Ducky

I didn't know where to put this so I started a new topic about the Jets' rookies.

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/012916aaa.html

http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-winnipeg-jets-gm-kevin-cheveldayoffs-five-year-tenure

I would guess that Ladd and Chevy are at a stand stilll because they have drawn their lines in the sand and neither will budge. I would guess money is the reason but what do we know? Chevy will play this to the wire if need be. His past negotiations prove this.

I'd sign him to a pro contract as soon as I could if I were Chevy. Dylan Larkin had 47 points in 35 games playing for that team last year and Connor already has 41 points in 22 games! I don't know the rules of this but if possible, I'd sign him now and get him on the Moose at least. This kid isn't going to learn anything else playing there. He is dominating most times on the ice. If he is ready for the Moose, get him on there and call him up as a roster spot at the end of the season, when we are out of the playoffs, and let him earn some bigger checks and give him even more reason to try to make the big team in the fall.

I heard that neither Ladd nor Buff have hit the market................yet. Freshen up on your french monsieur Ladd.

I just think Stuart gives the puck away and makes the wrong decisions the majority of the puck. He can't just make the safe smart play to get the puck out of the zone. Pairing him with Chiarot is a disaster waiting to happen. I would like to see a BIG D man on the 3rd pairing that doesn't care if he ends up with only one point at the end of the year as long as he doesn't let anyone score on his team. Ladd to Montreal for McCarron and Lernout.

He's a liability.

I think Perreault-Lowry-Staf could be a very good 3rd line. Maybe they should play Lowry between Ladd and Little and play Armia at LW with Perreault and Staf? That's a pretty good top 9 if Burmi plays 4th line with Copp and Thorbs. Now, if we could only trade Stuart...

That's what I thought. With Ehlers Scheifele Wheeler I'd like to see them together for 6-8 games to see just how good they can be. 20 minutes a game. Ladd Little Armia I think Armia is ready to handle the D and will complement his line mates. 17 minutes a game. Perreault Lowry Staf Maybe Lowry at LW and Perreault at center not sure but great 3rd line with size, skill and scoring ability, too. 13 minutes a game. Burmi Copp Thorbs This wold be the best 4th line we have iced in some time. This line should see 10 minutes a game.

I think you are right that Maurice will swap those two but I wouldn't. I'd like to see Copp and Armia try out for the PK. Armia is a tall guy and has that long reach with his stick. You add a Morrissey on D and a Kyle Connor (I think he makes the Jets next year) and a Brendan Lemieux (ditto) and maybe Petan and you've got a great young team. The following year Comrie gets the call and maybe Kostalek does as well. The following year Roslovic and Harkins and maybe De Leo.....the future looks bright.

Too bad they got the late goal.......really dampens Helle's sv% (He gets a .941 instead of a .970) but the W is what's important. That line of Ehlers-Scheif-Wheeler!!!!!!!! wow!!!!!!! Wheeler is tied for 5th in points and only Kane and Karlsson have more assists. Also, how much was Scheif missed when he was out? Wasn't a poster on here suggesting this line months ago only to be told that Little and Wheeler shouldn't be split up? Ehlers looked like he had another gear tonight. He is finally playing with players that can keep up with his high speed game. He is also using these line mates smarter. Instead of gaining the blue line and carrying it behind the net and eventually being checked, he is finding the open man and passing it off. This is the best line of seen since the Jets came back. If everyone is healthy after the ASG, what are the forward lines? Ehlers Scheifele Wheeler Ladd Little Armia Perreault Lowry Staf Burmi Copp Thorbs I think Armia can handle the D game with Ladd and Little. Why did Maurice pair up Buff-Chiarot and Trouba-Stuart again for awhile? Was he punishing Trouba? Poor Buff has to go to Nashville while everyone else has time for themselves like Jamaica etc...

LeBrun said that Ladd would be one of the hottest commodities if he is put on the market and there will be teams lining up for him. He said that for sure Florida would be one of those teams. Matheson and Crouse for Ladd?

anyone know what the lines are supposed to be?

The price everyone is talking about is too steep if you ask me.

As a rental I might see it but they are at the limit with the cap and need to do something with Stamkos if they want Ladd long term.... I don't see them as the best trade partners but anything could happen.

Bridge Scheif for two years for 4m per year.

Ladd will easily get over 5m a year for at least 6 years as an UFA.

Possibly a future Jet getting a hat trick.

If he hits free agency, he'll do very well for himself. I we be very pleased if/when they re-sign Buff.

Well, Lawless was on Leafs Lunch today saying the priority is Buff and that Ladd will be available at some point in time. That'll make the team instantly inferior because the Jets would be getting younger, less experienced players.

A goalie being pulled does not always mean that he is playing poorly.

I think they will but who knows?

http://video.jets.nhl.com/videocenter/ hahahahahahahaha You gotta check out Ladd's response to a question at 2:30 on this video today. She asks if he would still like to sign with the Jets long term. After he answers, check out his expression. hahahahahahhaha

or teams got a book on him...