Speculation: 2019/20 NHL trade deadline thread (rumors, ideas, & deals)

[CallMeShaft]

Funny enough Poulin plays a bit like a young Saad. I'd do it.

That's kinda what I was thinking. Pittsburgh gets the sure thing for a great cap hit for this season and next, while the Hawks would get a prospect who's a similar type of player as Saad who'll be cost controlled and under control for years (which we should hopefully be good again at that point).

 

[Gurglesons]

Probably a small add from the Pens side for the Hawks retaining til 2021 would even things out.

So basically the deal I proposed. Galchenyuk, Poulin, and a 3rd for Saad with 50% retention. You then flip Galchenyuk for a 2nd or 3rd.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I'd rather keep Saad

 

[CallMeShaft]

So basically the deal I proposed. Galchenyuk, Poulin, and a 3rd for Saad with 50% retention. You then flip Galchenyuk for a 2nd or 3rd.

If that's the prospect, yeah, I'm good with your proposal.

 

[Kevin Musto]

So basically the deal I proposed. Galchenyuk, Poulin, and a 3rd for Saad with 50% retention. You then flip Galchenyuk for a 2nd or 3rd.

That's a deal for me.

Our teams are going in different directions so I think it works for both sides.

 

[LDF]

So basically the deal I proposed. Galchenyuk, Poulin, and a 3rd for Saad with 50% retention. You then flip Galchenyuk for a 2nd or 3rd.

no offense but i still want that 2nd instead of the 3rd esp if we are eating some salary.

 

[BobbyJet]

I can't figure out why so many folks seem to want to trade Saad away when he's probably been our best 2-way player. And this on a team where they are hard to find.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

I can't figure out why so many folks seem to want to trade Saad away when he's probably been our best 2-way player. And this on a team where they are hard to find.

I’d rather surround Kane with a bunch of Saad’s

 

[LDF]

I can't figure out why so many folks seem to want to trade Saad away when he's probably been our best 2-way player. And this on a team where they are hard to find.

for me, while you are right about his success this yr, i may be a very attractive player for another team to give up assets and draft picks.

think about it, you can do a 1 for 1 trade or pkg him with a hard to move contract plus players..... who knows what else.

this is my take.

 

[BobbyJet]

for me, while you are right about his success this yr, i may be a very attractive player for another team to give up assets and draft picks.

think about it, you can do a 1 for 1 trade or pkg him with a hard to move contract plus players..... who knows what else.

this is my take.

Of course, he would be attractive to other teams. He is fast, hard on the puck, can PK and usually shows up. It is players like Saad that a team needs in playoff hockey... but if Hawks trade him it had better not be for another inconsistent softie. We're already loaded.

 

[Mrfenn92]

If they decide to trade saad they can get a much better offer then this.

 

[LDF]

Of course, he would be attractive to other teams. He is fast, hard on the puck, can PK and usually shows up. It is players like Saad that a team needs in playoff hockey... but if Hawks trade him it had better not be for another inconsistent softie. We're already loaded.

so true.....

 

[LDF]

If they decide to trade saad they can get a much better offer then this.

heck yeah. play hard ball and have team compete with each other. pretty much as i suspect that jersey did with hall.

i would still go western canada and or the Sens.

 

[Gurglesons]

no offense but i still want that 2nd instead of the 3rd esp if we are eating some salary.

The issue would be Pitt doesn’t have their 2nd next draft so you’d be kicking it down the curb.

 

[LDF]

The issue would be Pitt doesn’t have their 2nd next draft so you’d be kicking it down the curb.

then it can be negotiated further. no matter what, Saad is a missing part for any team......

 

[Gurglesons]

then it can be negotiated further. no matter what, Saad is a missing part for any team......

Meh. I don’t think the Penguins are desperate for him, but much like Palmieri in NJ you could probably get a solid return.

 

[LDF]

Meh. I don’t think the Penguins are desperate for him, but much like Palmieri in NJ you could probably get a solid return.

i am thinking the same thing. it was fun trying to get it to work.

 

[CallMeShaft]

I can't figure out why so many folks seem to want to trade Saad away when he's probably been our best 2-way player. And this on a team where they are hard to find.

He's a UFA in Summer of 2021, which leaves us this season and next to either make good use out of him or trade him. This season seems like a waste of a year, so unless this team miraculously gets back into a playoff spot come the trade deadline, we need to at least see what we can get for him.

It's not like it's a good idea to re-sign him before he becomes a UFA. It'll be his last big contract and while I love the guy, strong two-way wingers who aren't elite tend to age poorly when in that contract period (case in point: Lucic, Backes, Ladd, etc). I don't imagine he'll take a short 3-4 year deal with the same cap hit he currently has (and I don't know that we could even manage that when we'll have Dach and Boqvist needing new deals a year later).

It just makes sense to try to trade him if we aren't contending.

 

[Mrfenn92]

He's a UFA in Summer of 2021, which leaves us this season and next to either make good use out of him or trade him. This season seems like a waste of a year, so unless this team miraculously gets back into a playoff spot come the trade deadline, we
need to at least see what we can get for him.

It's not like it's a good idea to re-sign him before he becomes a UFA. It'll be his last big contract and while I love the guy, strong two-way wingers who aren't elite tend to age poorly when in that contract period (case in point: Lucic, Backes, Ladd, etc). I don't imagine he'll take a short 3-4
year deal with the same cap hit he currently has (and I don't know that we could even manage that when we'll have Dach and Boqvist needing new deals a year later).


It just makes sense to try to trade him if we aren't contending.

If they decide to trade him so be it. But don't you think we can get a better deal then this. I mean retaining on saad half for poulin, Gally and a 3rd pick.
I understand it's all make believe, but just wondering.

 

[TheDachKnight]

I’d probably consider Galch, Poulin, and a 3rd (maybe conditional in 2021 draft where it becomes a 2nd if Pittsburgh wins a playoff round this season or next season) for Saad. I like Poulin’s game.

I’m also open to a Carolina trade for Lehner. If we could get Haydn Fleury or Jake Bean and one of their 1sts for Lehner, I’d be pretty happy with that.

 

[Kevin Musto]

He's a UFA in Summer of 2021, which leaves us this season and next to either make good use out of him or trade him. This season seems like a waste of a year, so unless this team miraculously gets back into a playoff spot come the trade deadline, we need to at least see what we can get for him.

It's not like it's a good idea to re-sign him before he becomes a UFA. It'll be his last big contract and while I love the guy, strong two-way wingers who aren't elite tend to age poorly when in that contract period (case in point: Lucic, Backes, Ladd, etc). I don't imagine he'll take a short 3-4 year deal with the same cap hit he currently has (and I don't know that we could even manage that when we'll have Dach and Boqvist needing new deals a year later).

It just makes sense to try to trade him if we aren't contending.

Couldn't have put it better myself, and your suggestion in acquiring Poulin is a good one. He's a good one for the Hawks to acquire. Actually his father played for the team back in the day.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Don't have any idea why people have any interest in trading Lehner. With two goalies on expiring contracts, if you're gonna move a goalie, you keep Lehner and try to move Crow, then extend Lehner immediately.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Don't have any idea why people have any interest in trading Lehner. With two goalies on expiring contracts, if you're gonna move a goalie, you keep Lehner and try to move Crow, then extend Lehner immediately.

I think those making the proposals are under the assumption that he won't be eager to re-sign

 

[ChiHawks10]

I think those making the proposals are under the assumption that he won't be eager to re-sign

Meh, money talks. He seems to like and appreciate this organization. People making something out of nothing, IMO.

 

[clydesdale line]

Meh, money talks. He seems to like and appreciate this organization. People making something out of nothing, IMO.

So does winning and in his case.. that's what he wants as he's said it numerous times that he wants to win (and money at this point in his career doesn't really matter - his words). If he doesn't see that happening here then he won't be back.