Andersson to Vegas

[TruBlueFan_1970]

Looks like CGY retained 50% in the deal. They always go all in, but not sure they got that much better with this deal. Andersson is better, but not sure he’s enough better to warrant that package. I guess we will see. I absolutely despise the Avs, but I hope they sweep VGK if they meet. Justice would be sweet.

[MiamiLaw]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

It’s to tough to win a cup and 31 teams don’t but they are always bringing in world class talent. Sure it may not all pay off but I respect what they do a lot.

Look at their roster right now vs ours.

[musicman]

I would have given them Faulk for that in a heartbeat.

[BleedingBleu]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

They made out like bandits in that trade. Dude is 26, the Montreal Captain, has a raged more than a ppg the last 3 seasons, and is on Team Canada

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

It’s to tough to win a cup and 31 teams don’t but they are always bringing in world class talent. Sure it may not all pay off but I respect what they do

Suzuki is a world class talent ( and more if that is how you view Andersson). Too bad they didn't have the patience or competence to recognize that. Their philosophy seems to match the ethos of their city.

[sdaltons]

I would have given them Faulk for that in a heartbeat.

Lmao don't worry, they wouldn't have offered it

[theograce]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

They made out like bandits in that trade. Dude is 26, the Montreal Captain, has a raged more than a ppg the last 3 seasons, and is on Team Canada

And they smashed grand slams with Eichel and Pietrangelo.

Can’t win em all.

If Boston wins game 7, how’s Tage for ROR looking?

Love how Vegas does business. Keeping the core rolling and supporting the hell out of it

[PPG]

If Florida has a healthy roster in 2023 maybe Vegas is still in search of their 1st Cup.
Lots of very good teams can play the What If game almost every year in every sport, not just hockey.
Some famous coach somewhere said If Only's are for losers...
But don't quote me on that...LOL

[BleedingBleu]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

They made out like bandits in that trade. Dude is 26, the Montreal Captain, has a raged more than a ppg the last 3 seasons, and is on Team Canada

And they smashed grand slams with Eichel and Pietrangelo.

Can’t win em all.

If Boston wins game 7, how’s Tage for ROR looking?

Love how Vegas does business. Keeping the core rolling and supporting the hell out of it

I’m confused, they didn’t win a cup w/Max Pacioretty. Bringing up Eichel & FA signing has no bearing on this conversation.

It’s not like Vegas won a Cup because they dealt Suzuki. If anything, maybe it cost them several others.

Tage Thompson for future Con Smythe Winner & Captain Ryan O’Reilly was a walk-off. It makes zero sense to bring up Eichel nor Pietrangelo.

[theograce]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

They made out like bandits in that trade. Dude is 26, the Montreal Captain, has a raged more than a ppg the last 3 seasons, and is on Team Canada

And they smashed grand slams with Eichel and Pietrangelo.

Can’t win em all.

If Boston wins game 7, how’s Tage for ROR looking?

Love how Vegas does business. Keeping the core rolling and supporting the hell out of it

I’m confused, they didn’t win a cup w/Max Pacioretty. Bringing up Eichel & FA signing has no bearing on this conversation.

It’s not like Vegas won a Cup because they dealt Suzuki. If anything, maybe it cost them several others.

Tage Thompson for future Con Smythe Winner & Captain Ryan O’Reilly was a walk-off. It makes zero sense to bring up Eichel nor Pietrangelo.

May have cost them several others. lol K

[BleedingBleu]

I’m confused, they didn’t win a cup w/Max Pacioretty. Bringing up Eichel & FA signing has no bearing on this conversation.

It’s not like Vegas won a Cup because they dealt Suzuki. If anything, maybe it cost them several others.

Tage Thompson for future Con Smythe Winner & Captain Ryan O’Reilly was a walk-off. It makes zero sense to bring up Eichel nor Pietrangelo.

May have cost them several others. lol K

Yeah, you’re probably right. Barbashev and Tomas Hertl are so much better options than having Nick Suzuki (and all the Draft Picks spent obtaining the other two) in your Top 6 w/Eichel

What’s Suzuki making, $63M/8 years? STEEP

[theograce]

I’m confused, they didn’t win a cup w/Max Pacioretty. Bringing up Eichel & FA signing has no bearing on this conversation.

It’s not like Vegas won a Cup because they dealt Suzuki. If anything, maybe it cost them several others.

Tage Thompson for future Con Smythe Winner & Captain Ryan O’Reilly was a walk-off. It makes zero sense to bring up Eichel nor Pietrangelo.

May have cost them several others. lol K

Yeah, you’re probably right. Barbashev and Tomas Hertl are so much better options than having Nick Suzuki (and all the Draft Picks spent obtaining the other two) in your Top 6 w/Eichel

They would have been a dynasty with Suzuki

Makes sense

[TheJackBurton]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

It’s to tough to win a cup and 31 teams don’t but they are always bringing in world class talent. Sure it may not all pay off but I respect what they do a lot.

Look at their roster right now vs ours.

They are running out of things to trade that aren't on their NHL roster. They have no first rounders the next 2 years, no second the next the following 2 years, their prospect pool is nothing to brag about, and they only have 5 million in cap space for next year with one year left of Petros LTIR.

They are working on their last leg and when it crashes it will crash hard.

[MiamiLaw]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

It’s to tough to win a cup and 31 teams don’t but they are always bringing in world class talent. Sure it may not all pay off but I respect what they do a lot.

Look at their roster right now vs ours.

They are running out of things to trade that aren't on their NHL roster. They have no first rounders the next 2 years, no second the next the following 2 years, their prospect pool is nothing to brag about, and they only have 5 million in cap space for next year with one year left of Petros LTIR.

They are working on their last leg and when it crashes it will crash hard.

I feel like we say this every year though. They’ll find a way. A few years ago I was saying what you are, but they just keep on finding ways to get guys they want.

[theograce]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

It’s to tough to win a cup and 31 teams don’t but they are always bringing in world class talent. Sure it may not all pay off but I respect what they do a lot.

Look at their roster right now vs ours.

They are running out of things to trade that aren't on their NHL roster. They have no first rounders the next 2 years, no second the next the following 2 years, their prospect pool is nothing to brag about, and they only have 5 million in cap space for next year with one year left of Petros LTIR.

They are working on their last leg and when it crashes it will crash hard.

I feel like we say this every year though. They’ll find a way. A few years ago I was saying what you are, but they just keep on finding ways to get guys they want.

Remember the downfall of Vegas thread the year before they won the cup?

We have posters like Tbone here who are some of the dumbest hockey fans out there lol

[TheJackBurton]

Vegas comes in and just clowns the rest of the league. I wish the Blues were this committed to icing winning teams

I don't see it that way. In the short term they did not add a right handed d man they upgraded (by not that much in their top 4) switching out whitecloud and then gave up a first, a second and a d prispect. Was the differential between whitecloud and andersson worth it? Is it going to get them past Colorado? If they sign him, he is I guess Petro's replacement.

It’s a team in general that will do anything to improve. They don’t give a (bleep) about firsts and honestly I’ve been saying for a long time they are highly overrated by most. Unless it’s a top 10 pick, I’d trade it for a sure thing known commodity almost every time

I guess. But query how many cups did vegas win with patches? And how quick would they do a do over for the suzuki trade?

It’s to tough to win a cup and 31 teams don’t but they are always bringing in world class talent. Sure it may not all pay off but I respect what they do a lot.

Look at their roster right now vs ours.

They are running out of things to trade that aren't on their NHL roster. They have no first rounders the next 2 years, no second the next the following 2 years, their prospect pool is nothing to brag about, and they only have 5 million in cap space for next year with one year left of Petros LTIR.

They are working on their last leg and when it crashes it will crash hard.

I feel like we say this every year though. They’ll find a way. A few years ago I was saying what you are, but they just keep on finding ways to get guys they want.

There are only so many ways to manipulate the salary cap. The cap going up and Petro getting injured were the only things saving this season. They are running out of those luxuries.

Also, like I said they are running out of assets to trade, eventually if you want to make deals and you don't have picks or prospects the only thing left is off your NHL roster and that's a recipe for disaster. Now does that mean they can't sign UFAs? I mean sure, but that's an even worse recipe for disaster as you are always getting a players declining years for way above contract value.

Yes we have said it in the past but then they get an out of nowhere LTIR that saves them. Before it was Robin Lehner, and now Petro, but they don't have many left.

On top of that, they have to re-sign Dorofeyev as he will be a RFA after this season. Good luck with that. He's going to demand 8 mil a season most likely.