NHL 2019-20 season Fantasy & Chat thread

**yisman** · 10-06-20, 10:49 PM

First overall pick: Rangers

Alexis Lafrenière - a left wing out of the CHL. This comes as no surprise, as he has been considered the consensus top pick for the 2020 draft for a significant amount of time.

Second pick: Kings

Quinton Byfield - he has been labeled as one of the strongest and fastest in this year's draft class. Byfield being selected second overall officially makes him the highest drafted Black player in NHL history.

Third pick: Ottawa Senators

Tim Stutzle - with a pick that originally belonged to the Sharks, the Senators selected this center/left wing that has the potential to make an instant impact with his new team.

**mr. leisure** · 10-07-20, 03:31 PM

Murray traded to Senators by Penguins for prospect, draft pick

Two-time Cup-winning goalie can become restricted free agent Oct. 9

Matt Murray was traded to the Ottawa Senators by the Pittsburgh Penguins for Jonathan Gruden and a second-round pick (No. 52) in the 2020 NHL Draft on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old goalie was 20-11-5 with a 2.87 goals-against average, .899 save percentage and one shutout in 38 games (all starts) with the Penguins this season. He was 1-2 with a 2.50 GAA and .914 save percentage in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, when the fifth-seeded Penguins lost in four games to the No. 12 seed Montreal Canadiens.
Murray can become a restricted free agent Oct. 9.
"The acquisition of Matt Murray represents an important addition to our lineup," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. "He's a proven goaltender who has considerable high-pressure experience and someone who we're certain will serve as a exceptional mentor to our young group of upcoming goaltenders."
Murray won the Stanley Cup twice (2016, 2017) with the Penguins but split No. 1 duties with goalie Tristan Jarry this season. Jarry, who was 20-12-1 with a 2.43 GAA and .921 save percentage, signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract (average annual value of $3.5 million) with the Penguins on Oct. 3.
"We would like to thank Matt for everything he's done in his five seasons with the Penguins," Pittsburgh general manager Jim Rutherford said. "He was instrumental to our back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships, and we wish him the best."

**yisman** · 10-07-20, 07:16 PM

draft is over now. https://sports.yahoo.com/2020-nhl-dr...100011256.html

**yisman** · 10-08-20, 05:34 PM

https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl-power-rankings-top-free-193739553.html

The offseason is officially here and the signing period for NHL free agents begins on Friday.
1. Alex Pietrangelo. There is always a risk with signing a top free agent that has already celebrated their 30th birthday, but Pietrangelo remains a top-pairing defenseman and can still make a huge impact on any team over the next few years. Shutdown defender and elite scorer from the blue line.
2. Taylor Hall. He has to have a contender in his sights, right? He may not produce at his MVP level from 2018 again, but he is still one of the league’s best offensive wingers and the closest thing to a game-changing forward on the open market.
3. Torey Krug. He is going to command a nice chunk of money, and he will deserve it. He makes a huge impact on the power play, is a big-time point producer from the blue line, and has posted dominant possession numbers throughout his career.
4. Jacob Markstrom. He may not steal a lot of games, but he will not lose many, either. He has become extremely consistent, durable and one of the most underrated goalies in the league. A major reason for the Canucks taking a step forward this season.
5. Tyler Toffoli. Given his skillset and possession numbers, Toffoli always seemed like a player that was getting wasted in Los Angeles. We saw a little glimpse of what he is capable of in a more up-tempo system in Vancouver, and it was encouraging (14 points in 17 games, including playoffs).
6. Evgenii Dadonov. Since returning to the NHL three years ago Dadonov has emerged as a very productive top-six forward that is going to give you 25 goals and 50 points. Age is a little concern, but on a three-or four-year deal you might get a really productive player.
7. Mike Hoffman. The other big UFA coming out of Florida this offseason, Hoffman is a 30-goal winger that is going to give you a lot offensively. The question is how much can he give you when he is not scoring goals, and how much that is worth
8. Henrik Lundqvist. I don’t know, maybe I’m being overly optimistic here, but I think he some goalie-needy contender is going to sign him and get a very motivated player that still wants to chase a championship. Maybe he’s not a 60-game goalie anymore, but on the right team and behind a better defense than what he had in New York he can still contribute a lot.
9. T.J. Brodie. Little bit of a decline this season offensively, but his underlying numbers from a possession and scoring chance perspective remained strong. He’s still a top-four defenseman on a good team.
10. Kevin Shattenkirk. He was an outstanding fit in Tampa in a complementary role where he did not have to be “the guy” on defense. Maybe he’s not the No. 1 or 2 that Washington and New York thought he was in recent years, but he is definitely a contributor and can be a big part of a championship team.

**mr. leisure** · 10-08-20, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by yisman

https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl-power-rankings-top-free-193739553.html

The offseason is officially here and the signing period for NHL free agents begins on Friday.
1. Alex Pietrangelo. There is always a risk with signing a top free agent that has already celebrated their 30th birthday, but Pietrangelo remains a top-pairing defenseman and can still make a huge impact on any team over the next few years. Shutdown defender and elite scorer from the blue line.
2. Taylor Hall. He has to have a contender in his sights, right? He may not produce at his MVP level from 2018 again, but he is still one of the league’s best offensive wingers and the closest thing to a game-changing forward on the open market.
3. Torey Krug. He is going to command a nice chunk of money, and he will deserve it. He makes a huge impact on the power play, is a big-time point producer from the blue line, and has posted dominant possession numbers throughout his career.
4. Jacob Markstrom. He may not steal a lot of games, but he will not lose many, either. He has become extremely consistent, durable and one of the most underrated goalies in the league. A major reason for the Canucks taking a step forward this season.
5. Tyler Toffoli. Given his skillset and possession numbers, Toffoli always seemed like a player that was getting wasted in Los Angeles. We saw a little glimpse of what he is capable of in a more up-tempo system in Vancouver, and it was encouraging (14 points in 17 games, including playoffs).
6. Evgenii Dadonov. Since returning to the NHL three years ago Dadonov has emerged as a very productive top-six forward that is going to give you 25 goals and 50 points. Age is a little concern, but on a three-or four-year deal you might get a really productive player.
7. Mike Hoffman. The other big UFA coming out of Florida this offseason, Hoffman is a 30-goal winger that is going to give you a lot offensively. The question is how much can he give you when he is not scoring goals, and how much that is worth
8. Henrik Lundqvist. I don’t know, maybe I’m being overly optimistic here, but I think he some goalie-needy contender is going to sign him and get a very motivated player that still wants to chase a championship. Maybe he’s not a 60-game goalie anymore, but on the right team and behind a better defense than what he had in New York he can still contribute a lot.
9. T.J. Brodie. Little bit of a decline this season offensively, but his underlying numbers from a possession and scoring chance perspective remained strong. He’s still a top-four defenseman on a good team.
10. Kevin Shattenkirk. He was an outstanding fit in Tampa in a complementary role where he did not have to be “the guy” on defense. Maybe he’s not the No. 1 or 2 that Washington and New York thought he was in recent years, but he is definitely a contributor and can be a big part of a championship team.

I would love to have Taylor Hall on my team .

**yisman** · 10-09-20, 03:18 PM

Henrik Lundqvist is leaving the Big Apple for the Capitol.
Lundqvist signed a one-year, $1.5M contract with the Capitals on the opening day of NHL Free agency. The move comes a little over a week after the goaltender saw his 15-year tenure with the Rangers come to an end via a buyout.

**yisman** · 10-10-20, 08:19 PM

The New Jersey Devils unexpectedly made one of the best goalie signings on a netminder-heavy first day of 2020 NHL Free Agency by snatching Corey Crawford. The Devils signed Crawford to a manageable two-year, $7.8 million contract.
That works out to a cap hit of $3.9M, which runs through 2021-22. (The Devils explained that Crawford’s salary goes from $3.6M in 2020-21 to $4.2M in 2021-22.)

**mr. leisure** · 10-11-20, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by yisman

Henrik Lundqvist is leaving the Big Apple for the Capitol.
Lundqvist signed a one-year, $1.5M contract with the Capitals on the opening day of NHL Free agency. The move comes a little over a week after the goaltender saw his 15-year tenure with the Rangers come to an end via a buyout.

Good move , not unexpected .

**yisman** · 10-11-20, 09:52 PM

Taylor Hall signed with the Sabres!

1 year contract

**mr. leisure** · 10-12-20, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by yisman

Taylor Hall signed with the Sabres!

1 year contract

Nice , 8 million for 1 year .

**yisman** · 10-12-20, 05:39 PM

surprised no one was offering a bigger deal

he'll try again in a year

**mr. leisure** · 10-13-20, 05:19 PM

Fleury staying with Golden Knights, will be part of tandem with Lehner

Three-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie not being traded

That is surprising .

**hotcross** · 10-13-20, 07:37 PM

Time to start a new thread for 2020-21 season. In a normal year, we'd have started the regular season already. Plus, all the info you guys are posting is relevant to next season. I'll start a new thread tomorrow if nobody else does it by then.

**yisman** · 10-13-20, 08:42 PM

Bruins' David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand could miss beginning of season after surgery

The Boston Globe· 4 hours agoMarchand (sports hernia) is expected to be out until mid January, while Pastrnak (hip) could be out

**yisman** · 10-14-20, 05:42 PM

The Boston Bruins need help on the blue line, and without many quality options left in NHL free agency, the trade market is the best place to find a defenseman.

One potential target for the Bruins is Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. He's currently a restricted free agent.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, in his latest 31 Thoughts column, listed several teams that have "checked in" on Weegar, and the Bruins were included. He also listed the Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets.

**yisman** · 10-15-20, 09:02 PM

The Ottawa Senators signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year, $15 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
Dadonov will earn $3.5 million in 2020-21, $5 million the following season and $6.5 million in 2022-23.

**yisman** · 10-16-20, 07:22 PM

NHL free agency 2020: Alex Pietrangelo signs with Vegas, Thornton to Toronto

**yisman** · 10-17-20, 10:55 PM

Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and the Bruins have agreed to a four-year deal worth $14.75 million,

**hotcross** · 10-18-20, 10:00 PM

Please post in the New 2021 thread

Thanks

**yisman** · 10-18-20, 10:00 PM

Shattenkirk keeps changing teams

Now he’s on the Ducks

**yisman** · 10-19-20, 07:18 PM

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, among the most acclaimed, respected and beloved sportscasters of all time, announced his retirement today following a 47-year career broadcasting professional hockey, including the last 15 as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports’ NHL coverage.

**hotcross** · 10-19-20, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by yisman

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, among the most acclaimed, respected and beloved sportscasters of all time, announced his retirement today following a 47-year career broadcasting professional hockey, including the last 15 as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports’ NHL coverage.

that's a perfect last post to the 2019-20 season thread

Please post in the New 2021 thread

Thanks