Rumor: Dylan Strome is available (per Elliotte Friedman)

[RememberTheRoar]

It depends on what you're trying to do in 2021 honestly. Thinking short-term, you keep Saad. Thinking long-term, you keep Strome to be the 2C behind Dach. If you win the 2nd pick in the lottery, you keep Saad as well, as both Byfield and Stutzle could fill that role.

That’s definitely not something you plan around before it actually happens, especially when it would require jumping seven spots

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

That’s definitely not something you plan around before it actually happens, especially when it would require jumping seven spots

Absolutely. In the unlikely case that it happens, sure.

 

[Joe Scaduto]

Rather keep Saad than Strome .Shalinov is signing ....He will be 2nd or 3rd line center

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Rather keep Saad than Strome .Shalinov is signing ....He will be 2nd or 3rd line center

No way......I'd be surprised if Shalunov made the team next year. He hasn't been that productive in the KHL. Gusev was a star in the KHL and was on a 55 point pace in the NHL.

It's worth giving Shalunov a tryout, but I expect him to be back in Russia for good by November.

 

[Notabaguette]

Strome for Lehkonen

 

[Mrfenn92]

Strome for Lehkonen

No thank you.

 

[KWP]

Stromer for Joker?
*Dives under bed*

 

[KWP]

Would you rather have Strome as a 3C, or prime Bolland as a 3C?

My Bolly love prevents me from considering this rationally.
(Not that ANY of my other thoughts are anyway.)

 

[CallMeShaft]

Stromer for Joker?
*Dives under bed*

Yes. I wanna see Musto cry.

 

[KWP]

How about a top-6 lineup like
Kubalik-Toews-Kane ...

Think gotta keep Kubs on the right side ...
Ideally, both other guys on 88's line shoot right.

 

[SimpleJack]

Think gotta keep Kubs on the right side ...
Ideally, both other guys on 88's line shoot right.

I’m pretty sure Kubalik played LW when he was with Toews and Caggiula.

 

[migi]

Shalunov looks like a faster version of Strome in KHL. Obviously there is a lot more time to work with the puck. And Shalunov has better shot and at least in KHL he uses his body better than Strome in NHL.

Not saying it will translate but he is dark horse in next years team. I think he will eventually be winger but hopefully he gives us flexibility.

3rd line of Cat - Strome - Shalunov doesnt sound a bad one if Max could do something like Kubalik.

 

[Drumman44]

Shalunov looks like a faster version of Strome in KHL. Obviously there is a lot more time to work with the puck. And Shalunov has better shot and at least in KHL he uses his body better than Strome in NHL.

Not saying it will translate but he is dark horse in next years team. I think he will eventually be winger but hopefully he gives us flexibility.

3rd line of Cat - Strome - Shalunov doesnt sound a bad one if Max could do something like Kubalik.

Shalunov can only sign an ELC, is that right?

 

[GaryU]

Easy offseason fellas, draft lafreniere, trade Strome for hanifin, trade saad for a first and a prospect.

Nice dream. Just make sure the 1st for Saad is Top 10.

 

[migi]

Shalunov can only sign an ELC, is that right?

Yes, I think for one year.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Nice dream. Just make sure the 1st for Saad is Top 10.

It's no dream. Won't get a top 10 for saad though.

 

[GaryU]

It's no dream. Won't get a top 10 for saad though.

Disagree. Agree.

 

[Drumman44]

Yes, I think for one year.

Thanks. Just want to make sure my terrible Armchair GM posts at least have that correct.

 

[Pertti]

What is minimum value you'd take for Strome?

if he signs for max 3y/2m, I'd go high 2 round pick. If he want considerably more y/$ then let him walk.

 

[bwana63]

What is minimum value you'd take for Strome?

if he signs for max 3y/2m, I'd go high 2 round pick. If he want considerably more y/$ then let him walk.

$2M AAV? lol

Strome didn't meet expectations, but $2M per is an utter pipe dream.

 

[RayP]

$2M AAV? lol

Strome didn't meet expectations, but $2M per is an utter pipe dream.

Yeah I’m far from a Strome fan but his 82 PPG pace since we acquired him is like 62, and he’s still only 22 years old.

I’m guessing he gets somewhere between 4-5.5M depending on how many years he wants.

 

[BK]

What is minimum value you'd take for Strome?

if he signs for max 3y/2m, I'd go high 2 round pick. If he want considerably more y/$ then let him walk.

Is the 2M a typo?

 

[GaryU]

Strome s/b between 3-4m per.

 

[GaryU]

Strome s/b between 3-4m per...oops.

 

[bwana63]

Guessing it'll be a prove it bridge. 2 years, $3.5M per (I hope).