Arniel New Jets Coach, Necas Could be on the Trade Block, Memorial Cup Opener

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[@aamocryp]

I've been loving having Necas in Canes due to his name being an anagram of Canes, so will be sad to see him go if that's where the team is headed, but will love to see how his career developss if it is to continue elsewhere

[@yealogan3122]

That’s anagram is actually nuts and I never even noticed, big ups.

[@mercywilliams2698]

That’s awesome! Never realized that fun fact.

[@jonah.donohue]

So he shares the same letters but not the same passion

[@clark1066]

I will absolutely hate it if they trade him. Rumors are him going to Boston so it wouldn’t be so terrible since I like both teams.

[@tnix7396]

I’m a canes fan and like Necas but he often gets selfish and doesn’t use his teammates. He’s got great speed and a good shot so it would suck to see him go

[@IceUp17]

Necas's girlfriend posted that they closed out their lease and packed up their apartment just before Marty left and she went to the last team dinner alone. Feels like they have been told about something in place already

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

Necas is a great and talented player but when I watch him on the ice I always get the feeling that our system really doesn't fit his strengths. It could be very beneficial for everyone if he found a home somewhere else and it has really just been a question of what we would want in return. This year with the amount of pending free agents we have just getting rid of the cap hit and getting good draft picks or prospects would be good enough. Even if he ends up going via offer sheet I'd be fine with it if that helps us keep Guentzel.

[@kurtwpg]

Necas is the first trade rumor this spring that I've believed.

[@judgejimbobrowntown3214]

Pens could use him or anyone younger then 26

[@IceUp17]

​@@judgejimbobrowntown3214 No shot he isn't heading out west to a team like San Jose or LA, maybe Minnesota

[@Wayf4rer]

@@judgejimbobrowntown3214 They need to rebuild and acquire assets right now, not chase the dragon buying expensive good young players.

[@iamflat]

Canes can't keep everyone, and Necas is the best fit to go. He's a very talented player who hasn't quite reached his full potential in Carolina. For the price he will rightfully demand for his new contract, and considering all the other contracts Carolina has to sign, it seems the best choice would be to trade his signing rights and at least get something back for him. I would definitely miss him here, but I think he would do better under a different system.

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

Very well said. I was fearing we'd lose him for peanuts but it seems a lot of fanbases have interest in him, even in this comment section. Best case scenario there's a small bidding war for him and get a great rotation goalie, a 2nd line winger who fits our system better, or a couple draft picks including a 1st rounder.

[@GizmoBeach]

Hope Arniel’s time goes smoother in Winnipeg than it did in Columbus when he was their HC. The Jackets improved by 2 points after he took over for Hitchcock/Noel, then fell completely apart the next season. Can’t stress enough how bad they looked; directionless, unmotivated, and often behind 2-0 immediately in games before Arniel was fired exactly 1/2 way through. Todd Richards took over and it was night and day, same team. It’s no wonder to me it’s taken this long for him to get a second HC chance like this.

[@sameold5050]

Exactly & players had much dislike for Arniel in Columbus. Expect more empty seats in Winnipeg, the trend will continue.

[@SquidCentauri]

Wow, the last time I was this early one of my children was conceived 🤣. Thanks for all your hard work mate! You're basically the only way I follow hockey here in Australia. Legend!

[@73Ambassador]

Scott Arniel as Jets coach isn't a surprise at all. Sadly, True North is too much of a boys club. This team needs postseason success, not just someone with ties to Winnipeg. I hope his success as head coach isn't like his penalty kill was. I wish him luck, and hopefully only a 1 year term to start. Then, if the Jets are out in the first round next year, send him out with them.

[@ChrisLake454]

Necas for Elhers get it done!

[@keithbrowning9418]

As a Saginaw native, game 1 was an amazing experience!!!

[@heyitsbranigan]

As a rangers fan, I thought that mid game Maurice interview was so funny, love his demeanor

[@MinivanMegafun100]

Arniel is the most TNSE hire ever. Status quo. Let’s just keep things the same and see if that gets a different result. Every Jets fan I know has been calling it for months. Half a dozen great coaches on the market and Jets go with loyalty and familiarity.

[@paulhines5010]

Necas Czechs all the boxes, huh? 😅 Going to miss him here though.

[@mattk909]

I'm concerned with Arniel. Yes, the jets has success with him last season but I'm not convinced that will continue

[@aamocryp]

as a European I thought this video was from last night after the recap, but then you talked abt scheduling it for today & saw that it was uploaded 15mins ago...

[@eiguch]

i think you could have mentioned that arniel was drafted by jets in 2nd round out of cornwall right after hawerchuck

[@GizmoBeach]

3 goals, 6 points and minus-22 in 34 playoff games for Winnipeg and Buffalo. Pretty grim stats for someone who put up respectable numbers in the regular season for a little while.

[@eiguch]

@@GizmoBeach not bad for a defensive forward

[@Unova39]

As a Saginaw Spirit fan, it's nice to see the team have a chance to win the Memorial Cup in something other than my NHL video game career modes lmao.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

Lindholm would fit great with the Bruins. Would be a mess with two Lindholms on the same team though! 😂

[@lazylank]

Lindholm passes to Lindholm, over to Lindholm, back over to Lindholm! :D

[@totallykoolyeah]

Cheers for the endless content👍

[@maxpowr90]

Curious to know why Mike Commodore hates Scott Arniel.

[@sameold5050]

Many players in Columbus disliked Arniel. Commodore was no different. Babcock, Arniel & Pierre McGuire were the three he dislikes. Mike Commodore is a straight shooter who tells it honestly.

[@Nicovertime]

Want Necas in NJ 😮

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

What would be the return? Our cap situation is so tough right now that just some good draft picks might work, but preferably it would be either a slightly more physical winger or a good goalie for rotation with Kochetkov,

[@IceUp17]

Y'all dropped a whole fucking bank on Hamilton and Mier there's no way that's happening

[@MikeAston-qh2su]

Devils are toast next season lol

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

@@MikeAston-qh2su I wouldn't be so sure. They have a good young roster. I for one expect a bounce back season from them, at least making the playoffs.

[@Nicovertime]

@@MikeAston-qh2su if you want to believe that good for you

[@wonderwomanguy]

I say three way trade! Necas to Vancouver, Lindholm to Boston, Sayman to Carolina! Yes it won't be that simple, sweeteners would be involved, but LETS GO!!!!

[@revwrite]

would prob be Ullmark - Swayman is their starter and their youngest. Ullmark was already up at the deeadline before playoffs. But i agree, a three-way trade makes the most viable sense as long as Boston is okay with their end of the deal and whatever capital is offered,

[@weswilliamson6439]

I’m praying the bruins can somehow trade Ullmark for Necas, I think the Canes might do it if we add a somewhat high pick like a 3rd because of their goaltending issues and I love the idea of Necas in the bruins top six

[@christopherkuzek9816]

we need some more details on the whole carolina/necas thing . time for the detective guy

[@brianturko3481]

As a Jets fan, i am happy that they have parted ways with Brad Lauer. I hope Arniel had a say in getting rid of the guy responsible for the worst PP the jets have had in a while. Its worth it to give him a shot, hopefully he is more flexible on line combos and giving younger guys a shot.

[@lukasuz]

How about Necas to Bruins for Ullmark?

[@briangrover873]

I think nearly all the Jets' fans knew that True North would tap Arniel to be the head coach, regardless of how much we liked to banter about the more well known available prospects. i think the hope is that Arniel will simply continue the trajectory that Bowness put the team on. He definitely came in pretty seamlessly when Bowness was out with the team performing well under his guidance. Whether or not he'll be able to push Winnipeg to the next level remains to be seen.

[@allanhayes3598]

Arniel’s coaching record during Bowness absence was 15 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses . He’s more than ready

[@sameold5050]

Definitely not. Poor PP & PK performance & Arniel has been behind the bench for both quick 1st round Jets eliminations these last 2 seasons. Terrible record as head coach in Columbus & players disliked him. Expect less season ticket holders in Winnipeg (25% less than 5 years ago already).

[@srgraham9172]

Canes fan here: Necas . . . Loved that we drafted him, loved that we got him started (hopefully on a long and successful career), loved that he appeared to have fun most of the time. Not every player on any given team should be kept just for the sake that they were drafted by the organization. Most of the time for players that are really talented, just not in the great category, they need to move on so they can finish rounding out everything so that they can become the absolute best that they can be in the entirety of their playing careers (think Elias Lindholm). I do believe it’s time for Necas to move on, not for the Canes sake, but for his. We have other really solid young players waiting in the wings, we can’t afford to pay him what he’s worth. It would be nice to get some draft capital or a solid prospect for him, not another roster player.

[@jahlion247]

Necas IS on the trade block. This is our best chance to acquire a Saros or equivalent.

[@Smokewadwinslow]

The idea of him going to Boston for ullmark intrigues me

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

I'm not sure in what dream world we could ever manage to get Saros, but I like it. A bit more realistically though, if Kochetkov improves as much over the Summer as last year, we'll be doing great with him as our first goalie. We don't want to repeat our d-man issues with goalies, where we were paying 7 defencemen who would have made the first pair in almost half the league. I'm just hoping that Necas going lets us potentially keep Guentzel, he is a way better fit in our system.

[@brAnd7onX87]

Ducks John Gibson along with a draft pick or two for Necas? Ducks can retain some of Gibsons salary to make it more enticing as well.

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

@@brAnd7onX87 I don't think we would have any interest in Gibson, but with the amount of draft picks they have we could certainly figure out something else.

[@AnthonyStorm11]

As a Jets fan, I'm a bit underwhelmed.

[@sameold5050]

The already declining Jets fanbase will continue to decline.

[@ND_22_6_SOCCER]

Under the radar team that had a ton of assets to get necas is the Blackhawks

[@AceMatthew25414]

I'd absolutely love Necas on the Habs...Imagine a Necas a KK to Montreal for Anderson, Farrell, Struble and a 2nd perhaps...I think Farrell is a great prospect that just doesnt have space in Montreal and Struble showed his upside this season and I believe if developed properly especially in a Carolina system he can become a good physical shut down 2nd pair defenseman, hes also a good skater and showed some more offensive glimpse. Anderson for KK is bad contract for Bad contract but Anderson is more proven and short contract while KK is younger and cheaper...Although would KK work back in Montreal, it is alot different now so perhaps.

[@billkochuk]

I love Necas' talent level. It's just that on any given night, you didn't know if you'd get engaged Marty or spectator Marty. Change of venue might be good for him.

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

Arniel's promotion is no surprise. He was hired BEFORE Bowness and the expectation was that he was being groomed for this. I called it 2 years ago.

[@sameold5050]

Did you call the disastrous performance in the last 2 playoffs & poor PP & PK too ?

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

@@sameold5050 Yep. Never going to win a playoff round with Pionk, Schmidt and Ehlers on the ice.

[@mccartney7108]

I’ve been wondering what maurice was looking at after the ot goal last night. anyone care to offer perspective?

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

they were concerned it was either highstick or offsides

[@maudlewis8536]

I’m gunna miss Necas 🥲

[@Tenshi_727]

As a Jets fan, and I speak for plenty of others as well, it's a very lazy and underwhelming hire it seems. Unless other coaches told them off it seems like their focus is to have some one with a similar mentality rather than shaking things up. We will see, it's not the worst thing that can happen.

[@rydermccracken9199]

Hopefully the avalanche can get him since we might be losing nichushkin and who knows when or if landeskog will ever play again

[@Mansini77]

Who would the Avs part with in the trade?

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

@@Mansini77 Sean Behrens, Callum Ritchie?

[@RealPolo8]

Canes need to get an Elite Goalie for Necas.. So Swayman, Sorokin, or Silovs. Would be my choice, teams with multiple Goalies. I’d want the younger one.

[@nathanspreitzer6738]

Cool Necas and Marner to Detroit confirmed :)

[@sonvfave]

Civil on a Hockey channel- lol So Movie line;” Ferris Bueller you’re my hero” My do over “Shannon u r my hero” As I listen to your comment on posts timing!! ❤❤❤

[@amsro9094]

Neces to the Habs because they are stuck with KK would be full circle Karma. :D He also fits the age/time window.

[@christhornycroft3686]

I’ve heard rumours that Necas and Hronek could be the centrepieces of a trade. Hronek was invisible in the playoffs and the 2nd half, so if the Canucks want to bring back Zadorov and get that winger for Pettersson, it would make sense. I’ve also heard rumours about Pesce being a possible UFA option for Hughes. That could work. Couple of ex-Canes. Obviously, that probably means Vancouver isn’t looking to recoup a 1st round pick, which is a little disappointing, since the prospect pool is still pretty shallow. But we’ll see.

[@mek90703]

What do you think the Canes are going to want for Necas? I would love it if Verbeek could get him to Anaheim!

[@buckminsterfullerene2149]

I'll take Necas off the Canes hands ALL DAY!! 🖤💛

[@brAnd7onX87]

Necas is just what the ducks need to get competitive again. We need a right shot Winger who is in his prime and not aging and have plenty of draft picks to give up.

[@IceUp17]

At the deadline one of the rumors was Carolina was in on zegras at one point I wouldn't be surprised if the asking price was Necas and a prospect

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

With our cap issues this off-season, offering picks for him might be enough. In the Canes camp we are fearing losing him for almost nothing just because we can't match any offer sheet. Hearing that multiple teams are interested in him is frankly a huge relief at this point.

[@derekmellino8316]

Necas to Boston for ullmark makes so much sense for both teams

[@mhop9775]

Eh he makes a little too much money and isn’t exactly a proven playoff performer, I hope the canes hold out for better

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

I'd be very much fine with it, especially since Ullmark has proven to have the perfect mentality for a goalie rotation system, which Kochetkov and him would probably have. If we can make the cap side work without giving up a first round pick, it could be a good trade. I'm curious what Bruins fans think of this idea.

[@mhop9775]

@@thatisjustwhatisaid a rotational starter could be good, but no shot for 5 million

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

@@mhop9775 If Skjei and Pesce are going, it could absolutely work. Otherwise it could maybe be made a 3-team-trade. I think many would be willing to retain a couple of millions for one year even for a low draft pick. Agreed that it isn't the most likely option, though.

[@Tbiblaine23]

Necas to Nashville please 🤞🏻

[@terrencekelly2508]

Necas is great, would hate to see him go.

[@ultimate8550]

Necas is good but as others have pointed out, I don't think his style really fits within Carolina's system. Plus, now with the revelation of Jake Guentzel I think it's clear to most people that he should be among the top priorities to be re-signed. If we have to lose Necas to get Guentzel back, I think that's a more than worthwhile trade off.

[@jonfox4022]

I'm not convinced Arniel is the right guy but we'll just have to wait and see. He did well when he had to step up but I wonder how much effort they put into looking at other coaches.

[@sameold5050]

Getting a coach (and free agent players) to live in Winnipeg isn't easy but Arniel has already lived here for years & his wife has a physiotherapy practice here. His opportunities as a head coach elsewhere were basically non existent.

[@jonfox4022]

@@sameold5050 What's your point?

[@sameold5050]

@@jonfox4022 What part do you have trouble understanding?

[@jonfox4022]

@@sameold5050 Who cares if his opportunities as a head coach elsewhere were basically non existent. What does that have to do with the the Jets' selection process?

[@jonfox4022]

@@sameold5050 What is your point?

[@jimmybilly3336]

I have been underestimating Scott Arniel since the 90's. It is high time I realised it and show him some respect for the game he has been involved for basically 60 years. That said, I am guessing his first order of business is getting associate coaches to fix the PP and PK. Basically, both are atrocities. Good luck, Coach Arniel

[@73Ambassador]

What concerns me is that Arniel was in charge of that horrible PK, and he was "head coach" during 5 of that late season 6 game losing streak when Bones was sick. If he can't run the PK, how can he run the entire team? First off, they need to fire PP coach Brad Lauer. If they don't, I can't take this organization seriously as they are too much of a familiarity based boys club.

[@sameold5050]

​@@73Ambassador Definitely. 👍

[@andrewgreen815]

Jets fan: I like the Arniel hire. He was drafted as a player in the era of Jets 1.0. He has a Stanley cup ring as an assistant in Washington. Tons of time paying his coaching dues and dues with the Jets.

[@nathanmeagher7869]

I still don't get why we'd trade Necas, and for what in return

[@TheZenomeProject]

The rumor is that the Canes may want a RHD. There is some speculation circling in Vancouver that they're interested in Hronek.

[@thatisjustwhatisaid]

I feel like our system doesn't really fit Necas' strengths and we have significant cap issues right now. I like the guy but he is replaceable in this team.

[@tomdemay6147]

@@thatisjustwhatisaid I agree. most of time Necas was out there it felt like he is kind of doing his own thing. i dont really know hockey that good but as a casual Canes fan I noticed that he look talented but he dont really fit in.

[@mkultra5752]

He wants out himself , doesnt matter if they want him or not

[@epo6831]

Necas never adapted to Rod’s system. He wanted to be on the top line, he wanted to do it his way, and very often, he would go McDavid to enter the zone, then turn the puck over because he had no idea what to do next. He blames his shortcomings on the talent around him. He’s an overtime monster…in the regular season. He needs space to be successful. So, teams that don’t forecheck could definitely see him as a fit.

[@heathclark318]

Not sure I would be dropping any reasoning for why you do what you do. Just do what you do, you owe us no explanation. Especially those like myself who are not paid subs. I thank you for the content that most of us appreciate for free, not much in life is free.

[@danielk09]

What happened to the previous Jets coach?

[@sameold5050]

Rick Bowness retired after the disastrous 1st round playoff exit (2nd straight) & Arniel was the Associate Coach.

[@danielk09]

@@sameold5050 ty

[@ameraceffj]

Necas to the Blackhawks for their #20… thoughts???

[@zanec1780]

Manny Malhotra

[@justinaskins2156]

I'm always of the opinion that the coach of the AHL affiliate should get first crack at the vacant NHL job instead of cycling around the same like 6 guys

[@joeb2151]

Four to (two?) one. Yes. I KNOW WHAT I MEANT.

[@geraldjohnson7435]

Sign and trade hronek, package him with mikheyev and trade for necas

[@jtyaks5924]

Canes will move Necas, it to Vancouver we'd take lindholm

[@rosariocannistraro3561]

He's aUFA he's free for the taking , And Vancouver has little to trade in return other than Hronek and we sure as heck.ain't paying him the 8 mil price that's been going round .

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

Shannon i love the jerseys! Hoping necas goes to my bruins, sweeney says were gonna be "aggressive" so im crossing my fingers! I go a new hobby now.....trying to have a rack of jerseys like you!

[@greggg3592]

What would be a fair return in your eyes?

[@Doriooreo]

Bruins trading one of their goalies (in a package) for a center would be a good idea. As a Rangers fan, Carolina could use an upgrade in net so there's mutual interest there if the Bruins are actually shopping one of their goalies.

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

@@greggg3592 tough because we may be giving the whalers/hurricanes the key pieces to hand us our asses in the future lol. That being said your question got me, i dont know enough about necas value

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

@@greggg3592 my initial response isnt here.....lol huh

[@joseph7696]

Idk how 6 teams is enough to classify as a professional league. Original 6 definitely not enough teams. They could have had 10 easily.

[@OldRustySteele]

They’re dipping their toes in the water to test the concept. I’m guessing they thought that “If it doesn’t work in these traditional hockey-mad cities, it won’t work elsewhere. So we can fold our tent without too much financial losses. And if it actually does work, we can expand more next year.” It looks to me that they’re drawing fans, so I assume they’re showing a modest profit. I have no idea how much they make off sponsorships, TV contracts, etc. Assuming they’re healthy enough, it will be interesting which cities they choose for the next expansion.

[@joseph7696]

@@OldRustySteele wholesome comment. Glad you are in the YTube community

[@heldermoreira8554]

4 2 1, now that's funny !!!...

[@trentreimer130]

I'm good with the Arniel hire. His first stint as HC last season went really well, although his second stint did nothing to halt a losing streak. Jets are pretty close to being a great team so it makes more sense to tweak than to blow things up and hope for a favourable aftermath.

[@sameold5050]

Arniel has been behind the bench the last 2 seasons & PP & PK have been poor. Two quick 1st round playoff exits too. This promotion will have the fanbase in future decline & more empty seats.

[@CoachMacdaddy]

Necas was the most dangerous fwd against the Rangers, bad move imo

[@noahhuibers6643]

Both Necas and Waddell to Columbus would make a lot of sense for us. Another top young centre to complement Fantilli and Jenner to lead. Waddell would change this entire franchise. I’d love to see this.

[@greggg3592]

What would the return be in your eyes?

[@DJVexillum]

Really liked Arniel during his couple years playing here in Buffalo. Wish him all the best in Winnipeg!

[@B00HER]

4 2 1

[@jetswhiteout961]

Not a fan of this choice, just based on his track record back in Columbus. But maybe with this roster, and they played well when Bowness was away, he might do well. Give him a chance

[@sameold5050]

Major failure by True North.

[@JeikobuNippon]

I’d have liked it if you had given some background on Arniel. I really don’t know anything about him. Time to get off my butt (so to speak) and do it myself.

[@sameold5050]

Arniel doesn't bring much past success. Disaster in Columbus years ago. Typical True North. Not good.

[@brianmouland209]

Ariel is a good choice

[@sameold5050]

Definitely not

[@dleatherman4539]

Good luck Jets, methinks you are going to start going downhill now. Arniel is not a good coach, unless your plan is to tank.

[@j.t.miller1641]

I dont think Necas would be a good idea in Van. He will ask for too much and not sure about his personality in the locker room.

[@dragon-ir8te]

ironic comment considering your pfp of JT Miller. The only player who's getting overpaid is gonna be Hronek. Canucks lack high-end talent up front, Necas is a perfect fit

[@j.t.miller1641]

@@dragon-ir8te i want Hronek gone. I wasn't referring to Necas' skill cause yes he would be good. I'm talking about the other tangibles that come with him. If he wants anything over 9M I'd move on

[@dragon-ir8te]

@@j.t.miller1641 He only has one 70-point season to his name and was a minus-9 this year so VAN wouldn't be acquiring him at peak value. I think this management group can get a reasonable extension figured out with him.

[@sameold5050]

Arniel is a terrible hire. Typical True North, loyal but that's not going to work. Jets PK & PP have been weak during Arniel's time behind the bench the past 2 seasons & quick playoff eliminations. He was a disaster in Columbus & players disliked him. Major fail.

[@shaunchappell784]

Has anyone else heard Hronek for Necas trade gathering steam?

[@daledemanchuk7920]

wow if knucks could dump pettersson it would be a god send!