Goalie Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'll just say this about the Oilers, they might be better but when you aren't very good in the first place, you can only get better, they can't really get worse and if they do get worse, wow, i don't know what to say. They added more youth to the roster, they have enough of it, Talbot might have been good in new york playing behind a very very good top 5 D, that edmonton D is bottom 5, regardless of looking to the future, Klefbom isn't a legit number 1, not yet atleast.. Nurse is a prospect still, Schultz is terrible defensively, Reinhart has never played a game in the league... They need to add a veteran or 2, they probably will via free agency, i don't think they are done yet making moves, i hope they aren't, they are my second fav canadian team but... I think they still have a long ways to go. Adding more youth and a backup goaltender who played behind one of the best defensive teams (maybe the best) in the league doesn't change much. They have all the skill in the world there but... at the same time, they lack lots of things too. Will they be better? More than likely cuz how can they be worse really. You look at Edmonton, You look at Buffalo and ofcourse you say they got better, but the thing is... how could they have gotten worse really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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 notIt's been reported several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 It won't happen Ducky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 No point in debating the hall stuff or buff to Edmonton cuz it just won't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Buff and "whatever" for Stamkos. What a fun game. HardCoreBlue, Noeller and Floyd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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. FrostyWinnipeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Wow, Hamilton signs for six years with Calgary at 5.75 cap hit... Boston totally fleeced. Jets playoff push just got tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Buff to Philly makes little sense for Philly who is stacked with d prospects. Islanders or maybe Washington or even Florida make more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pop Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskbluefan Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 ^^ 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wouldnt be my first choice either but he's apparently supposed to be really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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