54 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Trade Ladd.

Sign Ladd.

28 minutes ago, Ducky said:

Pokka is the player Chevy should be going after the their system, not Schmaltz.

you are in love with this guy!  Every time you type his name this is all I hear:

 

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by kelownabomberfan

4 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Sign Ladd.

Sign a guy for 5 years at 6 million who's not making us a contender or likely even a playoff team and who's quite possibly on the third line by 2017/2018? Are you a Leafs GM?

Sign Ladd for 5 years at 6 million and Stamkos for 8 years at $10 million a pop and the Cup is basically yours.  As long as you have RHD who can play LHD if called upon.

I only want Ladd for 3 years myself.

Ladd needs to play in Anaheim. Lotsa young LHD there.

24 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Sign a guy for 5 years at 6 million who's not making us a contender or likely even a playoff team and who's quite possibly on the third line by 2017/2018? Are you a Leafs GM?

Isn't he already a 3rd liner?

Ladd will go to the team who offers the best package. 

Matheson and a 1st from Florida? No thanks. Matheson has been compared to Paul Postma. Ian McCoshen would be the Florida d man I'd want 

 

Chicago?  1st and one or both schmaltz and Pokka would be fair 

 

If Chicago wants Ladd they will get him. 

 

Why should Chevy be targeting Pokka ? He's an rhd. We got those.

 

Schmaltz will be very good. I'd take him and a 1st for sure. Easily. 

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by Goalie

1 hour ago, Goalie said:

Ladd will go to the team who offers the best package. 

Matheson and a 1st from Florida? No thanks. Matheson has been compared to Paul Postma. Ian McCoshen would be the Florida d man I'd want 

 

Chicago?  1st and one or both schmaltz and Pokka would be fair 

 

If Chicago wants Ladd they will get him. 

 

Why should Chevy be targeting Pokka ? He's an rhd. We got those.

 

Schmaltz will be very good. I'd take him and a 1st for sure. Easily. 

Why McCoshen?

Pokka would be an excellent 3rd pairing D man. He is NHL ready and would be a great fit.

Trouba-Buff

Enstrom-Myers (Hamonic)

Stu (let's not fool ourselves...sigh)-Pokka

 

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by Ducky

Just a question. 2 months ago. Did you know who Pokka was? 

Did you know he was actually a 2nd Rd pick in 2012? By the NYI but was traded to Chicago? 

Schmaltz was a first round pick. 

You can't always get what you want. 

Sometimes you need to take what is offered... cuz man it would suck to lose Ladd for nothing cuz you wanted a d man back that apparently isn't being offered 

I'll trust Chevy's opinion on what is the right trade.

Pokka! Pokka! Pokka!

John Jaeckel...

The Hawks' focus remains Arizona winger Mikkel Boedker, who a separate source told me yesterday afternoon the Hawks are getting “closer” on. Andrew Ladd is the other top target.

My source last night was also very specific that the Hawks are NOT the team reported on NBC Sports as having offered a first round pick for Ladd.

I also heard yesterday that the LA Kings have made a “sizable” offer for Ladd, but that it is “complicated”—and another source believes Florida will win out “and they’ll overpay."

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by Ducky

Hmmm a complicated offer.  Might involve taking back some money?  Or future considerations?

Im starting to have seller's regret.  Someone talk me off the ledge!

Boedker would be my #1 target if I was looking for help at the deadline. Can play either wing, good in both ends, and stupid fast.

Ken Wiebe @WiebeSunSports

Ladd said he didn't think there has been much in terms of contract talks with #NHLJets since around Christmas-time

7 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Ken Wiebe @WiebeSunSports

Ladd said he didn't think there has been much in terms of contract talks with #NHLJets since around Christmas-time

wow.  Because other reports have been "some talks".  I guess it depends on your definition.  But that would seem to be the timeline for the Jets deciding to switch gears from Ladd to Buff.

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Sara Orlesky        ✔ @saraorlesky

Ladd reiterates that he still would like to sign with the #NHLJets, but admits the writing appears to be on the wall.

 

Guess it's just a matter of where does he land now.

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by bigg jay

i hope the fans in attendance tonight give him a resounding sense of appreciation for his contribution to the Jets.  I still remember when he flew up here on his dime to check the place out because his team mates were calling him, as the Captain, asking what was up with Winnipeg...

Ladd shouldn't play If they are going to trade him. The worst thing that could happen is he gets hurt. Don't let him play or let him play one shift then send him to the room. Asset management. I have a bad feeling that if he plays he gets hurt and we lose him for nothing 

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by Goalie

15 hours ago, Ducky said:

Ladd needs to play in Anaheim. Lotsa young LHD there.

LOL.  LHD?  Left-handed drivers?

18 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Ladd shouldn't play If they are going to trade him. The worst thing that could happen is he gets hurt. Don't let him play or let him play one shift then send him to the room. Asset management. I have a bad feeling that if he plays he gets hurt and we lose him for nothing 

I remember seeing players pulled from games because they were traded during the game.

Ladd to Florida in the next two days?

I might let him play tonight.  But on the road?  No way.  If you've decided to trade him, why?  I guess I never thought like that before but this is a major asset and a critical point in the future of the franchise.

If he is traded to Florida, they play here on Monday...

1 minute ago, Ducky said:

If he is traded to Florida, they play here on Monday...

So traded in the morning plays against Jets in the evening. Love it.