violaswallet
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That's not enough value for them. If we're not sending a better player back, we would need to do something like take a good bit of Neal's cap...
Rumor: Ekblad available
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TheImpatientPanther
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We will take a retained Neal too, down to $4 mil
Allows them to add AP, Connolly and maybe trade for a guy like Ryan Strome who would be cheaper than RNH
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Dread Clawz
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No no, this down below is even worse.
We gots to trade JH, he will be lucky to be alive by 30 years old.
Rufus said so. f***ing Rufus
Rufus knows best.
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TheImpatientPanther
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Thats taking Neal as a cap dump as well though. You're not getting full value for RNH while adding Neal.
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Magic Man
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He was being groomed for a position at center ice before the arrival of Tavares. It makes more sense now to provide Matthews and Tavares each with a capable winger. He has 1st line talent on the wing. He is fine at center, his deficit usually lies in the fact that he doesn't usually get a quality winger to play with and he has to fill in a tough role with Tavares or Matthews sitting out. So, he has to adjust to the position without another good player, one that is better than him with him on the line. So, it may seem like he is playing better at wing. Give him someone to play with and some time to mesh and my guess is he holds up better than your average 2C. If the Leafs lost one of their big two centers for whatever reason, I would feel pretty comfortable going forward with Nylander and wouldn't feel the need to look to fill the position with someone else.
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Byram + 1st and Byram, Kadri (with a reasonable re-sign option) and Graves are not even close in terms of value. The Byram + 1st is reasonable, your suggestion is insane.
FerrisRox
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I don't think it would interest Florida though. There would need to be a significant add.
I don't think there's a deal to be made there at all. If Ekblad is being traded, it's to save money, they'd be looking to cut costs, not add
Techcoockie
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Look at the xGF% on every one and you will understand why he's such a bad player when he's on the ice.
First pairing RD with a below 50% is atrocious.
Yes he has a good offensive read, but that's it.
Btw over 70 GV with 60ish games is bottom of the NHL D. Slavin with similar games had half those GV.
And 30 hit.... 30 hit for a Dzone % > is not physical AT ALL?
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Look at the xGF% on every one and you will understand why he's such a bad player when he's on the ice.
First pairing RD with a below 50% is atrocious.
Yes he has a good offensive read, but that's it.
Unless I'm reading that wrong, Ekblad is getting a Phaneuf/Maple Leafs level of defensive zone starts. I'd think that would contribute heavily to a poor xGF%?
For Ekblad I would give
2 big contract, Keith, Maatta, CDH, Murphy or Saad.
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1 Prospect, Boqvist, Mitchell, Nylander, Strome or AHL(Kurashev...)
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1st or 2nd pick
2nd pick with Boqvist and Strome, 1st with any other prospect.
2 big contract, Keith, Maatta, CDH, Murphy or Saad.
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1 Prospect, Boqvist, Mitchell, Nylander, Strome or AHL(Kurashev...)
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1st or 2nd pick
2nd pick with Boqvist and Strome, 1st with any other prospect.
I could see Ekblad wanting to play for DET, he owns a house literally 30 min away from Little Caesars, not too mention he's from the area as well as his fiancé. I don't think DET has the pieces to get it done though... But if they are trying to save $$....
To DET - Ekblad and whatever cap dump
To FLA - 2020 1st (4th), Hronek & 2021 1st (Lottery Protected - Top 5). If 2021 1st falls into top 5 (it should) than it turns into an unprotected 2022 1st. I would even offer Mantha instead of the last pick.
To DET - Ekblad and whatever cap dump
To FLA - 2020 1st (4th), Hronek & 2021 1st (Lottery Protected - Top 5). If 2021 1st falls into top 5 (it should) than it turns into an unprotected 2022 1st. I would even offer Mantha instead of the last pick.
Techcoockie
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the read doesn't make sense, Ekblad had a 53% Dzone start and 47% Ozone.
Look at the xGF% on every one and you will understand why he's such a bad player when he's on the ice.
First pairing RD with a below 50% is atrocious.
Yes he has a good offensive read, but that's it.
Techcoockie
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Closed it down boys!
Rutherford just helped Florida save like $25 million long term by taking Matheson in a trade.
The backend salary shed that the owners were demanding in Florida has just been accomplished.
Rutherford just helped Florida save like $25 million long term by taking Matheson in a trade.
The backend salary shed that the owners were demanding in Florida has just been accomplished.
violaswallet
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As a Florida fan, I agree with you, although the proposer is my Florida brother.
I didn't realize how good RNH got the past three seasons...
Like I think a package could work under the world where you sign AP and need space, I think you would have looked for a Mike Hoffman+Assets trade if we still had him
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you’d offer mantha. the 4th and Hronek for Ekblad?
That may be the worst trade i’ve ever seen proposed
Number1RedWingsFan52
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Get real Mantha+Hronek+Detroit 2020 1st round pick 4OA is major overpayment for Aaron Ekblad. Would love him home in Detroit but not at that price. 4OA pick is non negotiable it's not for sale.
FLA wouldn't want Mantha anyways if they are trying to save money. Not too mention, he's injury prone and is going to want a big raise. He's not worth whatever contract he is going to sign. Ekblad is worth more than what DET is willing to pay though. Sure it's an overpay, but any deal involving Ekblad will need to be. But a right side of him and Seider is significantly better than a right side of Hronek and Seider.
TheImpatientPanther
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Yandle gets all the OZ starts.
You clearly haven't watched Ekblad as close as you say.
I could care less if his GF% isn't high, scoring wasn't an issue for us, defending was.
DudeWhereIsMakar
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Doubtful, but would love for the Winnipeg Jets to snag him. He and Morrissey would be an amazing pairing, likely brings the Jets back to contender stats.
The Canucks would be another team where I'd love to see him go. Him joining the Canucks turn them into the best team in the west.
The Canucks would be another team where I'd love to see him go. Him joining the Canucks turn them into the best team in the west.
