Really interesting interview with Filatov

hemlock wrote:

Sens19 wrote:I don't see this kid going back to the Blue Jackets at all

Perhaps when Hitch is gone. My bet is Filatov lasts longer in the organization than Hitch does. He's got a very talented team which is barely treading water. Top PP in the league, but the PK is well below average sitting 23rd. Goals against is also 29th. Hitch isn't doing anything special there, let's be honest.


They are really under the gun to improve considering they made the playoffs last year and the other young teams that have made strides in the West.

Still, if it's possible to acquire Filatov, I'd certainly consider it.

hemlock wrote:

Sens19 wrote:I don't see this kid going back to the Blue Jackets at all

Perhaps when Hitch is gone. My bet is Filatov lasts longer in the organization than Hitch does. He's got a very talented team which is barely treading water. Top PP in the league, but the PK is well below average sitting 23rd. Goals against is also 29th. Hitch isn't doing anything special there, let's be honest.


They are really under the gun to improve considering they made the playoffs last year and the other young teams that have made strides in the West.

Still, if it's possible to acquire Filatov, I'd certainly consider it.

The Montagoose wrote:

hemlock wrote:

Sens19 wrote:I don't see this kid going back to the Blue Jackets at all

Perhaps when Hitch is gone. My bet is Filatov lasts longer in the organization than Hitch does. He's got a very talented team which is barely treading water. Top PP in the league, but the PK is well below average sitting 23rd. Goals against is also 29th. Hitch isn't doing anything special there, let's be honest.


They are really under the gun to improve considering they made the playoffs last year and the other young teams that have made strides in the West.

Still, if it's possible to acquire Filatov, I'd certainly consider it.

Sounds like Kelly could really help their PK. HMMM wonder if a Kelly and Lee for Filatov and a pick would do

marakh wrote:

hemlock wrote:

Sens19 wrote:I don't see this kid going back to the Blue Jackets at all

Perhaps when Hitch is gone. My bet is Filatov lasts longer in the organization than Hitch does. He's got a very talented team which is barely treading water. Top PP in the league, but the PK is well below average sitting 23rd. Goals against is also 29th. Hitch isn't doing anything special there, let's be honest.


They are really under the gun to improve considering they made the playoffs last year and the other young teams that have made strides in the West.

Still, if it's possible to acquire Filatov, I'd certainly consider it.

I had an image of VOlchenkov for Filatov at the trade deadline going through my mind when I read this.

hemlock wrote:

marakh wrote:

hemlock wrote:

Sens19 wrote:I don't see this kid going back to the Blue Jackets at all

Perhaps when Hitch is gone. My bet is Filatov lasts longer in the organization than Hitch does. He's got a very talented team which is barely treading water. Top PP in the league, but the PK is well below average sitting 23rd. Goals against is also 29th. Hitch isn't doing anything special there, let's be honest.


They are really under the gun to improve considering they made the playoffs last year and the other young teams that have made strides in the West.

Still, if it's possible to acquire Filatov, I'd certainly consider it.

I had an image of VOlchenkov for Filatov at the trade deadline going through my mind when I read this.

Yikes. That's a tough one. I'd have to look at it seriously if contract negos aren't going well.