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Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 4:31 pm
by dbr
Carl Yagro wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2026 2:50 pm
I thought we've established that Mëds is an auntie with a loaded purse?
Who likes to go after Swedes? Must be
this one:

Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 4:37 pm
by Megaterio Llamas
Geez, Warren Foegele only brings back a second and an upgrade on a turd.
https://puckpedia.com/trade/1091
Dallas gives up a turd for Michael Bunting.
https://puckpedia.com/trade/1090
This playoff cap has ruined the frenzy.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 5:15 pm
by Nuckertuzzi
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:54 pm
Any of the top 3 are phenomenal additions. That giant defenseman may end up being the best of the bunch for all we know
Very true. Hard to know how these players turn out down the road.
When the Avs finished last in 2017 and dropped down to 4OA, who knew then they'd actually end up with the gem of that draft in Cale Makar (btw, for about 5 years we too we did pretty well dropping from 2nd to 5th and ended up with Petey..a little different outlook now). Philly "won" that draft lottery going from 12th to 2nd OA and ended up with *cough* Nolan Patrick.
So who knows how things will shake down even if we lose the lottery. All I know is I prefer to have a 1OA for once in our pathetic history. Just one damn time during these bleak years for hope sake. For that matter if I could pick one year to have a 1OA, I would easily forego this year's for next. That stud D is looking crazy good.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
by Madcombinepilot
Nuckster, even if we get 1OA, we either management fucks it up (pick the Swede) or the player gets hurt in a freak revolving door accident.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:09 am
by Topper
Two firsts, a full deck of middling picks add Demko's and Garland's cap space, is Vancouver a big fish buyer this morning?
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:25 am
by theman
Pretty quiet so far, has Alvin and Jimmy woken up yet?
Hopefully, O’Connor, Blueger, Kampf and Kane are gone by lunch time.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:40 am
by Cookie La Rue
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
Nuckster, even if we get 1OA, we either management fucks it up (pick the Swede) or the player gets hurt in a freak revolving door accident.
Just make it clear to anyone, don't drive a motorcyle.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:46 am
by BCExpat
Cookie La Rue wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:40 am
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
Nuckster, even if we get 1OA, we either management fucks it up (pick the Swede) or the player gets hurt in a freak revolving door accident.
Just make it clear to anyone, don't drive a motorcyle.
I think the Swede would be my preference. Don't get me wrong, McKenna is going to be a superstar, but I don't think he'll be a "team driver". Stenberg's overall game is better. If I would be picking 1OA - Stenberg would be my pick. But then again, what do I know - I cheer for the Flames

Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:47 am
by Cousin Strawberry
theman wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:25 am
Pretty quiet so far, has Alvin and Jimmy woken up yet?
Hopefully, O’Connor, Blueger, Kampf and Kane are gone by lunch time.
Nobody wanting Kane must be embarrassing as fuck for everyone involved. Kind of surprised actually.
Is there a max % for retention?
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:51 am
by Cousin Strawberry
BCExpat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:46 am
Cookie La Rue wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:40 am
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
Nuckster, even if we get 1OA, we either management fucks it up (pick the Swede) or the player gets hurt in a freak revolving door accident.
Just make it clear to anyone, don't drive a motorcyle.
I think the Swede would be my preference. Don't get me wrong, McKenna is going to be a superstar, but I don't think he'll be a "team driver". Stenberg's overall game is better. If I would be picking 1OA - Stenberg would be my pick. But then again, what do I know - I cheer for the Flames
They're so close at this stage and even though I'm a fan of the swedish kid, if I get first OA I think I take the local kid.
Time for a new direction
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:54 am
by BCExpat
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:51 am
BCExpat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:46 am
Cookie La Rue wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:40 am
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
Nuckster, even if we get 1OA, we either management fucks it up (pick the Swede) or the player gets hurt in a freak revolving door accident.
Just make it clear to anyone, don't drive a motorcyle.
I think the Swede would be my preference. Don't get me wrong, McKenna is going to be a superstar, but I don't think he'll be a "team driver". Stenberg's overall game is better. If I would be picking 1OA - Stenberg would be my pick. But then again, what do I know - I cheer for the Flames
They're so close at this stage and even though I'm a fan of the swedish kid, if I get first OA I think I take the local kid.
Time for a new direction
If the Flames end up with 2OA, they are getting whoever the Canucks pass on - but I'd be excited if either player was selected by the Flames.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:56 am
by Cookie La Rue
BCExpat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:46 am
But then again, what do I know
We all know nothing about the future. Afterall it's always easy to critisize afterwards.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:57 am
by dbr
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:58 am
by BCExpat
Too quiet on the trade front. I'm not optimistic that the Flames are going to be able to trade Kadri. Hopefully they trade Coleman. The reality is, they don't have to trade either - they can wait until the summer when they recoup 2 retention slots.
Re: 2026 Pre-TDL Thread
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 9:00 am
by BCExpat
Cookie La Rue wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:56 am
BCExpat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:46 am
But then again, what do I know
We all know nothing about the future. Afterall it's always easy to critisize afterwards.
Yeah, you are right. It's what makes life interesting.