NHL Around the NHL 2018-19 VII - Final Countdown to Trade Deadline - Matt Duchene to Blue Jackets

[RiverbottomChuck]

So, is Duchene suiting up and playing against the Sens tonight?
Because that could be weird.

From what I saw on Twitter yes he is. What is even weirder is when he was traded from Colorado to Ottawa the first team he played.....Colorado.

 

[Gee Wally]

From what I saw on Twitter yes he is. What is even weirder is when he was traded from Colorado to Ottawa the first team he played.....Colorado.

Thanks. That is very weird.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

From what I saw on Twitter yes he is. What is even weirder is when he was traded from Colorado to Ottawa the first team he played.....Colorado.

That is weird for it to happen at all, but twice? By the same player?

 

[Troublesome 85]

I have a feeling nothing happens

Prices too high and such and such

 

[Troublesome 85]

Could Panarin be in play?

Stone would be awesome.

Would want Simmonds but he isnt old Simmonds

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Could Panarin be in play?

Stone would be awesome.

Would want Simmonds but he isnt old Simmonds

But would you pay the cost for Panarin?

 

[Troublesome 85]

But would you pay the cost for Panarin?

I'm weird about draft picks. When it comes to NBA and NFL I know more about prospects. I know jack about hockey prospects. If this draft is weak I would give a 1st. IDK about what prospects they would want. No Vaak, Stud or T Fred IMO.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Could Panarin be in play?

Stone would be awesome.

Would want Simmonds but he isnt old Simmonds

Unfortunately, he IS old Simmonds.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Melnyk wanted to save on plane tickets, so they dealt Duchene to Columbus on the day they play them. For this reason, I'm calling Stone to Calgary, as Ottawa plays them next.

Nothing Winnipeg offers can beat the $900 Melnyk will save on Stone going to Calgary instead.

This guy figured it out...

 

[Emerz]

and he also said he's accepted the fact that Duchene could very well just be a rental. I'd say Panarin is off the table, Jackets are going all in from outside the playoff structure 2 days before the TDL... can't say I'd be happy as a fan but I guess we'll see if they can make some noise.

 

[Ratty]

Could Panarin be in play?

Stone would be awesome.

Would want Simmonds but he isnt old Simmonds

Only if he comes for a small return. No 1st rounder.

 

[bb74]

If Stone is really a 26 year old Selke caliber / Bergy "light" type player then 2 1sts and a couple of B prospects are a fair trade-off ... IF they can land him on 6-8 years circa 7-8.5 million as part of a trade and sign...

Don't resign Chara and that covers a bit under half. Off Backes with a prospect to a cap floor team after one last kick in the can in the playoffs and in business. Would be a heck of a Top 9 for a run plus 8 deep D....

Can always get picks back if they want to trade off other assets in coming years as part of a rebuild. I know it could hurt bad but they have that 4 year window with the top 6 largely cost controlled.

Either he's that type of player and you pull the trigger or he isn't and you sit. Simple.

 

[22Brad Park]

Capital locked him up fast Capitals sign newly acquired Nick Jensen to four-year extension - Sportsnet.ca

 

[PlayMakers]

No way Bruins sign a guy to 10 mil per with Marchand and Pasta making 6.

You think the Bruins were a finalist for Tavares without offering him more than $6mil?

 

[Troublesome 85]

Unfortunately, he IS old Simmonds.

You know I meant like Simmonds from a few years ago hahaha he and Looch both old now

 

[22Brad Park]

I have a feeling nothing happens

Prices too high and such and such

Bruins have the assets.They have the need.The player they need is there.

 

[Budddy]

Video tribute for duchene....didn't expect that

 

[BMC]

oof, easy pass for a pure rental.

so something like Vaakanainen, Heinen and 2 1sts

Yeah absolutely not, not for a rental.

 

[Olden McGroin]

Rangers blowing it up

 

[Boston Bandit]

Rangers blowing it up

Boy, reading all the comments under this Tweet they absolutely love Zucc in N.Y.

I would love him on the Bruins!

 

[bb74]

Zucc would be like a modern day Peverly / Kelly deal - Swiss army player and good soldier. Not sure that's enough to get out of the East but would be a material "Add" to the depth in the top 9 for sure...

 

[UConn126]

Video tribute for duchene....didn't expect that

Was it just the Uber video? Dunno what other highlights he had in his brief stay in Ottawa.

 

[TCB]

7 days in the Dog-House for Hit to the head

 

[GloveSave1]

and he also said he's accepted the fact that Duchene could very well just be a rental. I'd say Panarin is off the table, Jackets are going all in from outside the playoff structure 2 days before the TDL... can't say I'd be happy as a fan but I guess we'll see if they can make some noise.

I mean, ya gotta figure. Why acquire a go for it player like Duchene and then trade Panarin? That would be weird.

When I saw they made this trade, my first reaction was happiness that it’s one more guy in Panarin off the board that would cost us guys we don’t want to lose.

 

[GloveSave1]

If Stone is really a 26 year old Selke caliber / Bergy "light" type player then 2 1sts and a couple of B prospects are a fair trade-off ... IF they can land him on 6-8 years circa 7-8.5 million as part of a trade and sign...

Don't resign Chara and that covers a bit under half. Off Backes with a prospect to a cap floor team after one last kick in the can in the playoffs and in business. Would be a heck of a Top 9 for a run plus 8 deep D....

Can always get picks back if they want to trade off other assets in coming years as part of a rebuild. I know it could hurt bad but they have that 4 year window with the top 6 largely cost controlled.

Either he's that type of player and you pull the trigger or he isn't and you sit. Simple.

If the Bruins can swing that I’m totally on board. I’m just not buying when the rubber meets the road a couple firsts and some livable prospects gets it done.

They are going to have a sweepstakes for this guy. Teams that really want a Cup know that he is “the move.”

So, I’d be passing on a DeBrusk, or a McAvoy, that I believe...along with the picks...gets this done.

But hey, if DS can take all the semi name prospects (the Zborils, etc) and create a package with the picks that satisfies OTT, that would be awesome.

He wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t at least make a go.

I don’t worry at all about finding the money if Stone wanted term. You mentioned pieces they could subtract after the season and there are others, like Krug, for example.

But at the end of the day, I have zero doubts DS will make more moves...but I do doubt that he’s shoving all in on this season. He’s gonna add “a bit,” and give’m a shot. But he’d be crazy to go nuts. He can’t afford a rebuild and no playoffs anytime soon.