Rumor: PK Subban on Tradeblock

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

OTT: Draisatl
EDM: Subban
NSH: Extended EK

If ek doesn't re-up with Ottawa.

lol, Ottawa fans need to give up the delusion of being able to trade an extended Karlsson.

 

[Painful Quandary]

I'll never understand why they would trade him. Makes absolutely no sense. Just like it made no sense for Montreal to trade him.

They have a a country club front office, and there was likely a rift between Subban and Michel Therrien, and the front office was going to keep their buddy.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

OTT: Draisatl
EDM: Subban
NSH: Extended EK

If ek doesn't re-up with Ottawa.

All 3 of those things are not like the other...

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

OTT: Draisatl
EDM: Subban
NSH: Extended EK

If ek doesn't re-up with Ottawa.

Ottawa loses the best dman in the league for a 2C??? Laughable.


More like

Ottawa: edm 10th oa, Drai, Nashville 2nd rnd pick
Nasville : EK
Edmonton: Subban

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Sounds like bullshit

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Do you think they would be looking for more of a picks and prospects package, or would they be looking to acquire a #1C like Logan Couture? Or would they really only be moving him for a comparable RHD?

 

[Langdon Alger]

I'll never understand why they would trade him. Makes absolutely no sense. Just like it made no sense for Montreal to trade him.

Maybe the problem is something we’re not seeing.

 

[Langdon Alger]

lol, Ottawa fans need to give up the delusion of being able to trade an extended Karlsson.

Not if it happens on July 1 or after.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Spitballing here, maybe they're thinking about moving him to make room for Tavares?

 

[Langdon Alger]

There was a Montreal media guy saying the exact same thing like a month ago. Subban rubbing teammates the wrong way, and if the right deal comes along he'd be moved. Jesus, how annoying can one player be?

If he gets traded I think we’ll know how annoying one player can be.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Spitballing here, maybe they're thinking about moving him to make room for Tavares?

Maybe, but they would need to move Turris as well to make room for Ellis to set-up, otherwise you're looking at running with 2 good d instead of 4

 

[Langdon Alger]

Nashville wants Karlsson, so Subban is out.

Or so the Germans would have us believe.

 

[FilthyScoresberg]

Spitballing here, maybe they're thinking about moving him to make room for Tavares?

This. If they do move Subban, Tavares (or someone of similar quality) better be coming to Nashville or else it’s just a step back.

Would be very sad to see Subban go but damn he could get us a haul, and we need more playmakers/scorers and a nice 3rd pairing D.

 

[GoldOnGold]

I have a hard time believing these rumors are true. Subban was our best d-man for the playoffs and a lot of the season, and he's already on a long-term contract. If a d-man must be moved, moving Ellis would be much more logical IMO.

 

[FilthyScoresberg]

Maybe, but they would need to move Turris as well to make room for Ellis to set-up, otherwise you're looking at running with 2 good d instead of 4

Ekholm????

 

[FilthyScoresberg]

I have a hard time believing these rumors are true. Subban was our best d-man for the playoffs and a lot of the season, and he's already on a long-term contract. If a d-man must be moved, moving Ellis would be much more logical IMO.

But I think the question here is: would Subban sign here again as UFA? Likely not.
Ellis wants to spend his career here.

 

[AvatarAang]

Oilers would be all over this.

You mean like they were all over it when Montreal was trying to deal him?

Chiarelli isn't competent enough to acquire a star player like Subban. He's only good at trading them away.

 

[A91]

OTT: Draisatl
EDM: Subban
NSH: Extended EK

If ek doesn't re-up with Ottawa.

Draisaitl goes nowhere

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I have a hard time believing these rumors are true. Subban was our best d-man for the playoffs and a lot of the season, and he's already on a long-term contract. If a d-man must be moved, moving Ellis would be much more logical IMO.

Depends on the reason behind moving him. If it's to free up cap, then Subban, regardless of how illogical it seems, is the best choice. Ellis only frees 2.5/prevents you from adding an additional 4-4.5 if extended/re-signed

Ekholm????

If you mean which d left, then Ekholm and Josi.

If you mean move him, he's 4 mill for the next 4 years (?) That's a sweet contract.

 

[GoldOnGold]

But I think the question here is: would Subban sign here again as UFA? Likely not.
Ellis wants to spend his career here.

It'd be pretty dumb if we got rid of a Norris-caliber d-man just because he wouldn't sign here as a UFA. I like Ellis, but I think Subban is better by a good margin.

 

[FilthyScoresberg]

It'd be pretty dumb if we got rid of a Norris-caliber d-man just because he wouldn't sign here as a UFA. I like Ellis, but I think Subban is better by a good margin.

I totally agree with that, but if there’s any merit to him wearing out his welcome, I’d rather move him than Ellis. Long term, man. Long term.

 

[FilthyScoresberg]

Depends on the reason behind moving him. If it's to free up cap, then Subban, regardless of how illogical it seems, is the best choice. Ellis only frees 2.5/prevents you from adding an additional 4-4.5 if extended/re-signed



If you mean which d left, then Ekholm and Josi.

If you mean move him, he's 4 mill for the next 4 years (?) That's a sweet contract.

If we traded Subban, we’d still have Josi, Ellis, and Ekholm. Not just 2 good D. Ekholm would be a top pairing D man on almost any team in the league. Dude is a stud.

 

[danielpalfredsson]

I have a conspiracy theory that something around Karlsson for Subban as a base is one of Dorion's supposed "many" plans if the Senators are unwilling to come up to EK's asking price, or EK is unwilling to settle for the Senators offer, and no team steps up with an amazing package deal for Karlsson.

Poile was apparently the first guy to call Dorion on Karlsson. We're now hearing rumblings about Subban possibly being available. Dorion has claimed that the Senators are on a 5 year plan, Subban is signed at what is a good rate for a budget team for another 4, meaning he fits that 5 year period fairly closely.

If the Senators liquidate Karlsson for a package deal, it needs to be a can't lose type package. Vegas was offering Ottawa apparently two 1sts, a conditional pick, and one of Glass/Suzuki/Brannstrom as a base at the deadline for what might have been Karl+Ryan. While that's a lot of assets, a package like that could easily be nothing 5 years from now. The Senators need a sure thing prospect in a package deal, or proven young talent as a part of it. So if that is not available, a move for an established player that fits the budget and 5 year plan makes the most sense.

The Senators are also possibly moving downtown, although every time Eugene Melnyk opens his mouth I get more and more skeptical that it'll ever happen. For those unfamiliar with Ottawa, the new arena would be a stone's throw away from Gatineau in Quebec. Both Gatineau and Orleans are major french areas in the vicinity of Ottawa, both are infested with dirty traitor Montreal Canadiens fans. Acquiring Subban presents a major opportunity for the Senators to reach out to and try to grow the Gatineau/Orleans francophone fanbase.

Lots of Sens fans despise Subban, but they also disliked Phaneuf and mostly warmed up to him when he came here. Sports are weird that way. While I think Karlsson is better than Subban, it's the closest option that might be out there to a lateral move, Subban fits in with the Senators 5 year plan, and the organization might benefit at the box office and off the ice from acquiring one of the most marketable players in the entire league. Especially so when they are in the middle of possibly the biggest deal in franchise history with the downtown arena being constructed.

 

[Drew311]

Subban for Kessel + Brassard.

 

[TheNumber4]

Just Googled this: Predators shoot down P.K. Subban trade rumours - Sportsnet.ca

So a local Nashville Reporter and Laviolette shot down the rumours a week ago. Where does Andy Strickland get off saying he's being shopped. Or is OP misquoting Strickland to make a post. Someone please post a link the NHL Radio show this was said on.