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I'd like to see Calgary improve their defensive depth beyond the first line. Giordano and Brodie are fantastic, and Wideman's been fine but after that it's ugly. Raphael Diaz should not be getting ice time for a playoff team. I'd also like to see them improve at RW but getting both of these things seems unlikely. I'd settle for defensive help.
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Zamboni Jesus posted:raphael diaz is good though? He's a physically soft defender who doesn't move the puck well from what I've seen. We play him because we have to. He's -3 in Turnover Plus-minus, and -4 in regular plus-minus. He has 3 points in 32 games. What part of his game is "good"? El Gallinero Gros fucked around with this message at 02:37 on Feb 13, 2015 |
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Feb 13, 2015 02:26
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I agree that hard hitting doesn't necessarily mean good, but if you can't move the puck all that well it can be the difference between being passable and not, depending on how you use it. And wasn't he run out of Montreal because of turnover issues?
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Feb 13, 2015 02:47
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Zamboni Jesus posted:he was montreal's second best defenseman by possession when he was traded but he doesn't really score as much as people wanted him to and he doesn't hit people so he doesn't fit any of the normal boxes people want to check to describe defensemen. Wideman's appeal is a bit more obvious though, in that he gets points. Defensively, he's not so great but I'd rather have him than Russell or Diaz.
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Feb 13, 2015 03:11
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Would Kessel to Florida work? It feels like they need a goal scorer. I don't know much about their tradeable assets though, or their cap situation.
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Feb 13, 2015 18:51
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I wish somebody would make a trade machine for the NHL, like ESPN did for the NBA. Also, I'd imagine Toronto's big priority would be finding a taker for Phaneuf rather than Kessel anyways. Good fuckin' luck though.
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Feb 13, 2015 23:11
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DOOMocrat posted:Stars fans are so upset with the step backwards a lot are clamoring on Twitter for him. 7.5 in Benn's contract year for the 5th best defenseman on the Leafs. Insanity. The Leafs would have to be crazy not to take that deal.
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Feb 14, 2015 21:30
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I wonder how much authority Nonis even has at this point, the trade with Nashville was fairly sensible and possibly even a long-term win
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Feb 16, 2015 19:53
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HELLO LADIES posted:That's terrifying, but do they have the cap space? Lombardi's not that much of a wizard, right? Would involving a 3rd team give them enough relief to take this deal on?
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Feb 16, 2015 19:58
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Aye Doc posted:he has a limited NTC, i believe he just has the standard 6 teams he can block a trade to Bold guess: One of them is Toronto.
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Feb 19, 2015 01:47
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What would HAS make of Glencross to Montreal? It seems like they lack LW depth, and they're certainly a contender, so I can't see Glencross balking.
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Feb 23, 2015 01:17
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Mike_V posted:Chris Stewart would still tear it up on a run n gun team I am convinced. I wouldn't mind Calgary making a play for him.
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Feb 23, 2015 21:22
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CBJSprague24 posted:Giving this its own post so it doesn't get lost with the Wiz talk, but apparently some insider on HNIC last week said the Jackets are willing to listen to offers on any defenseman not named Murray or Savard. Hmm, maybe Calgary should give them a call..
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Feb 24, 2015 19:13
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Mind_Taker posted:Apparently the Capitals and Flames are negotiating about Curtis Glencross. I don't know what the asking price is for him but all indications are that he's not really an upgrade over any of the current top 6 Washington has. Do the Caps have much in terms of prospects or defensive depth?
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Feb 25, 2015 18:14
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The trade seems fine, as long as the assumption is made that Toronto will make a hire in the offseason that allows them to draft better. And if they DO draft better, show some goddamn patience with the young guys.
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Feb 25, 2015 22:56
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Koopa Kid posted:TJ Brennan was a free agent signing by the Leafs two years ago, put up a PPG in the AHL, and left because they wouldn't call him up. I like to think of him as a future Mike Kostka. It sounds like they won, but in such a minimal way it doesn't matter.
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Feb 26, 2015 22:58
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It basically sounds like they traded Clarkson for cash.
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Feb 27, 2015 00:47
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CBJSprague24 posted:Somebody earlier said something to the effect of "Clarkson's gonna turn into Wendel Clark now that he's off the Leafs" and Mike Commodore just said it on Twitter. Clark was a tough SOB with a killer wrist shot. Scored a fair amount of goals. But if he lives up to that whole thing, expect some dumbass penalties from time to time.
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Feb 27, 2015 03:58
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Sasha aint ratchet posted:Hey the Habs fans covet French Canadians, right? We have this Vinny Lecavalier over here... Given their struggles to find defensive pairings that make Therrien happy, this logic made me wonder if they'd pursue Phaneuf, but I'm sure Montreal's love of francophones only goes so far.
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Mar 1, 2015 17:44
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Brodeurs Nanny posted:People in Arizona are talking about Michalek being traded like it's a foregone conclusion. He's quietly been very good this year... despite 57% defensive zone starts, he has a 4.2% relative Corsi (and similar Fenwick) on a piece of dogshit team. He's 32 and slowing down and can't transition the puck up ice much anymore, but he'd be a good pickup for a team in the hunt to solidify the defense. What's his cap hit? I'd like to see Calgary add somebody both to add depth for when Gio returns and to compensate for his absence.
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Mar 1, 2015 19:44
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That's not bad at all for top 4 d-man.
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Mar 1, 2015 19:45
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Brodeurs Nanny posted:I think Calgary should replace Glencross since they now have plenty of draft picks to offer up, but in general their mentality should be to stay the course, keep developing the youth, have another good draft this year, and if a guy like Zuccarello is available through free agency, give him some bones. Calgary could definitely use some more offensive punch up front, I think the reason they fall behind and have to make as many comebacks as they do is they're too reliant on very talented offensive defencemen.
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Mar 1, 2015 19:50
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LmaoTheKid posted:I don't understand why Girardi would wave his NMC to go to a rebuild in the middle of a cup run type season. Maybe he dislikes living in NY?
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grack posted:Glencross is a decent depth-scoring pickup but Washington probably overpaid for him given his health issues. Isn't he a UFA?
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