I'm confident one of our batch of rookies will make the permanent jump to the big club next year, but having plenty of competition in camp will be good anyway.
Nokelainen?
Edit: Maybe that's figuring Turris out battles Nokelainen.
I would also consider Turris a wildcard only because of his featherweight body. His skills are far above Nokelainen's but how many goals can Turris score on his ass from the blueline? Well that still may be more than Nokalainen can score anyway.
I thought most people were for not resigning Pyatt as a UFA.
Turris wont be up here if it meant playing 4th line Center duties. Wast of his tallents and abilities, we tried that once, failed miserably. The Don Malony/ Tippet system; put guys in positions they can succeed, Turris wont succeed in 4th line duties. I sense a shot at playing the wing is in his future, just to ease him back into the big club.
I don't think Stempniak will be back. His strong showing since the trade will almost certainly cause his agent to make demands that DM will not accept and some other team likely will. So as much as I'd like him back, I think he takes the money and runs which is sad because I think he needs the Yotes as bad as they need him. It's going to be like Vrbata thing 2 years ago but without the happy ending. The Coyotes and Stempniak are greater than the sum of their parts, some players just 'fit'!
I think it's unlikely Stempniak is back also. It's not exactly the most stellar group of UFA's on the market this summer. Someone will pay him more than I'd like to see DM do.
The Stempniak situation is funny -- I agree with those who say he's played too well to be kept a reasonable price. The irony, of course, is that his ability to play well may very well depend on his current set up. But he plainly has tallent. He moves extremely well without the puck. With decent set up guys, he will get goals.
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Stempniak needs to talk to Vrbata about this. Radim has some good advice on this. As I said in another thread, we should fly Anson Carter in to have a talk with him as well. Stick with the fit. Posted via Mobile Device
We did make a trade specifically to draft Mike Lee last summer. We were really high on him then, and I can't imagine that has changed at all. I know he's just one kid, but he's something. Posted via Mobile Device
Sign Hanzal, Wolski, Lombardi, Michalek, and Stempniak. These guys need to be back. They all have played a vital role in our pursuit for the post season. Hate to see ANY of them leave.
Get a top two line center. I don't think Turris is big enough yet, but he is the future. Get a veteran top two guy to fill the gap until Turris is ready
Trade Jovo. I don't care if we get Matt Jones and a few collectible pucks in return. We need his salary off our payroll. He gets paid more than anyone on this team, yet hes usually the most frustrating to watch.
Sign Hanzal, Wolski, Lombardi, Michalek, and Stempniak. These guys need to be back. They all have played a vital role in our pursuit for the post season. Hate to see ANY of them leave.
Get a top two line center. I don't think Turris is big enough yet, but he is the future. Get a veteran top two guy to fill the gap until Turris is ready
Trade Jovo. I don't care if we get Matt Jones and a few collectible pucks in return. We need his salary off our payroll. He gets paid more than anyone on this team, yet hes usually the most frustrating to watch.
Agreed, across the board !!! Well said. The problem, in my opinion, is Maloney.
Jovo was a HUGE part of this season's pre-deadline success. The guy is tremendously valuable to this team. He's slumping. Doan is slumping too. I don't want either traded. Posted via Mobile Device
Agreed, across the board !!! Well said. The problem, in my opinion, is Maloney.
How could Maloney be the problem? The guy has done nothing but work magic since he came to the Coyotes. He also doesn't set the budget, he just does more with it than should be possible.
Agreed, across the board !!! Well said. The problem, in my opinion, is Maloney.
You must be one of those AZCentral crazies who think Maloney has done a poor job or is in any way shape or form able to spend real money. The man has crafted a little empire out of what equates to minimum wage in the NHL. Show some respect to the Don.
Hopefully we'll get a new owner so the free agents can get signed to new contracts before they hit the market
Stempniak will resign, after playing in TO, then playing for the Coyotes, and what he has said, he is too good of a fit and likes the atmosphere in the lockerroom. Too many clubs that have over paid in the past are regretting it. Most don't have the cap room
I can see the Coyotes having multiple assets to upgrade positions
personally, I would like for the Coyotes to try to get Milan Michalek from Ottawa even if means over bidding (if Wolski is asking too much???), I think he would have great chemistry with Hanzal
Upshall-Lombardi-Stempniak would be an interesting line
Michalek-Hanzal-Vrbatta a stronger Czech line
I can see a very good off-seaon for the Coyotes. GMDM did great at the deadline and will do great during the draft.
The Coyotes have a bright future, they just need a new owner
You must be one of those AZCentral crazies who think Maloney has done a poor job or is in any way shape or form able to spend real money. The man has crafted a little empire out of what equates to minimum wage in the NHL. Show some respect to the Don.
Maloney has done a good job, assembling low budget players. We want a dynasty, not a one season winner. Again, Maloney has made public statements using terms like "fools gold," referring to his distaste for higher salaried players. Doesn't seem to me that Maloney is interested in recognizing the fact that money rewards success, despite budgetary restraints. In my opinion,Tippett and his coaching genius and staff is the chief factor for this success with Maloney's short term input. We'll see what Maloney brings to the table with upcoming contract talks with Coyote UFA's and FA's. There are many. I am not optimistic with all the uncertainty and Maloney's apparent hard line bargaining .
I am not optimistic with all the uncertainty and Maloney's apparent hard line bargaining .
Seriously?
The Coyotes are on welfare. Like, literally. They are owned by the league.
There may not even be an NHL team in Arizona come next season, so why don't we reserve judgment a bit? I can understand cautiousness, but negativity with regards to Maloney is unfounded and unwarranted.
Maloney has done a good job, assembling low budget players. We want a dynasty, not a one season winner. Again, Maloney has made public statements using terms like "fools gold," referring to his distaste for higher salaried players. Doesn't seem to me that Maloney is interested in recognizing the fact that money rewards success, despite budgetary restraints. In my opinion,Tippett and his coaching genius and staff is the chief factor for this success with Maloney's short term input. We'll see what Maloney brings to the table with upcoming contract talks with Coyote UFA's and FA's. There are many. I am not optimistic with all the uncertainty and Maloney's apparent hard line bargaining .
So you don't accept the probability that DM is just saying the right things, like we can win without high priced players?
I mean most teams that can't afford high priced players in sports say that.
For the record, most Coyote fans are ecstatic with Maloney, and were even so before this season. His trade record is brilliant.
So you don't accept the probability that DM is just saying the right things, like we can win without high priced players?
I mean most teams that can't afford high priced players in sports say that.
For the record, most Coyote fans are ecstatic with Maloney, and were even so before this season. His trade record is brilliant.
The coaching is "brilliant." Maloney has made some good trades. No doubt. Again, long term is the issue. No one can deny Maloney's new found success since he brought in Tippett. What about next year's group? It would be a travesty to let Stempniak go. Wolski, as well.
Maloney has done a good job, assembling low budget players. We want a dynasty, not a one season winner. Again, Maloney has made public statements using terms like "fools gold," referring to his distaste for higher salaried players. Doesn't seem to me that Maloney is interested in recognizing the fact that money rewards success, despite budgetary restraints. In my opinion,Tippett and his coaching genius and staff is the chief factor for this success with Maloney's short term input. We'll see what Maloney brings to the table with upcoming contract talks with Coyote UFA's and FA's. There are many. I am not optimistic with all the uncertainty and Maloney's apparent hard line bargaining .
after Gretzky anyone would look like a genius, heck Francis made the playoffs with less than what Gretzky had all those years
fools gold reference has more to do with over paying by other GMs than the players themselves. Chemistry, a good sound defensive system, and a top goaltender will win you more games than having a over priced player or 2 and who is responsible with bringing in those players???
FYI, when I was just a pup, my favorite player was Ulfie and my team was the Whale, and Emile was the FOX
after Gretzky anyone would look like a genius, heck Francis made the playoffs with less than what Gretzky had all those years
fools gold reference has more to do with over paying by other GMs than the players themselves. Chemistry, a good sound defensive system, and a top goaltender will win you more games than having a over priced player or 2 and who is responsible with bringing in those players???
FYI, when I was just a pup, my favorite player was Ulfie and my team was the Whale, and Emile was the FOX
You left out the fact that Tippett is the second most winning coach in the NHL. Where does he come in? Prior to his arrival, Maloney's record was as bad as Gretzky's incompetence.
