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WarningTrakPower · 03-11-2023, 10:02 PM

After 33 games, we are 20-12-1 for 41 points which puts us 6th in the Western Conference!
We also have quite a few games in hand over the teams just ahead of us.

Couple surprises out East as Tampa is sitting in 2nd last and the Islanders only have 8 wins in 35 games.

Here are the stats from our forwards so far:

Nick Schmaltz has played great, but being down on the 3rd line making $8.45m makes me think we should look to move him.

Also, we could try moving Cooley to LW (he is only "12" positionally at LW right now) and slide Bedard to Centre which would open up a spot on RW on the 2nd line for Schmaltz.
This would push Kuzmenko down to the 3rd line however (and we could play him at RW to keep Crouse on the 3rd line),

*Let us know if you think this would be good idea!*

Here are the stats from our D so far:

We could use an upgrade here for a RHD to play with McDonagh in the 2nd half.

Here are the stats from our Goalies so far:

Somewhat surprised that Vejmelka has gotten the bulk of the starts, but we will see if Prosvetov can get hot and regain that #1 starter role the rest of the way.

Tough stretch ahead on our schedule as we play 4 games in the next 6 nights (on the road vs Winnipeg & the Isles then home vs Vegas & Boston).

One guy on the trade block that caught our attention is Will Butcher.
He isn't the flashiest player, but he had a nice 2022/23 in Seattle and off to a very good start to the year with Detroit (only making $1m).

Also, we have Conor Geekie getting good icetime in the AHL as a 20yr old. Someone we will need to keep an eye on for a future callup.

Next update will likely be a recap after the trade deadline passes!

03-11-2023, 10:02 PM	#24
WarningTrakPower All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 595	Dec. 26, 2024 - Team Update! After 33 games, we are 20-12-1 for 41 points which puts us 6th in the Western Conference! We also have quite a few games in hand over the teams just ahead of us. Couple surprises out East as Tampa is sitting in 2nd last and the Islanders only have 8 wins in 35 games. Here are the stats from our forwards so far: Nick Schmaltz has played great, but being down on the 3rd line making $8.45m makes me think we should look to move him. Also, we could try moving Cooley to LW (he is only "12" positionally at LW right now) and slide Bedard to Centre which would open up a spot on RW on the 2nd line for Schmaltz. This would push Kuzmenko down to the 3rd line however (and we could play him at RW to keep Crouse on the 3rd line), *Let us know if you think this would be good idea!* Here are the stats from our D so far: We could use an upgrade here for a RHD to play with McDonagh in the 2nd half. Here are the stats from our Goalies so far: Somewhat surprised that Vejmelka has gotten the bulk of the starts, but we will see if Prosvetov can get hot and regain that #1 starter role the rest of the way. Tough stretch ahead on our schedule as we play 4 games in the next 6 nights (on the road vs Winnipeg & the Isles then home vs Vegas & Boston). One guy on the trade block that caught our attention is Will Butcher. He isn't the flashiest player, but he had a nice 2022/23 in Seattle and off to a very good start to the year with Detroit (only making $1m). Also, we have Conor Geekie getting good icetime in the AHL as a 20yr old. Someone we will need to keep an eye on for a future callup. Next update will likely be a recap after the trade deadline passes!