Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2023-24: Hotel California

[Osakahaus]

Yeah, but how likely was it anyone offered anything for him? He was a career minor-leaguer when we let him go. I thought he was basically a #7 when he played for us and then what would you have done with Bolduc, since he would have been claimed? Hobson's choice . . . And he spent 20% of the season this year in the AHL for Boston; that's not proof yet of a long career coming up.

essentially a career backup tier option. I dislike when we act like a player who was a career minor leaguer would ever amount to being a star, when in reality we didnt have a spot for him. It happens. He isnt even close to what Toews brings, and Toews is constantly bullied in the playoffs as well.

 

[doublechili]

This is probably unrealistic - really just thinking out loud here. If JGP can be moved, could Lee spend the summer watching tapes of Jordan Staal (and himself playing C back in college) and be our 3C next year? Engvall-Lee-Holmstrom as the 3rd line? That would be hopefully under $12M, which would be better than $15M for Lee-JGP-Engvall.

 

[doublechili]

Okay, edited for regular season. Top 10 teams for total bursts of 20+ MPH:

• Colorado Avalanche2,911
• Edmonton Oilers2,417
• Tampa Bay Lightning2,037
• Columbus Blue Jackets2,023
• Washington Capitals2,011
• New York Islanders1,973
• Ottawa Senators1,900
• Montreal Canadiens1,876
• Los Angeles Kings1,862
• Pittsburgh Penguins1,853

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics - Home

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics, including skating speed, skating distance, shot speed, shot and save location, and zone time for National Hockey League players and teams.

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[seafoam]

This is probably unrealistic - really just thinking out loud here. If JGP can be moved, could Lee spend the summer watching tapes of Jordan Staal (and himself playing C back in college) and be our 3C next year? Engvall-Lee-Holmstrom as the 3rd line? That would be hopefully under $12M, which would be better than $15M for Lee-JGP-Engvall.

You need to skate well to effectively play center in this league so I can’t see it happening.

 

[doublechili]

Here are the top 10 maximum speeds attained by NHL players this season (playoffs only):

• Martin Necas 23.84
• Roope Hintz 23.51
• Anthony Cirelli 23.47
• Brayden Point 23.45
• Nathan MacKinnon 23.44
• Cale Makar 23.24
• Anders Lee 23.19
• Sean Walker 23.13
• Valeri Nichushkin 23.09
• John Beecher 23.08

I think there might be something wrong with the machine! Seriously though, this is the classic "top speed versus acceleration" thing.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Here are the top 10 maximum speeds attained by NHL players this season (playoffs only):

• Martin Necas 23.84
• Roope Hintz 23.51
• Anthony Cirelli 23.47
• Brayden Point 23.45
• Nathan MacKinnon 23.44
• Cale Makar 23.24
• Anders Lee 23.19
• Sean Walker 23.13
• Valeri Nichushkin 23.09
• John Beecher 23.08

I think there might be something wrong with the machine! Seriously though, this is the classic "top speed versus acceleration" thing.

Agility as well. Usain Bolt vs Tyreek Hill

 

[Lame Lambert]

Okay, edited for regular season. Top 10 teams for total bursts of 20+ MPH:

• Colorado Avalanche2,911
• Edmonton Oilers2,417
• Tampa Bay Lightning2,037
• Columbus Blue Jackets2,023
• Washington Capitals2,011
• New York Islanders1,973
• Ottawa Senators1,900
• Montreal Canadiens1,876
• Los Angeles Kings1,862
• Pittsburgh Penguins1,853

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics - Home

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics, including skating speed, skating distance, shot speed, shot and save location, and zone time for National Hockey League players and teams.

edge.nhl.com

I guess we are fast after all! Plan the parade.

 

[leeroggy]

Here are the top 10 maximum speeds attained by NHL players this season (playoffs only):

• Martin Necas 23.84
• Roope Hintz 23.51
• Anthony Cirelli 23.47
• Brayden Point 23.45
• Nathan MacKinnon 23.44
• Cale Makar 23.24
• Anders Lee 23.19
• Sean Walker 23.13
• Valeri Nichushkin 23.09
• John Beecher 23.08

I think there might be something wrong with the machine! Seriously though, this is the classic "top speed versus acceleration" thing.

Anders was channeling Jordan Faison that day

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Anders was channeling Jordan Faison that day

More like Luis Mendoza of Gordon Bombay's Team USA

 

[PK Cronin]

That is a hot take. You must have a real proclivity towards vets because Bortuzzo is so on his last legs that he barely has them any more. The amount of times he couldn't keep up with the play and it lead to opponent scoring chances was too numerous to count. .

And besides...Even if everyone was healthy all year this defense still needs work to the point where you shouldn't be giving away defensemen who still have room to grow.

This is probably unrealistic - really just thinking out loud here. If JGP can be moved, could Lee spend the summer watching tapes of Jordan Staal (and himself playing C back in college) and be our 3C next year? Engvall-Lee-Holmstrom as the 3rd line? That would be hopefully under $12M, which would be better than $15M for Lee-JGP-Engvall.

I don't think Lee could ever play center in the NHL and I really don't think he could now.

Here are the top 10 maximum speeds attained by NHL players this season (playoffs only):

• Martin Necas 23.84
• Roope Hintz 23.51
• Anthony Cirelli 23.47
• Brayden Point 23.45
• Nathan MacKinnon 23.44
• Cale Makar 23.24
• Anders Lee 23.19
• Sean Walker 23.13
• Valeri Nichushkin 23.09
• John Beecher 23.08

I think there might be something wrong with the machine! Seriously though, this is the classic "top speed versus acceleration" thing.

Acceleration and agility. He can get going in a straight line but it takes him a little bit and then he has to turn like he's on a NASCAR track.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

I'm implying that Wotherspoon has proved to be an NHLer at the most important part of the season. And for a team that played Bortuzzo, Aho, salo, Bolduc, etc way too much

There's zero difference between Wotherspoon and those other players other than the opportunity to scream into the void.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Per usual I agree with almost every opinion you have. However while you laid what Lou should do...There's zero discussion on HOW he can do it. Even if the cap goes up 6 million, the Isles won't have the cap space or assets to outbid other teams who would be interested in the same impact/top-end players that would solve the issues you mention below.

The offseason is young.... I'll have plenty of other posts on the how.

 

[Osakahaus]

Okay, edited for regular season. Top 10 teams for total bursts of 20+ MPH:

• Colorado Avalanche2,911
• Edmonton Oilers2,417
• Tampa Bay Lightning2,037
• Columbus Blue Jackets2,023
• Washington Capitals2,011
• New York Islanders1,973
• Ottawa Senators1,900
• Montreal Canadiens1,876
• Los Angeles Kings1,862
• Pittsburgh Penguins1,853

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics - Home

NHL EDGE Puck and Player Tracking Statistics, including skating speed, skating distance, shot speed, shot and save location, and zone time for National Hockey League players and teams.

edge.nhl.com

Hell yeah, Engvall and Gauthier stats

Olofsson and Barabanov are free agents to be that will be let go by the Sharks and Sabres. Not flashy names but I could see both on our bottom 6 as options. Not big fans of either but I think Barabanov is just diet Engvall

 

[leeroggy]

More like Luis Mendoza of Gordon Bombay's Team USA

Luis didn't go to Notre Dame

 

[periferal]

The offseason is young.... I'll have plenty of other posts on the how.

OK. I'll be on the lookout for those, but at no point are you allowed to use the terms, "magic bullet" or "illuminati."

 

[seafoam]

OK. I'll be on the lookout for those, but at no point are you allowed to use the terms, "magic bullet" or "illuminati."

What are you? The Gestapo of HF Isles?