Around the NHL: 2018-19, Part 5

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

https://nypost.com/2019/01/26/the-blockbuster-rangers-oilers-mcdonagh-trade-that-never-was/

If this is true, Oilers fans are going to hate Chia even more.

Before trading Hall for Larsson, he thought about and turned down a deal that centered around 4OV in '16 for McDonagh.

The Rangers wanted Clayton Keller with that pick.

If the Oilers had Hall & McDonagh instead of Pool Party and Larsson....

 

[joshjull]

 

[Sabreality]

wonder if PIT would like to flip a 4th for Beaulieu now? They get out of Oleksiaks 2 more years for a RFA, could see Nate having some success in that system.

 

[Zman5778]

wonder if PIT would like to flip a 4th for Beaulieu now? They get out of Oleksiaks 2 more years for a RFA, could see Nate having some success in that system.

Beaulieu does seem like the type of defender that would fit in PIT very well.

 

[Jim Bob]

Trade: Penguins, Stars reverse last year’s Jamie Oleksiak deal

 

[Sabretooth]

Don't see the penguins wanting a Beaulieu right now. My wife told me they have 9 healthy dmen now so I guess this is just a move that allows them to activate shultz from IR without needing to waive a dman

 

[old kummelweck]

That's a nice pick up.

 

[Club]

Good trade for Toronto

 

[BuffaloGooner]

Great trade for Toronto. Obviously they’re in win the cup mode, but taking away 4 mil of cap space for Summer 2019 just makes this years free agency more interesting.

 

[Gabrielor]

Big price. Grundstrom is a hell of a prospect.

 

[Moskau]

Making trades 4-6 weeks before the deadline has proven to be the smarter move the last few seasons.

 

[Gabrielor]

Hopefully Botts has something for us. I really don't want a Murray-2017 deadline where we do f*** all.

 

[Zman5778]

High price for Muzzin. Good deal for both sides.

 

[Sabreality]

Good deal all around. Big Grundstrom fan, really wanted him in the draft, glad he's not going to be playing in Toronto. Muzzin at $4m next year just replaces Gardiners caphit. (doubt Gardiner re-signs)

 

[sabremike]

Hopefully Botts has something for us. I really don't want a Murray-2017 deadline where we do **** all.

His plan is to fail and lose for the next few years until we can call up all the amazing prospects we've acquired (from a prospects pool that is indistinguishable in quality from most of the other 30 organizations) and try and catch up with the 13 other teams who have blown miles ahead of us.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Big Grundstrom fan. Now that he’s out of Toronto, I’m happy.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Might be my bias, but I like that trade way more for LA than the Leafs. Grundstrom and a 1st is a biiig pricetag, and Muzzin on the Leafs cap is just more of a squeeze.

Ok Botts. Respond.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

A

 

[SundherDome]

That's a nice pick up.

Thought they wanted a RHD.

 

[joshjull]

Grant pick up for the Leafs.

Do something Darcy!!!!

 

[darcyRegier]

Kyle Connor is very fun to watch, can't believe he went so late in the draft

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Kyle Connor is very fun to watch, can't believe he went so late in the draft

He’s someone I was looking whistfully at a few seasons ago. Would be a great fit in Buffalo.

 

[Tsyolin]

Man Toronto is gonna be super interesting to watch this offseason. That's 4 million less in room to work with. Obviously a smart move, they weren't gonna be able to realistically go far in the playoffs without upgrading their defense. I still think there's more work to be done though.

 

[TehDoak]

The Leafs are going to burn their future to go "all in".....just to lose to Tampa in the 2nd round.

Their cup window is literally 1 season now. They are going to be in cap jail (40M to 4 forwards), an above average defense (Reilly, Muzzin, Zaitsev) and going to lose a key piece at the expansion draft

As good as their luck has been (hitting a home run with Marner, winning the lotto for Matthews, getting Babcock/Tavares to sign there), it's been clear since day 1 that their defense isn't good enough. Adding Muzzin moves them from average to above average....at the cost of their best prospect and a 1st, and 4.5M in cap space next year.