Rumor: AVS Proposals/Rumors/Free Agents & Roster Moves (related topics)

[tigervixxxen]

Keep on keeping on the trade watch here

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[agentblack]

So has Hamonic requested a trade out west in general or a trade to just western "Canada" ? Ive read both

 

[henchman21]

So has Hamonic requested a trade out west in general or a trade to just western "Canada" ? Ive read both

I've read it as he just wants to be close to Winnipeg... doesn't necessarily matter East/West/Canada. I'd guess the Islanders don't want him in the East, so they won't trade him there and that is partially where the West only rumor comes from.

 

[Iceberg]

It would be extremily risky considering the offensive potential of Barrie, but i would do Barrie for Hamonic too.

And if offense from the back end becomes a problem for us, we can always send Gormley back to Arizona for Elliott.

 

[Freudian]

Denver isn't really much closer to Winnipeg than New York is. Realistically, Jets is the ideal team for him.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Denver isn't really much closer to Winnipeg than New York is. Realistically, Jets is the ideal team for him.

Yeah either you live in the city or you don't. Anywhere else is a plane ride and its not like they have a bounty of days off to begin with. So like I said yesterday I don't really understand how leaving a team he has no desire to leave helps.

 

[henchman21]

Denver isn't really much closer to Winnipeg than New York is. Realistically, Jets is the ideal team for him.

Here is a link to a list: http://www.sportmapworld.com/team/ice-hockey/north-america/winnipeg-jets/

Avs would the be the 6th closest counting Winnipeg, and the Avs would be a lot closer than NYC.

Wild and Jets are the only real close options. Beyond them, the next group is Calgary, Edmonton, Colorado, Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit in the ~750-850 range.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

How much would it suck for him to go to Minny?

 

[agentblack]

I bet he ends up in VAN.

Still thats gotta suck for the Isles and their fans

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

We don't really have the pieces (that we'd want to give up) for Hamonic, but I'd love him on this team.

 

[Avs71]

How much would it suck for him to go to Minny?

Him and Suter would be amazing together. Not much offensive production, but I don't think anyone would get by them.

Count me in as one who would do Barrie for Hamonic.

 

[UncleRisto]

I'd do Barrie for Hamonic too. I wouldn't hesitate either. Only thing is if Barrie keeps going, it's going to look like the EJ trade on paper where the offensive flashy guy gets traded away. I think Hamonic can do a lot heavier minutes though.

 

[Avs_19]

Can't imagine Snow talking to US teams in the West if Hamonic didn't approve. There's hope!

 

[agentblack]

If im Snow, as much as you want to respect the player and his wishes, you signed a contract. If I cant find a good deal you are more than welcome to go home till we find a deal that works for the organization. But we arent goint to make a trade just because you ask for it.

 

[Iceberg]

Can't imagine Snow talking to US teams in the West if Hamonic didn't approve. There's hope!

Would the Islanders have any interest in Barrie, considering his next contract?

 

[S E P H]

Can't imagine Snow talking to US teams in the West if Hamonic didn't approve. There's hope!

Take it for what its worth, but Dater did say he thinks Avs would love to get Hamonic, but doesn't think they have the resources to get it done.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

Would the Islanders have any interest in Barrie, considering his next contract?

Probably. Barrie has earned that next contract by putting up some nice point totals.

 

[Avs44]

Would the Islanders have any interest in Barrie, considering his next contract?

I hardly see why they would not, unless they have financial issues that I am unaware of. Certainly Barrie seems like the best replacement defensman they would be offered looking at some of the teams in the rough vicinity of Winnipeg he might be traded to.

 

[Avs_19]

Take it for what its worth, but Dater did say he thinks Avs would love to get Hamonic, but doesn't think they have the resources to get it done.

He's probably right about not having the resources. Unless they want Barrie and the Avs would be willing to move him. I think that's the only piece that would make sense.

 

[agentblack]

Take it for what its worth, but Dater did say he thinks Avs would love to get Hamonic, but doesn't think they have the resources to get it done.

I think all 29 teams would love to get a 24/25 y/o minute munching RD with his contract. Thats amazing value. Im sure Snow will wait it out till he gets a fantastic deal.

 

[ArWKo]

What I wonder is that if this is to be with family that's really ill...would you, if you're Garth Snow, just consider letting him take a leave of absence for the season to be with his family and welcome him back next year?

Maybe it's something that will be more long term than just this season, and I don't know if there's any mechanism for something like, and it would be tough on them being short a dman of his caliber but at least he has a really friendly cap hit and the Islanders are sort of middle of the pack with how much cap space they currently have.

I've seen more than a few Islanders fan say they'd rather lose him for a year and have him back then trade him away. It's tough to know if that would even work though between his situation with his family and the Islanders plans as a team/business.

 

[Iceberg]

I hardly see why they would not, unless they have financial issues that I am unaware of. Certainly Barrie seems like the best replacement defensman they would be offered looking at some of the teams in the rough vicinity of Winnipeg he might be traded to.

I'm not sure about the Islanders finances, but i believe they would like to re-sign Okposo and, as we know, Barrie next contract is an unknown, it could range from 4.5M to something close to 7M, depending on how the rest of his season unfold.

 

[dahrougem2]

If his family is based in Winnipeg you've got to believe that's exactly where Hamonic wants to be. I could easily see the Jets parting with Jacob Trouba for Hamonic

 

[agentblack]

What I wonder is that if this is to be with family that's really ill...would you, if you're Garth Snow, just consider letting him take a leave of absence for the season to be with his family and welcome him back next year?

Maybe it's something that will be more long term than just this season, and I don't know if there's any mechanism for something like, and it would be tough on them being short a dman of his caliber but at least he has a really friendly cap hit and the Islanders are sort of middle of the pack with how much cap space they currently have.

I've seen more than a few Islanders fan say they'd rather lose him for a year and have him back then trade him away. It's tough to know if that would even work though between his situation with his family and the Islanders plans as a team/business.

Im sure Snow and the Isles would much rather him do that than be put in a position to have to trade arguably their best Dman.

 

[henchman21]

Would the Islanders have any interest in Barrie, considering his next contract?

Absolutely they would... they are only a couple pieces from competing for a cup. Barrie is one of those pieces (elite offensive defensemen).

If his family is based in Winnipeg you've got to believe that's exactly where Hamonic wants to be. I could easily see the Jets parting with Jacob Trouba for Hamonic

I don't. Trouba will be a better Hamonic here real soon.