Speculation: Wayne Simmonds

[Captain Dave Poulin]

what would we get for wayne and haag at draft time from a desprate gm trying to make the playoffs and trying to save his job?

One of them has a reputation for toughness and intangibles - the other leads the league in hits. The sky's the limit, really. One of these dinosaurs is going to be absolutely ripe for a fleecing.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

I would swap him for jvr.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I think Edmonton makes the most sense for both parties, and have thought so for ages. I'd hate to do that to him, though.

they were talking on Sirius NHL radio about Edmonton trading for Hoffman in the summer. a speed winger who can keep up with McDavid. really didnt get into what it would cost tho.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

they were talking on Sirius NHL radio about Edmonton trading for Hoffman in the summer. a speed winger who can keep up with McDavid. really didnt get into what it would cost tho.

Klefbom lol. That's trademark chiarelli move.

 

[royals119]

It was on SOP... so free to read. (though the Athletic is worth paying for. )

It really is, I signed up based on a few of the free articles and the fact that they hired Appleyard. Definitely worth it, especially with the discounts they are offering. Cheaper than stuff like SI, and lot more content. (although no swimsuit photos, if that is your thing)

 

[gertbfrobe16]

edmontons defense needs help they ice the puck or throw wild stretch passes up the ice to wings that jump the zone they play with little structure in their own end

 

[Adam Warlock]

I wonder how far off an offer to Minny like this would be:

Simmonds and Hagg for Staal and Niederreiter ?

I would love Nino on this team...and his contract is pretty nice. Staal could serve as a one year vet (an actual good one)to hold a spot for Frost. He does have a NMC tho.

 

[Magua]

TRADE OFFER HERE...................................................................................................................................FAR!

 

[Deadpool8812]

I wonder how far off an offer to Minny like this would be:

Simmonds and Hagg for Staal and Niederreiter ?

I would love Nino on this team...and his contract is pretty nice. Staal could serve as a one year vet (an actual good one)to hold a spot for Frost. He does have a NMC tho.

I'd take Staal as a placeholder, but no thanks to Niederreiter. He's not worth his contract and not someone we should be targeting in a trade for Simmonds

 

[FLYguy3911]

I'd take Staal as a placeholder, but no thanks to Niederreiter. He's not worth his contract and not someone we should be targeting in a trade for Simmonds

What?! He’s better than Simmonds straight up.

Trade makes no sense for Minny. Giving up two of their best players for a rental and a low upside Dman.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Niederreiter is exactly the type of player this team needs. A 5v5 beast that won’t command top unit PP time.

But that’s a really bad deal for Minny like stated above.

 

[Winston Wolf]

I wonder how far off an offer to Minny like this would be:

Simmonds and Hagg for Staal and Niederreiter ?

I would love Nino on this team...and his contract is pretty nice. Staal could serve as a one year vet (an actual good one)to hold a spot for Frost. He does have a NMC tho.

Ignoring Niederreiter, you realize that Staal has almost as many goals as Simmonds has points this year, right?

 

[Magua]

I wonder what happens to his value if Simmonds needs off-season surgery. We heard whispers it might be a groin injury. That's something he could play through while delaying surgery. Thanks to the PP he's still pacing for 27 goals and 50 points, which isn't that far off his norm, and it's never just stats with him. And other GMs know he's had some bumps and bruises, so I don't think it'll be held against him too much if he just needs rest. But surgery, with the potential to affect next year? Not good.

Regardless, this is what happens when you watch an asset depreciate. 1 year left, off a down year does nothing for value at his age. The fantasizing about outlandish offers for "one of the most valuable contracts in the league" seems a distant memory. Offers need to be scaled back. Of course they could just say, "f*** it," and re-sign him.

 

[Adam Warlock]

What?! He’s better than Simmonds straight up.

Trade makes no sense for Minny. Giving up two of their best players for a rental and a low upside Dman.

Guys like Simmonds and Hagg are probably more valued by GMs than they are on this board. I still think GMs will be salivating over Simmer.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Guys like Simmonds and Hagg are probably more valued by GMs than they are on this board. I still think GMs will be salivating over Simmer.

Maybe but that doesn’t mean they are going to get two of a team’s better roster players.

 

[duffy9748]

I would swap him for jvr.

Flip Simmonds for a 1st+ and sign JVR 6x6.

Add another top line forward through a trade and begin to contend.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Flip Simmonds for a 1st+ and sign JVR 6x6.

Add another top line forward through a trade and begin to contend.

Jvr will command more, but I would have no qualms signing him for 6 years. He is a graceful skater after all.

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

I believe we could sell Simmer high on the Stars.

They are starving for the post-season but lack on secondary scoring and complimentary players instead of elite talent. Benn, Seguin, Radulov, Klingberg and Bishop are a pretty good foundation.

 

[Rebels57]

I would not hesitate in moving Simmonds for Nino. He's a much better player 5v5 and younger. Minny doesn't touch that though.

Our best hope for Simmonds is futures from a team in win-now mode that wants to bolster its depth.

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

Exactly.

Stars management wants more out of the current line-up and the fans feel no different.

Make it Happen Ron.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Simmonds is a team worse -14. If anything gets this team's attention...that's it.

"Fun" fact, Simmonds has been a "minus" player in every season (and all 3 postseasons) in Orange and Black. Only one "plus" season in his 10 year NHL career.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I wouldn’t mind trying to get Jason Robertson & their first rounder for Simmonds.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I'd rather shoot my foot off than swap Simmonds for jVR

 

[Starat327]

Exactly.

Stars management wants more out of the current line-up and the fans feel no different.

Make it Happen Ron.

If the blues miss this seasons, I could see them being interested as well. RHS RW is probably their only glaring need outside of a 1G.. which theyd have if they just let hutton play - but I digress.

 

[hatcher]

Guys like Simmonds and Hagg are probably more valued by GMs than they are on this board. I still think GMs will be salivating over Simmer.

Bruins and allot of others would take both and clean our ass easy.