Friedman: Brock Nelson rumored to be available - Devils have interest

[IODCPiper]

Stop this. No we wouldn't.

Nelson and a 3rd for yo

 

[Baymen4]

Habs:

Beauvillier
Nelson
1st (maybe a 2nd instead?)

Islanders:

Petry
Plekanec (50% retained)
Edmonton's 5th (Conditional floating to 4th)

LMFAOOOOO THIS IS TERRIBLE! wouldn't trade beau straight up for any of those pieces.

 

[De Montreal]

Now he's in arbitration. Are the Isles looking to move him, you think?

 

[Alan Wake]

Now he's in arbitration. Are the Isles looking to move him, you think?

Not really sure why you bumped it.

 

[De Montreal]

Not really sure why you bumped it.

I could have started another thread, I'm just curious about his situation

 

[VoluntaryDom]

boychuk isn't gone ehat???

 

[Thrasymachus]

boychuk isn't gone ehat???

at the time he was injured

 

[VoluntaryDom]

at the time he was injured

oh didn't realize this was an old thread

 

[Wanderson]

Now he's in arbitration. Are the Isles looking to move him, you think?

Yes, the Islanders will probably him - since they've signed both Filppula and Kovar.

 

[Stickpucker]

Bingo, although I'd move Nelson for an upgraded 3C as well, the third line aint working this year.

How is Nelson's foot speed? Maybe a swap for Rask would be beneficial for both sides?

Is he at all defensively responsible? Carolina could use another shooter too many playmakers.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

Isles have like 17 NHL forwards for next year. Nelson makes sense as a guy to move because while not a vital, integral part of their offense he is still valuable enough to return a solid asset.

Carolina, Chicago, Florida, MTL, New Jersey, Philly, Tampa, Winnipeg... all seem like they could be a fit for him.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Some islanders fans criticize Nelson’s hussle/intensity but he has all the tools to have a breakout system with good coaching

 

[PWJunior]

How is Nelson's foot speed? Maybe a swap for Rask would be beneficial for both sides?

Is he at all defensively responsible? Carolina could use another shooter too many playmakers.

He's not a bad skater, he's got a lot of range due to his lanky frame. Nothing in his game stands out, except his shot. It takes a while for him to get it off though so he needs time, but when he has a good look... his shot is legit. He can beat goalies with it from distance.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

Tomas Plekanec- 50%
Jordie Benn - Can play the left or right side but refers playing the right side.
5th round pick(Edmonton's, if Montoya plays 7 game its turns to a 4th)



Brock Nelson
2nd round pick - either one

no chance Mtl trade Plek lol, like 0.00000001% chance. He will retire in a Habs jersey and is on a low cost contract this year.

 

[Mancini79]

Have to think the Wild would have some interest in acquiring a scorer like Nelson.

 

[LamorielloAndSon]

Any Islander fans who watch Nelson regularly want to shine a light on his abilities and his playing style?

Big soft lazy great shot

 

[Kevin27NYI]

How is Nelson's foot speed? Maybe a swap for Rask would be beneficial for both sides?

Is he at all defensively responsible? Carolina could use another shooter too many playmakers.

He's a good skater. Definitely not great but I think he's better than ok given his long stride. No agility though, expected with his size.

I don't really have interest in Rask, I think he's unspectacular so it's just a sideways move. I'd be more interested in picks to be honest, depending on the D market. I think that Shaw, Eller return is what I would go for in multiple picks for the Isles to either keep the cupboard stocked or use in future trades.

I stand by this assessment, Nelson used to be defensively responsible. When he was young he had a two-way game. Then he lost it and became a guy to score off the rush which is why many call for him to be a winger over a center. With a different coaching staff, Trotz included if he stays, I think his game will transform.

If you need a shooter I think Nelson would be an excellent add for the Hurricanes.

 

[crashthenet]

A waste of a click.

 

[seabass45]

How is Nelson's foot speed? Maybe a swap for Rask would be beneficial for both sides?

Is he at all defensively responsible? Carolina could use another shooter too many playmakers.

Would be an interesting move for positional reasons (I'd be ok with Rask at 3C) but the Isles have too many forwards and something has to give. Most likely move is for a defenseman.

 

[Critical13]

LMFAOOOOO THIS IS TERRIBLE! wouldn't trade beau straight up for any of those pieces.

Getting Petry for Beau would be great value. Petry is really good.

Maybe doesn't make sense if you are rebuilding though.

 

[ManofSteel55]

C'mon man no they wouldn't. Are you just posting on here to get Oiler fan's goats?

He posts Yamamoto + for anything. Just ignore it.

 

[Cygnusx1018]

Lou said Brock isn't being moved. No clue why, but that's from the man himself

 

[Montecristo]

How’d you guys like Adam mcquaid

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

How’d you guys like Adam mcquaid

We would take this McQuaid. Seems to go with the old guys, tough guys with grit thing LL seems to be enamored of.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]