Confirmed with Link: Haula to the Hurricanes for Nicholas Roy + Conditional 5th round pick (2021)

[mundyc3]

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[mundyc3]

Guessing potential cheap power center for third/fourth line?

 

[CupInSIX]

Roy is a right handed big C. 720k cap hit, 22 years of age and doesn't have to pass through waivers. Tells you all you need to know about this deal.

Did pretty well against the Wolves for the Charlotte Checkers in the Calder finals. They must have liked what they've seen. He'll probably replace Carpenter.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sounds like Roy is tagged for AHL (or still in CHL or wherever) as he's labeled a prospect.

IOW, someone who won't be on the NHL payroll next season so is giving cap relief too.

 

[CupInSIX]

I wonder if Schuldt/Nosek signings are coming now that there's a bit more cap

 

[LadyStanley]

Not official (yet)

 

[Brazen331]

Chitownhockey is loving this trade.

 

[hangman005]

Making room for Leipsic right lol.

But sad to see Haula go.... when official.

 

[CupInSIX]

The condition is Leipsic returns.

 

[LadyStanley]

2021 conditional 5th round pick.

 

[LadyStanley]

Paywall. Discussion

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Roy has NHL skill, but skating is an issue. He's a center Nosek. Obviously, they like his upside enough to target him in lieu of a draft pick. He's waiver exempt for another year and then should be a league minimum bridge-type coming out of entry level.

Haula is a great fit for Carolina's needs. As a follower of both teams, it's a fair trade under the cicumstances (Haula's injury, the limited term on his contract and the cap crunch combining to drive down his value).

 

[LadyStanley]

VGK Acquires Nicolas Roy And Conditional 2021 5th Rd Pick From Carolina

Official story. No clarification on conditions of pick.


Canes Acquire Erik Haula from Vegas
No clarification on the Carolina side either.

 

[Pirate Deadpool]

I feel bad for Haula because of the timing. He's getting married here this weekend and I know that he also bought a home last year too. But he was one of the players that many felt would be traded because of the cap crunch. I like Stone a lot and I think he'll be worth his contract, but acquiring him means that we'll likely have to trade 2 more players minimum.

 

[CupInSIX]

I feel bad for Haula because of the timing. He's getting married here this weekend and I know that he also bought a home last year too. But he was one of the players that many felt would be traded because of the cap crunch. I like Stone a lot and I think he'll be worth his contract, but acquiring him means that we'll likely have to trade 2 more players minimum.

Maybe he'll re-sign here next summer.
(probably not after getting traded just before his wedding)

 

[Brazen331]

Sounds like this guy is good on the PK. Maybe he is the replacement for PEB?

This kid would inject some youth into the 4th line as Reaves is also in his 30’s.

 

[VegasKnightlife]

Had to be done, but will wish Haula all the best except for when he plays VGK. Bummer on the timing with his wedding.

I see a lot of fans bummed on Twitter about the trade, but to sign Stone and Wild Bill long term this was a necessity.

Hopefully with another trade they can sign Gusev to a long term deal.

 

[hangman005]

I mean on the bright side at least we are in a crunch because we have valuable players..... and Holden. Really suck to be over the cap, and your pieces are awful.

 

[mundyc3]

Think we are putting ourselves in great situation for next CBA and TV contract. $100m salary cap is not far off.

 

[Vegan Knight]

I mean on the bright side at least we are in a crunch because we have valuable players..... and Holden. Really suck to be over the cap, and your pieces are awful.

Gusev is better than Haula, I think is their assessment. So, it seemed there was a redundancy. I wonder if Eakin would be moved.

I think Miller and Holden are the trade bait and Clarkson to LTIR. One of Eakin or Reaves might also need to be traded.

 

[theslatcher]

Maybe he'll re-sign here next summer.
(probably not after getting traded just before his wedding)

"Hey Haula, we don't have a spot on the roster for you in the top 9, but you can play on the 4th line if you'd like"

 

[hangman005]

Man was reading a pretty bad opinion on Facebook. Vegas should have traded Karlsson so they could keep Haula. because Haula's contract was cheaper and it was stupid to trade, Karlsson should have been traded because he cost more who cares how good his contract is.

 

[CupInSIX]

"Hey Haula, we don't have a spot on the roster for you in the top 9, but you can play on the 4th line if you'd like"

You never know.

 

[LadyStanley]

Or a bag of pucks

 

[CupInSIX]

Or a bag of pucks

Way to hold out for that conditional 5th guys.

Aside from his lack of speed, I like Roy but this is a steal for Haula.