Put Norris on the wing, Pinto can be C2 and Greig C3, Norris with his bad shoulder would benefit playing on the wing and not have to take faceoffs. so your top 6 would have Tkachuk, Stutzle, Giroux, Norris, Batherson and Pinto
Great point. Norris has so much term left on his contract that utilizing him in ways that keep him injury free while enhancing his goal scoring prowess is definitely something we need to explore.
I can't emphasize enough how dangerous it is to be a center with a bad shoulder. From faceoffs to positioning. He'd be best on the LW where he can always have his left shoulder away from direct contact
He took over 600 faceoffs this year and his injury is completely unrelated to the position he plays. I still wouldn't mind him on the wing, but his injury doesn't affect his ability to play center whatsoever.
I think this is the obvious decision. It means Joseph (or Tanev if they go that route) slots in on the third line instead of the 2nd and then you're just looking for a single middle six winger in free agency or in return for Chychrun. Much easier ask I think. If Vegas is still interested in Chychrun as has been rumored I wonder if you caan get something like Nicolas Roy and Zack Whitecloud back. Both are 27 and have 3 years left at a reasonable number.
I see their line-up looking something like this come opening night: Tkachuk - Stu - Giroux Norris - Pinto - Batherson (this line feels like a major defensive liability so not sure I love it, but definitely think Norris should go to the wing) ? - Greig - ? (one of these could certainly be Joseph, but it sounds likely they move him) Kelly - ? - Katchouk (Chartier? Ostapchuk? Different Wingers?) McEwan as 13th forward Sandy - Zub Chabot - ? (Tanev, Carrier or Roy would be great UFAs, but Branny did play very well with Chabot last year) ? - Branny (maybe Kleven is ready, someone like Joel Edmundson could be a good veteran leader but likely too expensive) JBD as the 7th D If you assume Chychrun is getting traded they have about ~16M in cap space to work with, ~16.5 M if they buy out Hamonic, up to 19.5 M if you also assume Joseph is getting traded. Probably breaks down something like this: 4M for Pinto, 4.5M for 2nd pair RHD, 5M for 3rd line wingers, 3M for fourth line, 3M for third pair. Things get dicey if Pinto comes in at 5M instead of 4 or if the 2nd pair RHD comes in a little higher. It makes me think they may try and move Forsberg to get a cheaper back-up option if they have the chance for just a little extra flexibility.
With the Kastelic move, it seems to me that it makes sense for the team to sign a veteran 4C making a little less than $2MM, then letting the prospects fight for that last spot. Cap wise would still allow for a pretty cheap 4th line
Sorry if you mention this in the video, havent watched yet. Senators weren't on Ullmarks no trade list so he didnt actually wave it. Do you think this is because: A: He wouldnt mind if he got traded here B: He never thought he would get traded here since korpisolo just signed a 5 year deal when he made it. I think it's B and that concerns me with an extension because maybe he doesn't actually want to be here.
What about Hakanpaa from Stars? He’s a ufa, cheap, 6’7 230. Not a point getter but a plus player. His possession stats suck but paired with a skater and puck mover like Branny could be a good fit. I think he made 1.5 last contract
Depending how the trial goes, getting Formenton back would help address the winger position. He would have to sign cheap, and it wouldn't be popular, but to win, sometimes unpopular decisions need to be made. He would be an upgrade on Joseph, although I like Joseph but he is overpaid by 500k and is inconsistent offensively
Man.. seeing this depth board really hurts. I don’t like many people there. Pinto is a must, that’s obvious. But apart from him? I think only Crook and Ostapachuk have a real chance.. to think Dorion picked Jarventie over Stutzle’s buddy Peterka is head shaking. It’s gonna be hard to fill all the holes. That’s why I want Sens to grab Catton at the draft.. we need some legit playmaking inserted, especially once Giroux gets on.
As someone who practices at the Sensplex playing house, and has seen the Sens practice there, We do indeed use the same changerooms. I don't know whether it's funny or just sad. lmao
One of the best lines from Mass Effect 2 “So the guy who cleans the toilets prepares the food?” “Yup, you could say I do all those jobs that fall through the cracks.”
The Chabot hate is ridiculous. You always see a huge difference with puck possession when he's in the lineup or not. Less ice time would help him a hell of a lot
Totally agree. Was reading a Philly article about guys they’re interested in from Ottawa and they had Chabot as their unicorn. Even with his injures they would love him. He’s as good or better than Bouchard, maybe minus the big shot. Expect him to have a great season next year. Just got to find him a solid dance partner
Would love to hear from you both what kind of return you’d be looking for Chabot. I’m in the camp of moving him but I’ve also thought that they might be beyond their prime considering assets coming back. $10M for a dman who has put up above avg ppg but is a consistent liability on defence is a frightening thought for a gm. Personally, I’d be ok with a mid-late 1st in return but what he means to the team I feel like he’ll be part of a package so his value doesn’t get shot.
Oh and I came across a Leaf fan group on FB and even they were saying that this trade was highway robbery and were criticizing Treliving for not doing anything goalie wise
Do you think that Norris will ever play centre again? I truly hope he can come back as a high-end centre, but the odds are that he'll never live up to his $8M contract at this point from my perspective.
Put Norris on the wing, Pinto can be C2 and Greig C3, Norris with his bad shoulder would benefit playing on the wing and not have to take faceoffs. so your top 6 would have Tkachuk, Stutzle, Giroux, Norris, Batherson and Pinto
Great point. Norris has so much term left on his contract that utilizing him in ways that keep him injury free while enhancing his goal scoring prowess is definitely something we need to explore.
I can't emphasize enough how dangerous it is to be a center with a bad shoulder. From faceoffs to positioning. He'd be best on the LW where he can always have his left shoulder away from direct contact
He took over 600 faceoffs this year and his injury is completely unrelated to the position he plays. I still wouldn't mind him on the wing, but his injury doesn't affect his ability to play center whatsoever.
That Norris contract is looking gross asf. I truly hope he can make a comeback but….
I think this is the obvious decision. It means Joseph (or Tanev if they go that route) slots in on the third line instead of the 2nd and then you're just looking for a single middle six winger in free agency or in return for Chychrun. Much easier ask I think.
If Vegas is still interested in Chychrun as has been rumored I wonder if you caan get something like Nicolas Roy and Zack Whitecloud back. Both are 27 and have 3 years left at a reasonable number.
Makes my day listening to this information...making me a more solid Sens Fan...
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Just watched the Linus press conference and I already love him!!
I see their line-up looking something like this come opening night:
Tkachuk - Stu - Giroux
Norris - Pinto - Batherson (this line feels like a major defensive liability so not sure I love it, but definitely think Norris should go to the wing)
? - Greig - ? (one of these could certainly be Joseph, but it sounds likely they move him)
Kelly - ? - Katchouk (Chartier? Ostapchuk? Different Wingers?)
McEwan as 13th forward
Sandy - Zub
Chabot - ? (Tanev, Carrier or Roy would be great UFAs, but Branny did play very well with Chabot last year)
? - Branny (maybe Kleven is ready, someone like Joel Edmundson could be a good veteran leader but likely too expensive)
JBD as the 7th D
If you assume Chychrun is getting traded they have about ~16M in cap space to work with, ~16.5 M if they buy out Hamonic, up to 19.5 M if you also assume Joseph is getting traded. Probably breaks down something like this: 4M for Pinto, 4.5M for 2nd pair RHD, 5M for 3rd line wingers, 3M for fourth line, 3M for third pair.
Things get dicey if Pinto comes in at 5M instead of 4 or if the 2nd pair RHD comes in a little higher. It makes me think they may try and move Forsberg to get a cheaper back-up option if they have the chance for just a little extra flexibility.
With the Kastelic move, it seems to me that it makes sense for the team to sign a veteran 4C making a little less than $2MM, then letting the prospects fight for that last spot. Cap wise would still allow for a pretty cheap 4th line
Pumped as always to watch!
Sorry if you mention this in the video, havent watched yet.
Senators weren't on Ullmarks no trade list so he didnt actually wave it.
Do you think this is because:
A: He wouldnt mind if he got traded here
B: He never thought he would get traded here since korpisolo just signed a 5 year deal when he made it.
I think it's B and that concerns me with an extension because maybe he doesn't actually want to be here.
Please, and I mean no disrespect when I say this but, go back to the old intro. This new intro is the 3D Sens fanatics logo of music in comparison
Hahahahahah nooooooo 😅😅😅
Like your positivity shirt , that's what we have to be with the new owners. God bless the New owners.
Positive Pillzy shirt*
What about Hakanpaa from Stars? He’s a ufa, cheap, 6’7 230. Not a point getter but a plus player. His possession stats suck but paired with a skater and puck mover like Branny could be a good fit. I think he made 1.5 last contract
Depending how the trial goes, getting Formenton back would help address the winger position. He would have to sign cheap, and it wouldn't be popular, but to win, sometimes unpopular decisions need to be made. He would be an upgrade on Joseph, although I like Joseph but he is overpaid by 500k and is inconsistent offensively
Man.. seeing this depth board really hurts. I don’t like many people there. Pinto is a must, that’s obvious. But apart from him? I think only Crook and Ostapachuk have a real chance.. to think Dorion picked Jarventie over Stutzle’s buddy Peterka is head shaking. It’s gonna be hard to fill all the holes. That’s why I want Sens to grab Catton at the draft.. we need some legit playmaking inserted, especially once Giroux gets on.
As someone who practices at the Sensplex playing house, and has seen the Sens practice there, We do indeed use the same changerooms. I don't know whether it's funny or just sad. lmao
One of the best lines from Mass Effect 2 “So the guy who cleans the toilets prepares the food?” “Yup, you could say I do all those jobs that fall through the cracks.”
I know he's a lefty but Calvin De Haan as 3rd pair and slide Branstrom over to the right. Could be a cheap option solid shot blocking and physical.
Snowmobiling to the CTC, I like that idea! 😅
also staios said no one will be bought out.
Finally I'm seeing a different way of doing things from the senators front office.
Travis Konecny back in Ottawa👍
100th Like-er! Go Sens Go!!!
The Chabot hate is ridiculous. You always see a huge difference with puck possession when he's in the lineup or not. Less ice time would help him a hell of a lot
Totally agree. Was reading a Philly article about guys they’re interested in from Ottawa and they had Chabot as their unicorn. Even with his injures they would love him. He’s as good or better than Bouchard, maybe minus the big shot. Expect him to have a great season next year. Just got to find him a solid dance partner
Go Sens goooo
Maybe bruce wasnt that rude staring at his phone for all your questions😂
😂😂
Chick for picks?? Are you kidding? It should be chic and picks for a top right side defenseman, or chabot and picks for a top right side!
Solid!
Would love to hear from you both what kind of return you’d be looking for Chabot. I’m in the camp of moving him but I’ve also thought that they might be beyond their prime considering assets coming back. $10M for a dman who has put up above avg ppg but is a consistent liability on defence is a frightening thought for a gm. Personally, I’d be ok with a mid-late 1st in return but what he means to the team I feel like he’ll be part of a package so his value doesn’t get shot.
In Staios we trust.
pageau 3c behind Pinto ...put Norris at lw
would you guys want jeff skinner? hes rumoured to be being bought out by buffalo today.
Fuck no
Linus Ullmark’s Locker Room Raw video:
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This is what I chose for Sens Offseason moves! :)
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Oh and I came across a Leaf fan group on FB and even they were saying that this trade was highway robbery and were criticizing Treliving for not doing anything goalie wise
Do you think that Norris will ever play centre again? I truly hope he can come back as a high-end centre, but the odds are that he'll never live up to his $8M contract at this point from my perspective.
Why not? Coming back from injury he won 52.1% of his 629 faceoffs this year
Unfortunately I think Norris may have to go
A dream come true would be Chycrun and 7th to Chicago for their 2nd and 18th😊
Loool Only Chychrun should be able to fetch that 2nd while u trade the 7th for the 18th
@onlinestoregems9010 Chychrun is on an expiring deal, he isn't worth the 2nd overall pick. You gotta be realistic. You have to sweeten it