Friedman: Coyotes may consider offers for Conor Garland
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A vastly worse player and a 4th...
That Hughes is okay, could be useful on the Wings. I offer you Hronek + 6th at most
There was some thought on the Bruins board that maybe Keller could be a target. Still young, under performing that big contract. Kind same thinking as to why OEL was out there over the summer. Since all the AZ fans are here... is this a topic worth discussing in a new thread?
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I wonder if its that he doesn't want to stay in Arizona and that's why the Yotes are listening to offers.
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I’d move Keller for the right return. I don’t see Boston as a fit, though. I don’t like Studnicka quite enough as a principle piece. So something like Studnicka, Vaakanainen and a 1st wouldn’t do it for me. Not sure what Boston could or would add beyond that. So it seems pointless. But maybe you guys have some better ideas. So I think it’s fine to discuss.
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Huh? BA didn’t draft Keller and didn’t give him that contract. There are no untouchable players in Arizona. None.
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Yeah, outside of those guys was going to throw names like DeBrusk, Bjork, Zboril, and Beecher into the mix. Bruins have plenty of middle six or 2nd pairing potential cost controlled guys and my assumption is that would be attractive to the Yotes as secondary pieces in the deal...
...but there needs to be a headliner and if Studnicka isn't enough of a headliner don't see what really works.
Bruins can make the cap work once they stop having 30(!) contracts on the payroll because of injuries so that isn't the concern. So from that standpoint there is a match at least.
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I think Keller could go if it’s for a guy who’s either a bit older or a bit less productive but adds more “culturally” in terms of grit and tenacity. Either that or for a small package that includes a top C prospect or D prospect that’s just a small step up from the Studnicka tier.
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If Studnicka, Vaakanainen and a 1st was on the table, I probably wouldn’t take it. Some Yotes fans might. And our GM very well could. He spent most of his career in amateur scouting and may love Studnicka. And I’m sure it’s killing him a first for his second draft in a row. Plus there’s a bunch of flexibility he gets. He may have a UFA prize he’s in love with.
I think it’s a good offer and it might be enough in real-life. I just personally would not go for it.
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By the way RT, this is why I asked about Keller in that Beauvillier - Garland thread. But that thread was already upsetting enough people that I didn’t want to complicate it further.
But based on everything you say about Garland then it would make sense to move Keller for a shorter cap dump and some assets then sign Garland for a lower hit then Keller. A bit of a retool that refocuses the core while getting picks and players.
If Studnicka and Vaakanien is not enough , because you are not getting a first ,than maybe you should keep him if he is that good............ Also doesn't Arizona have financial issues, if they do maybe they should be looking at keeping or going out and getting some cheap young players............. better still move the franchise.
There is a cap floor that AZ will be hard pressed to hit even with a Garland extension. AZ has a ton of cash coming off the books this year.
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I think more than half of their NHL roster D are UFA to be, last I checked.
I'd have to assume CG would be strapped to OEL with battleship chains. 50 foot long and a two ton anchor.
Well if that is the case than I believe Mr. Garland will be staying in Arizona.........
