LeBrun: Carolina will "absolutely" trade Skinner

[Flyers Faithful]

Would Carolina fans be interested in this?

To PHI:
Skinner

To CAR:
19th OVR Pick
2019 3rd Round Pick
Matthew Strome

 

[Jarey Curry]

Wouldnt stating this make Skinners trade value diminish a little bit?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Wouldnt stating this make Skinners trade value diminish a little bit?

AFAIK, the team hasn't stated it. Waddell has said they are looking to make some moves, but if the right deal isn't there, they are fine keeping him on the team.

Either way though, I don't think it diminishes value either way. GMs call each other and they all talk. They know who is likely to be traded and who isn't so they don't need public statements to know that Skinner is on the trade block.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Skinner has full NMC right?

correct.

 

[Negan4Coach]

At the end of the day this guy scores 30 goals a year so if you want him you must pay.

 

[Prongo]

At the end of the day this guy scores 30 goals a year so if you want him you must pay.

I think a first and a prospect is fair. Skinner calls the shots so they have to present every deal they have to him if they want to pull the trigger.

The first rounder will be the most useful asset you get back in the trade by far I believe.

 

[Chan790]

I think a first and a prospect is fair. Skinner calls the shots so they have to present every deal they have to him if they want to pull the trigger.

The first rounder will be the most useful asset you get back in the trade by far I believe.

Not certain we're looking for a pick and spec, as opposed to a hockey trade.

Our pipeline is loaded with B-level talent everywhere (Except RHD) and nobody is giving us a top spec for Skinner.

If we are looking for a pick, I feel it's only to use it in a package for Gru from Washington. Even then, vet top-4 RHD and pick makes more sense for our needs.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I think a first and a prospect is fair. Skinner calls the shots so they have to present every deal they have to him if they want to pull the trigger.

The first rounder will be the most useful asset you get back in the trade by far I believe.

I don't think his NMC will be much of an issue at all. Skinner wants to make the playoffs as he never has in his career. The only teams that would be interested in Skinner with 1 year left on his deal, are likely playoff teams. He probably wants to move on as much as Carolina wants to move on.

 

[AvatarAang]

Ignoring team needs Skinner would look dynamite next to Matthews. Poor guy is getting Sundin'd, Hyman is the new Ponikarovsy/Antropov/4th line scrub etc

I like the avs comments, he'd look good in that jersey

 

[go comets]

* if they get a good return.....

 

[FlyersFanSinceBirth]

What would be the ask from Philly?

 

[DaveG]

What would be the ask from Philly?

I mean, the Skinner for Simmonds swap that people had been talking about earlier this offseason just makes too much sense.

 

[Melrose Munch]

People should just wait for Skinner to reach UFA. Carolina held on to him too long.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

People should just wait for Skinner to reach UFA. Carolina held on to him too long.

Fans say this all the time but a year is a lifetime in sports. A contender will pay appropriate value to add a scorer of his caliber.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

People should just wait for Skinner to reach UFA. Carolina held on to him too long.

That's the HF mentality, where picks and prospects are king. Canes truly thought they were going to make the playoffs last year and thought they fixed the goaltending to allow that. If their goaltending had even been league average they had a decent shot at being a playoff team. They weren't trading their best goal scorer who had just turned 25 so they could get a better return which would have given them no chance to make the playoffs.

At a minimum, they'll get a mid-late 1st and prospect at the trade deadline.

 

[Melrose Munch]

That's the HF mentality, where picks and prospects are king. Canes truly thought they were going to make the playoffs last year and thought they fixed the goaltending to allow that. If their goaltending had even been league average they had a decent shot at being a playoff team. They weren't trading their best goal scorer who had just turned 25 so they could get a better return which would have given them no chance to make the playoffs.

At a minimum, they'll get a mid-late 1st and prospect at the trade deadline.

Fans say this all the time but a year is a lifetime in sports. A contender will pay appropriate value to add a scorer of his caliber.

I agree but now that hes a ufa next year they will not get full value back.

 

[habsgirl5000]

trade skinner?......but why??

 

[BrindAmours Army]

If he's traded, the fanbase that gets him needs to remake this video after next season (if he re-signs):

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I agree but now that hes a ufa next year they will not get full value back.

Again, the HF mentality. "It's better to get full value in a trade for a player than get a few years of play out of him instead."

Hawks should be moving Saad right now then. Who cares if he can help the team today, his value will only decrease as he gets closer to UFA.

 

[Tripod]

I mean, the Skinner for Simmonds swap that people had been talking about earlier this offseason just makes too much sense.

Agreed. Let's get r done!

 

[emptyNedder]

If SJ is in the conversation AND if the Chicago rumor pans out and Saad comes back for Faulk, then I like Braun and first rounder from SJ. Are the Sharks willing to do this?

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

curious from a carolina perspective what they would like added to colorado's first for skinner.

16ov +?

 

[EdAVSfan]

It's surprising. It's a strong fit given the makeup of Colorado's lineup and Skinner's ability to be the offensive driver on a middle-6 line. Perhaps the Avs run a tight ship or maybe they're just not as interested as they should be.

L.A. has been mentioned consistently. SJ was cited here. Florida was mentioned last week. McKenzie speculated that Buffalo could be interested last month.

It’s hard to say.

Some chatter on the avs board thinks the Avs should be making a move to insulate Jost, if they plan on playing him center. But that it’s be better to get a more complete, 200-foot winger.

I don’t necessarily agree, but there is merit that the avs second line with Skinner would be entirely way too small.

 

[Unsustainable]

It’s hard to say.

Some chatter on the avs board thinks the Avs should be making a move to insulate Jost, if they plan on playing him center. But that it’s be better to get a more complete, 200-foot winger.

I don’t necessarily agree, but there is merit that the avs second line with Skinner would be entirely way too small.

Skinner is literally the same size as Crosby.

His baby face kills his appearance, but he’s not very good defensively.

 

[GoldiFox]

If SJ is in the conversation AND if the Chicago rumor pans out and Saad comes back for Faulk, then I like Braun and first rounder from SJ. Are the Sharks willing to do this?

I know you are a Canes fan but how familiar are you with Braun? Can he be the veteran 2nd pairing RHD safety net that Hanifin needs (someone who covers the mistakes of a roaming, dynamic D)? Maybe a SJ fan can chime in? In that case Braun + 21 for Skinner (+) makes sense.

Donskoi is also a guy that interests me. Canes are Karpat-baggers and he has always stuck out to me with his speed, skill, and motor.