Catch all thread for discussing other NHL teams/news.

 

Up first:  Pittsburgh Penguins, my secondary team to cheer for.

 

I guess their worst start since Sid's rookie year could be because of their lousy defense.  Or bad coaching.  Or Kessel.

 

But in reality its because I took Fleury in my pool every year for 10 years until last year when I was fed up, he has his best year ever and then I took him this year and now he sucks. 

 

But really, whats the deal?  They might be the first to can their coach.

USA hockey is known to make lots of questionable decisions tho

 

 

Missed this tidbit:

 

Scott Campbell @NHL_Campbell

My guess is Enstrom will be traded, he's the highest paid Jet and he just can't be making that kind of money.

 

Unless the Jets are paying for half his salary he's not being traded. He's got 1 more year left on his MOS salary.

 

 

 

He was second to Stafford in goals for the Jets upon being traded here was he not? Chevy x'd the pooch on Stempy. Stempy > Copp this year.

 

 

He's signed to two more years after this one.

Enstrom would get a better return than people think

Unless we were trading him for a LHD or getting one in somehow else, I wouldn't trade him.

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Alex Semin AHL-bound after clearing waivers.

http://toomanymenonthesite.com/2015/12/04/winnipeg-jets-trade-rumors-ondrej-pavelec-dustin-byfuglien/2/

 

 

Man, I thought I had some far-fetched trades, this gus has a couple of them...

http://toomanymenonthesite.com/2015/12/04/winnipeg-jets-trade-rumors-ondrej-pavelec-dustin-byfuglien/2/

 

 

Man, I thought I had some far-fetched trades, this gus has a couple of them...

 

 

 

Winnipeg Trades Dustin Byfuglien to Edmonton for Nikita Nikitin, Jordan Eberle, prospect and/or draft pick

 

Sign me up for this one.

Lol! Byfuglien for Nikitin, straight up, I might do for ya....but if you want Eberle, you're gonna have to throw in a Little or something.

Lol! Byfuglien for Nikitin, straight up, I might do for ya....but if you want Eberle, you're gonna have to throw in a Little or something.

 

Oh no, that article was quite clear.  Byfuglien for Eberle, Nikitin AND a draft pick / prospect.  

 

Done deal!   

Ehlers on Denmark WJC roster. Do jets let him go?

Ehlers on Denmark WJC roster. Do jets let him go?

Let's see how many times we can say no in a different language.

Id let him go.

I'd let him go.  His confidence seems to be down right now so why not let him go light it up at the WJC to build it back up?

I wouldn't.  

 

He has certainly slowed down, but who do we really have to replace him right now?

 

How would you feel if he gets injured playing in the tournament?

I wouldn't.  

 

He has certainly slowed down, but who do we really have to replace him right now?

 

How would you feel if he gets injured playing in the tournament?

My feeling before the Jets came back was that NHL teams should let their players play in the tournament.  So I cant be biased now.

If replacing his 2 points over the last 10 games is a problem, then the Jets are in trouble.  Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Ehlers but he's being out produced by Thorburn right now.  We're only talking a couple weeks (he'd miss 6-8 games) so I'd put Armia in for him.

 

Injuries happen.  I'd feel no different if he got injured in practice, an NHL game or at the WJC.  You can't plan for something like that.  Besides, I'd say, given his size, an injury is more likely to occur playing against grown men in the NHL than against a bunch of teenagers.

I think playing in the tournament could have a beneficial impact on him.  He'd be a top level talent playing top line minutes.  He'd be a "leader" on his team.  Could come back with extra confidence.  Not to mention the experience of playing in a meaningful tournament with all the pressure that goes with it.

 

Let him play.

Playing with juniors will not help him play against men....leave him on the big team...give him some 1st or 2nd line time with some defensively sound players.   Lineup I'd like to see for the CBJ game...no Peluso but big line changes.

Ehlers Scheifele Wheeler 19 minutes (speed kills)
Ladd Little Armia 17 minutes
Perrault Burmi Staf 14 minutes
Lowry Copp Thorbs 10 minutes

Trouba Buff 25 minutes
Enstrom Myers 25 minutes
Chiarot Stuart/Postma 10 minutes

Helle Hutch

Okay, but taking for granted that wont happen...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/penguins-pascal-dupuis-forced-to-end-hockey-career-because-of-blood-clots-1.2691923

 

Must be tough to have to give up a career in the NHL.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/penguins-pascal-dupuis-forced-to-end-hockey-career-because-of-blood-clots-1.2691923

Must be tough to have to give up a career in the NHL.

Wow. That's awful. Very good player

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Pascal Dupuis will not play hockey again because of a medical condition related to blood clots.

Dupuis was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung in January 2014 and returned to the NHL this season.

The 36-year-old played 18 games while taking blood thinners but experienced what the team called "several medical incidents" that required testing.

Dupuis will be placed on injured reserve and continue to receive his salary through the end of his contract, which goes through next season.

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

Will #NHLJets rookie Ehlers play for Denmark at WJHC? “I won't start that discussion. Not a player you're relying on to win games." Maurice

 

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

Will #NHLJets rookie Ehlers play for Denmark at WJHC? “I won't start that discussion. Not a player you're relying on to win games." Maurice

 

So he's gone then.

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

#NHLJets rookie Ehlers on last year's WJHC: "I love playing for my country. It was amazing."

 

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

I asked #NHLJets rookie N Ehlers if the Jets left the WJHC up to him, what would he do: "I don't think they're going to do that."

 

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

Ehlers on if his confidence could use the boost of the WJHC. "You know what, I don't think I need that." #NHLJets.

 

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

#NHLJets rookie Ehlers on last year's WJHC: "I love playing for my country. It was amazing."

 

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

I asked #NHLJets rookie N Ehlers if the Jets left the WJHC up to him, what would he do: "I don't think they're going to do that."

 

Paul Friesen        ✔ @friesensunmedia

Ehlers on if his confidence could use the boost of the WJHC. "You know what, I don't think I need that." #NHLJets.

 

Well then, apparently based on a few posters here and maybe even Ehlers himself, his response should have been, "Thanks for the question, but it's not a boost in my confidence that's needed, but a boost in linemate talent is what's needed' . . ..