Speculation: 2013-2014 Carolina Hurricanes Trade Talk

[Blueline Bomber]

Nothing will happen, as usual.

Yep. Now that JR has put the fear in them by trading Westgarth, he'll assume everything's good now.

I mean, if Westgarth can be moved, no one's safe.

 

[Buenos Necas]

Ahh, the ole Craig Adams to Chicago for future considerations

 

[Marns]

Ahh, the ole Craig Adams to Chicago for future considerations

Wish we (the Pens) could do that.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

My bet is Peters as well. He said they need to return to a two-goalie system (so it's one of the three), and Cam and Anton are getting the next two starts.

Although, his comments on it being a salary cap league makes me think he's entertained offers for Ward...

 

[Moosetache]

My bet is Peters as well. He said they need to return to a two-goalie system (so it's one of the three), and Cam and Anton are getting the next two starts.

Although, his comments on it being a salary cap league makes me think he's entertained offers for Ward...

Should be an easy decision then.....accept an offer for Ward, dont just entertain them.

 

[raynman]

The Hurricanes have had in-depth trade discussions with the Toronto Maple Leafs for some time, a Carolina source close confirmed to TFP.

Gleason has been the subject of endless trade speculation suggesting he's heading to Toronto in a deal involving Leafs defenseman John-Michael Liles. However, the Leafs and Hurricanes have discussed multiple options involved several players, TFP reported earlier on Monday evening.

According to one source, speaking on the basis of anonymity, the Leafs have inquired about Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner and may have been trying to work out a deal for the 21-year-old star.

It's uncertain how in-depth talks have gone, or if they have progressed, but the Leafs made it known that defenseman Jake Gardiner and center Nazem Kadri could be available for the right price.

The Hurricanes have spoken to the Leafs about Gardiner on several occasions.

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/car131230a.html

Not the greatest source, but one nonetheless.

Then there is Nick Kypreos:

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper 1h
2nite speculation of #Canes Gleason to #Leafs doesn't seem to want to go away. The obvious choice still would be Liles going the other way

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Should be an easy decision then.....accept an offer for Ward, dont just entertain them.

Can't say this enough times:

If you move Ward, who's going to replace him? Peters? Khudobin?

And while Kadri and/or Gardiner would be interesting, moving Skinner isn't an option. Wouldn't put too much stake into any rumors involving him

 

[SeaBasstian]

with the way Skinners been playing this season, please god dont do anything with him involved

 

[What the Faulk]

Moving Skinner isn't the type of shakeup this team needs, but it seems to be one of the only ones available. Gleason has to go, but that seems hard to do.

 

[TheOllieC]

Yeah no chance in hell the Leafs of all people need Skinner, they have too many wingers and good quantity but hardly any quality C's.

 

[dogbazinho]

Losing Skinner puts our goals scored number in Buffalo range. He should be shot if he makes a trade involving him.

 

[Unsustainable]

Tim Gleason + Skinner for Kadri + Gardiner

I don't even?

 

[raynman]

Tim Gleason + Skinner for Kadri + Gardiner

I don't even?

Wouldn't that put Toronto over the cap?

 

[dogbazinho]

Tim Gleason + Skinner for Kadri + Gardiner

I don't even?

I wouldn't do it but value is there and it seems like a JR trade. Got a bad contract going away and the best player in the deal to make up for it. Rinse and repeat forever and ever.

 

[Novacane]

"the Leafs have inquired about Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner"

Should we tell him?

 

[What the Faulk]

Skinner is a barely 21 year old who's scoring at a better pace than when he won the Calder with a (slightly) worse shooting percentage. On what planet is 5.75M for that a bad contract? No, he's not that great defensively, but there have been flashes where he has. As the cap continues to rise, his deal and Staal's deal will probably look right in line with everything pretty soon.

 

[DaleCooper]

The fact that sunshine and rainbows Tripp Tracy has been dogging on Skinner lately makes me wonder...

 

[hockey_nut]

Yeah no chance in hell the Leafs of all people need Skinner, they have too many wingers and good quantity but hardly any quality C's.

Skinner's a natural center, drafted as one...

I don't know how a deal like this helps the canes, unless it's larger and involves Gardiner and an offensive forward to replace Skinner (ultimately a multi-player trade by both sides)

 

[Brock Anton]

Skinner's a natural center, drafted as one...

I don't know how a deal like this helps the canes, unless it's larger and involves Gardiner and an offensive forward to replace Skinner (ultimately a multi-player trade by both sides)

Yeah, in juniors. But he's shown nothing to me that would show that he could be an effective top 6 center in the NHL.

I like Gardiner, but I have no interest in trading Skinner in a packing that is headlined by him.

 

[NorthStar4Canes]

Trading Skinner would be insane. Trading Ward before his performance and continuing injury-issues become even more prevalent and letting Peters and Khudobin fight it out for #1 makes perfect sense.

 

[TheBigKahuna]

The fact that sunshine and rainbows Tripp Tracy has been dogging on Skinner lately makes me wonder...

He's been very critical of Cam Ward too.....

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

Peters + Boychuk + 2014 1st for #neilyakpov

Don't forget all the talk in the summer about getting a Russian to be bff's with Semin. Khudobin was a decent hold over, but he's not actually Russian. He's from #kazawhateverstan.

 

[Unsustainable]

Wouldn't that put Toronto over the cap?

Yeah, that also.

Would I want Kadri as our 3C? Yes.
At the cost of Skinner? No.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Semi-serious question, will I get an infraction if I call a moron Leafs fan a hoser on the trade board?

 

[Vitto79]

if Skinner goes then Kadri goes back
Liles for Gleason makes more sense. with some more going to Carolina