Rumour, Trade and Free Agent Discussion - 2020/21 Edition (OP Warning)

[Whileee]

Laine for Ekblad addresses a team need for both sides, gives us a #1RD that would be an awesome partner for Morrissey and gives us someone under team control for at least 5 years. Plus he's only 2 years older than Laine. It's the exact type of 1 for 1 deal that would benefit both sides. Only thing I wonder about is why does Florida move him?

Florida is weaker on D than up front.

 

[Daximus]

Florida is weaker on D than up front.

Yeah exactly, I don't know why they'd move Ekblad when they have nothing after him.

 

[Whileee]

Yeah exactly, I don't know why they'd move Ekblad when they have nothing after him.

I'd target Cernak on TB.

 

[Daximus]

I'd target Cernak on TB.

Sounds like Tampa wants to do everything in their power to keep their core in tact. I think they end up bridging Cernak and Cirelli somehow on cheap deals, maybe moving out a bit of salary while they do it and then likely enticing Seattle to take Johnson with a sweetener. Killorn seems like a candidate to be moved as well with a sweetener.

 

[Whileee]

Sounds like Tampa wants to do everything in their power to keep their core in tact. I think they end up bridging Cernak and Cirelli somehow on cheap deals, maybe moving out a bit of salary while they do it and then likely enticing Seattle to take Johnson with a sweetener. Killorn seems like a candidate to be moved as well with a sweetener.

They would need to move Johnson long before Seattle could take him. Moving Killorn won't be enough. Sergachev is also needing a new contract, with a substantial raise. I think Cernak is the most likely to be moved to try to keep Sergachev and Cirelli.

 

[BatVader]

I'd target Cernak on TB.

They would need to move Johnson long before Seattle could take him. Moving Killorn won't be enough. Sergachev is also needing a new contract, with a substantial raise. I think Cernak is the most likely to be moved to try to keep Sergachev and Cirelli.

I’d offer to take on some cap to get a young player to fill a hole, and help the Bolts afford to sign one of their other RFAs.
My preference would be...Cirelli + Killorn
But if TB refused to move Cirelli, I’d try for... Cernak + Killorn

 

[Buffdog]

Why would Montreal do that???
Unless, they want to destroy their franchise.

Am rfa with 2 years team control left, an undersized wing prospect and a pick thats 2-3 from helping us contend? For laine? Why wouldn't they do that?

 

[KingBogo]

I feel like #7 is the only thing they have that we would want and they would part with. Because I doubt they'd want to move Hischier or Hughes.

Severson doesn't look really good, but maybe he turns into another Pionk, which means he's a 2RHD most likely.

Unless there's another asset I might not know about, which is very possible.

And if they don’t want to move a top Center to make It work it probably won’t happen.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Laine for Ekblad addresses a team need for both sides, gives us a #1RD that would be an awesome partner for Morrissey and gives us someone under team control for at least 5 years. Plus he's only 2 years older than Laine. It's the exact type of 1 for 1 deal that would benefit both sides. Only thing I wonder about is why does Florida move him?

To put asses in seats??

 

[Daximus]

They would need to move Johnson long before Seattle could take him. Moving Killorn won't be enough. Sergachev is also needing a new contract, with a substantial raise. I think Cernak is the most likely to be moved to try to keep Sergachev and Cirelli.

We keep saying this every year that their players are due for raises and every year they figure out a way. I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Daximus]

To put asses in seats??

You think Laine is going to save that franchise? If Barkov and Huberdeau don't put asses in seats, I seriously doubt Laine is going to move the needle.

 

[GumbyCan2]

So, TSN puts Laine on their trade board and Chevy is going to trade him?

unbelievable...

Ehlers too!! He's just a Phishing hack reporter, stirring up random internet clicks for fun discussion.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Ekblad and Scheif must know eachother well.

Part i hate about moving Laine tho...He became a pretty good 2 way forward. Used body more. Usually 1st man back on D. The kid is a kid still and hes a ppg goal scoring but really all around player or seems to becoming one.

I might think id ask blake to waive.. Hes a florida guy.. So the move wouldn't be a move really... He lives there.. He might waive. Wheeler for Ekblad. It actually makes way more sense than moving a younger forward. Give Scheif the C.. As to Josh and Copp or Lowry and with Little retiring... Ppl get what they want.. No more Thrashers.

 

[KingBogo]

Picking a RHD man at 10 would be a mistake. I think Schneider is the highest ranked RHD but he is not going to be picked at 10.

Drysdale is far and away the highest ranked RHD and he is unlikely to be available at #10.

 

[10Ducky10]

Drysdale is far and away the highest ranked RHD and he is unlikely to be available at #10.

I meant after Drysadale as I don't expect him to be available after pick 5.

 

[GumbyCan2]

I realize that, but Scheifele's shot is no slouch and is more than fine as the trigger man. The reality is the Laine has started to score far less often from his office than he did in his first 2 seasons. The Jets PP has become predictable and teams are easily nullifying his shot. I'd prefer the Jets added quickness and more movement to their PP with Ehlers anyways.

Find a center who can hang around the crease tip in errant shots or bang in rebounds, and our Pply will improve on production immensely.
How about Sean Monahan in CGY? He has soured as a play-driving #1C there. He is a scorer, not a set-up guy and gets more goals from the crease outer area and rebounds or crossing the middle redirection. Not sure of the cost but maybe something around C-Adam Lowry, prospect Vesalainen and RD Tucker Poolman? Probably not enough for their side? Maybe throw in Perreault and Maurice too? Yucka, yucka!

 

[GumbyCan2]

At the end of the day as head coach Maurice is responsible.

Put them all, Huddy and Tank-early Flattery too in a " free Monday city of Wpg lawn pickup" day bag. Then start over from scratch. Scheff's and Wheels can man the roster until new coaches figure out where to park and find the entrance corridors to Mts Bell whatever it's name Center arena. Or, watch the coaches creativity and adjusting skills fail again.

 

[BatVader]

Find a center who can hang around the crease tip in errant shots or bang in rebounds, and our Pply will improve on production immensely.
How about Sean Monahan in CGY? He has soured as a play-driving #1C there. He is a scorer, not a set-up guy and gets more goals from the crease outer area and rebounds or crossing the middle redirection. Not sure of the cost but maybe something around C-Adam Lowry, prospect Vesalainen and RD Tucker Poolman? Probably not enough for their side? Maybe throw in Perreault and Maurice too? Yucka, yucka!

If you go by what fans on HF want, Monahan would cost #10 + Roslovic + Copp/Pionk.
Which I would easily do for him in a heartbeat. IMO he’s exactly what we need at 2C.