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  1. The Jets' RFA's after this year.

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    The first five on the list of 2016 RFAs are the ones I want to discuss.

    Trouba

    Scheifele

    Lowry

    Hutchinson

    Armia

    Cormier

    Lipon

    Kichton

    Brassard

    MacWilliam

    Melchiori

     

    Trouba is the most important player to get re-signed. Barring a tragic year, he should forego the bridge contract and go straight to 6m per for 8 years. I would do 5.25m per for 8 years if he re-signed today.

    Scheifele, if his development continues on pace, today is worth about 3.2m a year and should get 3.8m after this season.

    Lowry, if his development continues on pace, should get 2.5 on a bridge contract and if he re-signed today, about 2.3.

    If Hutch has a similar or bit better season than last year, he should get about 1.6m per.

    Armia's next contract depends a LOT on this year. If he cracks the lineup and puts up 25-30 points on the 3rd line, I would offer him 1.75m per.

     

     

    Most of the rest of the list REALLY depends on how they play this year and management's plans for them.

  6. Next year's line up?

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    There is no way we trade him at the trade deadline if we are in a playoff hunt.  You either have to trade him now or early in the season where there are pieces that are at least some pieces coming back  that can help now. Similar to what we did with Kane, but those trades are much much harder to make during the season.  It was a unique situation last year with Buffalo tanking.

     

    Here is an interesting article that ranks the top 5 free agent defensemen for 2016.  Byfuglien is ranked 3rd.  They give the chances of him hitting free agency 8 / 10.  This summer it was defensemen getting all the money in free agency.  Can't really see that changing next year.  Wonder what kind of talks Chevy has been having.

     

    http://www.mynhltraderumors.com/2015/08/20/top-free-agent-defensemen-in-2016-ranking-1-5/

     

     

     

    3. Dustin Byfuglien – Winnipeg Jets

    Left Defenseman – 30 years old – $5.2 million

    Likelihood of free agency: 8/10

    The Winnipeg Jets are faced with a difficult off-season in 2016. Captain Andrew Ladd, starter Ondrej Pavelec, and Byfuglien become free agents, while talented youngsters Mark Scheifele, Jacob Trouba, and Michael Hutchinson are all restricted free agents. Facing a (rumoured) internal budget, the Jets simply can’t afford to pay up for all of these key players. Now 30-years-old, and set to earn $6 million in real salary this season, Big Buff may price himself out of Winnipeg.

    If Byfuglien is traded at the trade deadline and becomes a free agent next off-season, he won’t lack for suitors. At 6’5, 260 lbs., Byfuglien is the only player in the league who compares favourably with Zdeno Chara’s imposing frame and high level skill. Byfuglien’s game isn’t all about intimidation, though. He’s known as a good skater (for his size) with smart offensive instincts, an enormous shot, and the ability to soak up big minutes on the blue line. Consistency, discipline, and acceleration are his biggest drawbacks and, at 30-years-old, these shortcomings aren’t about to change.

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    Byfuglien isn’t a puck possession master. He’s a passable top-four option in terms of shot generation for his team and shot suppression versus opponents. But Byfuglien’s offensive production is elite – among the top handful of defensemen in the NHL. His booming shot generates scoring chances and Byfuglien is a top-tier difference-maker on offense. If Byfuglien is moved by the Jets to accommodate new contracts for their young core, expect Byfuglien to command in excess of $6 million per year for another club.

     

    I'm thinking Buff will get well over 7m per year as a free agent. Probably take at least 7m per for us to keep him.

  11. Next year's line up?

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    Buff will be traded I'm sure. Ladd might be too if he don't sign soon. They both would get lots back. Imo Jets sign Ladd and trade buff a week later. B4 tge season starts even. If it means one step back this year to take 2 forward next so be it.

    I think Ladd's contract is already in the can will be a nice way to start training camp with a signing. As for Buff the longer you wait the less you get not to mention he always gets little nagging injuries. He's good for the team and fans but the time has come for him to move on.

     

    That all depends what we get for him......he is in his prime or just starting the end of it so he would get a really nice return.  I wouldn't be letting him go for some of the foolish trades I have been hearing.....

     

  12. Next year's line up?

    in Winnipeg Jets Discussion

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    I dunno, only thing he said about was Lemieux was his skating stride.....had a lot of good to say about Armia but did mention his inconsistency....he'll probably see a couple of games with the big team before being sent down....probably one of the first call ups. Raved about Hellebuyck besides having a few hiccups early in the season. Said Poolman has gained size and looked more polished....would like to see him in a Jets' uni in 3 or so years. Stated that Kosmachuk had trouble until after Christmas. Harkins looked strong, Petan's accuracy of his shot and skill. Had kudos for Comrie, too.

  13. Next year's line up?

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    As it stands today, the Jets have 12 forwards signed.

     

    I can't see Fraser playing too many games with the big team, if any.

    I can't see Peluso playing more than half the games.

    I can't see Halischuk playing more than half the games.

     

    If Peluso and Halischuk take one spot between them (I hope not), that leaves 2 openings for forwards as of today (I am assuming Thorburn plays all 82 which I highly doubt). Ehlers, Armia, Petan, and Copp all have a legitimate shot at them in my opinion. The only other legitimate contender is Lemieuz but I see him going back to junior.

  21. Jets Prospects

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    Ehlers Scheif Wheeler

    Perreault Lowry Burmi

    Lemieux Petan Thorburn

    No Ladd or Little or are they on the 4th line?

     

    Put Petan on the 4th line while he learns the D side of the game. He'll be seeing lots of ti me on the 2nd line in a few years. Thorbs/Peluso/Hali and Armia as his wingers.

    Ladd Little Ehlers

    Stafford Scheifele Wheeler

    Burmi Lowry Perrault

     

    50/50 whether Morrissey makes it with the big team...I think he will start a few games for sure but after that,  I'm not sure. He'll be getting LOTS of preseason time.

  23. Jets Prospects

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    Of all the teams the Jets could meet int the playoffs, I would want them to meet the Ducks last. The Jets can get past anyone but I don't think they stand a chance against the Ducks yet. Now, if someone else kncoked the Ducks out, our chances advancing deeper into the cup run increases substantially.

  24. Jets Prospects

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    I don't see the Jets making any "big" UFA or TD moves until they are a better team....3 years maybe.

     

    I agree with everything you said except two were a joke, not one.

     

    Is Scheifele going to develop into a 1C? Is he destined to be a very good 2C?

     

    Connor-Cheifele-Ehlers could be scary good in a few years.

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