would much rather move vermette and/or pahlsson than db, but that is just because i think brassard is still due to break out when finally healthy and i didn't like vermette's game last season.
Mike Richards was just traded for Schenn and Simmonds.......
All of a sudden, as long as we add at least marginal talent up front with some good Dmen, this team could turn more heads. Here's my idea of what the lines could look like as of right now:
Nash - Carter - Juice (I really hope they find someone better)
Calvert - Brassard - Umberger
Johansen - Vermette - Kubalik
Mackenzie - Pahlsson - Dorsett/Boll
Hejda - Clitsome
Methot - (insert FA here)
Savard - Russell
Again, this is a really rough sketch and it might not be even close to what it might look like in a month, but this is a much better team to me.
I still prefer keeping Johansen at center. Anyone think we might sign Upshall now?
Also, Carter will score off Nash's passes. IMO, Nash is a much better playmaker than he gets credit for.
Absolutely agree, RD. And for my ultimate dream, our buddy Lil' Nikki has an epiphany and turns into the kind of player we've all imagined he could become and fills that other wing with flash and speed! Hey, if GMSH can get Carter here, aren't all things possible?
@dbrassard16 Wow Really excited about Carter!! #cbj fan I hope u guys are excited
@ScottieUpshall Columbus Blue Jackets just picked up a World Class player & teammate in Carter. With #61 on his wing, look out! Wish Jacke the best in Phily
I step away from my computer for all of one hour and this (AND the Richards trade) happens.
Geez, I really hope the blueline is next.
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Cetainly one of our centers gets moved now right? I also think this might open Filatov's eyes a little as his opportunity to play in the top 6 may have increased with this move (only if they move a center to another team and not the wing.....)
I just "won" the O'Voracek Jersey this year damnit! Time to hit the Flyers board and see if someone wants to buy it for a buck or two...
Can't believe they moved Richards too. I wonder if the option was there to get Richards or Carter and we chose Carter (who I think has bigger upside offensively and is very good in the faceoff circle).
Flyers fans have to be scratching their heads right now. Lose two top line centers in 30 minutes..... Get younger and smaller and sign a goalie that's not likely to hold that team high enough for the stanley cup.....
i meant that richards could be had for what the kings gave up makes ours look less special.. i wasn't directly comparing what each team gave up, but instead what was given up for the player coming back and when you do that it looks like philly got a lot better return from us.
i meant that richards could be had for what the kings gave up makes ours look less special.. i wasn't directly comparing what each team gave up, but instead what was given up for the player coming back and when you do that it looks like philly got a lot better return from us.
They did get a better deal from us but I dont care. I mean Jake is the best asset but Schenn and Simmonds make up the difference. Plus Carter > Richards offensively and thats what we need.
Couple thoughts... I understand the thinking of having Carter center Nash. But why not try them on two different lines? We would have goal scoring depth. Then unite them on the pp. Just a thought. Also-We gave up less than the Kings did. I'm happy with what Howson did. Man I keep expecting this to be a joke. When are the Carter sweaters ready???
There was talk last week somewhere, Carter was upset that his name was brought up in rumours of getting traded to CBJ. Now that he sees Richards also has been dealt, he probably feels a little better!
Love this trade! I like the idea of putting Johansen on a wing if it keeps him in Columbus. That is assuming he doesn't nail down one of the center slots.
Having said that, I think this trade makes Brass and Vermmy better players since they will be put in a better position to succeed.
Big opportunity for Filly to finally blossom, and would like to see GMSH sign Upshall to plug into a better scoring 3rd line.
would much rather move vermette and/or pahlsson than db, but that is just because i think brassard is still due to break out when finally healthy and i didn't like vermette's game last season.
Dude, totally agree. Brassard can easily be our #2 for a long time. Or if Johansen is really as good as they say, move to wing or center an amazing #3 scoring line with Calvert and Mayorov or Kubalik.
I'm sorry, I just can't get excited about this deal. Not right now.
Remember the Tyutin trade at the time it happened? That's the feeling I have right now. Like we went after the wrong thing and created a major hole to do it.
Granted, that time the hole was plugged almost immediately afterwards with the Huselius signing. And in the end it turned out awesome for us. And I suppose we can probably pull in a free agent or two this way. But right now, I'm not in a celebratory mood. Not at all.
Right now, I'm worried. I'm very very worried. And I really, really, really hope this works out.
