Dreger: Ferland's Market includes the Canucks

[member 290103]

Surprised Dreger has not started a set of rumours about how hot a commodity Liljegren is and how the Leafs are demanding a Norris Trophy calibre d-man with term in return for him and how all GM's he talks to think that this sort of a price is a steal for whoever acquires Liljegren........etc.

I hate Dreger.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Ferland is a bum says the guy on the internet message board.

He's a bum in the sense that he isn't worth the price especially given he will want Tom Wilson money in the summer.

 

[Canes]

That price seems ridiculous. Who has more value a rental winger that’s best season was 21 goals and 41 points or a defenseman like Muzzin who is not a rental? It is not even close in my opinion. Not only is Muzzin the much better player he is also not a rental. If the asking price for Muzzin is a 1st and a prospect then who is paying a 1st and prospect for Ferland?

Heck I remember getting Hossa for not much more than that as a rental and he was 10 times the player Ferland was. We also got Dupuis in that deal and he was the next best player in that deal. I think we gave a 1st, Armstrong, and Christinsen, and some other scrub I can’t remember. I hope Rutherford is not in on Ferland for that price. I doubt it because Rutherford usually doesn’t go the rental route very often. Waste of assets, rather spend 1st and prospect on someone with term.

It's not about the relative value of different players between different years. It's all about supply and demand in the trade market.

 

[Killer Orcas]

Ferland and a 3rd for Goldobin, Granlund and Pouliot

They can keep the 3rd and I'd still do it from Van.

 

[Michoulicious]

I really like Ferland but 24 months from now we are going to be reading threads about how team XYZ can get rid of his contract.

That concussion issue is really concerning, especially for a rental this year... Don't think it would be wise for a GM to spend quality assests on a player that "does not feel great" (dixit Brind'Amour) more than 2 months after a concussion.

 

[vcanuck]

I don't trust anything Dreger has to say regarding the Canucks...

that being said, It's a pass for me unless there's an extension in place.

if he's asking for more than what Horvat is getting, it's a hell no.

 

[DFF]

Ferland is going to be overpaid

He is a good player but he showed up about 20% of the time. Maybe he improved to 30% now.

 

[M2Beezy]

They can keep the 3rd and I'd still do it from Van.

We need picks, esp better than 6th or 7th round picks

 

[NYVanfan]

Yeah, this has overpayment written all over it. Pass.

Canucks shoukd not be serious UFA cNdidates....keep building

 

[Killer Orcas]

We need picks, esp better than 6th or 7th round picks

Oh I agree was just excited to think we jettison Granlund, Pouliot and trade Goldobin for Ferland makes me happy.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Oh I agree was just excited to think we jettison Granlund, Pouliot and trade Goldobin for Ferland makes me happy.

It’s nice to dream but none of those pieces would be of any interest to Carolina.

 

[Killer Orcas]

It’s nice to dream but none of those pieces would be of any interest to Carolina.

Oh I know maybe Goldobin as part of the return but ya the other two I agree.

 

[HockeyGoon98]

Why wouldn't VAN wait to UFA?

The team is rebuilding and not in a position to move prospects or picks.

The best player in the world needs another winger.

 

[member 290103]

It’s nice to dream but none of those pieces would be of any interest to Carolina.

What would the Canes want? Boeser and and three 1sts?

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Ferland is the definition of Meat and Potatoes. He is everything that Benning wants.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Dreger was only good at getting the inside story on the Canucks was when Nonis was part of the organization. When he left and went to Toronto, his inside on the Canucks stopped and he became much better on the Leafs.

 

[Vorkosh]

The first is a non starter, 2nd and Goldobin is probably the most I'd do for an upcoming UFA 2nd conditional on him signing

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Gadjovich+2nd?

Or Goldobin+Condtional 2nd (If Canucks make the playoffs its a 2nd if not its a 3rd+5th)

 

[innitfam]

I like Ferland. At the right trade price + extension I would be OK with it.

I don't know if I trust Benning to do either of those things though.

 

[CrosbyMalkin]

It's not about the relative value of different players between different years. It's all about supply and demand in the trade market.

I am sure the demand for Hossa was also high. Like I said he was 10 times the player. Also I also brought up the example of Muzzin this year who is a much better player at a more important position and has term left. If the Kings are looking for a 1st and prospect for Muzzin then I can’t see Ferland getting that much. I would be very upset if Rutherford did that for a rental. Waste of assets. Hope he looks for someone with term.

 

[SaskCanesFan]

What would the Canes want? Boeser and and three 1sts?

Hmm, if only we had some way of knowing what the Canes asking price would be... Like an insider saying "a 1st plus a prospect" or some such thing. Ah well.

 

[Volica]

He'd look amazing playing with EP over the next half decade. Gotta say.

 

[Double Dion]

I'm a big Ferland fan. He can be absolutely dominant in all facets of the game at times. He didn't start playing organized hockey until his teens though and often disappears for 20 games straight. But when he's on he is a force.

 

[Moosetache]

What would the Canes want? Boeser and and three 1sts?

absolutely! what would you need for that package?

Speaking for real though, with as many teams supposedly interested as have been mentioned, a 1st and a prospect while being a high price, might actually be hit.

 

[Ori]

Why wouldn't VAN wait to UFA?

The team is rebuilding and not in a position to move prospects or picks.

Yes this Jim Benning is not in a hurry guys - we have at least 2-3 years until our newly drafted D prospect will blossom and hopefully create a huge impact in NHL.