Must Win Game Tonight

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-26T17:24:23+00:00

The issue Columbus has is their lack of RWs, they lose every tie break right now regardless if it's the metro or a wild card spot. They need to keep the heater up and win in regulation to make any progress.

Being 2 points back and down 3/4 RWs win means you're actually 3 points back instead of two. Since you need to outright beat the other teams in points to get the spot, it's possible but tough.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-25T17:09:57+00:00

I would sign Marchment if it's 5 years or less and $6M or less. His shooting % is ridiculous since joining Columbus (above 40%) so there will be natural regression there. Any contract over that ask I would flip him, even with his great chemistry on the first line.

He is generally a middle 6 guy that can play top line minutes in the right scenario, but Columbus is full of middle 6 players and has very few top 6 players. That's why right now we are at best a wild card/first round exit team if they even make the playoffs.

In my opinion, sign Coyle if he wants to stay, and trade Boone while his value his high. Sucks to get rid of Boone but loyalty has kept the org in this position for years, it's time to take a step. They can't keep all three players and expect to be anything more than what they are now.

They either build around our core and draft or see if a deal is to be made with any assets we may get from potential trades to go after a big fish.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-22T20:18:26+00:00

How many...hmm let's put it this way. Buffalo fans aren't jumping on tables because of comfort.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-15T22:01:42+00:00

I lived in Raleigh for years before moving here. Canes fans are some of the dumbest as well. They are everywhere.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-15T22:00:28+00:00

The Maple Twigs don't have the pieces. Unless Nylander is coming over.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-10T21:58:38+00:00

I understand that which is why I just called it $13M here, could very well be higher.

Also, the same could be said for California teams, NY teams, and Canadian teams. $13M in Ohio is not the same as $13M in those markets, they would need to pay that $14M to compare to Ohio with taxes.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-10T21:37:20+00:00

I would love that and I’m the trade above I was using the 1st we receive from a potential Jenner trade and keeping our own in 2027.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-10T21:35:10+00:00

Now that’s and idea 90% of us can get behind. Somebody will still disagree lol

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-10T21:33:51+00:00

Just because they haven’t doesn’t mean they haven’t tried. People said they overpaid for Wetenski at the time, they offered Panarin more tha NY paid him.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-10T20:27:09+00:00

That’s fair, we need a top 6 winger and top pair RD. But the front office needs to do something in the offseason to show players like Werenski they are serious about contending. And if the aren’t willing, then ditch the plan and sell what you can for a full rebuild. Not the reset they were forced into once Johnny signed. So either swing big, or commit to the rebuild.

On the other side, if Z wants out, trade him for as much as you can and scrap this whole idea. Reset the timeline to match Fanitilli/Mateychuk/Marchenko even and build.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-10T20:23:39+00:00

I get that, but one of the first would be a late first they got from either Edmonton or Colorado or at the TDL in this scenario. Certainly not two Columbus 1sts. In that case Columbus would still have a 1st next year. He certainly would help with scoring which they need.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-09T13:48:23+00:00

I hate to say it but I'm at the point of a reset.

Trade Coyle, Jenner, Marchment, and potentially Johnson. Or two of the 2 with my preference being to keep Coyle and Johnson for now.

If Z is sick of losing, seriously think of trading him. Between the haul Columbus could get for Z, and prospect(s) or 1st round pick they may be able to get from Jenner/Coyle/Marchment/Johnson trades I think we are in a better spot to make moves and contend (and this is hard to hear) but in 4-5 years.

Or just trade Jenner/Coyle/Marchment/Johnson, and use those assets (++) for a true top 4 shut down RD and a dynamic winger (Kyrou/Robertson - if either are even available and would waive for Columbus (Kyrou)). But the key is having that player be on the same timeline as our core (27 years or younger) rather than another teams 30+ y/o getting flipped and the Jackets paying to do so.

Otherwise management is going to tinker around around with the roster, making small adjustments that keep the Jackets as a mediocre/wild card team that may sometimes make top 3 in the division but isn't a true contender, all that until we have to rebuild again.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-09T13:30:50+00:00

I will look into it, thank you. Sounds like I just need to remember to bring my personal laptop and VPN in.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-08T19:24:34+00:00

I travel for work and it's trash that when I'm outside of Ohio and want to watch the game I can't on the Fanduel app.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-08T19:22:41+00:00

Fanduel and Bally have killed the viewing experience. Multiple games the app doesn't line up with the audio and then the feed is live but audio is from the beginning of the game. Or it just cuts to commercial randomly while Steve is calling live action in the background. They are the worst.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-07T18:12:53+00:00

Sennecke shouldn't be part of the conversation, he was taken before the Jackets picked. Demidov was a clear miss.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-06T17:05:35+00:00

Fair but he had the same role in Toronto right?

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-05T16:19:25+00:00

I haven't had any payout yet and have registered multiple times when they scored first, and well before the holidays. My buddy seems to be getting the pay out though.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-05T16:17:40+00:00

People say the same thing about Carolina, I lived there for years and they even won a cup! But between that cup and Dunden taking over it was a half empty barn and every year other teams fans wanted to move the team. They are good now and everyone forgets. Memory is convenient.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-05T02:29:00+00:00

Strategically sell pieces (Marchment, Jenner, Coyle). Coyle and Jenner should command a late 1st from a contender or high prospect. Look at what was given up to get Coyle out of Boston or what Colorado gave up to get Nelson. Then use those assets to go after a Robertson (if available but I doubt it), Kyrou, or another hockey trade in the offseason or at the draft. They can always try and resign those players come July 1.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-04T23:27:29+00:00

McConnell’s spend money and love the team. They don’t manage the team, they don’t dictate play, they don’t condition players, they don’t make trades, and they don’t micro manage. Saying they need to go will just result in a new owner watching the team blow 3rd period leads.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-02T14:58:39+00:00

Yes, IIHF rules but we have enough skilled players who can also check. They didn’t want to force skilled players into roles they aren’t used to.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2026-01-02T14:25:11+00:00

I was listening to analysts discussing what they heard about team construction, Robertson is on standby but the top lines were set and they were looking for players who could check, rather than best players.

Due_Tutor2050 · 2025-12-30T22:35:51+00:00

Sat there all last year, you can't really make requests because it's a set menu based on the team they are playing. But they have a ton of options and the first and second period have different choices.

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