiev. I have heard rave reviews about him from various sources. I hope he gets every chance to play in Hershey and Washington.
Not really sure where he projects but my guess without knowing where Brassard would be on a decent team is that Eakin will be better in the long run..... That's what worries me..... The desperation for a 2c could bite us in the rear in the long run .....as for Galiev, he may be a diamond in the rough and it wouldn't surprise me if he turns into a 30 goal winger in the 2-3 years.
I've been pretty damn impressed with Perreault and would actively like to not trade him. And Perreault has definitely shown a lot more at C than Johansson. The kid has moxie. I don't know if I like him long term as C, but I've been pretty damn impressed. He's one of the very few players who have taken this season's crisis as an opportunity to step up and show something.
All true. I was solidly on the No to Perreault ticket until Backs went down. But he has shown so much determination. I'm converted.
If they trade Johanson as part if a deal for Brassard or Gagner, so long as 19 is out, Matty has a spot on a top line.
If they feel there's no room for him after Nick comes back, then he's looked good, proven himself in the bigs and is a tradeable asset at that point.
If Mojo is traded for Gagner or Brassard then Mafki should be slapped.....even though he's had his off nights , I think the kid's been great filling in for Nicky especially with all that pressure with only bein 21.....the Caps need center depth, if they want Gagner or Brassard then unfortunately the deal has to be for Eakin
Not really sure where he projects but my guess without knowing where Brassard would be on a decent team is that Eakin will be better in the long run..... That's what worries me..... The desperation for a 2c could bite us in the rear in the long run .....as for Galiev, he may be a diamond in the rough and it wouldn't surprise me if he turns into a 30 goal winger in the 2-3 years.
I agree totally.
It seems like the way trades are made is totally different these days. Probably due to the CBA. It used to be you could trade 2-3 blue chip prospects for one known-quantity 1st line stud but the salary cap structure doesn't allow for that today. It's harder for GM's to gamble now.
The CBA today is ****. The NHL had the players saying "Uncle" and they still ****ed it up.
Move Schultz at the draft and use the capspace to go after a shutdown D-man to pair with Green, either from FA (Suter, Stuart etc.) or use one some of the picks/prospects and trade for one.
Why in the world would you trade MJ and a pick for Brassard? I wouldn't even consider that deal straight up. I'd be open to moving MJ in a bigger deal, but not for a 28 point center.
Why in the world would you trade MJ and a pick for Brassard? I wouldn't even consider that deal straight up. I'd be open to moving MJ in a bigger deal, but not for a 28 point center.
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I asked up top what it would take, but didn't get any feedback. MaJo has more points this year, but Brassards ceiling is higher. And I like Brassards physicallity and playmaking ability.
I hardly think CBJ trades away a 3rd C in two weeks without a C coming back though.
What do you think would be fair?
