I get they don't have a 1st, and want to make the playoffs, but they are not a threat at all without Hughes in the lineup.
Waste of assets to try and limp into a playoff spot.
I could be wrong but Hughes gets injured a lot and I don’t remember them sinking when he does. They have a lot of talent up front. Not saying they will win Stanley but also might not be first round fodder.
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I could be wrong but Hughes gets injured a lot and I don’t remember them sinking when he does. They have a lot of talent up front. Not saying they will win Stanley but also might not be first round fodder.
When your second line is Palat - Mercer - Tatar, I don't think you have much of a hope of seriously competing.
Additionally - is Dumoulin really needed when guys like Nemec and Casey can, and should be playing regularly?
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I get they don't have a 1st, and want to make the playoffs, but they are not a threat at all without Hughes in the lineup.
Waste of assets to try and limp into a playoff spot.
They have 3 2nd's and need to replace Hamilton in some way. Also, wouldn't be surprised if this is a long term play where he signs in New Jersey this summer. Dumoulin is a good player.
I am starting to feel optimistic about their pick. I know its top ten protected this year but I could see them missing the playoffs without Hamilton and Hughes and with Markstrom banged up. And I don't really see Dumoulin moving the needle in a big way. Would be amazing if the flames pick going to the Habs is 20th and we got 12 or 13 from the Devs.
i am starting to feel optimistic about their pick. I know its top ten protected this year but i could see them missing the playoffs without hamilton and hughes and with markstrom banged up. And i don't really see dumoulin moving the needle in a big way. Would be amazing if the flames pick going to the habs is 32ndth and we got 12 or 13 from the devs.
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Ducks trade Dumoulin (50% ret) to NJ for a 2nd and prospect
