Speculation: ‘20-21 Trade/Free Agency Thread Part II

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Devils would not touch that deal. The Henrique deal is a lot worse than Subbans due to term and you’re trying to offload another bad contract in Shattenkirk while gaining a useful piece in Wood. Heinen probably wouldn’t move the needle for them either.

Not going to happen.

Shattenkirk's deal is bad in the same sense that Hagelin's was one no one would touch according to everyone here.



Anyway, the Devils were one of few teams who could outright claim Rico so I imagine they aren't interested in a trade, although getting out of PK's $6 million signing bonus might make that more plausible. Either way not sure I'd do it and I'm guessing Shattenkirk would veto anyway.

 

[Paul4587]

Shattenkirk's deal is bad in the same sense that Hagelin's was one no one would touch according to everyone here.



Anyway, the Devils were one of few teams who could outright claim Rico so I imagine they aren't interested in a trade, although getting out of PK's $6 million signing bonus might make that more plausible. Either way not sure I'd do it and I'm guessing Shattenkirk would veto anyway.

I don’t remember everyone claiming nobody would touch Hagelins deal when he was here (not saying you’re wrong but that is a narrative I don’t remember and I was pretty active here at that time). Hagelin was 27 when he was traded, it was clear there wasn’t a fit here but he was at an age where there was still a good chance he bounced back to his Rangers form.

Shattenkirk on the other hand is 32 and looks slow and checked out. Maybe a stacked team that can shelter him would consider him but with the three years on that deal I can’t see anyone taking him without a sweetener.

 

[Deuce22]

I don’t remember everyone claiming nobody would touch Hagelins deal when he was here (not saying you’re wrong but that is a narrative I don’t remember and I was pretty active here at that time). Hagelin was 27 when he was traded, it was clear there wasn’t a fit here but he was at an age where there was still a good chance he bounced back to his Rangers form.

Shattenkirk on the other hand is 32 and looks slow and checked out. Maybe a stacked team that can shelter him would consider him but with the three years on that deal I can’t see anyone taking him without a sweetener.

Hagelin still had some value. Good PK'er and elite speed. Just didn't pan out as a scorer. As to what value Shattenkirk still has, it would have to be in the locker room, because it isn't on the ice.

 

[MMC]

Hope the Ducks are one of the teams in on Damir Zhafyarov

 

[Gliff]

Hope the Ducks are one of the teams in on Damir Zhafyarov

Woah woah woah. 1 Russian Skater in the franchise is enough for Bob, thank you very much.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

I don’t remember everyone claiming nobody would touch Hagelins deal when he was here (not saying you’re wrong but that is a narrative I don’t remember and I was pretty active here at that time). Hagelin was 27 when he was traded, it was clear there wasn’t a fit here but he was at an age where there was still a good chance he bounced back to his Rangers form.

Shattenkirk on the other hand is 32 and looks slow and checked out. Maybe a stacked team that can shelter him would consider him but with the three years on that deal I can’t see anyone taking him without a sweetener.

They definitely did and for decent reason. It was a bigger, longer contract and the player in question was struggling a hell of a lot more. Considering Shattenkirk was playing well as recently as four months ago I'm guessing your point about bouncing back doesn't apply the way you think it does. Which is what I'm saying, teams probably don't think he's done and a sub-$4 million contract is an albatross, just as they didn't think it with Hagelin then.

 

[Masch78]

Forget what I said

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Not surprised there's interest, kind of surprised the second year would be a big hold up though. At 3.4 it's more expensive than his cap hit but I wouldn't think its that crazy.

 

[Static]

Not surprised there's interest, kind of surprised the second year would be a big hold up though. At 3.4 it's more expensive than his cap hit but I wouldn't think its that crazy.

Wouldn't mind something around heinen for virtanen to see if we could unlock some of his physicality. Forwards have gotten a little small and light now.

 

[bumperkisser]

Not surprised there's interest, kind of surprised the second year would be a big hold up though. At 3.4 it's more expensive than his cap hit but I wouldn't think its that crazy.

I believe it's cause then we have to give him a high QO or lose him for nothing.

And we all know how Bob does with RFA contracts. That's something he's really been amazing at.

 

[Paul4587]

If we couldn’t deal with Ritchies work ethic issues and inconsistencies I don’t know why we would be looking to acquire Virtanen. Slightly different skill set (he’s a much better skater but doesn’t have nearly as much vision or play making ability) but only shows up every 10th game or so.

 

[Static]

If we couldn’t deal with Ritchies work ethic issues and inconsistencies I don’t know why we would be looking to acquire Virtanen. Slightly different skill set (he’s a much better skater but doesn’t have nearly as much vision or play making ability) but only shows up every 10th game or so.

Oh I have no illusions of some instant impact, but a trade could open his eyes as it may have ritchie's. It's not like heinen is going to be a core piece either.

 

[Paul4587]

Oh I have no illusions of some instant impact, but a trade could open his eyes as it may have ritchie's. It's not like heinen is going to be a core piece either.

I’m not against it, it can’t hurt and has the potential for some reward, I’m just surprised we have had discussions.

 

[dracom]

Of course Bob is looking at Virtanen. Does absolutely nothing to help our issues. Just traded away the same player in Ritchie. Murray has no clue what needs to be done to actually help this team.

 

[duxfan1101]

Ya I have a feeling we will acquire either Virtanen or Bennett at some point. I'd prefer Bennett, but Virtanen wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Dryish]

Virtanen is a pylon, basically an offensive zone Allen. Zero IQ. I want nothing to do with him, and the moment Bob trades for him I am officially on the fire Murray bandwagon.

 

[mightyquack]

Virtanen, f***ing hell . Just what we need, more useless bottom 6 players.

 

[12ozPapa]

Virtanen screams Barstool Bob.
Team needs offensive fire power
Solution?
Trade for a scrub.

 

[Leonardo87]

Should be packaging a bunch of our middle six forwards and a potential pick or prospect to get a Top line player. Not swap for other underperforming middle six guys. I still think they had a shot at Dubois if Laine wasn't in the picture. Ducks best bet is to keep letting the kids try and grow, like Comtois and Zegras and go after a big name in FA, will have the cap to do it. Have to really clean things up if they are going to try and attract any big names. I mean I am only a frequent visitor but OC seems like a very nice place to live. Expensive, but nice. Especially the shore points. My confidence in Boob is really not very good.

 

[bsu]

I am so close to not watching for the rest of the season. Murray has lost it and is gasping for straws. Wish they sent Zegras back down so I could just watch the Gulls.

 

[Gliff]

I am so close to not watching for the rest of the season. Murray has lost it and is gasping for straws. Wish they sent Zegras back down so I could just watch the Gulls.

That would be convenient lol.

 

[AngelDuck]

I am so close to not watching for the rest of the season. Murray has lost it and is gasping for straws. Wish they sent Zegras back down so I could just watch the Gulls.

See ya tonight In the Ducks GDT

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

All of this stuff with Henrique just so happened to start popping up during the PLD whiff. I’m going out on a whim he was asked to trade or whatever and either felt betrayed or embraced the towel

 

[12ozPapa]

I sometimes wonder if Anaheim is a country club style team nowadays.

 

[MMC]

Was it ever actually reported that the Ducks tried to trade Henrique, or that they asked him to waive for Columbus? Only thing I read is that they were on his NTC.