Confirmed Trade: [CHI/FLA] B. Connolly, R. Stillman, H. Borgstrom, '21 7th for L. Wallmark, L. Carlsson

[crashthenet]

Hawks scout Europe well. Taking Connolly and Borgstrom for cap space is more reasonable than Connolly and a 2nd. If Borgstrom sticks next year, their combined cap hit will be no issue.

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

I feel like Savard is going to be a Panther by deadline.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

I don't really understand the point of this deal other than Florida trying to save money.

Seems like you do understand the point of this deal then.

 

[Chevx]

Not save money, but have cap for adding a player or two.

I smell a huge trade between Florida and Columbus including Savard. Manson might be an option, but I think Zito aims at rentals knowing that Ekblad will return. Is any offensive Dman at the market that should be thought of?

 

[MMC]

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Talk about a nothing trade with a lot of pieces.

 

[Necrobutcher]

Talk about a nothing trade with a lot of pieces.

You want a bigger trade involving Florida? Patience, my friend...

 

[dracom]

This is definitely a trade someone here made up because they were bored

 

[Spectra]

Nice, getting a player that can contribute with a little bit of something for 2 seasons + a blue chip prospect in exchange for a couple of leftovers you left in the trash. It's been many years since we saw a competent Bowman trade, quite shocked by this to be honest.

 

[BB88]

Florida is definitely going for Hall.

Hall should really hope so, a spot next to Barkov would be a dream for him.

Zito keeps making more fans, should be the Gm of the year.

 

[Laus723]

Nice, getting a player that can contribute with a little bit of something for 2 seasons + a blue chip prospect in exchange for a couple of leftovers you left in the trash. It's been many years since we saw a competent Bowman trade, quite shocked by this to be honest.

He came out and said he’d take on cap so other teams can make bigger trades, imo Borgstrom won’t be more than a 3rd line guy, but he still has upside. Stillman has looked great at times and pretty bad in others. Still has a ways to go, but you guys may love him.

Doubt either guy we got hangs around, Wallmark may be moved before the deadline, but he’s serviceable.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Borgstrom is worth less than Dylan Strome or Alex Nylander at this point.
This is an awful deal. The Hawks just gave Florida a "get out of jail free" card.

 

[Laus723]

Hall should really hope so, a spot next to Barkov would be a dream for him.

Zito keeps making more fans, should be the Gm of the year.

everyone said that about Eichel and Hall. Maybe he’ll impress should we get him, but I don’t have much of an interest in him. Especially with what he thinks he’s worth.

 

[All Mod Cons]

That's a f*** load of nothing for nothing.

How do these deals even come about?

 

[BB88]

everyone said that about Eichel and Hall. Maybe he’ll impress should we get him, but I don’t have much of an interest in him. Especially with what he thinks he’s worth.

You know Barkov makes everyone around him better, in a way very few does, as easy player to play with as there is.
There’s no certain play style with him.


& As I said dream for Hall considering his situation currently

 

[Sweetpotato]

Florida is definitely going for Hall.

Hall+Risto to replace Ekblad. That'd be exciting and would be a nice buzz around the franchise.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

This is a big win for Florida. Dumping Connolly for literally nothing basically. Borgstrom is looking like a bust at this point, he is about to be waiver fodder

 

[pb1300]

Hall+Risto to replace Ekblad. That'd be exciting and would be a nice buzz around the franchise.

Id be down with that. I’d also be down with Savard and Laine. Either or is fine with me, even though the Columbus duo would cost the Panthers more.

 

[Pandaman11]

When was the last year that Florida and Chicago did not make a trade?

 

[Sweetpotato]

Id be down with that. I’d also be down with Savard and Laine. Either or is fine with me, even though the Columbus duo would cost the Panthers more.

The Columbus duo would cost more and, IMO, would be the lesser duo. I think Hall comes scorching out the gate and Risto is infinitely better than Savard.

 

[Toe Pick]

So Foligno and Savard to FL incoming ?

Think you're onto something here as Zitto likes his former Blue Jackets (Wennberg, Duclaire, Nuti) and knows exactly what these two bring to a playoff team.

Not sure Foligno would waive for the Panthers but Savard doesn't have a choice.

 

[Bevans]

Nice, getting a player that can contribute with a little bit of something for 2 seasons + a blue chip prospect in exchange for a couple of leftovers you left in the trash. It's been many years since we saw a competent Bowman trade, quite shocked by this to be honest.

Blue chip? Woof.

 

[untouchable21]

I feel like Savard is going to be a Panther by deadline.

Was just going to post this .

And lol at all the posters thinking Zadorov was going to be part of this deal. REALLY????

 

[pb1300]

The Columbus duo would cost more and, IMO, would be the lesser duo. I think Hall comes scorching out the gate and Risto is infinitely better than Savard.

Yeah, I just like the Laine connection with Barkov, and how we’d have a better chance at re-signing him. I think Hall being centered by Barkov would be a blessing for him, and could get him back on track.

I do like the Foligno/Savard duo someone mentioned earlier. It would probably be the cheapest of the three options.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Yeah, I just like the Laine connection with Barkov, and how we’d have a better chance at re-signing him. I think Hall being centered by Barkov would be a blessing for him, and could get him back on track.

I do like the Foligno/Savard duo someone mentioned earlier. It would probably be the cheapest of the three options.

The weak link in all of this is Savard. I don't think much of him this season.

Foligno is a decent get for cheap for sure.