Kevlar Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 With less than two months (March 9) from the trade deadline. Our second line has not performed compared to the other three lines. In the last road trip (7 games) they were the only line not to score. The Lotto line is working so well that it would be hard to break them up while they are doing great. Kuzmenko needs to start producing. If the Canucks trade him now, they would be selling low. Hence my thoughts of actually not trading him but help him to succeed (with different players... not only how he is utilized). He and the second line were utilized mostly in the offensive zone but still were insufficient in tallying points. Suter has been productive on other lines but not on this one. A change of wingers might help this line (again, while no trades have been done). My proposal is, while no trades are being done yet, to recall one of Podkolzin, Bains or Karlsson. Podkolzin has been performing well in Abbotsford (4pts in the last 5 games). He has 20pts in 27 games this season. He would add some grit to that second line. He is tenacious on the forecheck. A trial of Podkolzin, Suter and Kuzmenko would be worthwhile. Bains has had 33pts in 32 games and has been defensively responsible. He plays the power play and penalty kill. He even has a shorthanded goal. He has earned the right to be called up for an audition. What better time to do an audition than 2 months before the trade deadline and with the Canucks in first place? Karlsson is the least sexy trial. Hindsight tells me that should've had some time in the Columbus game. He has 24pts in 26 games. Trying one of these guys now would allow the management group to assess what they have and know whether a big trade or small trades are required moving forward. It just guves them time to not make a hasty decision. At the end of the day, I totally tryst whatever moves Allvin will make. He hasn't given me any reason to doubt his moves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I trust that the management has a grasp on who to put on the club We can always be better (as any team can) Those players are playing in a league below ours I agree with your final sentence though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I would love to see Bains called up it's time for him to dip a toe and test the water. I think Podkolzin should dominate the AHL there's still room for growth there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Agreed with Bains potentially getting a trial; Podkolzin should stay down there though, keep him hungry and ready to go for next season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker67 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Columbus has around $6 in cap space, and a plethora of Cs Fantilli - off the table Johnson - off the table Jenner (currently on IR) Roslovic Kuraly Texier Sillinger I think Voronkov might also play C. Seems to me Columbus could be a good trade partner. Any chance Roslovic or Sillinger can be had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I would not be surprised to see Bains or Podkolzin get a couple of looks in the Orca jersey before the end of this season. I am not sure if they will get thrown into a 2nd line position right away. Tocchet does not strike me as the risk-taking type of coach. Because that is what this is - throwing two AHLers into a top six position on a top-tier team is indeed a risk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sativika Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Nucker67 said: Columbus has around $6 in cap space, and a plethora of Cs Fantilli - off the table Johnson - off the table Jenner (currently on IR) Roslovic Kuraly Texier Sillinger I think Voronkov might also play C. Seems to me Columbus could be a good trade partner. Any chance Roslovic or Sillinger can be had? Are those guys needle movers? Are they cheap? Would Columbus trade 'em? 32 minutes ago, Miss Korea said: I would not be surprised to see Bains or Podkolzin get a couple of looks in the Orca jersey before the end of this season. I am not sure if they will get thrown into a 2nd line position right away. Tocchet does not strike me as the risk-taking type of coach. Because that is what this is - throwing two AHLers into a top six position on a top-tier team is indeed a risk. That'd be cool. Nothing against Pods, but a look see of Bains would be cool. Like a couple of games at least! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawkDrummer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I'd like to see Pod again. I think Hoglander could be on the 2nd line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 8 hours ago, Miss Korea said: I would not be surprised to see Bains or Podkolzin get a couple of looks in the Orca jersey before the end of this season. I am not sure if they will get thrown into a 2nd line position right away. Tocchet does not strike me as the risk-taking type of coach. Because that is what this is - throwing two AHLers into a top six position on a top-tier team is indeed a risk. If Podkolzin or Bains come up certainly they will be put on the 4th line and Hoglander would move up to the 2nd line. If Kuzmenko is traded that could be a scenario... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 hours ago, Nucker67 said: Columbus has around $6 in cap space, and a plethora of Cs Fantilli - off the table Johnson - off the table Jenner (currently on IR) Roslovic Kuraly Texier Sillinger I think Voronkov might also play C. Seems to me Columbus could be a good trade partner. Any chance Roslovic or Sillinger can be had? Man, that isn't alot of cap space to be honest. I mean a Big Mac is $8 now... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Kuz + 1st to Lindholm +2nd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 On 1/17/2024 at 5:02 PM, Nucker67 said: Columbus has around $6 in cap space, and a plethora of Cs Fantilli - off the table Johnson - off the table Jenner (currently on IR) Roslovic Kuraly Texier Sillinger I think Voronkov might also play C. Seems to me Columbus could be a good trade partner. Any chance Roslovic or Sillinger can be had? IMHO the Nuxs should try and grab Boone Jenner and Sean Kuraly. Both character guys with size and experience. It's been widely discussed with regards to acquiring Jenner, however Kuraly would be a value add. Jenner fits our cap structure as well as a timeline for contention (3 years.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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