Friedman: Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, and Boston are in on Michael Ferland

[ookhaab]

What are Carolina’s needs? Both in terms of their NHL roster and in terms of organizational depth.

Pretty much the only need is top 6 forwards.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Not one Pens fan would be against this trade.

Not a single one. Not liking bad tough players who only get in the lineup because of perceived "toughness" doesn't mean you're anti good tough and gritty players. Everyone loves
Hornqvist.

They managed to get two things wrong in one post. That's quite the feat.

Not only would most fans like Ferland (depending on the price, for some -- including me) on the Pens, but I'm pretty sure Sullivan would like a player like Ferland, too.

 

[vanarchy]

This is going to be another terrible contract for whoever "wins" the bidding war for him this summer.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Pretty much the only need is top 6 forwards.

That’s the most pressing but also a long term solution in net is needed.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I am sorry but it's bizarre to me that Carolina wants to trade this guy for futures after what they gave up in that package. At some point you have to sign good players. Can't keep trading them for futures and when those futures turn into NHL players, trading them for more futures, it's a vicious cycle.

To be honest, I don't blame Carolina for not wanting to sign Ferland. A team is going to give him a stupid contract that he has no business of getting. With the Canes picking up Niederreiter, I don't blame them for looking to move Ferland. He's a $4 million player at most that's going to get $6 million in free agency.

 

[domaug]

Would love to get Ferland on the Pens. He adds a facet that we desperately need.

The softies who pollute our forum (aka The Kinder Gentler Penguins HF Board Regulars) and our numbskull head coach would have a collective hissy fit if it happened though. That alone makes it worth it - contributions to the team notwithstanding.

um... do you even read the Pens board? most of us (if not all of us) want Ferland.

 

[TT1]

lol, why Vancouver? Even Edmonton shouldnt be trading for him, adding Ferland still wont solve their problem on D and they dont have a proven goalie, whats the point?

 

[MinJaBen]

Ferland + 2019 2nd

for

Baertschi + Dahlen + Scott Darling (6.2 Million cash dump)

Why are the Canes trading Ferland and a pick and getting back Scott Darling? When did we trade Darling to you? Why do we want him back? Did he get better when he played for you?

 

[Stickpucker]

What are Carolina’s needs? Both in terms of their NHL roster and in terms of organizational depth.

Goalscorers preferable at C or LW.

 

[Stickpucker]

Leafs should be after him. He would help them a ton vs the Bruins and Caps.

 

[haveandare]

Could definitely see him thriving on the Pens

 

[King In The North]

Pleaaasse not to Edmonton.

Does Brassard for Ferland work?

 

[spockBokk]

Pleaaasse not to Edmonton.

Does Brassard for Ferland work?

No, ufa for ufa would be pointless for CAR.

 

[GoldiFox]

Pleaaasse not to Edmonton.

Does Brassard for Ferland work?

Maybe Brassard + 1st for Ferland

Canes don't need rentals but Brassard could be an interesting toss-in to the main piece Pittsburgh is offering.

 

[PlayMakers]

Pretty much the only need is top 6 forwards.

Guys in the NHL now or prospects who project as top6 forwards?

 

[member 290103]

Maybe Brassard + 1st for Ferland

Canes don't need rentals but Brassard could be an interesting toss-in to the main piece Pittsburgh is offering.

Lol

 

[Homesick]

I hope the Oilers stay far away from Ferland.

 

[ookhaab]

Guys in the NHL now or prospects who project as top6 forwards?

NHL

 

[GoldiFox]

Guys in the NHL now or prospects who project as top6 forwards?

Canes have Martin Necas, Janne Kuokkanen, Julien Gauthier, Nic Roy, Aleksi Saarela, etc. sitting on the #1 AHL team in Charlotte. They have plenty of projected talent. I'd guess from Boston the Canes would want a 1st+. Assets that they could potentially deal around the Draft for the forward(s) they want.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Cap issues aside Ferland actually makes perfect sense for the Oilers. I have no doubt he could be a Kunitz type player with McDavid.

 

[IB]

No, ufa for ufa would be pointless for CAR.

How about Frolik for Ferland. Not one of the reported interested teams by Friedman but I suspect the Flames are interested. Frolik has another year at a decent Cap hit for a productive forward.

 

[TFHockey]

I'd take him on the Oilers for sure, but I wouldn't want them to pay a premium for a guy who is likely to be a rental. Ferland to Edmonton for the right price.



Ferland, 26 y.o $1.75 Million cap AAV
Pending UFA



Forward Prospect? Maybe Benson?
Okay pick?

Looking for ideas here.

 

[ffh]

Elliot i'm sure everybody is in on ferland if they want to be.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I'd love to get him. I don't want to pay the fair price to get him though.

 

[GoldiFox]

How about Frolik for Ferland. Not one of the reported interested teams by Friedman but I suspect the Flames are interested. Frolik has another year at a decent Cap hit for a productive forward.

Not even a little interesting.

I'd take him on the Oilers for sure, but I wouldn't want them to pay a premium for a guy who is likely to be a rental. Ferland to Edmonton for the right price.



Ferland, 26 y.o $1.75 Million cap AAV
Pending UFA



Forward Prospect? Maybe Benson?
Okay pick?

Looking for ideas here.

1st or Puljujarvi. Canes already have the top AHL team in league minors stacked with 1st/2nd round picks. They don't need more projected middle-6 talent.