Speculation: 2023 Trade/Free agency thread aka “The Verbeekening - Part Deux”

[duxfan1101]

Geekie could be interesting.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

So Benoit not qualified, Shattenkirk not returning. I expect us to be landing some D, we don’t even have enough in the system right now. Lol

With the word out that EJ won't be back in Colorado, I think that's an easy fit for us. Defensive/PK right shot that can mentor Lacombe or whichever other young left shot D makes the team. Lives local to Anaheim already and can just stay around all year, or be flipped at the deadline if he wants.

Forbort as a cap dump from Boston, makes sense a placeholder partner for Drysdale. Big body defensive guy who can eat big PK minutes.

Then find the most steady minute muncher partner for Fowler who won't cost a big long term commitment.

 

[Terry Yake]

Geekie could be interesting.

surprised they're not bringing sprong back after the career season he had

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

surprised they're not bringing sprong back after the career season he had

He might’ve gotten 4-5 million in arbitration, he might’ve been the most predictable non-QO.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

NHL free agency 2023: What's every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1?

NHL free agency is less than 24 hours away, slated to open at noon ET on Saturday. Who'll be shopping for what when the bell rings?

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[McDonald19]

Some face punchers cut loose today. Gadjovich by the Sharks, MacEwen by the Kings, McLeod by Devils.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

I reckon Verbeek needs a minimum of two, but it’ll be interesting if he’s completely term-evasive or if there’s a Strome-like deal out there to be made.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Gudas and Reeves please. Then I'm happy with protecting the kids and you can fill in with whoever.

 

[Rybread86]

Gudas and Reeves please. Then I'm happy with protecting the kids and you can fill in with whoever.

Were going to be disappointed, I just have a hunch

 

[cheesymc]

Kind of surprised about Benoit.

That means we have Fowler, Drysdale, White and LaComb right now. LaComb is a wild card on if he stays up.

Beeker has some work to do.

How are you surprise? He fought and hits way too much.

 

[cheesymc]

The all tank signing lineup:

Drouin / Byron / Galchenyuk
Holl / Suster

Get it done!! We need Macklin!

 

[wraparound]

they acquired his signing rights. dude becomes a UFA tomorrow. no chance he actually signs there, he wants to chase another Cup and CHI is far from contending.

egg on my face

 

[KaseMeOutside]

It's being implied that Duchene is being bought out because he's trouble in the room...

I hate when media do this. Cite specific examples or don't go along with the PR the organization wants out there

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I don't like him, but bring him in.

We should've gotten him last year. Please Pat bring in some beef for your young players

 

[McDonald19]

Some face punchers cut loose today. Gadjovich by the Sharks, MacEwen by the Kings, McLeod by Devils.

+ Givani Smith

 

[ohcomeonref]

Edit: NM

 

[Duck Off]

Were going to be disappointed, I just have a hunch

I’ve been disappointed with pretty much Verbeek’s entire tenure so far so not surprised

 

[Static]

So I just want to try and understand something. Yzerman takes both Yamamoto and kostin from Edmonton for nothing, assumingly with the pretext that kostin was the real get. They then both buy out Yamamoto and then don't qualify kostin. So....they better have some sort of understanding with kostin, right?

Are we sure yzerman is a genius GM?

 

[SmokeyDuck]

I’ve been disappointed with pretty much Verbeek’s entire tenure so far so not surprised

It hasn't even been a full two years lmao.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

So I just want to try and understand something. Yzerman takes both Yamamoto and kostin from Edmonton for nothing, assumingly with the pretext that kostin was the real get. They then both buy out Yamamoto and then don't qualify kostin. So....they better have some sort of understanding with kostin, right?

Are we sure yzerman is a genius GM?

I think taking Yama's contract was the payment for taking Kostin, and I think you're right that they have some understanding with Kostin.

Or something better came along afterwards and they're cutting their losses.

Or he made a mistake.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

So Benoit not qualified, Shattenkirk not returning. I expect us to be landing some D, we don’t even have enough in the system right now. Lol

Oh we do have enough to populate the NHL club right now, but I dunno if I wanna run Fowler and five youths/rookies at the NHL level. It was terrible two seasons ago when we have to field three rookies (drysdale, benoit, and mahura) when one of Fowler, Lindholm, or Manson fell to injury.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

I wouldn't mind Reeves, though I've always gotten the impression that he was just a slightly-better Ritchie.

 

[cheesymc]

Noah Gregor wasn’t qualified. Isn’t he the type we are looking for? Young, speedy, hard working, good defensively? Maybe some untapped offensive upside?

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Wouldn't be surprised if Ducks sign Nolan Patrick to be 4C with size and bench warmer for when he's hurt. Bob Murray would be all over former top5 picks lol.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Kostin made minimum salary last year. What would be gained to not qualify him ($874K) ? Fear of arbitration? If they are making him a UFA today, why wouldn't he just look for the best offer tomorrow rather than have some deal lined up with Wings?

So many questions, so few answers.