Confirmed with Link: Canes sign Calvin de Haan 4 years 18.2M

[A Star is Burns]

As far as the too many defensive D, I do think that most of them are decent enough at moving the puck even if they aren't offensive dynamos. I do agree that if they don't feel the need to overkill Slavin with every defensive matchup, he might have more to give offensively. They may also feel that with a year under his belt, Fleury's numbers will move up, or maybe even that Bean has a shot to take his spot from him in camp.

 

[Buenos Necas]

At this point I'm almost tempted to hang on to Faulk for one more year to try to up his trade value. I'm sure TVR has solid value around the league, and we have guys like Fox, McKeown, and Martin coming through.

 

[AeroFishOne]

Sorry, I love the Kraken for a name.

I gotta agree.

 

[Unsustainable]

Faulk for Nino, Skinner for RNH?

Ferland - Aho - TT
Nino - RNH - Svechnikov
McGinn - Staal - Williams
Martinook - Rask - Foegele

Give Necas a year in Charlotte

 

[Islesfan22]

Some isles fan love him I was never a huge fan of his. Good skater and first pass. Not gonna give you much offense and his shot is weak. He's solid in his own zone but last year he did turn the puck over a lot more then he used to. Maybe it was an aberration will see. My other concern would be his shoulder which he has dislocated multiple times. CDH is more of a 4/5 to me then a 3/4. Just my observation.

 

[SlavinAway]

Faulk for Nino, Skinner for RNH?

Ferland - Aho - TT
Nino - RNH - Svechnikov
McGinn - Staal - Williams
Martinook - Rask - Foegele

Give Necas a year in Charlotte

I’d do that in a heartbeat. Nino - RNH - Svech could be awesome.

You forgot Zykov though. I think he’s the real deal too.

 

[My Special Purpose]

Just a slight buzzkill here, but Pesce is generating a lot more interest than Faulk. We could strike while the iron is hot on him and slide Faulk back into the top 4. Not what I'd do, but more possible today.

 

[What the Faulk]

I think RNH has played mostly wing lately.

 

[SlavinAway]

I think RNH has played mostly wing lately.

That’s just because they have McDavid and Drai.

 

[Joe McGrath]

I think RNH has played mostly wing lately.

He’s a center though. He’s only playing wing because he’s too good to be the 3rd line center.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Just a slight buzzkill here, but Pesce is generating a lot more interest than Faulk. We could strike while the iron is hot on him and slide Faulk back into the top 4. Not what I'd do, but more possible today.

I haven’t seen that. Is that just based on HF trade proposals, or are there actual rumors floating around?

I think if we are focusing on culture (which the FO clearly are), Pesce’s likely to stay.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I think RNH has played mostly wing lately.

He’s been on McNuggets wing.

 

[Unsustainable]

I’d do that in a heartbeat. Nino - RNH - Svech could be awesome.

You forgot Zykov though. I think he’s the real deal too.

Ferland - Aho - TT
Nino - RNH - Svechnikov
Zykov - Staal - Williams
Martinook - Rask - McGinn

Sounds solid still.

 

[Moosetache]

I'm not concerned about Faulk not being here for "offensive" help from the back end. Hes such a negative defensive player he doesn't make up for it offensively.

HOWEVER.....what if Fox completely impresses in camp and takes that 6th spot? I wouldn't love Fox/Fleury from a defensive standpoint (I dont think), but that would certainly fix the lack of offense if we lose Faulk conversation.

 

[DaveG]

Possible thought: TVR to Philly for Alex Lyon+.
He's been nothing but solid since his USHL days, was solid enough in his outings with the Flyers this past year, and would not have to clear waivers to be sent back down to Charlotte in case Darling does bounce back.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Just a slight buzzkill here, but Pesce is generating a lot more interest than Faulk. We could strike while the iron is hot on him and slide Faulk back into the top 4. Not what I'd do, but more possible today.

I love Pesce, but I'm one of the few that would consider moving Pesce for the right forward piece. Of course, it would have to be a young, very top end, forward piece.

The only thing that really gives me pause is the possibility of losing Faulk in a couple of years. But if we turn the team around, he may stick around and be better long term than he was last year. If not, we have some guys like McKeown, Fox, and Martin to look forward to on the right side even if they aren't all the same type of player as Faulk

 

[SlavinAway]

Just a slight buzzkill here, but Pesce is generating a lot more interest than Faulk. We could strike while the iron is hot on him and slide Faulk back into the top 4. Not what I'd do, but more possible today.

The only way I’d be ok moving Pesce is if we are getting a true 1C coming back.

 

[MinJaBen]

Slavin - Pesce
de Haan - Hamilton
Fleury - Faulk/van Riemsdyk

If Faulk is the one to go, that's not a good mix. I'm not a fan of having Hamilton on an island offensively; 5 DFDs is too much.

Could be both Faulk and Fleury are not there, and Bean steps up to play with TvR.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Possible thought: TVR to Philly for Alex Lyon+.
He's been nothing but solid since his USHL days, was solid enough in his outings with the Flyers this past year, and would not have to clear waivers to be sent back down to Charlotte in case Darling does bounce back.

And he made a million saves against the Checkers didn't he? We love that kind of thing historically.

 

[MinJaBen]

The idea of Fleury, TVR, Bean, Fox, and McKeown bolstering the 3rd pair for the next 3-4 years is a real treat. So much utility and depth.

And three of them are Seattle exempt. Plus, there is Martin that is looking good, too.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I'm not concerned about Faulk not being here for "offensive" help from the back end. Hes such a negative defensive player he doesn't make up for it offensively.

HOWEVER.....what if Fox completely impresses in camp and takes that 6th spot? I wouldn't love Fox/Fleury from a defensive standpoint (I dont think), but that would certainly fix the lack of offense if we lose Faulk conversation.

Will Fox be at the main camp? I’m trying to recall if any of our collegiate prospects have attended in the past.

 

[Unsustainable]

Could be both Faulk and Fleury are not there, and Bean steps up to play with TvR.

Could be that we package Fluery, TVR, and Faulk for a 1C and Roll Bean - Fox and McKeown as an extra

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

I do wonder if this could be another play ball or we'll replace you move involving TvR. It was reported that they were having trouble negotiating with him.

 

[A Star is Burns]

If Fox isn't signed, he won't be at camp barring something incredibly bizarre.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Could be that we package Fluery, TVR, and Faulk for a 1C and Roll Bean - Fox and McKeown as an extra

Seems oddly specific to find a team with a surplus 1C who’s also in need of three roster defensemen.