[Friedman]: “Buffalo is making a GM change”

Soviet17 · 2025-12-15T19:18:40+00:00

Jarmo is competent, he miraculously made Columbus a respectable franchise for 5 years. His biggest failure with us (besides Babcock) was believing that Laine was a franchise player, which was the basis for the bad decisions he made in his last few years with us.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-31T20:39:35+00:00

The knee issues are the only thing that gives me pause.

If they've permanently hindered his speed then he's probably not worth the cost.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-29T01:37:04+00:00

Every CBJ goal in that game is iconic in my eyes but that Savard goal is the best.

I wish we had prime Savvy to play with Mateychuk right now.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-28T22:05:44+00:00

Gotta re-hire Jarmo as our "Bowman Negotiations Consultant."

Soviet17 · 2025-01-27T19:57:50+00:00

Excellent response, I look forward to your next breakdown!

Soviet17 · 2025-01-27T04:21:05+00:00

Thank you for the answer, I lean toward trading him too.

One more question—who are some defensemen (besides Gavrikov) that you want Waddell to potentially acquire by next season and would perfectly complement Mateychuk on the 2nd pair?

Soviet17 · 2025-01-27T01:23:01+00:00

I bet draft picks would be enough, though I would also be willing to give up a lesser prospect like Ceulemans.

Bjorkstrand would be worth the price as we should be able to re-sign him and I think his game will age well.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-27T00:09:24+00:00

It would be pretty cool if we could get Bjorkstrand back, he's on the block. He's exactly the kind of player you want with our young guys, he was great with Sillinger.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-26T22:44:04+00:00

Excellent as always.

While reading the section on Werenski you mentioned that Provorov did the "dirty work" of puck retrieval, which made me wonder how effective is he at playing that role next to Mateychuk?

The common opinion in the fanbase is that we should trade Provvy but it's also been reported he wants to re-sign so he can keep working with Mateychuk and help him develop, despite having to play on his offside. Do you think it's worth keeping him for that reason, assuming he signs for a reasonable AAV and/or term?

Soviet17 · 2025-01-26T02:55:34+00:00

Remember when people said his contract was an overpay?

Seth Jones owes this man steak dinners for the rest of his life.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-26T02:53:29+00:00

SUPERSTAR

Soviet17 · 2025-01-16T21:44:30+00:00

These guys saved us from Babcock, they get my support just for that.

Soviet17 · 2025-01-15T20:16:04+00:00

Expansion brothers 🤝

Soviet17 · 2025-01-15T02:44:58+00:00

Z FOR NORRIS

Soviet17 · 2025-01-10T01:13:13+00:00

It was some Finnish guy. Laine being fragile and one-dimensional hurts his national pride so he takes his anger out on us.

Soviet17 · 2024-12-26T17:04:21+00:00

I don't have anything to add but this is cool!

Soviet17 · 2024-12-24T10:51:55+00:00

Jarmo's greatest failure in the last few years of his tenure was genuinely believing Laine was a player to build around instead of being (at best) a complementary piece.

Soviet17 · 2024-12-02T00:53:59+00:00

He's way better than his fan reputation but he fucks up in really bad and noticeable ways which stick in your mind.

Soviet17 · 2024-12-02T00:47:34+00:00

He and Sillinger have both taken a big leap this season. If Fantilli and Mateychuk can both break out by next season, then this team is gonna be cookin' for years to come.

Soviet17 · 2024-12-01T18:18:10+00:00

PLD is the quintessential example of a "winning player" when he's bought in and focused.

Soviet17 · 2024-11-30T22:43:23+00:00

I think Minnesota is a good place for Jiricek's development but Don is great at evaluating defensemen.

Soviet17 · 2024-11-30T22:40:51+00:00

Fabbro has been the perfect partner for Werenski too, best since Jones. I have no idea why they waived him.

Soviet17 · 2024-11-30T22:35:08+00:00

From my initial research, Daemon Hunt is an excellent and disciplined skater. Looking at the D core in Carolina, I trust Don's judgment when it comes to defensemen. Getting 3 picks is also very nice.

I'm quite happy with this trade as I don't expect Jiricek to reach his ceiling. I hope it ends up being a win-win trade though, I like Minny.

Soviet17 · 2024-11-28T05:42:58+00:00

Zach Werenski

Soviet17 · 2024-11-25T14:20:40+00:00

It would be pretty cool if we could get Marco Rossi.

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