Alexis Lafreniere

[bluecalgary]

Hearing rumours out of New York that Lafreniere may be available. Have to think the Blues would be in on that possibility...

[noted]

Hearing rumours out of New York that Lafreniere may be available. Have to think the Blues would be in on that possibility...

Why would the Blues who already have a surplus of wingers be in on Lafreniere?

Blues have 2 big needs - #2 center and #2 right-handed D. Lafreniere solves neither of those.

[LGB73]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

[TheJackBurton]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

Well depends. How many jerseys has he sold? He is a #1 overall after all.

[TheJackBurton]

Hearing rumours out of New York that Lafreniere may be available. Have to think the Blues would be in on that possibility...

Could you imagine having back to back years having the #1 and #2 overall and trading both within 5 years of them being drafted.

[bluetunehead]

Hearing rumours out of New York that Lafreniere may be available. Have to think the Blues would be in on that possibility...

Could you imagine having back to back years having the #1 and #2 overall and trading both within 5 years of them being drafted.

Imagine having the #2 overall and trading him for a #4-6 defenseman, a 3rd, and a 6th.

[theograce]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

Is he clearly an upgrade over Holloway? Guess time will tell

In addition, Neighbours does a lot of things that he doesn’t.

[bluetunehead]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

Is he clearly an upgrade over Holloway? Guess time will tell

In addition, Neighbours does a lot of things that he doesn’t.

He was asking, not stating.

[Frank Underwood]

I’ve seen a decent number of rumors that they will probably trade K’Andre Miller as well. He didn’t have a very good year, but apparently he wants more money than the Rangers want to pay. No, I’m not suggesting the Blues go after him. But he is another key young guy that just hasn’t really developed in New York. The Rangers will definitely be an interesting team to watch this summer. But if I’m a Rangers fan, I’m not sure if I would be very comfortable with Drury pulling the trigger on deals. I think he’s in over his head.

[theograce]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

Is he clearly an upgrade over Holloway? Guess time will tell

In addition, Neighbours does a lot of things that he doesn’t.

He was asking, not stating.

I know. I’m asking too in terms of Holloway. I’d say no right now though

[bluetunehead]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

Is he clearly an upgrade over Holloway? Guess time will tell

In addition, Neighbours does a lot of things that he doesn’t.

He was asking, not stating.

I know. I’m asking too in terms of Holloway. I’d say no right now though

Based on last season I'd say no, but Holloway has to prove he's got that kind of year in him again. That fact that we're even comparing the #1 overall with the #14 from the same year is pretty telling though.

[theograce]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

Is he clearly an upgrade over Holloway? Guess time will tell

In addition, Neighbours does a lot of things that he doesn’t.

He was asking, not stating.

I know. I’m asking too in terms of Holloway. I’d say no right now though

Based on last season I'd say no, but Holloway has to prove he's got that kind of year in him again. That fact that we're even comparing the #1 overall with the #14 from the same year is pretty telling though.

All the metrics you don’t see are what impressed me about Holloway. Top speed, shot, net front presence/not afraid of the slot…closing in on puck carriers. Small sample you’re right

In theory that is what you need in the playoffs.

[bluetunehead]

I’ve seen a decent number of rumors that they will probably trade K’Andre Miller as well. He didn’t have a very good year, but apparently he wants more money than the Rangers want to pay. No, I’m not suggesting the Blues go after him. But he is another key young guy that just hasn’t really developed in New York. The Rangers will definitely be an interesting team to watch this summer. But if I’m a Rangers fan, I’m not sure if I would be very comfortable with Drury pulling the trigger on deals. I think he’s in over his head.

Miller isn't without warts, but that D starts to look real bad if it's just Fox and then Schneider, Borgen, Soucy, etc.

[TheJackBurton]

Hearing rumours out of New York that Lafreniere may be available. Have to think the Blues would be in on that possibility...

Could you imagine having back to back years having the #1 and #2 overall and trading both within 5 years of them being drafted.

Imagine having the #2 overall and trading him for a #4-6 defenseman, a 3rd, and a 6th.

Yep, just a terrible return.

[TheJackBurton]

I’ve seen a decent number of rumors that they will probably trade K’Andre Miller as well. He didn’t have a very good year, but apparently he wants more money than the Rangers want to pay. No, I’m not suggesting the Blues go after him. But he is another key young guy that just hasn’t really developed in New York. The Rangers will definitely be an interesting team to watch this summer. But if I’m a Rangers fan, I’m not sure if I would be very comfortable with Drury pulling the trigger on deals. I think he’s in over his head.

There's just no way they can trade him away. They need to keep him otherwise they are hurting big on defense. They'll have no choice essentially but to pay him.

[DawgDad]

I believe he's a LW so which of these is he clearly an upgrade over:

Buch
Holloway
Neighbours
Bolduc

None of the above.