Blues Trade Proposals 2019-2020 - Part II

[bleedblue1223]

Imagine if we picked up Del Zotto again and repeated, he'd end up with 2 Cup rings.

 

[kings11]

Let's say Boumeester is done for season. What would you want for Tofolli and Martinez

In all honesty, I think Blake sells both individually to get the highest return possible.
The ask for Marty according to Craig Custance(The Athletic) is expected to be 2 - 2nds and a prospect ... and that was before the recent top 4 Dman injuries..
With that said, Its safe to assume Blake would "start" with wanting a 1st, Kyrou +.... Hell, If Jay and Vlad stay on the IR until the POs you guys would be f***en stacked... At least I would have you guys as the favorites..

 

[Dbrownss]

In all honesty, I think Blake sells both individually to get the highest return possible.
The ask for Marty according to Craig Custance(The Athletic) is expected to be 2 - 2nds and a prospect ... and that was before the recent top 4 Dman injuries..
With that said, Its safe to assume Blake would "start" with wanting a 1st, Kyrou +.... Hell, If Jay and Vlad stay on the IR until the POs you guys would be ****en stacked... At least I would have you guys as the favorites..

Yea I figured the ask for both would be pretty high. Well most likely stick with internal options for Boumeester and add a depth piece. Though I'd be surprised if Army doesnt check on TT

 

[BlueDream]

Del Zotto is having a good year, he'd be a perfect Del Zotto type acquisition again for sure. He's seeing 18 mins per night and actually leading the team in +/-

Well, the Blues do have a 100% Cup rate when he’s on the roster.

 

[kings11]

Yea I figured the ask for both would be pretty high. Well most likely stick with internal options for Boumeester and add a depth piece. Though I'd be surprised if Army doesnt check on TT

Also, seeing how Kucherov is out along with McDonagh.. TBL will be serious contenders at the TDL

 

[Ranksu]

24th February is TDL, so call up Mikkola and give him proper look with Parayko if he can't handle Jbo's job acquire another LHD.

 

[simon IC]

I don't think Army gets forced into making a panic move, Mikkola proved good enough to play, and Faulk and Dunn have both done well in expanded roles. Berube now just needs to figure out his pairs.

That being said, I think Army will still do his due diligence just like he will on forwards.

Respectfully, I am not as confident as to the bolded as you seem to be. I agree, however, that there is no need to make a move. Gunnarsson's continued health is now probably the biggest concern regarding our defense.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Well, the Blues do have a 100% Cup rate when he’s on the roster.

They also have a 100% Cup rate with the current maligned goal song.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Respectfully, I am not as confident as to the bolded as you seem to be. I agree, however, that there is no need to make a move. Gunnarsson's continued health is now probably the biggest concern regarding our defense.

I'm not saying they've been amazing, as it takes them being with Pietrangelo to look good, and almost anyone can look good when playing with Petro. The tough part we will have is how Berube handles the pairs now that there isn't an obvious shutdown pair like the Bouwmeester/Parayko pairing.

 

[BlueDream]

They also have a 100% Cup rate with the current maligned goal song.

Yeah but that’s completely ridiculous to attribute our success to a simple song.

Now Del Zotto on the other hand... wow. Talk about a hugely impactful player.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Yeah but that’s completely ridiculous to attribute our success to a simple song.

Now Del Zotto on the other hand... wow. Talk about a hugely impactful player.

Eh. He’s no Thorburn.

(In truth, I do think those guys that are practicing as scratches the whole post-season contribute something valuable to the team. That includes Allen most of all.)

 

[Spektre]

What are the Blues going to give up for Kreider???

 

[Ranksu]

What are the Blues going to give up for Kreider???

Kreider price will sky rocket. He's clearly #1 TDL piece what everybody wants.

 

[Dbrownss]

What are the Blues going to give up for Kreider???

Hopefully nothing.

 

[Reality Czech]

Yeah but that’s completely ridiculous to attribute our success to a simple song.

Now Del Zotto on the other hand... wow. Talk about a hugely impactful player.

Del Zotto is like the rug from the Big Lebowski. He really brings the room together.

 

[simon IC]

After watching our dismal PK tonight, I wouldn't mind adding a cheap, veteran LD. I would like a PK specialist in particular. Anyone know of such a player that may be available?

 

[Ranksu]

After watching our dismal PK tonight, I wouldn't mind adding a cheap, veteran LD. I would like a PK specialist in particular. Anyone know of such a player that may be available?

Mikkola

 

[simon IC]

Mikkola

I like Mikkola too, but is he ready to replace JBo's minutes on the PK?

 

[Ranksu]

I like Mikkola too, but is he ready to replace JBo's minutes on the PK?

Mikkola has 0:54 A/TOI/PK, but he didn't play vs. Sharks or Philly any PK. against Rangers Mikkola record 2:29 PK.

Mikkola has played last 3-4 season over 23:00 ATOI/GP AHL + finnish league. I believe fully he can manage ~18:00-20:00 ATOI/GP at NHL level or even more.

Now we've to wait when Chief release him. Hopefully soon, 'cus time is ticking if Mikkola isn't answer.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

Yeah now is the time for Mikkola. Throw him into the deep end ASAP, and see what he can do. Bc if he can’t carry the defensive load, then we need to know that so we can find another solution (Borgman being another possibility). But before he got sent down, just about everybody was raving about his game, so I don’t see why things should be different enough that we need to make a trade just a few short weeks later. Mikkola is the guy, and we’ve been hoping he would take over Bo or Gunnar’s job next year anyways. There’s no time like the present, given the circumstances

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Brandon Dillon or Alec Martinez? Both are LHD that are available.

 

[Stealth JD]

After watching our dismal PK tonight, I wouldn't mind adding a cheap, veteran LD. I would like a PK specialist in particular. Anyone know of such a player that may be available?

Jonas Brodin of MIN. 2 more years at $4.1M
Boro-cop in Ottawa. UFA @$1.2M
Andy Greene in NJD. UFA @ $5M

 

[The Note]

The Blues have 6 games between now and the TDL. We are also now in the timeframe of when Army mentioned he was going to sit down with Tarasenko, et. all to see how he is progressing and what the timeline of his return is realistically shaping up to be. The Bouwmeester calamity certainly adds a new wrinkle to things. Personally, I agree with the above sentiment of tossing Mikkola in and seeing what you've got over this next stretch of games. Depending on how the team feels about the LHD situation and Tarasenko's prognosis maybe check-in with LA about Martinez and Toffoli. I was all aboard adding some top/middle 6 help at the TDL, but they may now have to pivot for help on the backend.

 

[Blueston]

Brandon Dillon or Alec Martinez? Both are LHD that are available.

Big NO on Martinez. All stats say he isn't good and he is signed beyond this year.

 

[WeWentBlues]

Big NO on Martinez. All stats say he isn't good and he is signed beyond this year.

One stop shop in LA with Toffoli and Martinez. 50% retention on Martinez.

I'd send a 2020 1st and 2021 2nd for both.
EDIT: Make it a 2020 2nd since Buffalo owns 2021 2nd.