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[FUBAR McDangles]

I think it says a lot that only playoff teams put in a claim for him. Goes to show that GMs still overvalue those qualities because they think you need it to "get over the hump" or whatever.

Wild don't need Stoll to get over any proverbial hump as much as improve faceoffs, the bottom six, and the penalty kill in general. Mostly that last one. Losing Brodziak was something that has been overlooked a lot - he was always a key forward on the PK, which was a top-5 unit last year. This year the Wild are bottom 5. The system is the same, the personnel are mostly the same (outside of exchanging Kyle Brodziak for Chris Porter). PK needs some help.

Stoll won't be the big pick up that leads the team to the playoffs, but he can definitely take some time and energy penalty killing away from Koivu and Granlund, who have been doing great offensively in the top 6 but are being used a lot on the bottom six - Koivu moreso than Granlund, I suppose.

This could also allow Coyle to move back to RW, which has always been a better fit for him.

Also guarantees that Graovac, our best pro prospect not in the NHL, gets to play in Iowa. He was slotted in as a bottom 6 center but kept getting hurt. He's now healthy and needs time in the AHL. This allows him to do that without pressure to bring him up because we have nobody else as an alternative.

 

[zroid]

Stoll isn't going to improve much tbh

whatever help he gives in faceoffs he will hinder elsewhere when he's on the ice

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Since were playing San Jose Tonight.

https://youtu.be/L3wchrctxFo

 

[Merguson]

Smile Davey!!!

Thank god for Tallon.

Also, thank god for Jarmo.

This Leafs team would have been so screwed cap-wise.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Stoll isn't going to improve much tbh

whatever help he gives in faceoffs he will hinder elsewhere when he's on the ice

Oh he's that bad huh?

I haven't watched him at all this season. That's kind of a bummer.

EDIT: Was this talked about at all in Friedman's thoughts? :lol

Which brings us to Winnipeg. The Jets host St. Louis on Tuesday night, entering the evening five points out of the playoffs.

And it will be their first game since a mammoth Tim Campbell story where he reported on the initial contract demands of Dustin Byfuglien, Andrew Ladd and Jacob Trouba. Campbell indicated Byfuglien asked for eight years and $55M; Ladd six years and $41M; Trouba “more than” $56M over eight.

Are these guys eating meth

How on earth is Trouba asking for more than $7 million a year?

 

[Cake Boss]

Captain Ladd has asked for a six-year deal worth at least $41 million, Byfuglien is looking for an eight-year, $55-million extension, and RFA-to-be Trouba has requested upwards of $56 million over eight years.

:O

 

[zroid]

Oh he's that bad huh?

I haven't watched him at all this season. That's kind of a bummer.

Yeah he really hasn't been any good since a couple seasons ago. Was bad last year, worse this year.

Prototypical forward who falls off a cliff in his 30s

 

[CreeperBlocks]

:O

Trouba isn't worth it.

 

[MetatronM]

Oh he's that bad huh?

I haven't watched him at all this season. That's kind of a bummer.

He hasn't been very good this year, and his Corsi and other such numbers are pretty terrible, but that's largely skewed because he's spent all season so far either 1) playing out of position or 2) playing with linemates who are playing out of position.

The very very few games where he actually played his natural position with natural wingers on both sides, he seemed to fare much much better. He just ultimately didn't really work out in the Rangers' particular mix of personnel.

General Fanager ‏@generalfanager 43m4 3 minutes ago

Wild have #24 waiver priority. Other teams that may have submitted claim for Stoll are: NYI, LAK, MTL, WSH, DAL

 

[zroid]

The new NHL is weird. Young players all want massive deals.

Strangely the Oilers might be the model for this...

 

[Fata1moose]

It's finals week and the snow is actually bad enough to postpone finals, but I don't have a final today, just work.

 

[bonesmccoy]

combined which are certainly more valuable than one Stamkos.

Well, its not like Stamkos staying means they have to release all those other guys. Its more like removing Killorn + one of Johnson/Palat.

 

[MetatronM]

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib 27m 27 minutes ago
Fletcher said #mnwild talked to Stoll this summer when he chosed Rangers, so this was a second chance to grab him for just waiver fee

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib 25m 25 minutes ago
I asked Fletcher if they'll mail the $3,375 waiver fee to the Rangers or just hand it to em Thursday: "Yeah, cash on delivery," said CF

So the Wild wanted him all along.


Also, douchebag Oilers making Cam Talbot sit on the bench for BOTH games against the Rangers.

 

[Quick]

The new NHL is weird. Young players all want massive deals.

Strangely the Oilers might be the model for this...

I don't doubt there's some Free Agency Shaming going around. lol /tumblr

 

[zroid]

Also, douchebag Oilers making Cam Talbot sit on the bench for BOTH games against the Rangers.

typical oilera

 

[MultiJhonny]

typical oilera

Seriously with this influx of the Oiler fans I fucking hate them now. Hate them all. Let them lay in their misery and filth and dirt and snow.


Also tonight watch a shit show between the Flyers and Canes but it will be our shit show

 

[Curufinwe]

From September. hehehehehehehehehe

They said that about Vinny, too, and he's been our 17th forward.

 

[Bobs Big Boy]

Ah, Fleury with potential concussion. No idea what the Penguins are looking like at this point without him.

 

[MultiJhonny]

They said that about Vinny, too, and he's been our 17th forward.

He needs to just retire already

 

[CreeperBlocks]

MAF out 1-2 Weeks

 

[Razorskin]

Ah, Fleury with potential concussion. No idea what the Penguins are looking like at this point without him.

Soon.

 

[fallout]

 

[MultiJhonny]

Oh yeah tonight Jake debuts on the left! With Coots and Simmonds.

Hopefully it can help get him going

 

[Quick]

From Friedman's 30 Thoughts

Let's fucking Sign Stamkos

WE DO IT

Stamcock Therrikos.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Mike Smith out 8-10 weeks. Coyotes #1 is now Lindback

I'm sorry.

 

[zroid]

Pens are seriously effed if MAF misses extended time

he's been almost single handedly keeping them in the playoff hunt

Soon.

Is that Matt Murray? Yeah he's been destroying the AHL huh

 

[Quick]

Who should I PM about changing the email registered with my GAF account?

 

[ActStriker]

Leafs hosting the 2017 Winter Classic?

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-maple-leafs-to-host-2017-winter-classic-at-bmo-field/

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Soon.

That kid looks like a stick figure came to life.

 

[Razorskin]

Leafs hosting the 2017 Winter Classic?

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-maple-leafs-to-host-2017-winter-classic-at-bmo-field/

Better sight lines than any Winter Classic so far I bet.

 

[Quick]

Leafs hosting the 2017 Winter Classic?

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-maple-leafs-to-host-2017-winter-classic-at-bmo-field/

I didn't know about the possible date change to January 2 to avoid the NFL game on January 1.

 

[Razorskin]

Is anyone going to claim Kassian?


Someone please claim Kassian.

 

[yyzjohn]

Leafs hosting the 2017 Winter Classic?

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-maple-leafs-to-host-2017-winter-classic-at-bmo-field/

Going by Howard Berger's scoop? He's a bit of a turd. Could be true, but we'll see.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Who should I PM about changing the email registered with my GAF account?

I thought you could just do it in you settings...?

 

[Calamari41]

I don't know how much the bomb threat affects you guys but all you in Southern Cal stay safe today!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1157264

what I am talking about

Omg, Clydefrog please check in and let us know if you made it home safe from middle school.

 

[KingBroly]

I didn't know about the possible date change to January 2 to avoid the NFL game on January 1.

Fuck that. January 1st Winter Classic is the best shit ever.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Omg, Clydefrog please check in and let us know if you made it home safe from middle school.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Price has won the Lou Marsh award for Best Canadian Athlete for 2015. First Goalie to ever do so.

 

[Livingskeletons]

Lol Oilers.
I guess if you can't make it out of the basement you bring the rest of the house down with you.

Kings might actually win the Pacific Division this year.

 

[aidan]

Also, douchebag Oilers making Cam Talbot sit on the bench for BOTH games against the Rangers.

I'm pretty sure Talbot's ripe .897 save percentage is responsible for him riding the pine against the Rangers.

 

[MultiJhonny]

remember when Foggy had a friend for like a week? RIP Pollux

he was better than any of these Oiler fans crawling from their crevasses.

 

[Marvie_3]

Since were playing San Jose Tonight.

https://youtu.be/L3wchrctxFo

This thread can always use more Aquabats.

 

[MetatronM]

I'm pretty sure Talbot's ripe .897 save percentage is responsible for him riding the pine against the Rangers.

Pretty sure it has more to do with the 47 saves he put up against Boston last night, at least for tonight.

 

[Foggy]

remember when Foggy had a friend for like a week? RIP Pollux

he was better than any of these Oiler fans crawling from their crevasses.

A Sub-Zero avatar that brought much warmth. Now it's just Boomer, alone in a white void, waving as the people pass by...wondering how McDavid's clavicle is healing.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I had a dream last night that the Blue Jackets won the Stanley Cup. I don't know how or why. I'm stunned.

 

[Cake Boss]

CTV Ottawa ‏@ctvottawa 2m2 minutes ago
BREAKING: CTV has learned both propsals for the LeBreton Flats redevelopment have NHL caliber rinks included in their bids. #ottnews

lol basically confirms Ottawa is gonna get a downtown arena.

 

[DopeyFish]

lol basically confirms Ottawa is gonna get a downtown arena.

RIP Kanata

 

[CreeperBlocks]

This thread can always use more Aquabats.

I blame Mega 64. That's my Exposure to Aquabats

 

[MetatronM]

Skjei will be the first #76 in franchise history.

 

[MultiJhonny]

A Sub-Zero avatar that brought much warmth. Now it's just Boomer, alone in a white void, waving as the people pass by...wondering how McDavid's clavicle is healing.

it was a wild ride. Too wild for him I presume.