Eklund Rumor: 3 team trade - NYR, TOR, & CAR (MOD WARNING, POST 11)

[StormCast]

Wow, 5+ sources?

It's a wonder none of them have talked to McKenzie, or Friedman, or Lebrun about this

[MOD] He has proven time and time again that he is not at all, even remotely, connected to anyone with any insights into the Canes franchise.

Although I will say, when JR was the GM, he routinely linked former players as heading back to Carolina which was pretty likely given JR's propensity for recycling.

 

[Lays]

He doesn't stink, he's just not as good as what he'll cost. If I'm spending assets like that I'm calling in on OEL instead.

McD>OEL. especially for the Leafs

 

[Morgs]

McD>OEL. especially for the Leafs

Completely and wholeheartedly disagree.

 

[The S5]

He doesn't stink, he's just not as good as what he'll cost. If I'm spending assets like that I'm calling in on OEL instead.

That would only make sense if OEL was a better player, which he isn't.

 

[ZiGOODejad]

[MOD] in no way would i send Mac to the leafs

 

[Newsworthy]

I think Nash is a good fit for the Hurricanes. He goes to a playoff contending team and stays relatively close to home. If he performs well Carolina can pay him a lot and they need the scoring and leadership. A lot of people were surprised Semin signed with them and for a big contract.

 

[RodTheBawd]

I think Nash is a good fit for the Hurricanes. He goes to a playoff contending team and stays relatively close to home. If he performs well Carolina can pay him a lot and they need the scoring and leadership. A lot of people were surprised Semin signed with them and for a big contract.

I'm not sure using Semin as a comp is a good idea.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Would not give up Faulk or a first for JVR

Faulk, a first and more for rentals? Ugh, count me out of either of those for a rental. There's a better chance our 1st is a lottery pick than not.

Tricky situation for a team like Carolina if they are going after JVR. I see five (5) teams all vying for a wildcard spot - NJ, CBJ, NYR, NYI and even Florida -> 1 out 5 odds. Goaltending would be team need that needs to be addressed I would think.

Maybe the thought process is that your going to be able to sign JVR?

Otherwise and if not, giving up assets for 22 games of JVR is a big price and a pretty big risk & gamble.

Having said that, it would be good for my Leafs to get something for him as I think he's going to walk this summer. If we make some noise in the playoffs, it will help us feel it was worthwhile.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I think Nash is a good fit for the Hurricanes. He goes to a playoff contending team and stays relatively close to home. If he performs well Carolina can pay him a lot and they need the scoring and leadership. A lot of people were surprised Semin signed with them and for a big contract.

Semin signed in Carolina because nobody else wanted him at the price the Canes paid. It was late July, long after the key UFAs signed.

Then Rutherford made the mistake of extending that contract after only a handful of games, which ended up being disastrous.

As RodtheBod said, not a good choice of an example.

 

[Shootertooter]

Tricky situation for a team like Carolina if they are going after JVR. I see five (5) teams all vying for a wildcard spot - NJ, CBJ, NYR, NYI and even Florida -> 1 out 5 odds. Goaltending would be team need that needs to be addressed I would think.

Maybe the thought process is that your going to be able to sign JVR?

Otherwise and if not, giving up assets for 22 games of JVR is a big price and a pretty big risk & gamble.

Having said that, it would be good for my Leafs to get something for him as I think he's going to walk this summer. If we make some noise in the playoffs, it will help us feel it was worthwhile.

4 teams, the Rangers are clearly out.

 

[NotOpie]

Isn't is allegedly a buyer's market? A good player and a 1st rounder for a rental of the age and level of Nash is pretty much a fantasy. He'd fit well on Carolina for the rest of the year, but we are not close enough to true contender status to make this deal. And if we did, I'd be shocked if anything but futures were involved for a rental. Now is an ROR, Hoffman, or maybe even Brassard were in the mix, that's a different story.

 

[Walshy7]

Bigger question:

Is McDonagh TOR's new captain?

will he change the music on in the change room? we all know that's how a C is chosen for the leafs

 

[Brock Radunske]

McD>OEL. especially for the Leafs

Yeh, that's not true at all.
I'd much rather get OEL than McD

 

[Rangers in 7]

Yeh, that's not true at all.
I'd much rather get OEL than McD

McDonagh brings them more solid play from the back end, if your going up against Pittsburgh or Tampa you want a player like Mac instead of OEL

 

[rent free]

Bigger question:

Is McDonagh TOR's new captain?

definitely not. he'd get the A next season at most

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Nash will waive for CAR? Can't see it.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Nash will waive for CAR? Can't see it.

Can’t see it either. Also can’t see the canes outbidding anyone for him if they even want him which I don’t understand to begin with.

 

[hirawl]

Very interested to see why these would need a three way in order to happen.

 

[sd1976]

Yeah, he stinks and who needs him when you have Hainsey.

Nothing wrong with Hainsey at all.