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

[dahrougem2]

Clearly it's not an issue of dollars for Trouba but I think this RHD thing is a smokescreen for wanting to get the hell out of Winnipeg. Nobody can be that stubborn to demand a side to play on well before the season starts. I mean how much of a big deal is it, to start on the left and down the road get switched over when a spot opens up?

I think Winnipeg is the bigger issue, too, but I can see how they're using the right side argument. Byfuglien isn't going anywhere for a long time and, unless they plan on trading Myers, he isn't either. A spot isn't likely to open up soon in the top-4.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Just too much going on there. You just perfectly laid out why it doesn't seem like it can work.

IMO, we get worse in a Barrie for Trouba swap. I'd also say there's no chance Trouba is signing a bridge deal.

Yeah the idea was to layout why it won't work, and pretty much the only way it would, and that's if Trouba's contract demands are an exit strategy.

As far as the fit goes, they'd just move Barrie to the left side if need be, or trade him/EJ for another young forward. They are likely not that worried about being able to fit him into the roster.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I think Winnipeg is the bigger issue, too, but I can see how they're using the right side argument. Byfuglien isn't going anywhere for a long time and, unless they plan on trading Myers, he isn't either. A spot isn't likely to open up soon in the top-4.

They are also asking a player to take a bridge contract knowing hes not going to be put in the best position to succeed and prove himself either.

 

[tigervixxxen]

They are also asking a player to take a bridge contract knowing hes not going to be put in the best position to succeed and prove himself either.

That's a good way to put it. I agree it's a bit of an excuse to get out too. Like if the Jets were to pony up he'd gladly take it but if not then he's not going to budge.

 

[Avs_19]

It might even go further than Winnipeg. McKenzie has speculated about him possibly not wanting to play in Canada. He's playing it safe by saying he doesn't know for sure but he has mentioned it a few times on TV and radio. Friedman didn't mention any Canadian teams on his list either, even though he seems like an obvious fit for both the Oilers and Leafs.

 

[CobraAcesS]

It might even go further than Winnipeg. McKenzie has speculated about him possibly not wanting to play in Canada. He's playing it safe by saying he doesn't know for sure but he has mentioned it a few times on TV and radio. Friedman didn't mention any Canadian teams on his list either, even though he seems like an obvious fit for both the Oilers and Leafs.

I think the team that should want him the most is probably Detroit, but Dekyser is the only player that fits the LHD mold, and Detroit's younger forwards are not going to do much for Winnipeg.

The best trading fit is still probably NY with Hamonic, but NY does not have as much of an incentive since Hamonic has retracted his trade request.

I think it's kind of funny how tides have turned there. A while back Winnipeg didn't feel like they needed to make that deal, but I bet they would do it today lol.

 

[Albi]

What has happened to Tlusty?
Has he been released from his PTO?

 

[Quicksilver*]

What has happened to Tlusty?
Has he been released from his PTO?

Failed his physical and hasn't been heard from since I don't think

 

[Freudian]

 

[UncleRisto]

Who in their right mind would waive a top-sixer?

 

[tucker3434]

That is surprising. We're all obviously aware of his flaws but it seemed that he could be a decent contributor for $1.25m.

 

[Pokecheque]

I'm guessing Barzal impressed them more than they expected.

Bummer for PAP though, still a decent player who could contribute somewhere. If I'm FLA I think I make a call about his availability.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I'm guessing Barzal impressed them more than they expected.

Bummer for PAP though, still a decent player who could contribute somewhere. If I'm FLA I think I make a call about his availability.

From what I heard it's actually Beauvillier but it is a bit surprising, I think their fans thought he was in the top 6.

 

[Freudian]

That's an unfortunate name.

 

[henchman21]

Pulkkinen is an interesting name on waivers.

 

[hockeyfish]

Seems like today has a flood of marginal NHL players if we need one.

And yeah, wouldn't mind putting a claim on Pulkkinen.

 

[Freudian]

Pulkkinen has an elite shot and below average everything else from what I have seen.

He was a pure terror in the AHL because he got enough time to use his shot.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Why is Gabriel Bourque on waivers if he doesn't have a contract?

 

[hockeyfish]

Gabe Bourque on waivers. I dind't even know he was under contract.

 

[Pokecheque]

Did Bourque play in a Euro league or something? So strange.

 

[henchman21]

Gabe Bourque on waivers. I dind't even know he was under contract.

I don't think anybody did... if the Avs had a half decent beat writer...

 

[agentblack]

What is DET doing? They waived both Frk and Pulkkinen? Come on Avs get in on this one.

 

[cgf]

What is DET doing? They waived both Frk and Pulkkinen? Come on Avs get in on this one.

Pulk is like a poor man's yak. Why do we want him?

 

[ArWKo]

Can't see the Avs getting Pulkkinen simply because I think more than one team ahead of them in line probably will. Can't hurt if they try though.

 

[S E P H]

Frk is already claimed by Carolina and I am pretty sure that Pulkkinen will be selected by one of other worst clubs (even if he won't amount to anything).

The one I am most interested in is Klas Dahlbeck. Might be another Siemens, but I heard good things about him.