Speculation: Rumours, Speculation, and all Armchair-GM-ing needs! v.11

[Lunatik]

I thought Rundblad was signed for one more year to a cheap deal so my bad. I don't see why they wouldn't qualify him though as they really don't have any replacement.

Trevor van Reimsdyk and Ville Pokka? They signed Michael Paliotta late in the season, they are frontrunners for Mike Reilly, Stephen Johns isn't far off, Erik Gustaffsson is headed over from Sweden this year as well.

So I think they will be fine.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

A few suggestions for smaller moves:

to Calgary:
- Jonathon Blum
to Minnesota:
- Ben Hanowski

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to Calgary:
- David Rundblad
to Chicago:
- Max Reinhart

Don't mind these deals value wise. However, I don't see a need for them. I think we already have enough 5,6,7 dmen. Including FA's (who I'd rather we just sign to fill the bottom pair and extra dmen rather than giving up assets for other 5,6,7 dmen) we have Diaz, Schlemko, Engelland, Wotherspoon, and possibly Morrison and Smid (depending on health).

 

[Lunatik]

Don't mind these deals value wise. However, I don't see a need for them. I think we already have enough 5,6,7 dmen. Including FA's (who I'd rather we just sign to fill the bottom pair and extra dmen rather than giving up assets for other 5,6,7 dmen) we have Diaz, Schlemko, Engelland, Wotherspoon, and possibly Morrison and Smid (depending on health).

Big difference between Blum/Rundblad and Diaz/Schlemko/Engelland/Smid is they are young and still developing. Blum is only 26 and Rundblad 24, both were also first round picks. They are also RH puck moving defensemen, something we only have in Morrison.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

Big difference between Blum/Rundblad and Diaz/Schlemko/Engelland/Smid is they are young and still developing. Blum is only 26 and Rundblad 24, both were also first round picks. They are also RH puck moving defensemen, something we only have in Morrison.

That's definitely true. I certainly wouldn't mind either of them. I would think a couple other moves would be made if we were to bring in either, or both, in order to clear the logjam of bottom pairing guys.

 

[Lunatik]

That's definitely true. I certainly wouldn't mind either of them. I would think a couple other moves would be made if we were to bring in either, or both, in order to clear the logjam of bottom pairing guys.

We wouldn't need to make any moves though.

Diaz, Potter & Schlemko are UFAs. No moves need to be made.

Morrison has only a handful of professional games. Wotherspoon is still on his ELC and may not yet be ready. Both are still waiver exempt.

Even if Smid is healthy one of Blum or Rundblad could slot in without a move being made.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

We wouldn't need to make any moves though.

Diaz, Potter & Schlemko are UFAs. No moves need to be made.

Morrison has only a handful of professional games. Wotherspoon is still on his ELC and may not yet be ready. Both are still waiver exempt.

Even if Smid is healthy one of Blum or Rundblad could slot in without a move being made.

My bad, definitely a brain-fart on my part. I knew they were UFA's too.

Back to Blum though, I think he is a good defenceman and is certainly capable of playing in the NHL, but has been stuck behind a couple deep blue lines in both Nashville and Minnesota.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I'd take a flyer on Runblad. He's almost at bust status however our coaches have been exceptional with our dman. If they could get Runblad playing some good hockey, that move could be a steal. His game in theory would fit our system well.

I haven't followed Blum much over the last 2 seasons, where's his game at?

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Rundblad is a SC winner. A huge addition to the team.

In all seriousness, I wouldn't mind him.

 

[Anglesmith]

In some people's minds, Rundblad is better than Iginla. For the reason mentioned above.

 

[Calculon]

I'd be in favour of giving Rundblad a shot over Diaz coming back.

 

[seafoam]

Hey guys, I know Gio is your captain and will most likely be given a blank check by CGY management, but what do you think of this proposal (in a vacuum)?

Okposo + de Haan for Gio.

Both Okposo and Gio are impending UFAs and de Haan is a cost controlled RFA.

 

[Volica]

Hey guys, I know Gio is your captain and will most likely be given a blank check by CGY management, but what do you think of this proposal (in a vacuum)?

Okposo + de Haan for Gio.

Both Okposo and Gio are impending UFAs and de Haan is a cost controlled RFA.

In two years would you do:

Tavares for Backlund + Granlund
Quantity does not equal quality in this case, if we move our Captain, #1 Defenseman it's going to be for a King's Ransom, not an impending UFA, and a medium upside player.

I'm fairly certain if Calgary put Gio in play this draft, they could easily get pick 3-7 straight up.

 

[Volica]

In some people's minds, Rundblad is better than Iginla. For the reason mentioned above.

Calgary should be exploring any way to make this team better. If it's by getting Runblad or Blum for some scraps, it should be done. Guys like Hanowski, Agostino, Reinhart, etc. are so backed up on our depth charts now, that I don't think there's much of a chance they become impact players in our lineup... ever.

May as well trade from our strong point (depth forwards) to our weak (dmen).

 

[CraigsList]

Hey guys, I know Gio is your captain and will most likely be given a blank check by CGY management, but what do you think of this proposal (in a vacuum)?

Okposo + de Haan for Gio.

Both Okposo and Gio are impending UFAs and de Haan is a cost controlled RFA.

That's really bad.

Giordano is our captain, you'd have to pony up a bit more. We don't have any reason to move him either.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Hey guys, I know Gio is your captain and will most likely be given a blank check by CGY management, but what do you think of this proposal (in a vacuum)?

Okposo + de Haan for Gio.

Both Okposo and Gio are impending UFAs and de Haan is a cost controlled RFA.

Not even close for me personally.

I would want Okposo + Hamonic.

 

[CraigsList]

I'd be in favour of giving Rundblad a shot over Diaz coming back.

I thought Diaz was playing pretty decent towards the last half of the season.

 

[slappipappi]

I'm fairly certain if Calgary put Gio in play this draft, they could easily get pick 3-7 straight up.

Don't be so sure, a 1-year rental of Gio would not bring in the #3 pick, as there would be zero motivation for Arizona to do that.

And it has notohng to do with Gio's talent level. it's just that teams with pick 3-7 are rebuilding, and Gio offers little to them beyond ensuring that they suck just a bit less next year.

Now, if Gio would agree to an extension as part of the trade, it would be different, but still, for the most part, teams that are rebuilding don't look at Gio the same as a contnder or near contender would.

If you think that Calagry is still in its rebuilding stage, Gio's best value to Calgary may still be in a trade, if the alternative is to sign him to an 8-year, $64M contract.

I could imagine that it might be near impossible for calgary to trade their captain, but he is quite a bit ahead of most of Calagry's other players in terms of tenure. In fact, the same argument applies to Hudler.

I expect that Gio will sign for 6-years, maybe $42M. Or 5-years, $37.5-$40M. If they can get him for 5 years and less than $8M, you have to be happy. But at what amount do you start thinking trade?

 

[bWo*]

In two years would you do:

Tavares for Backlund + Granlund
Quantity does not equal quality in this case, if we move our Captain, #1 Defenseman it's going to be for a King's Ransom, not an impending UFA, and a medium upside player.

I'm fairly certain if Calgary put Gio in play this draft, they could easily get pick 3-7 straight up.

MDC + Reinhart + 1st

 

[CraigsList]

MDC + Reinhart + 1st

Too much for Gio.

 

[bWo*]

Too much for Gio.

im just going off memory of a thread in the trade forum and that deal was offered

 

[Ace Rimmer]

MDC + Reinhart + 1st

Would have to be a 2016 1st.

Too much for Gio.

True, but it will take an offer of "too much" to start the negotiations.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Pulock and Dal Colle is what I would ask for. Still not sure I would even pull the trigger. I honestly believe we can be a contender next year, if we trade Gio that isn't happening.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Gio is a bum. Would be estatic if we were offered a 7th round pick.

 

[Rangediddy]

Pulock and Dal Colle is what I would ask for. Still not sure I would even pull the trigger. I honestly believe we can be a contender next year, if we trade Gio that isn't happening.

If Money, JG & Bennett's development continue to trend positive and Gio & Brodie go back to their Norris caliber play, yeah, we'll be looking great! A couple pieces here or there and some luck (maybe Diaz has a monster year, Ferland plays a full regular season like he did in ploffs) and we're in great shape.

 

[Taranis]

Eek. Thats a lot of money to be handing out.