Friedman: Elliotte’s Pre- Free Agency Predictions

[HarrisonFord]

Leafs will land either Hamilton, Landy or Forsberg.

All 3 prob

 

[hamzarocks]

Dumpster diving works. Our own BargainBin did it and got to the Finals!

Time to copy the model. We tried in 2013 after the bruins debacle and failed, now its time to copy our way to a series win

 

[TheNumber4]

Where's his prediction on Alex Galchenyuk? Or is he doing his Leafs overlords a favor by sweeping under the rug the fact that Galchenyuks a UFA?

 

[IranCondraAffair]

Last thing the Rangers need is another skill winger and we have a ton of cap space so cap savings aren't really a selling point.

Well, you got one less than last year, and a limited cap hit WILL be a selling feature next season for you guys I imagine.

 

[Taluss]

Coleman damn! Gl man

 

[Taluss]

Why exactly are the Rangers looking to trade Strome?

Potential upgrade and his extension cost would be high.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Potential upgrade and his extension cost would be high.

But wouldn't his upgrade be costlier still?

 

[hamzarocks]

Where's his prediction on Alex Galchenyuk? Or is he doing his Leafs overlords a favor by sweeping under the rug the fact that Galchenyuks a UFA?

Galchenyuk is a <1.2M signing. Pretty inconsequential. He'll have maybe 2 or 3 teams looking at him. A bunch of better players were not mentioned on the list and you are upset that Galchenyuk was left out?

Zach Hyman is going to join the oilers. Whether it's at 5.7 or 5 isn't much of an issue. He'll be a 50-60 point player for half that deal and start sucking the other half anyway. Oilers build well they'll win a cup with him on the team at either of those cap hits.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

I can see Boston only doing something lackluster like get Forbort.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Coleman 6x5 is crazy

Yet expected

 

[Trxjw]

Well, you got one less than last year, and a limited cap hit WILL be a selling feature next season for you guys I imagine.

Even after signing Shesterkin and Chytil we'll have like $15m in free space. Really not a selling point at all.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Why exactly are the Rangers looking to trade Strome?

My guess would be because he's not very good, and also will probably be looking for a raise soon based off his very Panarin-inflated point totals.

 

[TheNumber4]

Galchenyuk is a <1.2M signing. Pretty inconsequential. He'll have maybe 2 or 3 teams looking at him. A bunch of better players were not mentioned on the list and you are upset that Galchenyuk was left out?

Zach Hyman is going to join the oilers. Whether it's at 5.7 or 5 isn't much of an issue. He'll be a 50-60 point player for half that deal and start sucking the other half anyway. Oilers build well they'll win a cup with him on the team at either of those cap hits.

Im a Gally fan so I've been looking for news about him. If this list is only for premier UFAs then it makes sense. Although it wasn't too long ago that Galchenyuk would make a list like this. He's fallen very far.

 

[LokiDog]

But wouldn't his upgrade be costlier still?

I’m pretty sure it’s going to be someone like Danault (reported ask is 5.5x6) or Dvorak from Arizona. Strome is going to demand 6.5M+ on his next deal most likely. I don’t think they’re going to go to an upgrade in a traditional sense. I think they feel that if you’re at least moderately skilled (Danault 47/53 point seasons, Dvorak good offensive output relative to super low scoring Coyotes, etc) Panarin will make sure you’re productive and so they want someone who does the other things well. Wins faceoffs, backchecks, cycles and keeps the pressure on, etc.

 

[unicornpig]

Don't you have to go write some manifesto about how the Penguins have to add a 1st to get rid of Zucker or their Stanley Cup window is forever closed or something?

Let's be real their window is already closed

 

[IranCondraAffair]

Even after signing Shesterkin and Chytil we'll have like $15m in free space. Really not a selling point at all.

Sure, you have 15M now, maybe 10M+ once you fill the rest of your roster. But:

1. You have like 7M+ in potential performance bonuses to worry about, so you can't really go to close to the cap.
2. Again, what happens next season when Zibanejed, Strome, Fox, Blais, Kravstov, Kakko, Strome, Gauthier, and Georgiev all need new contracts?

 

[glenbuis]

montreal will for sure get savard to shore up the right side . deangelo would be great for the powerplay to but being realistic he'll be settling in the south some where . the montreal media wouldn't give that a chance but he'd be ideal splitting a 4/5 role with savard on the right side .

 

[Charlie Conway]

But wouldn't his upgrade be costlier still?

Could be--but Strome hasn't added defense. He's not a 1C, and he's maybe too good for a 3C role, but he lacks the defense to fill the 2C role that the Rangers are looking for.

The big question is if he can strike out on his own or if he is a product of Panarin. While Panarin was out, he produced, so there's some real question marks there heading into this year.

If the rumors are true and Zibanejad is seeking something close to a Eichel contract, plus Fox needing a contract, the cap squeeze is going to be on sooner rather than later.

I don't agree with the "get way tougher" mentality. The Rangers had this in 2011-2015, and while they were tough to play against, they lacked firepower. Now, they have firepower, but they're not as tough to play against. There needs to be a middle ground.

The Rangers do not have a shutdown center unless you think that's Kevin Rooney.

 

[Taluss]

But wouldn't his upgrade be costlier still?

Perhaps, But I imagine NY would be eyeing someone more in the range of NYR's future age and more appropriate contract that makes sense for their future.

 

[hamzarocks]

Im a Gally fan so I've been looking for news about him. If this list is only for premier UFAs then it makes sense. Although it wasn't too long ago that Galchenyuk would make a list like this. He's fallen very far.

Ah, I see, yeah he has fallen from his MTL/Arizona days. Before his decent stint with the Leafs, he was being rumored to be heading to the KHL if things didn't work out now.

Not sure where he goes now, but he probably needs at least a year of 35-50 point production before a team should give him 3-4 years and 4M or so.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

6x5 for Cokeman? not buying that but if he DOES get it, it better not be from Dubas.

I do want Cokeman but not at 6x5

 

[Trxjw]

Why exactly are the Rangers looking to trade Strome?

We need a different look down the middle and he's probably going to cost too much to invest in long term given all the other players who will need raises. He's also blocking Chytil from being able to get a spot in the top six.

 

[OilersCoffeeArtBeer]

Oilers sign
Hyman, martinhook and Getzlaf.

 

[TheNumber4]

Ah, I see, yeah he has fallen from his MTL/Arizona days. Before his decent stint with the Leafs, he was being rumored to be heading to the KHL if things didn't work out now.

Not sure where he goes now, but he probably needs at least a year of 35-50 point production before a team should give him 3-4 years and 4M or so.

What do you think the Leafs offer him?

 

[hamzarocks]

What do you think the Leafs offer him?

Hopefully 1 year 1.2M tops. His play could be a mirage and he could fall off to how he was with the Pens and Wild

Despite playing with Nylander and Tavares he only produced for around 35ish points which aren't that good. I wouldn't give him much of a raise. If he got an offer above 1.2M I hope the leafs walk away