Mr.TaterSalad

I like Benson or Wood here. Then Barlow with the second first.

No love for Theo Fluery Jr. in 5'9 Zach Benson?

Zach Benson now?

Do we trade up to get Michkov?

Seems like a big reach from what I'm seeing. Good for us!

I'm being impatient as all get out. I've got my mind connected to the idea that the longer this drags out the less likely it is going to be that it we are the team that gets him. The longer it goes on the higher that asking price that Stevie won't want to pay. AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ross Colton to the Avs for a 2nd round pick. Colton was a name I had my eye on as a potential acquisition to be a 2nd/3rd line goal scorer.

RIP Ryan Mallett.

So damn sad to hear he passed. 35 is only a year younger than me. He was waaaaaay too young to die and in such a horrific fashion. RIP Ryan Mallett. Thoughts go out to his family. 😞

So is this Winnipeg's way of doing a soft reset without tearing the whole thing down and having to trade Kyle Connor?

Sounds like a bidding war to me.

If we get Debrincat without having to give up a 1st I will be pleasantly surprised. I assumed a bidding war would start between 2-3-4 teams that he said he'd go to. But if not, and we really can get away with a trade that allows us to keep both 1sts, that's a steal for a60+ point producer and 30+ goal scorer.

What a terrifying and unique horror movie. There is truly nothing like Skinamarink. If you watch it you'll either think it was the most innovative and terrifying film you've ever watched or think it is flat out stupid.

Alt/Indie Country artists Turnpike Troubadours are going to be putting out a new album sometime in the near future. Here are two of the singles off their new album.

I'd love to get an NHL ready player with one of our picks. That said, if we aren't trading either 9 or 17 and I'm forced to pick, I'd like to see us get one of Matthew Wood or Zach Benson at 9 and Colby Barlow at 17. I got my wish last year with Marco Kasper in the 1st, maybe I'll get it this year too with a big trade that Stevie Y has up his sleeve.

Out here at the Hill Auditorium for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit tonight.

Buddha thinks I'm crazy for being willing to give up the pick at #9 and #17 to get Debrincat. If a bidding war ensues between the Wings and another team or two or three, is it really that unrealistic of a thing to do? What are the odds that the players we draft at #9 or #17 will be as good or better than Debrincat?

We're in the bottom 10 in goals per game at 2.89, bottom 10 in total goals at 237, bottom 10 in total assists at 403. I was all for tanking and rebuilding when we got rid of Holland. We did that and unfortunately didn't have an ounce of draft lottery luck, which sucked and slowed down our rebuild a small bit. We're now 4 years into the Yzerman regime and at some point we have to start adding NHL ready talent who can put the puck in the net. Debrincat is one of those guys. He's a multi-time 40+ and 30+ goal scorer and has had over 60 points 3 times in his career. If I have to throw in an extra pick or a pick and a prospect to do it, I'm willing to do so. If we aren't aggressive in doing what we can to add NHL ready talent now, then when is the time? I'm not saying we have to be stupid like Holland was with signing Frans Nielsen to a crazy contract. We can be both aggressive in trying to acquire a goal scorer or two and smart at the same time with the contract we offer. Do we continue the rebuild into next year? 2023-2024? 2024-2025? I'm all about tanking to rebuild when it makes sense, but that time period seems to be coming to an end for us. How long are you willing to continue the rebuild before you want to start adding NHL ready talent? Furthermore, do you believe the player we are drafting at #9 + Albert Johansson or another non-Kasper/Edvinsson prospect will be more productive than Debrincat? If so, are you willing to wait 2-4 years for the player we draft at #9 this year plus Johansson/other prospect to be better than Debrincat? If you don't want to wait to bring in NHL ready goal scorers, but aren't willing to do what it takes to get Debrincat, then who do you plan on adding? Alex Killorn? Ryan O'Reilly? Baby Bert? Vladimir Tarasenko? Travis Konecny? Ross Colton?

I know we're not in either Troy or Monty's minds so we can't know for sure, but what do you think made them choose a player like Thompson over a guy like Taylor Hendricks? We need a wing who can shoot and guard multiple positions no? Hendricks, from scouting reports I've ready seems like someone who can do all of play the wing, be a decent on and off ball defender, and can shoot better that Thompson with a 39 3FG%? He also offers more length at 6'9 and can play Center if they go small. So why Thompson over Hendricks? I don't hate the pick, I'm just curious as to why.

If multiple teams are after Debrincat would we not agree that a potential ensuing bidding war would drive up the price? If we do agree, what is the max you're willing to give up to get him if a bidding war breaks out? I'm willing to do our pick at #9 and potentially pair #17 with that as well because we need NHL-ready talent that can score now. I'm also willing to part with certain, top prospects like an Albert Johannsen in a trade deal, again, because we desperately need NHL-ready talent who can score.

There is likely going to be a bidding war for Debrincat as he doesn't have a NTC in his contract I don't believe. So if there are lots of teams interested, and Ottawa then has leverage to shop him around, you can't start off a deal with #17 + a washed out prospect in Zadina. My guess is Ottawa would want either both firsts and a prospect or our pick at #9 + a prospect + Zadina at minimum. Maybe my deal was too rich to start, but with as many teams that are likely going to be in on Debrincat, no way do I think #17 + an underachieving prospect like Zadina gets it done.

Even the good organizations and front offices, not lead by Tom Gores and Arm Tellem are passing on Whitmore. At what point do you say eff it, trade up, and go get him?

It's the better shooter of the Thompson twins. We need the defense he'll bring something awful too.

I'm ignorant on basketball knowledge compared to most here in the forum. But everything I read online about Gradey D. and everything I watch highlight wise makes me feel like he's Luke Kennard 2.0. Am I wrong in thinking this? How his Gradey different that Luke? As a reviewer on SB Nation put it he doesn't seem to have elite athleticism, a quick first step, length, great ball-handling skills , be an elite passer, or have the ability to draw fouls. He seems like a very talented spot shooter, who doesn't create his own shots, offering little else. How is that not Kennard 2.0?

The first time I listened to his album Southeastern I got emotional through most of the songs on it. I think specifically I got misty eyed during Cover Me Up, Elephant, and Traveling Alone. Jason really brings out all of your inner most feelings and emotions with his songwriting and pulls you in to being apart of the song itself. He makes listening to his music such an enjoyable experience.