Rumor: Ekblad available

[violaswallet]

So, some new info came out (published) fr0m a reliable media source that said Panthers still wanting to move Ekblad? Just trying to clarify & just curious - nothing more.

He's being facetious. There was never any legitimate evidence we wanted to move Ekblad. People pieced a narrative together that only worked if you thought Florida was bankrupt and stupid.

 

[Big Muddy]

We needed to trade one large contract on D (done) and he will listen to all offers (like all GMs): Certain fans from certain places thought that only Ekblad could be moved and hence we would fire sale him

Thanks.

 

[Big Muddy]

He's being facetious. There was never any legitimate evidence we wanted to move Ekblad. People pieced a narrative together that only worked if you thought Florida was bankrupt and stupid.

Thanks once again.

 

[phlocky]

He's being facetious. There was never any legitimate evidence we wanted to move Ekblad. People pieced a narrative together that only worked if you thought Florida was bankrupt and stupid.

Good for you guys. Keep him, he's a stud and the backbone of your defense.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

JH is a slow footed but skilled aging forward. He will be in a decline in 2 years. Nurse is still two years away from reaching peak. In two years Nurse is better than JH and it won’t even be close.

Then in two years, Nurse will continue to be better and play at a high level until age 35.

In 2 years, JH may not ever get 50 points again.

Why would a slow footed skilled 90 pt forward, decline in two years? He's a forward who's least likely to decline until late. Because he doesn't depend on tools like foot speed and physicality for his success. You don't lose your great hands as you get older.

 

[Boxscore]

In my previous post I had Myers, one of Frost or Farabee and our 1st for him.

Yikes, that's way too hefty from the Flyers POV. Myers is sneakily very good and the only, young Right Shot D the Flyers can rely on. Swap Myers with Ghost and this makes more sense... or Sanheim and EITHER the 1st or Frost. Then the issue becomes, which 3 D do the Flyers protect? Provorov, Ekblad and Myers--either deal Ghost or he likely gets snagged by Seattle. Zamula and York are two Lefties that can make the jump fairly soon--Zamula moreso.

 

[Mac Attack]

If we had to trade him, Byram is a reasonable piece. (Issue is why we would have to trade him...maybe if Pietroangelo was coming her?)

I think something like Graves+Byram+Kadri(with reasonable re-sign option with Kadri) could reasonably work if we have something in place

Unfortunately that would defeat the purpose for Colorado. Byram would be on the roster already for Colorado so that would be 3 important roster pieces for 1 when we want to compete for the cup this year. If we had a 2c prospect ready to step in it might be different

 

[violaswallet]

Unfortunately that would defeat the purpose for Colorado. Byram would be on the roster already for Colorado so that would be 3 important roster pieces for 1 when we want to compete for the cup this year. If we had a 2c prospect ready to step in it might be different

Of course, my whole point in the thread is that it does not make sense for Florida to trade him barring an absurd overpayment.

He's a young D that plays both ways, locked up for 5 years, and really killed it last season. He was 3rd in the league for even-strength points, while playing our most minutes. If he played on the top unit, he would be valued a lot more. Moreover, his injury problems haven't affect him.

 

[Mac Attack]

Of course, my whole point in the thread is that it does not make sense for Florida to trade him barring an absurd overpayment.

He's a young D that plays both ways, locked up for 5 years, and really killed it last season. He was 3rd in the league for even-strength points, while playing our most minutes. If he played on the top unit, he would be valued a lot more. Moreover, his injury problems haven't affect him.

Yeah I honestly also think that it makes no sense for Florida to trade him.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Why would a slow footed skilled 90 pt forward, decline in two years? He's a forward who's least likely to decline until late. Because he doesn't depend on tools like foot speed and physicality for his success. You don't lose your great hands as you get older.

Lucic disagrees

 

[Beezeral]

Lucic disagrees

There isn’t a single similarity between huberdeau and lucic.

 

[violaswallet]

There isn’t a single similarity between huberdeau and lucic.

Weird looking guys?

 

[Fatass]

There isn’t a single similarity between huberdeau and lucic.

Both shoot left. There, they are similar.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

Ekblad for Laine and Sami Niku.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

There isn’t a single similarity between huberdeau and lucic.

you are right Lucic was better than JH

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Ekblad for Laine and Sami Niku.

No thanks. Ekblad at $7.5 mil x 5 is better than Laine at $9 to 10mil x 7-8 years

 

[Clayonator]

I think something based around Laine for Ekblad makes sense.

 

[innitfam]

you are right Lucic was better than JH

In a shortened season, Huberdeau had more points (74) than Lucic has had (72) in his last 3 seasons.

Lucia's career high in points is equal to an average season for Huberdeau also.

 

[violaswallet]

I think something based around Laine for Ekblad makes sense.

Nope. not for Florida.

Makes a lot of sense for Winnipeg

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I think something based around Laine for Ekblad makes sense.

Not for Florida it doesn't.
What reason do they have to make that deal?
Because Barkov and Laine are friends?

 

[violaswallet]

Not for Florida it doesn't.
What reason do they have to make that deal?
Because Barkov and Laine are friends?

I feel like most of our views have concerged...except for on Gavrikov

 

[jrs]

Nope. not for Florida.

Makes a lot of sense for Winnipeg

What if Pionk is included in a bigger deal? Keeps panthers competitive and their cap low

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

In a shortened season, Huberdeau had more points (74) than Lucic has had (72) in his last 3 seasons.

Lucia's career high in points is equal to an average season for Huberdeau also.

but Lucic has cups - JH is slow footed and has poor hockey IQ

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Ekblad for Laine and Sami Niku.

No because Florida basically needs the same thing as Winnipeg, 2C top 4 LD Laine will be looking for at least 7 x $9,500,000 next summer and Florida is the wrong team.

 

[Givememoneyback]

Lucic disagrees

In what world did Lucic ever have the same skill set as Hubey?