Erik Karlsson staying a Senator after Mike Hoffman trade?

[IceNeophyte]

If EK has indicated that he won't sign with any team until he's a UFA, then his value this summer or at the TDL will be similar and the Sens should keep him until the TDL.

If EK has indicated he won't sign with the Sens, but would discuss contracts with other teams, then his value is higher this summer and the Sens should move him.

I still he thinks he signs with Ottawa.

I respectfully argue that his value as a player Oct-Jun outweighs his value as a player Feb-Jun.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

If he signs with Ottawa:

"oMGz dorion got bent over, overpay....he's hurt...can't play d"

If he is traded:

"oMGz Melnyk cheap, trade the future, relocate sens to Seattle, fleeced, fans suck"

Looking forward to the balanced HF reactions

 

[Sensung]

I respectfully argue that his value as a player Oct-Jun outweighs his value as a player Feb-Jun.

And I disagree.

Teams tend to overpay for talent at the TDL and especially for elite talent that can readily be viewed as critical to a successful Cup run.

In EK'S case, his value will be likely to rise as he puts the injury further in his rearview mirror. He was already much improved in the 2nd half of last season. Add in the removal of the locker room distraction with the Hoffman trade and the odds favour a return to Norris calibre play. Teams will pay a massive amount to add a Norris calibre player at the deadline.

As an added benefit for the Sens, the delay in the trade allows for more time for a sale to take place, thus increasing the odds of EK re-signing.

 

[LeafFever]

Nope. One has nothing to do with the other. They had to move Hoffman and have the best chance of keeping Karlsson. That said, I do expect him to be traded as well.

 

[robsenz]

Reminder: Karlsson isn't a UFA come July 1st 2018.
Every thread for the past year has had people thinking this is the case.

 

[scallionjj11]

Its very difficult to say if and when Karlsson is traded but you would have to think at the draft (2018) would be one of the best times to do so.

 

[scallionjj11]