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  1. Patrik Laine

    in Winnipeg Jets Discussion

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    14 minutes ago, Goalie said:

    I agree. It seems like people who have barely watched him play are convinced he's some sort of god. I wouldn't say attitude issues but knee injury concerns and the fact that if he's not scoring goals he's not doing much else. Pulujarvi is the better all around player and his potential is probably greater than laines. 

    I don't think you can say that Puljujarvi is better all around player. He may play a 200 foot game but most scouts put Laine ahead. It's close, I'm sure. 

    Also, pointing out knee injury concerns when Puljujarvi just had knee surgery? 

    I wouldn't riot, I wouldn't care. I'm sure whoever the Jets pick, they'll have their reasons. But I like Laine's shot and his physical game. 

  4. Prediction time

    in Blue Bomber Discussion

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    1 hour ago, johnzo said:

    I am shocked, shocked, shocked to hear that athletes are speaking to the media in rote cliches. When did this start happening?

    Never mind his skill as a public speaker or interview subject -- what I really want to know is, how good a machinist is he? Because if he can't move his hands precisely enough to make a candlestick on a lathe that may mean he lacks the physical dexterity to play quarterback in the CFL.  And what about Khalil Bass's guitar chops? If he can't crush Stairway to Heaven how can he crush running backs?

    Not to worry, he'll bring his A-game on Friday. The whole team will bring 110%. They're learning the systems, they're putting in hours. They really like what Coach has in the playbook. They're looking to feed off the energy of loudest crowd in the CFL. 

  15. Around the NHL

    in Winnipeg Jets Discussion

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    I could see Colorado making a run at him via offer sheet. Pushes up the Jets salaries and they may pry him out. I guess it depends what kind of relationship the GM has with Chevy. You don't make friends with offer sheets!

    If not Colorado, I could see another club taking a gamble on him. Maybe even to push through a trade.

  16. Around the NHL

    in Winnipeg Jets Discussion

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    I find it interesting that he does not favour bridge deals, considering how much he's been praised in the past for the bridge deals he signs.

    In this case though, the bridge deal favours Trouba, where as a long-term, realistic deal would probably favour the Jets.

    I assume the Jets will match any offer sheet but it will make him hard to trade if a big one comes in. Match is one thing, match and retain is another.

     

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