Value of: Erik Gustafsson to a contender

[RememberTheRoar]

26-year-old left-handed defenseman. He's in year one of a two-year deal at a $1.2 million AAV.

His eight goals this year rank fourth among defensemen in the NHL.

He's playing nearly 22 minutes a night for the Blackhawks, and was just recently promoted to the top powerplay unit. He's one of three Hawks d-men with a positive Corsi [the other two being Jokiharu and Keith].

Blackhawks consider this because they have a small city's worth of young offensive-minded defensemen that are either already breaking into the NHL, or on the verge of doing so.

Blackhawks do not need to move Gustafsson, but may consider it if presented with a great offer.

What do you offer up?

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[Maukkis]

The Jets should offer something significant.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

The Jets should offer something significant.

Such as?

 

[Maukkis]

Such as?

Don't really know what the Hawks want.

You've got a bunch of great D prospects, which we don't have anyway. Goalie prospects could be something, but this organisation seems to bank on Comrie, and I'd assume Berdin has very limited value still. We have f*** all in terms of C prospects, which leaves wingers.

Lemieux, Appleton, Vesalainen, Suess, Spacek... some of those names are not moving for Gustafsson, but I'm just listing the best ones.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Don't really know what the Hawks want.

You've got a bunch of great D prospects, which we don't have anyway. Goalie prospects could be something, but this organisation seems to bank on Comrie, and I'd assume Berdin has very limited value still. We have **** all in terms of C prospects, which leaves wingers.

Lemieux, Appleton, Vesalainen, Suess, Spacek... some of those names are not moving for Gustafsson, but I'm just listing the best ones.

Would you be willing to do a pick? If so, which round?

 

[Maukkis]

Would you be willing to do a pick? If so, which round?

2nd. Not giving up a first for pretty much anything that is available at the moment.

 

[Kevin Musto]

2nd. Not giving up a first for pretty much anything that is available at the moment.

Gus is 4th in goals amongst defensemen, only 26, and his cap hit is $1.2M. If he sustains his point production, they'll be a few cup contenders that will give up a 1st in a heartbeat.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

Gus is 4th in goals amongst defensemen, only 26, and his cap hit is $1.2M. If he sustains his point production, they'll be a few cup contenders that will give up a 1st in a heartbeat.

We'll throw in Seabrook too so we can make that 1st round pick happen

 

[RebuildinVan]

At a first quick glance I was all about this idea....then saw it didnt say Eric Gudbranson

 

[Mrfenn92]

Is Gus keeps up not only his offense but his defensive presence he has shown since his sickness, I could see a contending team potentially giving up a late first.

 

[MisterT]

We'll throw in Seabrook too so we can make that 1st round pick happen

So a 1st and Gustafsson for a team to take Seabrook still might not return anything.

 

[LucicAndChong]

Can he play right side?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Can he play right side?

I think he played the past few games playing right side on the top paring with Keith.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Hawks should keep Gus. Can see him being Nate Schmidt 2.0 under new coaching regime. If Hawks do move him its for a pick and forward prospect thats close to nhl ready or a one for one swap for a top 9 forward.

 

[LucicAndChong]

I think he played the past few games playing right side on the top paring with Keith.

oh... well what do you want for him

 

[Kevin Musto]

oh... well what do you want for him

What do I want? Marner, Matthews, Nylander, Kapanen, Dermott...

But being serious, the Hawks aren't in a position where they need to sell Gus. It'd just be nice if we happened to get a good offer. Talks start with a 2019 1st.

 

[Motte and Bailey]

When I read the title I thought it said Erik Gudbranson and was immediately ready to come in this thread and say HELL NO we're not trading him

Gustafsson I would think doesn't have too much value around the league. I might give up a 4th for him.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

When I read the title I thought it said Erik Gudbranson and was immediately ready to come in this thread and say HELL NO we're not trading him

Gustafsson I would think doesn't have too much value around the league. I might give up a 4th for him.

He’s better than the Gustafsson you probably remember from a few years ago, I’m sure his value is much better than a 4th.

 

[LucicAndChong]

What do I want? Marner, Matthews, Nylander, Kapanen, Dermott...

But being serious, the Hawks aren't in a position where they need to sell Gus. It'd just be nice if we happened to get a good offer. Talks start with a 2019 1st.

Could I interest you in a 2020 2nd + Trevor Moore/Carl Grundstrom/Martin Marincin + Roster Player? (Gauthier, or Brown if you have small add).

I would also be willing to give up our 1st but I just want to see if it can be done without giving it up. Also the first 3 players I listed are our best forward prospects and I threw in Marincin in there because he plays RD and would fit well on a team that gives him a bigger role.

 

[780il]

I didn't know that he's suddenly good.

Nice to see a former Oiler draft pick playing well. (On a different team.... Of course)

I'd welcome him back but idk what the ask would be

 

[Kevin Musto]

Could I interest you in a 2020 2nd + Trevor Moore/Carl Grundstrom/Martin Marincin + Roster Player? (Gauthier, or Brown if you have small add).

I would also be willing to give up our 1st but I just want to see if it can be done without giving it up. Also the first 3 players I listed are our best forward prospects and I threw in Marincin in there because he plays RD and would fit well on a team that gives him a bigger role.

Grundstrom is solid but as I said, the Hawks don't need to trade Gus so I think from their perspective it's a 1st or else they don't pick up the phone.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

What do I want? Marner, Matthews, Nylander, Kapanen, Dermott...

But being serious, the Hawks aren't in a position where they need to sell Gus. It'd just be nice if we happened to get a good offer. Talks start with a 2019 1st.

I got a David Backes, half eaten chicken bone, trip to Hawaii specially paid by the Jacobs family, and a conditional 7th round pick to offer.

 

[ffh]

By the looks of the Pacific that contending team could be Vancouver. Best he just stays there

 

[thesaadfather]

By the looks of the Pacific that contending team could be Vancouver. Best he just stays there

Gustafsson, not Gudbranson.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Gustafsson, not Gudbranson.

Are Vancouver fans living in that much of a bubble that they can only see Gudbranson here? 3rd Vancouver fan to make that mistake, first to not realize it before posting.