Blades acquire D-man Jackson Caller from Portland for a 4th in 2018

[Trav]

Looking at his stats on eliteprospects, he seems capable of putting up points. Hopefully he'll pan out.


http://saskatoonblades.com/article/b...-from-portland

The Saskatoon Blades made another transaction Monday, acquiring ’99 born defensemen Jackson Caller from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.

Caller suited up for 8 games with the Winterhawks last season and registered one assist as a 16 year old. Originally from Kamloops, Caller adds size and depth to the Blades back end. Standing at 6’2″, Caller is described as a patient, smart, and composed player with excellent puck skill and vision.

“Jackson has the ability to push the pace, he has great feet and we think he’ll be a nice addition to our back end,” said Blades Associate General Manager, Steve Hildebrand.

Jackson Caller will arrive in Saskatoon this week and join the Blades for practice on Wednesday.

[Sttop]

I have never seen Caller play .. but as a rebuilding team the Blades sure throw a lot of picks around. With no 3rd , 4th and 6th picks already this draft , and no extra picks in any rounds. Also next draft the same 3rd , 4th and 6th round picks are gone. I understand they are trying to speed up a rebuild by a couple years. It will be interesting to see if it works or not.

[Trav]

I have never seen Caller play .. but as a rebuilding team the Blades sure throw a lot of picks around. With no 3rd , 4th and 6th picks already this draft , and no extra picks in any rounds. Also next draft the same 3rd , 4th and 6th round picks are gone. I understand they are trying to speed up a rebuild by a couple years. It will be interesting to see if it works or not.

They have two first rounders in 2017 draft. Their own and Victoria's from the Forsberg deal

[Sttop]

your right i misread the spread sheet..

[curwie]

I have never seen Caller play .. but as a rebuilding team the Blades sure throw a lot of picks around. With no 3rd , 4th and 6th picks already this draft , and no extra picks in any rounds. Also next draft the same 3rd , 4th and 6th round picks are gone. I understand they are trying to speed up a rebuild by a couple years. It will be interesting to see if it works or not.

I think that Priestner has done a pretty decent job. Sometimes he likes the sound of his voice a little to much. They gotta quite making moves now and let it play out. Big question mark is still the goaltending. Even with the acquisition of Flodell I would still say it's a little suspect. With a young defence in front goaltenders are gonna have to steal a few games. East division will be stronger than I originally envisioned. It will be a dog fight.