Another Trade Thread - Kotkaniemi/Wright/etc.

[Pierre McGuire]

Agree on Buch. His value is zero or negative at this point. Such a horrible extension. I would swap him for Kotkaniemi and an expiring contract to even up the money just to get that contract off the books.

I'd be willing to bet that Buchy's season next year resembles Faulks season this year. I could see some glimmers in Faulks play last year that people were totally overlooking. Buchy the last few games and really since the Colorado game which is 9 games, has been getting some pretty creative redirects and firing some hard pucks on net. He has been stoned point blank like 3 or 4 times in the last handful of games. Not bad shots, just not elevating some of them. I bet he has a bounce back year next year. Is it a 70 pointer? I don't know if I'm willing to go that far, but I could see 60.

It's hard to think that the best 2 way forward for the Blues since we acquired him and Thomas, the other Best 2 way player are both having down years at the same time. Usually you have the dead kitten bounce. now how long will that last for buchy, 1 season? 2 season? If it doesnt stretch atleast 3-4 seasons than yes that contract is trash. But I have a feeling you will get some better play. He's worthless on the trade block in terms of value that he can provide here over what you are going to get back for him. You have to have guys who want to be here. At least we know that about him.

As bad as he is getting torn up on here, Thomas is still scoring at close to .80 ppg pace, as opposed to .50 for Buch. Thomas has less points due to missing so much time as he’s only played in 42 games. Buch is pacing for 41 points, which is gross. And he’s -16 on the season, which is gross, yet he still gets the “good 2-way forward” tag. He’s just been bad. He must get better, but I don’t see him getting more than 50 points a season. We can agree to disagree, but I would dump him if we have the chance.

hmm. A goal and an assist. It's almost like I know what I'm talking about

Buch is toast. He’s not worth that contract whatsoever. I hope he rebounds and scores 30 next season..I just hope he does it somewhere else

[callitwhatyouwant]

Agree on Buch. His value is zero or negative at this point. Such a horrible extension. I would swap him for Kotkaniemi and an expiring contract to even up the money just to get that contract off the books.

I'd be willing to bet that Buchy's season next year resembles Faulks season this year. I could see some glimmers in Faulks play last year that people were totally overlooking. Buchy the last few games and really since the Colorado game which is 9 games, has been getting some pretty creative redirects and firing some hard pucks on net. He has been stoned point blank like 3 or 4 times in the last handful of games. Not bad shots, just not elevating some of them. I bet he has a bounce back year next year. Is it a 70 pointer? I don't know if I'm willing to go that far, but I could see 60.

It's hard to think that the best 2 way forward for the Blues since we acquired him and Thomas, the other Best 2 way player are both having down years at the same time. Usually you have the dead kitten bounce. now how long will that last for buchy, 1 season? 2 season? If it doesnt stretch atleast 3-4 seasons than yes that contract is trash. But I have a feeling you will get some better play. He's worthless on the trade block in terms of value that he can provide here over what you are going to get back for him. You have to have guys who want to be here. At least we know that about him.

As bad as he is getting torn up on here, Thomas is still scoring at close to .80 ppg pace, as opposed to .50 for Buch. Thomas has less points due to missing so much time as he’s only played in 42 games. Buch is pacing for 41 points, which is gross. And he’s -16 on the season, which is gross, yet he still gets the “good 2-way forward” tag. He’s just been bad. He must get better, but I don’t see him getting more than 50 points a season. We can agree to disagree, but I would dump him if we have the chance.

hmm. A goal and an assist. It's almost like I know what I'm talking about

And then he’ll go silent again for 5 games. He is playing a good game tonight. I’ll stick with “he sucks” though.

hah you are probably right. It was just noticeable his shots had some whip to it for the last little bit. Here's what I am taking. This is now 7 of the last 8 games the blues are playing hard. they've only gotten results in 2. so if they don't get this one it just shows we have more than a long way to go. But playing with heart means something.