Viqsi
"that chick from Ohio"
The deadline's coming up in a couple weeks, and our existing trade discussion thread is now full up, so here we go.
When last we left off, the lead topic of trade discussion involved wondering if we could get Wild Bill back:
When last we left off, the lead topic of trade discussion involved wondering if we could get Wild Bill back:
Wonder what Vegas would want in addition to Panarin to get Karlsson back. Wild Bill has come back down to earth and looks like a 50 point guy. I think he would still look great on our 2nd line center and has good relationships with the team and coaches.
Vegas obviously values Karlsson's center play but maybe could view Panarin as key to making the Finals again. Add a good pick or prospect for when Panarin goes to FA. It may be worth the gamble to "sell high" on him if the Golden Knights are sold on their center prospects and Stastny recovering.
Give up assets to get the guy we gave up assets to get rid of? I'll pass. Karlsson is better than he was when he left, but I'm still not sure if he's done coming back to Earth yet, so I'd rather see what else is available.
I mean I get it. The optics aren't great when you trade a player like Panarin for Wild Bill who you gave away 2 years ago. But he has 16g and 17a this year which is leaps and bounds better than what we have behind Dubois down the middle.
I'd go down that road if possible. Would Bill want to come back after being cast off? He would also be an RFA so he would be here a few years.
On one hand it seems like a typical Jackets move. When they need to make a move they tend to go back to guys they know. Not a bad thing, just they tend to like the Devil they know.
What is Bills contract situation he was a RFA last season and made $5.25M this year. Is he RFA again this summer or UFA?
He's an RFA per Vegas Golden Knights - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
On track for 51 points this year. So he's probably a 40 to 60 point guy for Vegas in their system. Who knows if he could do that here?
I think Karlsson's game is quite flexible so he is a low risk acquisition. He would likely fit on any of our top-3 lines (splitting faceoffs with PLD or centering Foligno/Bjorkstrand or centering Jenner/Anderson). He can also play on the PP half wall and on the PK.
There is no guarantee but I think his flexibility and versatility means he would be pretty safe.
He also isn't a 10 million dollar guy. Acquiring him (RFA at the end of the season) likely takes time and money away from Duclair or Wennberg. The team can still look for a Panarin replacement who they will pay handsomly.
I'm just not seeing a Karlsson trade being plausible. Even after coming down to earth, he's the best C the Knights have.