Thebrewcrew Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 I've posted about this before, but two years is a long time in the NHL. Look at the Flames in 2022, vs 2024. In 2026 Vegas will look like this. 30yr old Ivan Barbashev 29yr old Jack Eichel on an expiring deal 33yr old William Karlsson Marchessault would be 35, if they keep him, Stephenson would be 31 36yr old Pietrangelo 30yr old Theodore will be UFA 33yr old LTIR mainstay Mark Stone may not even be playing in two years 32yr old Tomas Hertl It's not a stretch to think the bill may finally come due for VGK by 2026. That's going to be an old team and a frachise that has traded most of their high picks. I joked that it's going to lead to McKenna, but it's a prety good chance that the VGK 2026 1st is higher than the pick in 24 or 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulstad Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Can't wait for the post-TDL "well, we heard that Player X could have been had for a nickel" or "Team A was definitely in on Player C, but the teams couldn't come to an agreement" bullpucky from the "NHL insiders" over the next few days/weeks (and the unbridled debates arguments conversations by armchair GMs that inevitably go with it) </sarcasm> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 3 minutes ago, cross16 said: I have no idea what the Sharks are doing. Scorched Earth rebuild. Doing it right. Wish the Flames would find a way to move everyone older than 30. Start over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, Thebrewcrew said: I've posted about this before, but two years is a long time in the NHL. Look at the Flames in 2022, vs 2024. In 2026 Vegas will look like this. 30yr old Ivan Barbashev 29yr old Jack Eichel on an expiring deal 33yr old William Karlsson Marchessault would be 35, if they keep him, Stephenson would be 31 36yr old Pietrangelo 30yr old Theodore will be UFA 33yr old LTIR mainstay Mark Stone may not even be playing in two years 32yr old Tomas Hertl It's not a stretch to think the bill may finally come due for VGK by 2026. That's going to be an old team and a frachise that has traded most of their high picks. I joked that it's going to lead to McKenna, but it's a prety good chance that the VGK 2026 1st is higher than the pick in 24 or 25. Their D already isn't that mobile. 1 -2 years from now? I'm not sure the bottom will drop out, but I woudln't write down a 20s pick in pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, Thebrewcrew said: I've posted about this before, but two years is a long time in the NHL. Look at the Flames in 2022, vs 2024. In 2026 Vegas will look like this. 30yr old Ivan Barbashev 29yr old Jack Eichel on an expiring deal 33yr old William Karlsson Marchessault would be 35, if they keep him, Stephenson would be 31 36yr old Pietrangelo 30yr old Theodore will be UFA 33yr old LTIR mainstay Mark Stone may not even be playing in two years 32yr old Tomas Hertl It's not a stretch to think the bill may finally come due for VGK by 2026. That's going to be an old team and a frachise that has traded most of their high picks. I joked that it's going to lead to McKenna, but it's a prety good chance that the VGK 2026 1st is higher than the pick in 24 or 25. Just now, cross16 said: Their D already isn't that mobile. 1 -2 years from now? I'm not sure the bottom will drop out, but I woudln't write down a 20s pick in pen. VGK could look pretty brutal in 2026... but there's still enough there to keep them off the bottom. See CHI and SJS right now to see how bad a roster actually has to look to tank to #1 overall. But still, might turn into a 13-20th overall pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 6 minutes ago, The_People1 said: Scorched Earth rebuild. Doing it right. Wish the Flames would find a way to move everyone older than 30. Start over again. If that is what you are looking for.. oh boy. Sign up for ALOT of pain then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robrob74 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, cross16 said: If that is what you are looking for.. oh boy. Sign up for ALOT of pain then. being a flames fan is a bit painful, we know pain... 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrob74 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Thing about the flames is, it's hard watching them tread water and trying to empty the water in the boat at the same time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, cross16 said: If that is what you are looking for.. oh boy. Sign up for ALOT of pain then. Max pain is being stuck in mediocrity and never having a real chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 13 minutes ago, Thebrewcrew said: I've posted about this before, but two years is a long time in the NHL. Look at the Flames in 2022, vs 2024. In 2026 Vegas will look like this. 30yr old Ivan Barbashev 29yr old Jack Eichel on an expiring deal 33yr old William Karlsson Marchessault would be 35, if they keep him, Stephenson would be 31 36yr old Pietrangelo 30yr old Theodore will be UFA 33yr old LTIR mainstay Mark Stone may not even be playing in two years 32yr old Tomas Hertl It's not a stretch to think the bill may finally come due for VGK by 2026. That's going to be an old team and a frachise that has traded most of their high picks. I joked that it's going to lead to McKenna, but it's a prety good chance that the VGK 2026 1st is higher than the pick in 24 or 25. Yup you joke but…LVK will be very old and not much in the pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 5 minutes ago, cross16 said: Interesting probably a minor one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 31 minutes ago, cross16 said: So there it is. Flames will get an unprotected pick in 2026 now Yeah, that piece I was hoping for in the Hanifin trade. Oh well, Vegas is not concerned about SJS competing with them next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix66 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, MP5029 said: Interesting probably a minor one saying another Russian D from the Sharks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Depth dman. Big, physical. Build out some depth for sure and gives them some more toughness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, travel_dude said: Yeah, that piece I was hoping for in the Hanifin trade. Oh well, Vegas is not concerned about SJS competing with them next year. Same here but I’m hearing he’s projected as a 3rd line Ctr…that said Backlund is not going to play forever… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, cross16 said: Depth dman. Big, physical. Build out some depth for sure and gives them some more toughness. Typical flames TDL move…also, he’s young so he could be a diamond in the rough…and what’s with Conroy’s love affair with Russians lol?! the Calgary Capitals? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrob74 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 I wonder what for? who is that guy? A player or AHL depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, cross16 said: Depth dman. Big, physical. Build out some depth for sure and gives them some more toughness. Great another player I will have to learn how to spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, cross16 said: Depth dman. Big, physical. Build out some depth for sure and gives them some more toughness. 6'-1" 195 lbs.. according to https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=208491 But still nice to see Conroy adding to the D pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Just now, travel_dude said: Great another player I will have to learn how to spell. Lamo I know right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Can't say I saw this coming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, The_People1 said: 6'-1" 195 lbs.. according to https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=208491 But still nice to see Conroy adding to the D pool. I hope he has good skating…at 23 he has room to grow, if his skating is at least above average I can see him being a sneaky pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5029 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, cross16 said: Can't say I saw this coming.. I don’t think anyone did or would have…that said he’s played well, it’s not a horrible price or cap hit, I think Ctr depth it’s a good sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak22 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 8 minutes ago, The_People1 said: Max pain is being stuck in mediocrity and never having a real chance. The funny thing is there are fanbases would take stuck in mediocrity over what they have. Not saying I like the mediocrity, just never fun when the basement seems impossible to get out of either, for all the building and drafting high that Buffalo has done over the past 12 years I still don't see them maxing out as anything besides a mediocre team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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