NHL Thread: Season 2018-2019 - Page 7

logan5 · #**121** Posted **Sep 11, 2018, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by ExcaliburKid

Any Sens fans catch this?
5 minutes of comedy gold lol

https://twitter.com/Senators/status/1039334041219084289

Melnyk is an ass, but with the eventual completion of the Karlsson trade, the team will have a prospect pool as goos as any teams.

suburbanite · #**122** Posted **Sep 11, 2018, 7:36 PM**

I really hope Melnyk didn't pay some pr firm for that idea.

DoubleK · #**123** Posted **Sep 12, 2018, 2:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Neal is a goal scorer and Johnny is a playmaker, so I would think so. They will try Lindholm on the top line as well.

Gaudreau-Monahan-Neal
Tkachuk-Backlund-Lindholm

That's my bet for the top 6 for most of the year.

Here's hoping that Frolik-Jankowski-Czarnik can prove to be a decent 3rd line.

ExcaliburKid · #**124** Posted **Sep 12, 2018, 3:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

Melnyk is an ass, but with the eventual completion of the Karlsson trade, the team will have a prospect pool as goos as any teams.

Well they'll be losing their 2019 first round pick, which is sure to be in the top 5, due to the Duchene trade. Would be devastating if that pick ended up being #1
Perhaps they can try to save face by recouping that first round pick somehow with a Karlsson trade before the deadline
Obviously, Dorion has to hit this one out of the park, I'm really curious to see how he'll pull off that type of blockbuster

To paraphrase Melnyk "You're excited, I'm excited, fans are excited and sponsors are excited. So it's gonna work out!"

Calgarian · #**125** Posted **Sep 12, 2018, 3:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Gaudreau-Monahan-Neal
Tkachuk-Backlund-Lindholm

That's my bet for the top 6 for most of the year.

Here's hoping that Frolik-Jankowski-Czarnik can prove to be a decent 3rd line.

I think Bennett is going to step it up this year, he should be on the third line, not sure about Czarnik still, time will tell I guess...

The Chemist · #**126** Posted **Sep 12, 2018, 10:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Gaudreau-Monahan-Neal
Tkachuk-Backlund-Lindholm

That's my bet for the top 6 for most of the year.

Here's hoping that Frolik-Jankowski-Czarnik can prove to be a decent 3rd line.

Personally I think Neal might fit better on that second line. With Tkachuk and Neal together, that'd be a pretty tough line to face for anyone.

logan5 · #**127** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 4:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I think Bennett is going to step it up this year, he should be on the third line, not sure about Czarnik still, time will tell I guess...

Virtanen was taken 2 picks later in that 2014 draft. I think this is the last chance for both players before they are traded. Maybe for each other, in the old "change of scenery might do them some good" dept.

Been watching Jonathon Dahlen a bit and he looks like an NHL player. The vast majority of these trades for 2nd rounder don't work out, but this trade is looking pretty good. Dahlen imo will be a second line winger - 20+ goals.

suburbanite · #**128** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 2:34 PM**

Jesus Christ Bergevin. Seems to be spending a lot of time in the gym and not enough scouting players based on their youtube highlights.

"A very large and quite-possibly (definitely) juiced up Marc Bergevin flipped the Habs captain to Vegas in the wee hours of the morning Monday, yielding a quality prospect in Nick Suzuki along with a second-round pick and a tub of Whey Protein … and Tomas Tatar"

ExcaliburKid · #**129** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 3:50 PM**

Lol! That can't be real, is that real?!

With guns like that, you'd think he could "strong arm" other GM's into any trade he wants

Pretty soon he'll be wearing suits sans-sleeves because his arms won't fit anymore

suburbanite · #**130** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 3:54 PM**

If Habs fan can take solace in anything it's that their GM would surely win in a Battle Royale type showdown between all the other GM's.

ExcaliburKid · #**131** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 4:52 PM**

He should sign himself to a PTO, might have a chance to be their enforcer this year

HomeInMyShoes · #**132** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 5:03 PM**

Well we can safely assume that the amount of time spent on finding good solutions for the roster is not being negatively impacted by the amount of time spent at the gym.

Berklon · #**133** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 5:11 PM**

Maybe the situation in Montreal is so dire that he needs to hit the gym more to take out his frustrations? Which means he'll be able to compete for Mr. Universe in a few more years.

lrt's friend · #**134** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 5:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by ExcaliburKid

Well they'll be losing their 2019 first round pick, which is sure to be in the top 5, due to the Duchene trade. Would be devastating if that pick ended up being #1
Perhaps they can try to save face by recouping that first round pick somehow with a Karlsson trade before the deadline
Obviously, Dorion has to hit this one out of the park, I'm really curious to see how he'll pull off that type of blockbuster

To paraphrase Melnyk "You're excited, I'm excited, fans are excited and sponsors are excited. So it's gonna work out!"

Ha, if we get a first round draft pick for Karlsson, what will it be? #25 or #30. He wants to go to a contender so draft picks won't likely amount to much. That is the dilemma that the Sens face. Getting reasonable return for arguably the third best player in the entire league.

HomeInMyShoes · #**135** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 5:26 PM**

I'm surprised this isn't a total Twitter meme yet. So many options. Marc looks ready to tackle his next job after he gets fired:

Mr. Incredible at Disneyland

suburbanite · #**136** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 6:59 PM**

Speaking of bad general managers. Dorion trades Karlsson for a bag of pucks and doesn't even recoup the Sens missing first round pick for this year.

Edit: Although he doesn't take all of the blame since teams are probably holding him hostage knowing that Melnyk won't pay Karsslon's contract.

JHikka · #**137** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 7:01 PM**

RIP Sens

logan5 · #**138** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 7:03 PM**

Karlsson traded. But for who. Have to analyze this further...

suburbanite · #**139** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 7:03 PM**

There is actually a clause in the trade that the Sens get a first round pick in 2021 if Karlsson plays for an Eastern Conference team in 2018/2019. I've never seen anything like that in my life.

That just solidifies the fact that Melnyk had his hands in this and was pissed over what happened with Hoffman.

HomeInMyShoes · #**140** Posted **Sep 13, 2018, 7:11 PM**

Senators deal Erik Karlsson to the Sharks

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Originally Posted by OttawaSun

The Ottawa Senators have dealt Erik Karlsson and Francis Perron to the San Jose Sharks. In return, the Senators will get a first-round pick in 2019 or 2020, centre Chris Tierney, a second-round pick in 2019 (the best of the two San Jose currently has), prospect centre Josh Morris, prospect Rudolfs Balcers, and defenceman Dylan DeMelo.

The Senators will also receive a second-round pick in 2021 or a first-round pick. If the Sharks sign Karlsson, it becomes a first-round pick.

I'll agree with bag of pucks. With Karlsson, how good is San Jose over the next two years? Sure, free agent next year, but you figure the only teams in the running are good. So the first round draft pick is what? 20th at best.

Hey, Karlsson was a mid-first rounder though, so that can always pan out.