Friedman: Belief there is potential for "really big deal" between Vegas and Columbus

[CBJx614]

Can't believe people are ready to get rid of Bob over the playoffs

(yes there are quite a few CBJ posters ready to oust Bob because of the playoffs)

 

[TheTakedown]

Some of these moves are just straight up Larsson-y.

Good GM's should be Cullen to rip off others

 

[LeafSteel]

This thread is awful tbh.

If you don't like it, you don't Gostisbehere..

 

[sxvnert]

Probably Jack Johnson to vegas.

 

[DarkandStormy]

If you don't like it, you don't Gostisbehere..

Maybe he just needs to Leighton up a Little with Sobotka?

 

[hockey17jp]

There's some Bob hate floating around the CBJ boards right now because he sucked in the playoffs but I would be very very shocked to see him moved.

 

[Isles72]

these days a ''big trade'' in the nhl is a bottom 6'er for someone elses bottom 6'er

 

[tony d]

I think Vegas is going to keep up with the Joneses and get a good quality goalie if they go for Bobrovsky.

Seriously though Bobrovsky would be a good pickup for Las Vegas.

 

[WannabeFinn]

I think Vegas is going to keep up with the Joneses and get a good quality goalie if they go for Bobrovsky.

Seriously though Bobrovsky would be a good pickup for Las Vegas.

No s*** it would be. But why would CBJ dump him?

 

[mikeyp24]

Probably Jack Johnson to vegas.

He will already be exposed so why trade him? They would lose him in a trade then still have to give up a player when they pick.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Same. I don't see the incentive for Vegas to take on horrid contracts. The expansion rules essentially guarantee them a solid pool of defenseman, some decent forwards and a top pick in the draft.

A big name in Bob would be interesting for sure.

They would take bad contracts (not necessarily bad PLAYERS) to gain extra pieces, or to get overpaid guys who would still be among their best players, improving their team.

Bobrovsky would give them a solid building block in the net. Other guys could still produce, but why not take them on if CBJ is going to offer up a 2nd and 3rd round pick or something? Hartnell and a 7th rounder for a 2nd rounder helps Vegas get something they will be lacking even after the entry draft - a strong prospect pool.

 

[Monk]

I hold the belief there is potential for a "really big deal" between [insert team] and [insert team].

That way, I can't be wrong!

 

[ManofSteel55]

I hold the belief there is potential for a "really big deal" between [insert team] and [insert team].

That way, I can't be wrong!

That's not how Friedman works. He is clear when he states things like this that he is speculating. If he has a source, he'll say he has a source, but if the says he "believes" something with no source to back it up, he's just speculating.

 

[Monk]

That's not how Friedman works. He is clear when he states things like this that he is speculating. If he has a source, he'll say he has a source, but if the says he "believes" something with no source to back it up, he's just speculating.

...that was my point. You could essentially put any two teams in this title and it can't be wrong.

 

[ManofSteel55]

...that was my point. You could essentially put any two teams in this title and it can't be wrong.

So...did you just read the title then? Because the OP seems to clearly state WHY it was suggested.

 

[Monk]

So...did you just read the title then? Because the OP seems to clearly state WHY it was suggested.

You mean the extraordinarily vague bit that also applies to pretty much every NHL team? Yes, I did read that. I also read the "article" itself.

EDIT: And just to be clear, I actually do like Friedman. I just find these threads humorous.

 

[airbus220]

Can't believe people are ready to get rid of Bob over the playoffs

(yes there are quite a few CBJ posters ready to oust Bob because of the playoffs)

Obviously Bobrovsky played too much before, he really did, even they had Korpisalo. Fire the coach who is responsible for that.

 

[airbus220]

I think Vegas is going to keep up with the Joneses and get a good quality goalie if they go for Bobrovsky.

Seriously though Bobrovsky would be a good pickup for Las Vegas.

We likely would trade Bobrovsky directly to another team.

 

[Blue Goose]

They would take bad contracts (not necessarily bad PLAYERS) to gain extra pieces, or to get overpaid guys who would still be among their best players, improving their team.

Bobrovsky would give them a solid building block in the net. Other guys could still produce, but why not take them on if CBJ is going to offer up a 2nd and 3rd round pick or something? Hartnell and a 7th rounder for a 2nd rounder helps Vegas get something they will be lacking even after the entry draft - a strong prospect pool.

The bolded part is not being mentioned enough. Sure, they're not going to take contracts like Dustin Brown or Marian Gaborik, but I can easily see them picking Bobby Ryan and Mikkel Boedker if they get left exposed. They may be overpaid, but they'd be potential impact players on a team likely devoid of high-end talent.

I don't know about Vegas getting Hartnell. Even with a sweetener it doesn't really make a lot of sense, unless McPhee wants to turn around and trade him soon after.

You mean the extraordinarily vague bit that also applies to pretty much every NHL team? Yes, I did read that. I also read the "article" itself.

EDIT: And just to be clear, I actually do like Friedman. I just find these threads humorous.

I like Friedman too, and I know it's merely speculating, but at least this thread has opened up an interesting dialogue about what kind of potential deal could be made between these two teams. It took several pages (and sifting through all of the posts involving puns on players' names), but we can see that it doesn't make a lot of sense to most of us on here - now, I guess we just have to wait and see...

 

[Monk]

but at least this thread has opened up an interesting dialogue about what kind of potential deal could be made between these two teams.

You're right on that. It's really the BS article with the sensational headline that I should be poo-pooing.

This thread was worth reading for the puns alone!

EDIT: Nope, just kidding. It's this thread's title.

 

[Tretyak 20]

Why not make a big trade? The Devils were able to land quite a Hall around this time last year in trade. One of these teams could get away with grand Larssony if the other isn't careful.

 

[Tretyak 20]

That's true, I Shattenkirk's bed today

Q: What does Zhitnik Smehlik?

A: Grosek!


(Old Sabres fans should get that!)

 

[King'sPawn]

I just hope the trade doesn't Hertl the franchise. They're just trying to get a-Hedman.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Come on, why so many rumors. It seems like there is a new one Daley.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Why not make a big trade? The Devils were able to land quite a Hall around this time last year in trade. One of these teams could get away with grand Larssony if the other isn't careful.

I don't know about that man. I wouldn't make a major trade unless it was really Palat-able.