@NHLRussell I remember when you made one of these for Kaliyev too๐ญ๐
But seriously, thereโs no reason Byfield canโt be an 80-90 point guy next to Panarin and Kempe
@NHLRussell At this point, just take a big swing and get Pettersson at his full contract. He still scores 50-60 points/yr anyway. Then sign Laine to an incentive laden contract
This is a VERY fun Top-6
Panarin-Byfield-Kempe
Fiala-Pettersson-Laine
@JWPatarino@RandoCommando24
@NHLRussell Depends on the package, but I would probably do it in a heartbeat. Iโd even go 1st, Byfield, and George. Do it and donโt look back. But also be prepared to go sign a 2C in the offseason like Schmaltz. With the money left over, they could probably take a big swing at him
@Kopitar4HOF Robert Thomas for 1st, George, Laferriere/Byfield, and a 3rd
Pettersson for mainly picks (mainly because no salary retention, the risk, and the NMC) Iโd be willing to throw in Cihar, Chromiak, etc. as a sweetener too
Not really interested in anyone else. Stand pat otherwise
@rayrliang@NHLRussell I mean you might be looking down that barrel anyway. Kempe, Fiala, Panarin, Moore, all will be too old. And no big time prospects. Might as well push in on the 30 year olds right now LOL. Assuming they can pick up another good 2C, Iโd go Byfield, 1st, George and another 1 or 2
@JWPatarino This is an incredible trade if they can get the extension done. I bet Greentree turns into a fine middle 6 piece, but I like the trade. Now go use the your 26 and 27 1st along with the goalies to bring in a legitimate C in the offseason
@NHLRussell Letโs just cut to the chase. The best thing Holland can do for this team is trade Kuzmenko, Perry, and perhaps Foegele at the deadline in a clear sellerโs market to add big time draft capital. Then use picks, QB, Greentree, Cihar, and goalies to get Matthews and/or R. Thomas.
@NHLRussell Theyโre playing much more aggressive the last two games... Better forecheck, D activation, and more down-low/slot plays. Perhaps they can play to this system a bit more? They could be cooking with something
@TheBannermenPod I need something to change. This is an agonizing brand of hockey. Itโs making me not enjoy hockey anymore and Iโm a die hard fan of the game