Enjoyed the detailed perspective, buy didn't have enough time to fully explore all you presented. Looking forward to delving into the comparison graphics.
Agreed wholeheartedly regarding OEL, Stepanek and Kessel. Would be interested in your evaluation of Conor Garland's contributions to the Coyotes. For the price I believe he can be a major factor in moving the Coyotes towards becoming a viable contender. But so many other pieces are needed to allow his true talents to thrive.
You are so spot on. I don't have the statistical capabilities of you, but said so many of the same things in my own words. Your last paragraph sums it all up in a nutshell. I never thought he was a big loss. You have confirmed my beliefs. He sucked!
There were a few bits I thought were glossed over too.
Grabner's injury played a significant part in his decline. That's no one's fault but poor luck. Otherwise he was on track to replicate what he did for New Jersey the season prior.
I also don't see anything discussing Chayka's use of LTIR/retired contracts stuffing the cap space. He's used the leverage of their own cheaper roster to help gain some of those trades. They'll be coming off the books in the next season I believe (Pronger, Hossa, & Ribiero's buyout as some examples).
Enjoyed the detailed perspective, buy didn't have enough time to fully explore all you presented. Looking forward to delving into the comparison graphics.
Agreed wholeheartedly regarding OEL, Stepanek and Kessel. Would be interested in your evaluation of Conor Garland's contributions to the Coyotes. For the price I believe he can be a major factor in moving the Coyotes towards becoming a viable contender. But so many other pieces are needed to allow his true talents to thrive.
You are so spot on. I don't have the statistical capabilities of you, but said so many of the same things in my own words. Your last paragraph sums it all up in a nutshell. I never thought he was a big loss. You have confirmed my beliefs. He sucked!
There were a few bits I thought were glossed over too.
Grabner's injury played a significant part in his decline. That's no one's fault but poor luck. Otherwise he was on track to replicate what he did for New Jersey the season prior.
I also don't see anything discussing Chayka's use of LTIR/retired contracts stuffing the cap space. He's used the leverage of their own cheaper roster to help gain some of those trades. They'll be coming off the books in the next season I believe (Pronger, Hossa, & Ribiero's buyout as some examples).