Rumor: Canucks could flip Lindholm to Boston if they acquire Guentzel

[wonton15]

Jim Benning: you can do this?!

 

[Three On Zero]

Makes sense considering Boston is still weak at Center and Vancouver needs the winger more going forward

 

[Extra Texture]

But what if they actually pull this off?

Dont make him write it a third time...

 

[Sideline]

When Hurricanes and Penguins fan say JR is a mad man that decides on his guy and does whatever it takes to get him this is the shit we were talking about.

 

[Superlative Soup]

Rutherford GMing like he used to on Atari NHL

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

didnt see that coming

I doubt this has any legs. The eastern media has constantly made up shit about Vancouver moves. I'd take this with about as much truth az EP wanting out to play with the hawks.

 

[Regal]

Certainly looking that way. Not sure what the hell is up with him but he's been horrible this year.

I doubt he gets what Calgary offered him but if he has a good playoff I imagine he’ll still get a good deal. If he doesn’t pick it up at all though, it’ll be interesting. Maybe take a prove it deal.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Lindholm not interested in re-signing in Canada, maybe?

 

[zar]

As an Oiler fan, gotta love the potential lose:lose trade between the Flames and Canucks (Lindholm/Kuzmenko).

Surprised. Although this is an early judgement, I was expecting Lindholm to be a great fit in the Canucks lineup.

 

[Sunan]

Would be amazing if this happened and Canucks and Bruins meet again in the SC final

 

[Three On Zero]

Bad asset management from Vancouver unless they recoup the assets they lost in the trade for Lindholm from Boston.

Depends, could be good asset management if Boston was always interested in Lindholm

 

[The Great Weal]

I mean, Canucks fans have been pretty adamant that he's been bad for the Canucks though. I think they still probably get a 1st back for him, but I would expect him to bring back less now than what the Canucks traded for him.

The interesting thing with Boston is that they don't have a 2024 1st, so any 1st rounder going back would have to be 2025. I don't really know how adding an additional 2025 1st really helps them pull off Guentzel.

They will get less back, but they should absolutely still return a 1st.

 

[Rowlet]

But if Van needs the deal to get Guentzel....Boston kind of has them over a barrel no? Why would Boston come even close to paying the price that Vancouver did for him.

No, multiple teams have supposedly inquired because they still want a C.

Lindholm had the bonus value of being Pettersson insurance, but now he's re-signed.

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

Vegas will get Guentzel. They always get the shiniest toy on the market. They’re owner is the George Steinbrenner of hockey

 

[gdsmack267]

Give me Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Hoglander and a 2025 pick

 

[Empoleon8771]

They will get less back, but they should absolutely still return a 1st.

Yeah I think they gave up basically a 1st, B prospect and a 3rd for him, while they'll get back a 1st and 3rd for him. Sucks to lose Brzustewicz for 15 games of Lindholm, but I think they can at least partially rationalize it by pointing out that deal got them out of Kuzmenko's deal as well.

 

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jim benning 4d chess about to start. strap in.

Cut to Jim Benning, sitting in an Arby's booth sizing up a Big Montana

 

[mkatcherin00]

Lindholm in Boston is my dream scenario

You want a soft half useless player who plays Casper the ghost most games? Lol

Kudos to Vancouver if they chuck this pretender off to Boston and get Guentzel lol

 

[thefutures]

Vegas will get Guentzel. They always get the shiniest toy on the market. They’re owner is the George Steinbrenner of hockey

Little jealous of their owner tbh. He puts most NHL owners to shame. Need more ambitious owners like him in the league

 

[TheBeard]

Wonder were Vancouver would then flip Guentzel

Guentzel for a first and Kuzmenko

#circleoflife

 

[Captain Mountain]

But if Van needs the deal to get Guentzel....Boston kind of has them over a barrel no? Why would Boston come even close to paying the price that Vancouver did for him.

Because there is always demand for centers. And if Lindholm were to re-enter the market he would still likely be option number one, just with two fewer interested teams.

Vancouver can also just not make the deal and not get Guentzel.

 

[Three On Zero]

Yeah I think they gave up basically a 1st, B prospect and a 3rd for him, while they'll get back a 1st and 3rd for him. Sucks to lose Brzustewicz for 15 games of Lindholm, but I think they can at least partially rationalize it by pointing out that deal got them out of Kuzmenko's deal as well.

could be essentially giving up a b/a tier prospect for 10 million over 2 years

 

[Regal]

But if Van needs the deal to get Guentzel....Boston kind of has them over a barrel no? Why would Boston come even close to paying the price that Vancouver did for him.

Boston isn’t likely the only team that wants him, and if no one is willing to pay, you keep him and don’t make the Guentzel deal. Or you make the Guentzel deal and fix the cap elsewhere. So the deal with Boston is “this is the price, take it or leave it?” If they want him they can pay. But you don’t waste your assets a player then give him away and give more assets for his replacement.

 

[CupInSIX]

This reminds me of Vegas trading a fortune for Tatar only to trade him as a cap dump in the Pacioretty deal like 3 months later

They also tried to flip Dadonov after 5 months or so.

Plus Canucks reportedly wanted to move Zadorov earlier...I guess the lesson here is don't acquire players from teams that have red in their jerseys.

 

[TheBeard]

Lindholm in Boston is my dream scenario

How many Lindholms do you need??