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DC_1908:
--- Quote from: alta on Monday September 10, 2018, 11:26:11 AM Eastern ---Bura has had far too much time to "mature" as a player. If he doesn't show improvement where needed, in his consistency, without regressing the rest of his game it's time to trade his ass. I'd give him to thanksgiving to show said improvement else I'd trade his ass for a hotel room.
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Trade early instead of late. . .
Despite his playoff performance, it’d be hard to believe Buras trade/market value is not still declining, and quickly.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Monday September 10, 2018, 12:18:30 PM Eastern ---Trade early instead of late. . .
Despite his playoff performance, it’d be hard to believe Buras trade/market value is not still declining, and quickly.
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I agree about trading Burakovsky. Trade him asap. If Shumakov pans out that could happen. I'd like us to trade him before the season starts so we can free up some capspace. I'd like to see us sign a veteran goaltender to back up Holtby. I'm hoping we sign Lehtonen.
Beaglefan2:
I'm a keeper on Bura. Just don't think we would get enough for him and could regret it. But I understand the other views.
I no absolutely nothing about Shumakov, but the fact they signed him to a one year deal at low dollars tells me he will be fighting for a bottom six roster spot - not a top six.
Finally, the thing I really like about Vrana is the desire he shows when he gets the angle and drives to the net. He doesn't hold back and just goes for it at a high and dangerous speed. We just don't see enough of that in hockey anymore. Love it!
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Tuesday September 11, 2018, 11:21:34 AM Eastern ---I'm a keeper on Bura. Just don't think we would get enough for him and could regret it. But I understand the other views.
I no absolutely nothing about Shumakov, but the fact they signed him to a one year deal at low dollars tells me he will be fighting for a bottom six roster spot - not a top six.
Finally, the thing I really like about Vrana is the desire he shows when he gets the angle and drives to the net. He doesn't hold back and just goes for it at a high and dangerous speed. We just don't see enough of that in hockey anymore. Love it!
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There’s not much we could regret. Even if he went on to put up FFF numbers, he won’t do that here. Not only does he have “count down to 700” to complete with, there’s still other players of his type within the system to compete with for him to get enough chances to get those numbers.
With the development and emergence of Stephenson, Boyd, Griesh, Varna and even Walker, the loss of Beagle, and the still depleted DCorps, minor leagues, and cap space . . . Bura is now an expendable asset that can be used to address these issues, regardles of what he maybe/someday will become
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Tuesday September 11, 2018, 11:21:34 AM Eastern ---I'm a keeper on Bura. Just don't think we would get enough for him and could regret it. But I understand the other views.
I no absolutely nothing about Shumakov, but the fact they signed him to a one year deal at low dollars tells me he will be fighting for a bottom six roster spot - not a top six.
Finally, the thing I really like about Vrana is the desire he shows when he gets the angle and drives to the net. He doesn't hold back and just goes for it at a high and dangerous speed. We just don't see enough of that in hockey anymore. Love it!
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I dont think Shumakov is suited to play on the 4th line. If he makes the team I would guess 2nd or 3rd line left winger. That could bump Vrana or Burakovsky. Not sure he will make the team but if he does I'd guess he would be on the 3rd line. He might not be ready for the NHL.
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