Tony Fresco

About 4800 for games 2 & 3. Went to game 2. Was a very entertaining game.

I agree on this. He's got intriguing skill, works like a dog and plays a solid 200-ft game against men in the SHL, but it feels too risky to pick a player of his stature in the top 10. He could end up a Top 5 talent when looking back, but you can't afford to miss on these high picks.

I'm seeing more and more rankings with Chase Reid as the top D and Malhotra as the Top C. Even if we still pick at 7, there's a good chance one of Tynan Lawrence, Keaton Verhoeff or Carson Carels are still on the board.

This. But also cap situation can have an impact. Likely less is a factor now that the cap has been rising, but a team up against the cap may need an ELC or two to make the finances work. These are general factors. Ultimately, the player can force a teams hand if their play dictates it. We haven't seen much of that in recent years. Now for a team that can't attract top talent in free agency, there is certainly an argument to be made to allocate a spot or two to emerging players. It's bad asset management to let a couple of RHD go on waivers for nothing. Would we even of had a need to acquire a guy like Miller if we still had Kovacevic.

First round of cuts: Winnipeg Jets (per NHL.com’s Mitchell Clinton) F Jacob Cloutier (to Saginaw, OHL) D Edison Engle (to Brantford, OHL) D Ethan Frisch (released from PTO) F Kevin He (to Niagara, OHL) F Owen Martin (to Spokane, WHL) G Alex Worthington (released from PTO)

My guess is they keep 8, with only one extra forward. Salomonson goes down to the Moose, and they chance Heinola clearing waivers (which I'm 50:50 on whether he might clear - 1st round pedigree but small and injury history. If claimed, that team has to have a roster spot for him). Unless they can find a trade partner for either Stanley or Heinola. I think they value Schenn's Stanley Cup pedigree/experience, along now with Toews and Pearson.

I presume He will be going back to Niagara. But agree, looked sharp in game 1 yesterday. Zhilkin looking ready to take a step forward with the Moose. Team has unprecedented depth this year.

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup. If not, give the next guy a chance. If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy. But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.

No, filing for arbitration makes them ineligible for an offer sheet: https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2025/07/players-still-eligible-for-offer-sheets.html

The Good News is now none of them are eligible to be offer sheeted. Hopefully extended before they get to hearing.

Actually he did, but then chose to re-sign with the Canucks. https://canucksarmy.com/news/dhaliwal-boeser-5-serious-offers-before-re-signing-vancouver-canucks-trying-move-joshua-blueger

It's not even extra dollars. Could have signed for something like 8 x $7.5m, which is more total $$ and been a Jet for life. Likely looking for a change but the grass isn't always greener.

My understanding is that it counts initially as $2M, but any bonuses earned has to get absorbed either in this year's cap or any overage gets applied to next years, which is already going up. I suspect the Jets likely treat it internally as a $5M hit for now, which covers the games played bonuses. If he's not playing / performing, you have room to add at the deadline. If he's performing, then he's certainly worth the $5M-$7M hit.

I sense a Rolex may be in David Gustafsson's future in exchange for #19.

3 conference finals in a row.

One more open roster spot for Toews perhaps?

This league's supplementary discipline is a complete farce.

The inconclusive part would have been whether the puck nicked the stick of Petrovic or the defender on its way to the net. The kick was clear as day. Call on the ice was a goal. Need conclusive evidence to overturn. In any event, it's a moot point

I actually think if they called it a good goal based on the video being inconclusive, the Jets accept that and move on. But to come up with the BS rationale the officials did threw them for a loop. You can make the argument that they need to be mentally stronger and play on, but when the officials start making up rules, it has to be deflating.

This is a good point. I don't understand how there is so little chatter for Arneil for the Jack Adams. Most so called experts had the Jets as a bubble playoff team at best. Winning the President's trophy would seem to indicate a coach who elevated his team above expectations. Another reason for this team to play the underdog card as motivation.

Actually, Calgary still has a chance to catch St Louis as well. Still some final slots to be finalized.

Rantanen gives Roslovic a Rolex to give up 96 when he was acquired by the Canes, 6 weeks later, Roslovic has his number back and a new watch.

Winning trade deadline day is like winning the offseason. Look where that's got the Predators. Most Cup Winners over the last decade did not get the big fish on deadline day. You'll see a lot more character/glue guys than superstars. 2023-24 Florida Panthers acquired Tarasenko (F) from OTT for a 3rd & conditional 4th. traded for Okposo (F) from BUF for a 5th & Sjalin (5th rd pick). got Hellberg (G) from STL for 7th & Waeber (undrafted). 2022-23 Vegas Golden Knights picked up Barbashev (F) from STL for Dean (1st rd pick). got nothing for sending Weber & a 5th rounder to ARZ. traded for Blueger (F) from PIT for 3rd & Dilibertatore (6th rd pick). acquired Quick (G) from CLM for Hutchinson & a 7th rounder 2021-22 Colorado Avalanche snagged Lehkonen (F) from MTL for Barron (1st rd pick) & a 2nd rounder. added Manson (D) from ANA for Helleson (2nd rd pick) & a 2nd rounder. got Cogliano (F) from SJ for a 5th rounder. picked up Sturm (F) from MIN for Jost. 2020-21 Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Savard (D) from DET for a 4th rounder. 2019-20 Tampa Bay Lightning traded for Coleman (F) from NJ for Foote (1st rd pick) & a 1st rounder. added Goodrow (F) & a 3rd rounder from SJ for Greco (undrafted) & a 1st rounder 2018-19 St. Louis Blues got Del Zotto from ANA for a 6th rounder.. 2017-18 Washington Capitals picked up Kempny (D) from CHI for a 3rd rounder. acquired Jerabek from MTL for a 5th rounder. 2016-17 Pittsburgh Penguins added Hainsey (D) from CAR for Kristo (2nd rd pick) & 2nd rounder. got Streit (D) from TB for a 4th rounder. traded for Corrado (D) from TOR for Fehr, Oleksy, & a 4th rounder. 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins snagged Schultz (D) from EDM for a 3rd rounder. added Melindy, O’Donoghue, & Jeffrey from ARZ for Marcantuoni (4th rd pick). picked up Plachta from ARZ for Plotnikov (undrafted). 2014-15 Chicago Blackhawks acquired Vermette (F) from ARZ for Dahlbeck (3rd rd pick) & a 1st rounder. got Timonen (D) from PHI for 2nd & 4th rounders. traded for Desjardins (F) from SJ for B. Smith (6th rd pick) & a conditional 7th rounder. Chemistry can take time to build. Colorado had turned over 5 of it's 12 forwards in the past week. Postseason will be interesting.

Winnipeg not be a destination of choice certainly doesn't help. Per Murat at the Athletic, looks like we got scooped: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6185913/2025/03/08/winnipeg-jets-trade-deadline-failure/

It was Soul Bear who did the anthem last night. Didn't know he was military. He is excellent.