Speculation: BOLD Predictions for the Trade Deadline: COL, LA, FLA, WPG, TOR, CGY, MTL, BOS

[ottomaddox]

Bleacher Report: 8 Bold Predictions 1 Month from the NHL Trade Deadline

1. Bennett to TOR
2. Bernier to COL
3. Eichel to LA
4. Hall to FLA
5. Rakell to BOS
6. Ekholm to MTL
7. Bobby Ryan to CGY
8. Savard to WPG

Best quotes:

"The cap-strapped Leafs could more easily afford Bennett's $2.55 million salary for this season than Granlund's $3.75 million, especially if they can convince the Flames to pick up part of his remaining salary. Bennett is a restricted free agent this summer, whereas Granlund could depart after this season as an unrestricted free agent."

"Seravalli said the Ducks' asking price was high but didn't elaborate. He also added Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk to the list after the struggling winger was a healthy scratch against the New York Islanders recently. Like Rakell, he has a year left on his contract with a $3.675 million cap hit."

"Last week, The Athletic ranked Eichel No. 2 on its trade-deadline big board, citing one league executive who predicted the Sabres star would get traded to the New York Rangers. Another pointed out the Kings have the pieces at center to make a deal happen. That source also doubted the Sabres would trade Eichel to an Eastern Conference club."

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[LAKings88]

Can’t see LA making that deal. They have made strides this year and still need to see what they have in their prospects before shipping them off.

 

[Frenchy]

I would love to have Ekholm in MTL , it's just gonna be hard to fit him under the cap

 

[CupInSIX]

"Seravalli said the Ducks' asking price was high but didn't elaborate. He also added Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk to the list after the struggling winger was a healthy scratch against the New York Islanders recently. Like Rakell, he has a year left on his contract with a $3.675 million cap hit."

Debrusk is also 3 1/2 years younger and an RFA at the end of his current deal.

 

[BKarchitect]

Bernier is a good fit in Colorado. Grubauer is having a Vezina-candidate season. Frank's a perfectly good backup but is an injury concern/mystery. The Avs don't need to pay thru the nose for some long-term starter, they need an experienced vet to give Grubs some rest and who can hold the fort together in an injury crisis if need be. Bernier is well-liked from his time in Colorado in 17-18 and hits that sweet spot where he's not a starter for a good team but would be a great backup option who has looked solid in plenty of reps for a bad team the past two seasons. Plus he's just a rental so no salary issues lingering beyong the season (when hopefully Grubauer is re-signed and we still have Francouz on the books to be the backup).

 

[Bloomberg]

Can't see Calgary trading Bennett, now that Sutter is the coach

 

[Laus723]

Lol, Florida isn’t going to bring in Hall. Savard imo will be the target.

 

[RogerRoger]

With Huberdeau and Verhaeghe on the left side, bringing in Hall doesn't feel like a judicious use of assets.

 

[Captain97]

I would love to have Ekholm in MTL , it's just gonna be hard to fit him under the cap

Actually Chiarot is out until the playoffs or at the very earliest the week before. We could take on Ekholm at his full cap hit, maybe have to send Weal the other way but its very easy now with Big Ben out.

 

[FinlandPanther]

No thanks to Hall. I’d rather the team doesn’t spontaneously combust.

 

[ottomaddox]

Can't see Calgary trading Bennett, now that Sutter is the coach

I don't know. Does Sutter have a *stake in the Flames future? He's not the GM.

 

[FameFlame069]

No way Calgary moves one of their biggest playoff performers if they're going to push(which they will be) and Calgary's owners have never retained salary on a player, so it's out of the question until they finally do it, i wouldn't mind Ryan, i was hoping they would of tried to sign him to a small deal before he signed in Detroit.

 

[turnagainoutlaw]

Bleacher Report: 8 Bold Predictions 1 Month from the NHL Trade Deadline

1. Bennett to TOR
2. Bernier to COL
3. Eichel to LA
4. Hall to FLA
5. Rakell to BOS
6. Ekholm to MTL
7. Bobby Ryan to CGY
8. Savard to WPG

Best quotes:

"The cap-strapped Leafs could more easily afford Bennett's $2.55 million salary for this season than Granlund's $3.75 million, especially if they can convince the Flames to pick up part of his remaining salary. Bennett is a restricted free agent this summer, whereas Granlund could depart after this season as an unrestricted free agent."

"Seravalli said the Ducks' asking price was high but didn't elaborate. He also added Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk to the list after the struggling winger was a healthy scratch against the New York Islanders recently. Like Rakell, he has a year left on his contract with a $3.675 million cap hit."

"Last week, The Athletic ranked Eichel No. 2 on its trade-deadline big board, citing one league executive who predicted the Sabres star would get traded to the New York Rangers. Another pointed out the Kings have the pieces at center to make a deal happen. That source also doubted the Sabres would trade Eichel to an Eastern Conference club."

Lol so is Calgary buying or selling here?

 

[FameFlame069]

Lol so is Calgary buying or selling here?

Definitely not selling low on Bennett.

 

[BLONG7]

I would love to have Ekholm in MTL , it's just gonna be hard to fit him under the cap

Not now, Chairot is out 8 weeks....

 

[TanguaySauce]

I'd love for Colorado to snag Bernier.

That being said, I bet the team does nothing lol

 

[Kurrilino]

Yeah uhm.... no from L.A.
Giving away Byfield, 4 pciks, Madden and a young roster player to make a trade
for our already strongest position ????

Who is coming up with stuff like that

 

[ottomaddox]

Lol so is Calgary buying or selling here?

Silly question. Do you really want me to answer that for you?

 

[Shocker]

Bleacher Report is like the Buzzfeed of sports.

Complete drivel.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Bleacher Report: 8 Bold Predictions 1 Month from the NHL Trade Deadline

1. Bennett to TOR
2. Bernier to COL
3. Eichel to LA
4. Hall to FLA
5. Rakell to BOS
6. Ekholm to MTL
7. Bobby Ryan to CGY
8. Savard to WPG

Best quotes:

"The cap-strapped Leafs could more easily afford Bennett's $2.55 million salary for this season than Granlund's $3.75 million, especially if they can convince the Flames to pick up part of his remaining salary. Bennett is a restricted free agent this summer, whereas Granlund could depart after this season as an unrestricted free agent."

"Seravalli said the Ducks' asking price was high but didn't elaborate. He also added Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk to the list after the struggling winger was a healthy scratch against the New York Islanders recently. Like Rakell, he has a year left on his contract with a $3.675 million cap hit."

"Last week, The Athletic ranked Eichel No. 2 on its trade-deadline big board, citing one league executive who predicted the Sabres star would get traded to the New York Rangers. Another pointed out the Kings have the pieces at center to make a deal happen. That source also doubted the Sabres would trade Eichel to an Eastern Conference club."

Bennett is going nowhere.

Especially not Toronto.

 

[Spirit of 67]

Can't see Calgary trading Bennett, now that Sutter is the coach

And being over paid with a pending QO, I don't see any team wanting him.

The article makes it sound like his contract is good and Granlund's expiring deal as a bad thing.
That's the opposite of what's good and bad.

 

[Danvalanche]

This was bold predictions? What about bernier is bold lol

 

[sheed36]

Can't see Calgary trading Bennett, now that Sutter is the coach

Plus there's also a chance the Flames may play the Leafs in round 1 of the playoffs.

 

[Rorschach]

For LA's side, I think Eichel makes more sense in New York, with the Rangers. If NYR and Buff make a deal, NYR gets their center in Eichel and deals a couple of top-flight winger prospects plus firsts in the package to Buffalo, they'll have a donut in the middle.
If they then deal Dahlin to LA for the center prospects plus a LHD like Clague, they can have a much more complete farm, then fill out the rest of the team with their future firsts and the picks they get from LA and NY.

 

[Lt Dan]

These are definitely bold.
I don't see the Kings trading for Eichel though. The rumor is they want a dynamic left handed d-man that knows how to poach an egg