Rumor: Erik Karlsson Mega Thread Episode V - If You Needa Post About Him, Do It Here

[CupsOverCash]

I think the hold up is the extension. Does he extend? Without that, I dont see Ottawa getting a great deal. Especially if they are trying to package Ryan in there too.

 

[YP44]

To me, it's a "fish rots from the head" thing. Hard to fill your dressing room with character when Melnyk's out there making the most awkward video in NHL history. I just have a hard time believing the team, even its prospects, have a whole lot of faith in what's going on behind the scenes there. They went from acquiring Duchene to make a run to, less than a year later, a full blown rebuild.

I have never heard that saying.

 

[Flat Ronnie]

If so, what's the logic in delaying the announcement?

The presser. It's a big deal. He was supposed to speak at 1p. Over an hour ago.

 

[HomeAndHome]

I have been on this site for more than 2 hours. What the **** am i doing with my life right now?

Can this trade happen already?

My team's not even involved and I can't look away... something better happen!

 

[RogerRoger]

I think the hold up is the extension. Does he extend? Without that, I dont see Ottawa getting a great deal. Especially if they are trying to package Ryan in there too.

I don't think they can package Ryan to SJ.

 

[Captain Mountain]

at least you owned it

For whatever reason I was thinking of the old Northwest Division.

 

[Boxscore]

The presser. It's a big deal. He was supposed to speak at 1p. Over an hour ago.

Right. But if the deal is done. Come out and announce it. The media is setup. Everyone is there.

 

[Hostile Offer]

Karlsson + Ryan for Hertl, Merkley, 2019 2nd, 2020 1st? Thoughts?

This makes sense to me. Sens rid themselves of Ryan and get a younger player who is signed for a while. Ryan replaces Hertl for the Sharks, and they get Karlsson for picks and a prospect.

There's no way SJ can take on Ryan. If they would, much more cap than Hertl would need to go back to Ottawa.

 

[The Macho King]

It would be hilarious if he comes out with a fresh contract extension.

 

[DRW204]

Have Melnyk announce the deal please

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Pagnotta heavily implying it will be done soon.

 

[Cynick]

To me, it's a "fish rots from the head" thing. Hard to fill your dressing room with character when Melnyk's out there making the most awkward video in NHL history. I just have a hard time believing the team, even its prospects, have a whole lot of faith in what's going on behind the scenes there. They went from acquiring Duchene to make a run to, less than a year later, a full blown rebuild.

I couldn't agree more. I feel like the team is going to try to add character players to the locker room but that won't fix the stench at the managerial level. Trading Karlsson will get you a quality guy or two but without ownership changes, the chaos between the scenes will surely continue.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

There's no way SJ can take on Ryan. If they would, much more cap than Hertl would need to go back to Ottawa.

This isn't true. The Sharks could take on Bobby Ryan and Erik Karlsson if Ottawa retains one mil on Karlsson and the return includes Braun, Karlsson, and Tierney. What would also likely be included in such a deal because Ryan is coming this way is either Meier or Labanc.

 

[Ronnie Residue]

Pagnotta heavily implying it will be done soon.

Man I haven’t done anything productive today, just refreshing lol please end soon.

 

[DRW204]

Karlsson + Ryan for Hertl, Merkley, 2019 2nd, 2020 1st? Thoughts?

This makes sense to me. Sens rid themselves of Ryan and get a younger player who is signed for a while. Ryan replaces Hertl for the Sharks, and they get Karlsson for picks and a prospect.

EK + Ryan is 13M+ combined. How will SJS absorb that? They have 4.3M in space currently. Ryan would have to be moved in a 3 way deal

 

[Flat Ronnie]

 

[NorthCoast]

I couldn't agree more. I feel like the team is going to try to add character players to the locker room but that won't fix the stench at the managerial level. Trading Karlsson will get you a quality guy or two but without ownership changes, the chaos between the scenes will surely continue.

Yes, the irony of Melnyk demanding character players...

 

[easton117]

The presser. It's a big deal. He was supposed to speak at 1p. Over an hour ago.

Eugene is making them sit there. Punishment for not praising his after hours promotional video.

Should’ve got the sham wow guy. That fellow could rock a late night ad.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Damn. He basically just implied he knows EK is gone.

 

[YP44]

sure sounds like a done deal

 

[CupInSIX]

typical cryptic hockey player answer. Wait what?

 

[GeauxPreds1]

Karlsson to Dallas is my bet where he goes

 

[DFC]

Gone GONE gone.

Just a matter of time before the real news leaks.

 

[Devilsfan118]

Just do it, put me out of my misery.

 

[Aoko]

Everytime i see Erik Karlsson on his new team step on the ice or play the puck, i am going to yell **** YOU MELNYK!!!!!!!!!!!!.

What if he's traded to the Golden Nuggets? Will you instead yell "f*** YEAH MELNYK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"?

 

[Little Psycho]

Thanks for confirming everyone's thoughts, Matt. Lol

 

[YNWA14]

Damn. He basically just implied he knows EK is gone.

It could imply the opposite; that they have to keep him because they know there's nothing they could get out there that would replace him. <_<

 

[DFC]

Eugene is making them sit there. Punishment for not praising his after hours promotional video.

Should’ve got the sham wow guy. That fellow could rock a late night ad.

He died. Borowieki was Option B. Melnyk didn't know the difference anyway.