Proposal: Islanders & Ducks

[CREW99AW]

Rakell prob wont bring back dobs...

Maybe something like

Rakell + grant
For
2020 1st, bellows, wilde + pick or prospect

Basically 3 first for Rakell.

Too rich for my blood. I would hope the isles would pass.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

I'm with all the Islanders fans that say that Rakell would be a wonderful acquisition but we simply can't give up what Anaheim would (and should) ask for.

 

[SI90]

What about Henrique?

 

[miscs75]

What about Henrique?

As long as Anaheim is willing to eat part of that cap or take back something in return i'd be interested.

 

[Flyer lurker]

LW/RW Rickard Rakell
C Derek Grant
D Michael Del Zotto




RD Noah Dobson
2020 1st
2020 2nd


Looking at the recent returns on Zucker and Coleman, it should take a true blue chip piece to get the Ducks to part with Rakell right now. A top prospect at a position where they are completely devoid of future talent may be just the ticket. Dobson can play sheltered offensive minutes to start and possibly start to improve a dreadful powerplay over the next couple seasons. Becomes a key part of the Ducks next offensive core along with Zegras and this year's early pick.

A two time 30 goal guy signed from ages 26-29 for under $4M - such a huge luxury for a team looking to contend in that window. Dobson obviously has tremendous potential but won't be a key contributor this year or perhaps even next. Are the Isles willing to part with a future stud in order to vastly improve their fortunes for their next three runs?

I've added two rentals as well. Grant provides a big body center who takes on tough defensive minutes, kills penalties, wins draws and is scoring at a 20+ goal pace. Ideal bottom six center who can move up if needed. Don't get too attached, we want to sign Grantlzaf back in Anaheim this summer.

Del Zotto represents a cheap depth replacement if needed. He's been used over his head this year as a #5 who has been forced into the top 4 due to injuries, better suited for a 6/7 role.

I get the ask based on Coleman trade. But if Islanders do this its stupid. TB is a team close enough to the cup (dare I say favorite) to punt future chips to make team better now. Islanders are very good but are not in the top 7 teams(caps, pens,lighning, bruins, avs, stars, blues)to win cup.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

As long as Anaheim is willing to eat part of that cap or take back something in return i'd be interested.

I could see taking back a shorter term contract, but really doubt the Ducks retain for four years. Right now Henrique is earning his salary.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

What about Henrique?

Henrique actually kinda makes sense for isles... but idk what would be considered fair/decent value for both sides.

 

[SI90]

Henrique actually kinda makes sense for isles... but idk what would be considered fair/decent value for both sides.

I think he makes sense too. Middle 6 2way center.

 

[BearsofBeantown]

Rakell's contract is substantially better than zucker's.

Not wanting to move Dobson is understandable, but that's what moving rakell should shoot for.

You are right there is a $1.7 million difference in the contracts which can be valuable in other moves. But saving that money I am not sure is worth a prospect that is generally scene to have move value because of their upside and their position of play. I get it, ask for the moon and you may land on a star. Heck who knew Andy Greene could net you a 2nd round pick? The shortage of sellers and quality fo the players being sold is a perfect match it would appear for teams moving assets to rebuild.