blue_gold_84 5999 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Just not this season. As a permanent fixture, I agree. I think there's enough talent and versatility in that top 6 to move 29 up or 26 down depending on usage, though. 81 - 55 - 26 (29) 27 - 25 - 29 (26) That's a very strong top 6 no matter how you deploy the lines. Stastny splitting two speed demons like Ehlers and Wheeler could drive opponents mad, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
BomberBall 1228 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I’d switch Laine and Wheeler and not think twice about it. I like Wheeler, but it’s time for Laine to be on the top line. And it’s not like it’s a big demotion... He’ll play with Stastny and Ehlers, which I’m betting will be very successful. Some have said Wheeler is more well rounded and better defensively... I’m not so sure that gap is as big as you think. Laine has really improved and I’ve noticed Wheeler coasting many times in the D zone. I actually think Wheeler was better defensively when he was a centerman because he was more focused on his positional responsibilities. bb1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JCon 11317 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, BomberBall said: I’d switch Laine and Wheeler and not think twice about it. I like Wheeler, but it’s time for Laine to be on the top line. And it’s not like it’s a big demotion... He’ll play with Stastny and Ehlers, which I’m betting will be very successful. Some have said Wheeler is more well rounded and better defensively... I’m not so sure that gap is as big as you think. Laine has really improved and I’ve noticed Wheeler coasting many times in the D zone. I actually think Wheeler was better defensively when he was a centerman because he was more focused on his positional responsibilities. Wait, are you suggesting that Laine has been coached properly and is developing? That's blasphemy in some parts. And, for the record, I agree going forward that Laine should be next to Sheif. It's time but not before now. blue_gold_84 and FrostyWinnipeg 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JCon 11317 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Jets Trades That Could Make Difference in 2020-21 https://thehockeywriters.com/jets-potential-trades-2020-21/ Jets Acquire Pavel Zacha; Devils Acquire Jack Roslovic, 2021 3rd-Round Pick Jets Acquire MacKenzie Weegar; Panthers Acquire Jack Roslovic Jets Acquire Aaron Ekblad; Panthers Acquire Nikolaj Ehlers, Sami Niku, 2021 2nd-Round Pick Jets Acquire Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Casey Fitzgerald, and 2021 2nd-Round Pick; Sabres Acquire Patrik Laine and Logan Stanley I would probably do everyone of these potential trades, which tells me that the trading partners probably wouldn't. Ekblad though... Link to post Share on other sites
FrostyWinnipeg 5072 Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/senators-acquire-dzingel-hurricanes-galchenyuk-paquette/ Link to post Share on other sites
HardCoreBlue 2381 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 On 2020-11-13 at 7:57 AM, JCon said: Jets Trades That Could Make Difference in 2020-21 https://thehockeywriters.com/jets-potential-trades-2020-21/ Jets Acquire Pavel Zacha; Devils Acquire Jack Roslovic, 2021 3rd-Round Pick Jets Acquire MacKenzie Weegar; Panthers Acquire Jack Roslovic Jets Acquire Aaron Ekblad; Panthers Acquire Nikolaj Ehlers, Sami Niku, 2021 2nd-Round Pick Jets Acquire Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Casey Fitzgerald, and 2021 2nd-Round Pick; Sabres Acquire Patrik Laine and Logan Stanley I would probably do everyone of these potential trades, which tells me that the trading partners probably wouldn't. Ekblad though... We need to hear soon, "Jets acquire Defenseman . . ." FrostyWinnipeg 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FrostyWinnipeg 5072 Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 21 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said: We need to hear soon, "Jets acquire Defenseman . . ." When Morrissey is considered your best D and he's playing bad or injured 🤢 Link to post Share on other sites
iHeart 1574 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 sigh April 12th is so far off Link to post Share on other sites
blue_gold_84 5999 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, HardCoreBlue said: We need to hear soon, "Jets acquire Defenseman . . ." I'm not sure if the addition of a defenseman is going to help what ails this team. I also have to wonder what the Jets would have to give up to get a worthwhile piece within the confines of their cap. Who's even out there worth a look right now? To me, it looks more like a system issue and some questionable deployment of personnel. The blue line pairings seem to rarely work. Their positional play in their own end is atrocious at times. Their puck movement out of their zone is inconsistent as hell. And when the forward lines decide to take a shift off and not bother defending, it exacerbates all the aforementioned issues. kelownabomberfan, BomberBall, bustamente and 1 other 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Stickem 1384 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Dubois now out for an 'indeterminate' time...according to Maurice....I'm starting to wonder about his trade...Did we trade for damaged goods....😒 Link to post Share on other sites
BomberBall 1228 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 59 minutes ago, Stickem said: Dubois now out for an 'indeterminate' time...according to Maurice....I'm starting to wonder about his trade...Did we trade for damaged goods....😒 Let’s not go off the deep end. He played a couple games and possibly pulled something, it happens. Especially after not playing for almost 3 weeks. JCon and blue_gold_84 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stickem 1384 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 51 minutes ago, BomberBall said: Let’s not go off the deep end. He played a couple games and possibly pulled something, it happens. Especially after not playing for almost 3 weeks. A lot of players have down time...and a lot longer than 3 wks. and get right back at it....I'm not pushing the panic button....yet ..We haven't seen him yet in a game and maybe a lot of fans are getting frustrated....First the quarantine and now this....We could sure use the guy BUT maybe you're right and no need to worry... It could all be just bad timing...We'll see Link to post Share on other sites
BomberBall 1228 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 25 minutes ago, Stickem said: A lot of players have down time...and a lot longer than 3 wks. and get right back at it....I'm not pushing the panic button....yet ..We haven't seen him yet in a game and maybe a lot of fans are getting frustrated....First the quarantine and now this....We could sure use the guy BUT maybe you're right and no need to worry... It could all be just bad timing...We'll see Maybe I’m missing your point, but he’s played in 2 games, right? It sounds like it’s a minor injury, so let’s hope that’s the case and he’ll be back on Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites
Stickem 1384 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 18 minutes ago, BomberBall said: Maybe I’m missing your point, but he’s played in 2 games, right? It sounds like it’s a minor injury, so let’s hope that’s the case and he’ll be back on Wednesday. you're right ....my mistake....he was in the lineup for 2 games ....He's on this road trip but won't play against the Oilers tonight....Maurice figures it might be just day to day with the 'mechanism' problem...I hope he gets back soon....we need him BomberBall 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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JCon 11317 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 14 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Stayed in Ottawa, so no 14 day quarantine. Link to post Share on other sites
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