Yeah, it is. I think he’s the absolute last person I’d pick on as some sort of underachiever though
- sbroads24

I am coming from the perspective of maximizing each roster spot for the now.

I hope he becomes a top player, I don’t want to watch him develop in the NHL, I want a roster built to win now.

If you had to pick a player going forward, are you picking soft Tage or try hard Benson?
- washedup20

I’m stapling Marner 2.0 to Tage’s wing and listening to the goal horn go off 50 times next year

Potentially yes. 22 is long ways away for him.
- washedup20

If your third line is Benson, Cozens, and Quinn, it means they've upgraded where necessary in the top 6, and that would be an excellent third line.

Nothing wrong with slotting players lower in the lineup due to better fits above them.

I’m stapling Marner 2.0 to Tage’s wing and listening to the goal horn go off 50 times next year
- Swedish_Jesus

😂 one of these comps are going to hit for you eventually.

If your third line is Benson, Cozens, and Quinn, it means they've upgraded where necessary in the top 6, and that would be an excellent third line.

Nothing wrong with slotting players lower in the lineup due to better fits above them.
- kingcong39

Touché

If your third line is Benson, Cozens, and Quinn, it means they've upgraded where necessary in the top 6, and that would be an excellent third line.

Nothing wrong with slotting players lower in the lineup due to better fits above them.
- kingcong39

Better chance that's effectively their 1st line.

😂 one of these comps are going to hit for you eventually.
- washedup20

My JJ Peterka takes have aged like fine wine no ?

Better chance that's effectively their 1st line.
- Lunaion

Peterka-Tage-Tuch ?

Until Benson is ready to take the mantle whether it’s next year or the year after that

If your third line is Benson, Cozens, and Quinn, it means they've upgraded where necessary in the top 6, and that would be an excellent third line.

Nothing wrong with slotting players lower in the lineup due to better fits above them.
- kingcong39

I want Benson on the top line soon. Maybe not next year right away but soon.

I’d preferably like to slot Tuch down and have him drive a 2nd line

I’d like to try something like

Benson/Tage/Quinn
JJ/Cozens/Tuch
Skinner/upgrade 3C/Kulich/Savoie
Greenway/Krebs/Girgensons

I’d also consider doing something to get out from Skinner now

My JJ Peterka takes have aged like fine wine no ?
- Swedish_Jesus

Yeah, I’ll give you that.

My JJ Peterka takes have aged like fine wine no ?
- Swedish_Jesus

Even a Blind Squirrel finds a Nut Occasionally!

I want Benson on the top line soon. Maybe not next year right away but soon.

I’d preferably like to slot Tuch down and have him drive a 2nd line

I’d like to try something like

Benson/Tage/Quinn
JJ/Cozens/Tuch
Skinner/upgrade 3C/Kulich/Savoie
Greenway/Krebs/Girgensons

I’d also consider doing something to get out from Skinner now
- sbroads24

Skinner is owed 10mill next year, after next year his actual Salary drops to 7mill and then 5mill. 1 more year and hope he scores 30 and maybe someone bites at the TDL or Offseason

I want Benson on the top line soon. Maybe not next year right away but soon.

I’d preferably like to slot Tuch down and have him drive a 2nd line

I’d like to try something like

Benson/Tage/Quinn
JJ/Cozens/Tuch
Skinner/upgrade 3C/Kulich/Savoie
Greenway/Krebs/Girgensons

I’d also consider doing something to get out from Skinner now
- sbroads24

This is at the top of my list. If there is a gm that would take him in any capacity but he won't accept a trade, send him to Rochester. I bet he'd reconsider in short order. I think it would actually send a good message to current and future players here.

Skinner is owed 10mill next year, after next year his actual Salary drops to 7mill and then 5mill. 1 more year and hope he scores 30 and maybe someone bites at the TDL or Offseason
- Buff36

Of that $10M do you know how much is bonus vs regular salary?

Skinner is owed 10mill next year, after next year his actual Salary drops to 7mill and then 5mill. 1 more year and hope he scores 30 and maybe someone bites at the TDL or Offseason
- Buff36

Which is why I bet Pegula and Adams would be motivated now.

I love Skinner but he’s going on 32.

Retain 30% or so and give up a 2nd and move him.

Chicago could put him with Bedard

Libs....please explain why little children rolling Easter eggs with religious symbols scare you?

Thanks!
- sabresfan69

What the actual F are you talking about? No one is afraid of that.

Even a Blind Squirrel finds a Nut Occasionally!
- Buff36

Oh common, I said people were selling Peterka’s stock short from the very beginning all because he was picked in the 2nd round.

From the moment the kid was drafted he’s done nothing but excel.

I told everyone he was going to breakout this year and be the next guy in line for a long term deal while everyone spent the offseason saying he was the odd man out.

The second the pick was announced I said he may be the best player from that draft class (although I probably sold Quinn short).

I deserve my flowers

Of that $10M do you know how much is bonus vs regular salary?
- TheHank

All his bonuses are paid, it's 10mill in actual Salary

Go Bolts!!!
- IonSabres

Woof

- Ratsreign

Could you send him over to "The Crossroads" when your done with him! 🤷‍♂️

Of that $10M do you know how much is bonus vs regular salary?
- TheHank

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jeff-skinner

Skinner is owed 10mill next year, after next year his actual Salary drops to 7mill and then 5mill. 1 more year and hope he scores 30 and maybe someone bites at the TDL or Offseason
- Buff36

Retain as much as necessary and GTFO!

He will be an addition by subtraction. Might be the most important move that Adams makes. It will reset a major attitude issue. Go from halfass to play 200 feet.

Retain as much as necessary and GTFO!

He will be an addition by subtraction. Might be the most important move that Adams makes. It will reset a major attitude issue. Go from halfass to play 200 feet.
- TC4145

Tell that to Pegula and Adams