The Unknown Poster Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The Big Show guys were discussing a Dreger report that the Jets are working to lock up both Ladd & Buff. Interesting... Not sure why that is news now since Chevy said it in his press conference after the Jets were eliminated. I suspect is news if Dreger just reported it. Presumably he reported it for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Dreger is sometimes reliable. If Bob McKenzie reported it, I think i'd believe it more but... i wouldn't be surprised if Buff and Ladd both sign extensions... They are our leaders really and if they can agree on the length and a reasonable cap hit then hope they both sign for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I hope Buff signs if it's a 3 year-ish deal for around $6 million. But this talk of $8 million and six years as a starting point have me worried. Myers deal allows them some wiggle room to over-pay another D man but still.... Although it does make you wonder if True North has upped the budget from "we will never be a cap team" to "we can afford to be a cap team". As the Big Show guys said also, investing in Ladd & Buff (moreso Buff because I think Ladd can contribute for many years) implies a desire to win now over winning 5 years from now. If they bring Buff back its to win with him. I just think there is too much risk in Buff being an albatross around their necks in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Ken Wiebe @WiebeSunSports #NHLJets announce they've signed 2014 4th rounder (99th overall) Chase De Leo to a 3-year, entry-level deal with an AAV of $875,000 in NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 So apparently Barrett Jackman is leaving the Blues, should to the jets go for him? he can have Jim Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 He's a LHD but I think he's a bit long in the tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 LHD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Left Hand Defensemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 and the guy we just signed is a lefty who isn't even ready for the NHL yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 and the guy we just signed is a lefty who isn't even ready for the NHL yet Who, Chase De Leo? He's a skilled player who will be seasoning with the Moose for a couple of years. One thing Ive noticed is, we have several small forwards coming up. The Jets mantra seemed to be size and speed. Ehlers, Petan, De Leo...others? Interesting, there was a recent article about size not being as big a concern in the NHL now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleLevel Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 and the guy we just signed is a lefty who isn't even ready for the NHL yet Who, Chase De Leo? He's a skilled player who will be seasoning with the Moose for a couple of years. One thing Ive noticed is, we have several small forwards coming up. The Jets mantra seemed to be size and speed. Ehlers, Petan, De Leo...others? Interesting, there was a recent article about size not being as big a concern in the NHL now. I'm ok with the Jets going with higher end skill guys at the expense of size. Smaller guys do alright in the NHL as long as they have good leg/hip strength to say on the puck. You can usually find bigger players in the mid rounds of the draft. Skill+size will always be number one, but I'll go with skill-size over size-skill every day of the week. The Jets do have some bigger guys in the pipeline (albeit with less high end skill). Copp, Armia, Blomqvist and Lemieux come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 and the guy we just signed is a lefty who isn't even ready for the NHL yet Who, Chase De Leo? He's a skilled player who will be seasoning with the Moose for a couple of years. One thing Ive noticed is, we have several small forwards coming up. The Jets mantra seemed to be size and speed. Ehlers, Petan, De Leo...others? Interesting, there was a recent article about size not being as big a concern in the NHL now. actually he could be with the moose right now since he is 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 And he's a forward not a d man BattleLevel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I can't believe Jeff Petry got 5.5m for 6 years....what is Buff going to be asking for? What about Ladd? I heard someone on the radio say 7m per year....a bit much if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 when is FAF again? July 1st as usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Lawless suggested buff was 7.5-8 per season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 for how many years tho? 5 years at 7.5 I could live with but if he doesn't sign, buh-bye. Should get a prospect, 1st round pick and a player for him. I still say Deadmonton is a the team we should be trading with. FA starts on the July 1 but I think you can talk to them June 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Maybe Arizona would give us 3rd overall for our two first rounders? We could throw in Postma or Stuart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Nope. Highly doubt that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Buff isn't a free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 No but if he doesn't sign an extension after July 1 and b4 the season starts buff will be dealt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Drew Stafford was mentioned in a recent rumor mill. Good news for us if that holds true. The Winnipeg Jets and winger Drew Stafford (a pending UFA) are working toward a new contract. Stafford meshed quickly with the Jets following his arrival from Buffalo in the Evander Kane deal. Don’t be surprised if he stays in Winnipeg. http://spectorshockey.net/blog/nhl-rumor-mill-june-15-2015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I can't believe Jeff Petry got 5.5m for 6 years....what is Buff going to be asking for? Jeff Petry is a good defenseman. He made whoever his partner was on the Oilers look better. Yeah he was a bit miscast as a #1 defencemen and had some struggles when doing too much but the dude could play the game. As a #3 he is perfect for the role. The way McTavish bungled that situation is likely what ultimately got him fired cause it was the #2 mistake after Eakins. Could have had him locked up for about 4 million a year but didn't want to pay him that much. Just idiocy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I would have loved to have seen him in a Jets jersey for the next 4-5 years but not at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 So who should the Jets go for when July 1st comes around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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