Jimmy from Lockport

The 3rd period looked like the last time St. Louis was in Winnipeg...except maybe not having as much trouble putting the puck behind Bing as they did Hofer. We should get Gabe back around Game 4. That should really help the PP and give Arnie something to think about regarding where Gabe plays. I imagine if we are up 3-0, they might choose to rest him some more? Let's hope Dallas wins a game or two.

VERY glad Chevy didn't pick up Risto. I have watched him play since he got into the league and he has pretty much horrible in his own zone. He would have played third-pairing and he's not worth half of his AAV. Pionk is a +24. After 66 games he has 44 points which is one point less than RR has ever scored in a full season. We can't really say who is better in the playoffs because RR has never played a game in the NHL playoffs. To say that he has been on the ice for nearly every goal against is nothing but a lie.

I am pretty sure his AAV is higher than the other three defensemen you just mentioned paired with Schenn.

Parayko shouldn't even be on the team. His best days are far behind him and I want no part of him. I would be going after Weegar.

Ehlers has a 10 team no trade clause and I am betting that Utah is one of those teams. I like the Ehlers for Pulock rumor. As far as DeMelo goes, if he isn't signed by the time free agency gets here, there'll be numerous teams talking to him and at the front of the line will probably be TO. JMo Pulock would be a great first pairing. Buy out Schmidt and you could have Samberg Salomosson (Pionk if he isn't traded) as 2nd pair and Ville DeMelo as 3rd pairing, but getting more than 12 minutes a game.

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3 or 4 years would be good but 5 or more is too much. I can't think of a goalie that performed well at this age. He would be 35 after a 4 year deal and that is pushing it. 3 x 10m would be okay with me. Give Scheif a 7 x 9m that is front loaded so it doesn't hurt as much when you buy out his last year or two. 12m, 12m, 12m, 8m, 7m, 6m, 6m. I think the Jets waive Capo, send Ville to the Moose and roster JMo, DD, Dillon, Samberg, Schmidt, Pionk, Stanley and Chisholm. For the forwards, I think they waive AJF.

2 x 1m is a show me contract. He has 2 years to show what he can do. I see him as a career 4th liner. If he gets steady minutes on the 3rd line in the next two seasons, the trade looks even better. His ceiling is replacing Lowry as the checking center. I have read that he hits a lot so, that's a start!

I doubt the D man they move will be Dillon. He makes 4m this season and a 2m bonus was just paid and he keeps the front of the crease clear as any Jets' D man. His AAV is 3.9m. Stanley's QO is 875k and I wouldn't offer him a penny more. I think Schmidt is moved. Hopefully it is Schmidt and Stanley.

45m over the next 5 years is almost as much as what he is going to make on any 6 or 7 year deal elsewhere. I think this lineup makes the playoffs. That 3rd line could own other team's lines depending. Three good lines and a really good 4th line. Perfetti Scheifele Nino KFC Vilardi Kup Iafallo Namestnikov Ehlers Barron Lowry Apples JMo DD Samberg Schmidt Dillon Pionk Stanley/Chisholm Helle LB

I would sign Helle for 5 x 9 and Scheif for 6 x 8.5m. Perfetti Scheifele Vilardi KFC Names Ehlers Iafallo Lowry Nino Barron Kup Apples or Nino Perfetti Scheifele KFC Vilardi Kup Iafallo Namestnikov Ehlers Barron Lowry Apples

I give Chevy a B- for free agency. Love Names and LB coming back but some moves knocks it down from a B.

Hagel has 2 seasons after this one. Chevy needs to start a bidding war on Copp and Stastny. And Dillon and Schmidt. Schmidt is probably easier in the off season.

I'd move Dillon down to watch Schmidt's ass on the third pairing.

Red Wings' announcer said he was 6' 4" and 216 lbs.