Is there any hope of getting Benn from Dallas?

[KAVORKA]

Apparently Dallas is having a difficult time signing Jamie Benn to a contract extension. Benn is looking for a similar deal to Taylor Hall in salary and term.

Is this a center worth poaching? and would this possible trade take priority over getting Lou between the pipes? What would it take to get him?

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[ACC1224]

Seems like a question better suited for the Dallas board.

 

[pspot]

probably cost Rielly +

still interested?

 

[BonMorrison]

probably cost Rielly +

still interested?

Yes.

Regardless, it's not gonna happn. No sir. Benn has stated many times how much he hates the spotlight and loves playing in Dallas because he's not surrounded by reporters. He would never come to a big hockey town.

 

[SteveV*]

Nope

 

[Ari91]

No. Besides, Benn has said that he prefers playing in a smaller market rather than a Canadian team. Maybe Dallas threatening to trade him to Toronto or Montreal may help their cause in getting him signed as a contract they feel is more affordable

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

I would trade Gardiner + Kadri + for a chance at Benn. Easily.

To Dallas:
Gardiner
Kadri
Connolly (salary - expiring)
prospect (D'Amigo, McKegg, Ross)

for

To Toronto:
Jamie Benn

 

[Badger Mayhew*]

Taylor Hall deal?

Offer sheet him 6 mil for 7 years, give up a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick but who cares.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

Jordie Benn, maybe.

 

[KAVORKA]

Yes.

Regardless, it's not gonna happn. No sir. Benn has stated many times how much he hates the spotlight and loves playing in Dallas because he's not surrounded by reporters. He would never come to a big hockey town.

Oh wow, didn't know that, that's too bad. Surprising bc if Kessel can deal with it, I'm sure Benn could as well... Oh well... I'll keep dreaming of signing Getzlaf in the summer

 

[SprDaVE]

Nope

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I would trade Gardiner + Kadri + for a chance at Benn. Easily.

To Dallas:
Gardiner
Kadri
Connolly (salary - expiring)
prospect (D'Amigo, McKegg, Ross)

for

To Toronto:
Jamie Benn

Thta's ridiculous..... GTFOH with that nonsense... Lol

Don't want him for that price, in a center-heavy draft.

 

[Drew311]

No chance. Future captain.

 

[Seventeen Twos]

zomg i wish. my. favourite. player.

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

They just added Roy and Jagr last year. They are not gonna sell their 2nd best forward anytime soon.

 

[alcanalz]

They just added Roy and Jagr last year. They are not gonna sell their 2nd best forward anytime soon.

I doubt many Dallas fans feel he's their second best forward.

That Gardiner + Kadri deal wouldn't get it done, they won't give him up.

 

[inthe6ix]

We'd have to give up a package with Gardiner and possibly Rielly to even get a sniff at Benn, but it's never going to happen as Dallas is not that stupid - IMO he is worth more than Hall and should be making at the very least equal.

Until Kadri proves himself with the big boys on a consistent basis, he should not be thrown in packages like he's a valued asset.

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[HockeyGuruPitka]

No way they give him up. IMO this is a player that can carry you to a Stanley.

 

[I Believe]

I can see Dallas biting the bullet and paying Benn what he wants.

He's the main cog on that team

 

[Stephen]

Not worth it for the Leafs to pay retail on a 63 point center and risk having him fizzle out, not worth it for Dallas to give up on a kid with so much promise.

 

[Brewsky]

No. Besides, Benn has said that he prefers playing in a smaller market rather than a Canadian team. Maybe Dallas threatening to trade him to Toronto or Montreal may help their cause in getting him signed as a contract they feel is more affordable

What you mean I just talked to Benn, he's my homie, he said he wants that blue and white Leaf on his chest.

Komisarek + Connolly TAKE IT OR LEFT IT!

Naa, but Benn should at least get Hall type of contract. Pay up Stars.

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

I doubt many Dallas fans feel he's their second best forward.

That Gardiner + Kadri deal wouldn't get it done, they won't give him up.

Who do you think the'd agree on?

I personally don't see anyone else being better than him.

 

[alcanalz]

Who do you think the'd agree on?

I personally don't see anyone else being better than him.

I'm saying they would think he's their best forward, not second best.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Not worth it for the Leafs to pay retail on a 63 point center and risk having him fizzle out, not worth it for Dallas to give up on a kid with so much promise.

I'll go with all this.

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

I'm saying they would think he's their best forward, not second best.

Thought you meant he was 3rd best lol

I would say its close between him and Eriksson, but Eriksson is a better 2-way forward, and that would make him a better player in my books.