Around the League 2020-21

[Anaheim4ever]

If i am the Kings i'd give up Turcotte in a trade for Eichel. Then they become Eichel/Kopitar/Byfield/Villardi/Kupari down the middle.

 

[Mr Rogers]

That'll be an interesting one to follow. Kings and Rangers are very well-suited. I don't see the Ducks being involved at all. Minnesota has a very interesting prospect in Rossi, so yeah they are probably a team to look at as well.

 

[Leonardo87]

What teams would seriously be in on him? Obviously the Kings and Rangers. Canadiens? Wild? Sens? Canes? Flyers?

It's going to be a fun filled summer of never-ending lop-sided trade proposals.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

If i am the Kings i'd give up Turcotte in a trade for Eichel. Then they become Eichel/Kopitar/Byfield/Villardi/Kupari down the middle.

If I’m Buffalo, any trade that doesn’t involve Byfield is a non-starter

 

[Kalv]

That's a bit interesting. I thought Buffalo was trending the right direction, but he specifically mentioned that things got worse after he got hurt, so he's not talking about the previous problems.

Man, I would love us to get him, but I don't think we are well suited as well. Either way, I am sure Bob will call. Whatever some posters say, Bob will put effort in if he sees it can improve the club. He went far with the Dubois talks, and I'm sure he will at least look at the opportunity to get this centerman as well.
But yeah, I don't think we are perfect trade partners.

 

[Leonardo87]

That's a bit interesting. I thought Buffalo was trending the right direction, but he specifically mentioned that things got worse after he got hurt, so he's not talking about the previous problems.

Man, I would love us to get him, but I don't think we are well suited as well. Either way, I am sure Bob will call. Whatever some posters say, Bob will put effort in if he sees it can improve the club. He went far with the Dubois talks, and I'm sure he will at least look at the opportunity to get this centerman as well.
But yeah, I don't think we are perfect trade partners.

I think it's a risk to get him. Who knows how serious this injury is. I don't want him on the Rangers either. Ducks need to stay the course, keep drafting well, and maybe go after a UFA the following summer or this summer to improve scoring, and hope the kids keep making progress. I cannot imagine what the ask will be, and it will likely be around Zegras or Drysdale, no thanks.

 

[Kalv]

I think it's a risk to get him. Who knows how serious this injury is. I don't want him on the Rangers either. Ducks need to stay the course, keep drafting well, and maybe go after a UFA the following summer or this summer to improve scoring, and hope the kids keep making progress. I cannot imagine what the ask will be, and it will likely be around Zegras or Drysdale, no thanks.

Certainly no Zegras or Drysdale.
I agree there are at least some concerns regarding his injury but he is locked up for some time, I'm sure there would be a lot of good seasons from him.

 

[Leonardo87]

Certainly no Zegras or Drysdale.
I agree there are at least some concerns regarding his injury but he is locked up for some time, I'm sure there would be a lot of good seasons from him.

Ducks need help no question, but rather get that help via Draft, Free Agency, or within their system. It's the more patient approach but it's the less risky one, than moving the kitchen sink to get one player who could have a serious career-altering injury.

 

[Kalv]

Ducks need help no question, but rather get that help via Draft, Free Agency, or within their system. It's the more patient approach but it's the less risky one, than moving the kitchen sink to get one player who could have a serious career-altering injury.

I do believe we will need to do trades to move forward quicker and be successful again soon. Zegras and Drysdale might be producing right away, but other players will take years to reach close to their potential.
But I clearly get and partially agree on the Eichel concerns. It might be a too big of a deal a bit too soon.

 

[AngelDuck]

It’s going to be an interesting offseason league wide. Eichel being traded would be the biggest domino to fall in a long long time

 

[Paul4587]

Certainly no Zegras or Drysdale.
I agree there are at least some concerns regarding his injury but he is locked up for some time, I'm sure there would be a lot of good seasons from him.

You can’t get Eichel without giving up Zegras. And to be honest I do that in a heart beat, Eichel is only 4 years older, signed through his prime years and is an elite talent, a top 10 forward in the league. That’s the absolute best case scenario for Zegras.

 

[JabbaJabba]

It will be interesting to see how much McDavid scores in the playoffs. It is a different type of hockey, and not nearly as wide open. He will do well, but I don't know if the Oilers are built for success in the playoffs.

McDavid scored just fine last playoffs. It was the rest of the team that was a letdown. Interesting to see how they do this time. I think they should make past the first round rather easily, especially if they face Winnipeg who have poor defence and Hellebuyck hasn't had a great season. The series against Toronto will be a big one.

 

[Deuce22]

You can’t get Eichel without giving up Zegras. And to be honest I do that in a heart beat, Eichel is only 4 years older, signed through his prime years and is an elite talent, a top 10 forward in the league. That’s the absolute best case scenario for Zegras.

I'm sure it would be Zegras +

 

[duckaroosky]

Can someone who has been following it better than I tell me when we think the playoffs are starting?

I'll be in Vegas next week and staying close to the arena so I may want to catch a playoff game if I can. Although I'll probably just be bitter and grumpy the whole time and then try to fight the knight mascot.

 

[Leonardo87]

Can someone who has been following it better than I tell me when we think the playoffs are starting?

I'll be in Vegas next week and staying close to the arena so I may want to catch a playoff game if I can. Although I'll probably just be bitter and grumpy the whole time and then try to fight the knight mascot.

Hope this helps..

 

[Paul4587]

Hope this helps..

NHL is probably hoping Calgary/Van gets eliminated ASAP so they can go ahead with the North division playoffs while the Flames and Canucks are still finishing their seasons. MTL needs a single point to clinch.

 

[Leonardo87]

NHL is probably hoping Calgary/Van gets eliminated ASAP so they can go ahead with the North division playoffs while the Flames and Canucks are still finishing their seasons. MTL needs a single point to clinch.

Yup, that’s what I figured. So, jumping on any bandwagons?

 

[duckaroosky]

Hope this helps..

Awesome. If the golden knight doesn't kill me in hand to hand combat then the weekend grand canyon hike will.

 

[Leonardo87]

Awesome. If the golden knight doesn't kill me in hand to hand combat then the weekend grand canyon hike will.

This is going to be you and the Vegas Mascot....

 

[Paul4587]

Yup, that’s what I figured. So, jumping on any bandwagons?

Anyone but the Leafs or Vegas lol. Haven’t really decided who I’m rooting for yet, I like the three top teams in the Central the most probably, wouldn’t mind seeing any of them win.

What about you?

 

[Bergey37]

Yup, that’s what I figured. So, jumping on any bandwagons?

Well, I've been a Bruins fan since 1967 or so, so they're always there for me.

Maybe you can reincarnate Brad Park and Jean Ratelle . . .

 

[Leonardo87]

Anyone but the Leafs or Vegas lol. Haven’t really decided who I’m rooting for yet, I like the three top teams in the Central the most probably, wouldn’t mind seeing any of them win.

What about you?

I may jump on the Jerks bandwagon, root for Hakanpaa, still hoping Fleury turns out very good for us, and rooting for your trade partner, well, maybe karma is a real thing. lol.

Well, I've been a Bruins fan since 1967 or so, so they're always there for me.

Maybe you can reincarnate Brad Park and Jean Ratelle . . .

So, Bruins are your first team? I kinda assumed that with your handle. I guess we can both share our hate for Tom Wilson, who nearly tried to kill both of our players, lol.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

These TB-FLA games are entertaining as hell.

 

[Leonardo87]

These TB-FLA games are entertaining as hell.

Weird how there are still regular season games going on now. I would like to see Florida take Tampa in the first round. Tampa had their moment, and don’t like what they did with the whole LTIR bit.

 

[Bergey37]

I may jump on the Jerks bandwagon, root for Hakanpaa, still hoping Fleury turns out very good for us, and rooting for your trade partner, well, maybe karma is a real thing. lol.



So, Bruins are your first team? I kinda assumed that with your handle. I guess we can both share our hate for Tom Wilson, who nearly tried to kill both of our players, lol.

Yeah, we can do that! Next time you're out here, let me know - you'll be the first Rangers fan ever I'd by a drink for!