NHL Draft is approaching soon, so thought I'd start an official thread to discuss the draft and any trades that happen between now and then.

Their coach will make them better....seems they are starting to do things in the proper way.

Best coach they have had in a while.

The Isles and Leafs did well in the draft I thought.

The Flames had a great day getting Hamilton.

McDavid, Talbot, Reinhart, Jones, Gryba is a good draft, even Bear

Edmonton needed defensive minded D and a goalie... they got that, McDavid is essentially a 'bonus'

By 2016-17, maybe their D looks like

Nurse-Schultz

Klefborn-Reinhart

Gryba-Musil

Or maybe we trade Buff for Nurse...

Edmonton is on Byfuglien's no trade list.

This is an interesting website that shows all of the Jets picks and their NHL stats.

 

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00010675.html

 

Since 2011, we've only had 4 players with an NHL game under their belt and one of those is Andrew Copp with the one game he got at the end of last season.

 

I know it takes 3 - 4 years for a lot of these guys to make the NHL, and you see a lot of names there that should be in the NHL over the next couple of years, just an interesting look at how a team drafts and their NHL success.

 

Other than Sheifele and Lowry, I don't think anyone else from the 2011 draft is even still in our system.

They said the same about MTL on draft day I think.

McDavid, Talbot, Reinhart, Jones, Gryba is a good draft, even Bear

Edmonton needed defensive minded D and a goalie... they got that, McDavid is essentially a 'bonus'

By 2016-17, maybe their D looks like

Nurse-Schultz

Klefborn-Reinhart

Gryba-Musil

Or maybe we trade Buff for Nurse...

Edmonton is on Byfuglien's no trade list.

How do you know that for sure. It's likely but maybe not

Up until this draft I didn't know much about the USHL but it's turned out a lot of good players over the years, including Pavelski and Okposo, and where Trouba played. Looks like the Jets spent the time scouting a league other teams don't pay as much attention to. I hope it pays off. I don't mind US players. I just don't like Swedes or Russians.

McDavid, Talbot, Reinhart, Jones, Gryba is a good draft, even Bear

Edmonton needed defensive minded D and a goalie... they got that, McDavid is essentially a 'bonus'

By 2016-17, maybe their D looks like

Nurse-Schultz

Klefborn-Reinhart

Gryba-Musil

Or maybe we trade Buff for Nurse...

Edmonton is on Byfuglien's no trade list.

How do you know that for sure. It's likely but maybe not

It's been reported several times.

I believe Buff has to supply his list every summer.  I wonder if his list is always the same and/or if it would be different if the Jets came to him and said he's being traded as opposed to just making a list because he's obligated to but knows it will never be used.  I wouldnt want to go to Edmonton either but as an offensive defensman, maybe he'd reconsider after some serious thought.  Plus, with one year left, whats the big deal

I think with the change in management over the summer, and the trades they made at draft, Edmonton will very soon become a desirable location.

 

Maybe it takes a year or two to prove the circus has left town, but I think they are going to be a very scary team very soon.  Adding Reinhart and Gryba will help solidify their D core.  Talbot still has to prove he can be a #1 goalie over the long haul, but the potential is there, Scrivens isn't a slouch either.  One of them will step up to claim the #1 spot.

 

D and goaltending were Edmonton's biggest needs, and they have moved to strengthen that.  Throw in a legit coach and with the group of forwards they have, they aren't going to be a cake walk anymore.

Edmonton would have to try very hard to keep sucking.  They should be a powerhouse and that will appeal to players that want to win in a manner that should be statistically beneficial.  But Edmonton will always suck as a city.  lol

Why wouldn't Buff want to play with all that talent and a good coach?

If these guys had Maurice as a coach, they wouldn't miss the playoffs for the next 10 years.

Deadmonton just might come up with enough scratch to satisfy Buff.

I'm telling you, Buff and whatever for Hall.

It won't happen

Why wouldn't Buff want to play with all that talent and a good coach?

If these guys had Maurice as a coach, they wouldn't miss the playoffs for the next 10 years.

Deadmonton just might come up with enough scratch to satisfy Buff.

I'm telling you, Buff and whatever for Hall.

For Hall? Buff and Whatever is Buff and Trouba or Myers and we'll go from there...

No point in debating the hall stuff or buff to Edmonton cuz it just won't happen

Buff and "whatever" for Stamkos. What a fun game.

How's Buff for Simmonds and Travis Sanheim and then trade Toby for Jonathan Ericsson.

Simmonds can play with Scheif or Lowry and Ericsson pairs with Trouba.

Wow, Hamilton signs for six years with Calgary at 5.75 cap hit... Boston totally fleeced.  Jets playoff push just got tougher.

Buff to Philly makes little sense for Philly who is stacked with d prospects. Islanders or maybe Washington or even Florida make more sense

The Isles have big money in their top 3....over 15 m a year and so do Washington although they aren't spending over 6 on Greene anymore.

My work blocks a lot of sports sites so I can't verify... But is their any truth of Byfuglien going to Boston for draft picks and prospects?

Buff to Bruins does seem to have some legs - getting mentions both here and in BOS.  Most articles I've seen suggest Loui Eriksson could be a trade candidate. Erikisson, 1st & prospect. This is the latest post I've seen about it...for those not restricted at work!

http://www.bostonsportsdesk.com/with-smoke-surrounding-byfuglien-to-boston-continuing-to-swirl-sweeney-should-start-a-fire/

http://thehockeypress.sportsblog.com/posts/2952821/nhl-trade--dustin-byfuglien-to-boston-bruins-very-close.html

 

 

NHL NEWS:

Player: Dustin Byfuglien

Possible Teams: BOS/PHI/NJ

Report: The Winnipeg Jets may part ways with their star Defenseman/Forward Big Buff (Dustin Byfuglien). Even though he can play both positions on the ice and can lay guys out want to take a different direction with their team after losing to the Anaheim Ducks last year in the NHL Playoffs.

 

Dustin Byfuglien has been in a lot of NHL Rumours as of late, and many of our sources have been reporting to us that BOS/PHI/NJ are all interested.

 

PHI is currently in cap jail so they are out of the question at the moment.

 

NJ is in the middle of a rebuild so I don't think they want to give up young prospects to acquire an older player.

 

BOS Is the perfect option for Dustin Byfuglien to go to. He is exactly what the Bruins need to acquire, A big, strong, physical, skilled, forward/defenseman. The Boston Bruins are currently the leading contenders on UFA Cody Franson, but that's what makes Dustin Byfuglien perfect for the job. If they land the UFA he can play forward for the B's if they don't land him then Byfuglien can play D for the B's.

 

PROPOSED TRADE ( Idea ): 

Winnipeg Jets trade Dustin Byfuglien to the Boston Bruins in exchange for 2016 1st round Draft Pick, 3rd round draft pick, Alexander Khokhlachev, Chris Kelly

 

WHY THIS TRADE MAKES SENSE:

BOS: The Bruins would be getting a Big, Strong, Physical, Versatile player for Picks/Prospects, which they are loaded in after acquiring 3 first round picks and 2 second round picks these past few weeks.

 

WPG: Winnipeg would be acquiring a 1st round draft pick, in which they can choose a skilled winger to help with their prospect crop. They would also be acquiring Alexander Khokhlachev who is a good puck carrier, and has the offensive abilities to make beautiful plays and score highlight reel goals. He thinks before he does, and he makes the best play available every single time. Alex isn't scared to get into those dirty areas, but like all young talents he lacks the defensive abilities/speed to be an elite center man. He is projected to be a 2nd line center. WPG also gets a useful cap dump in Chris Kelly, he is a solid 3rd line center and can play in all situations.

This Trade would makes sense for both sides, and would allow both teams to improve in all positions. Boston can return to their old Big Bad Bruins, and Winnipeg can start to get younger and more skilled. That's our opinion what's your's? Tweet us it @TheHockeyPress and have a great day!

^^ If that is what Dustin is worth right now you are probably better off to wait for the trade deadline when salary is less of a factor and you end up with more bidders.

WPG: Winnipeg would be acquiring a 1st round draft pick, in which they can choose a skilled winger to help with their prospect crop. They would also be acquiring Alexander Khokhlachev

 

 Russian? No thanks.

Wouldnt be my first choice either but he's apparently supposed to be really good.

Buff and a 3rd for Loui Eriksson, a 1st and Zboril and I would sign in a heartbeat.

We draft a D man with the 1st as the prospect pool is not that deep on D.