Dreger: Jackets looking to acquire a top line center in the offseason

[Mobiandi]

Would Flames trade Monahan just to move his caphit?

They should

 

[cslebn]

Well this has devolved into a pile of BS.

Checking quickly, the last UFA to sign with Chicago for more than 1 or 2 years was Frolik in 2011. Shit that can't be right.

For reference I used sportrac

 

[CBJx614]

Except all the previous players coming back to live in the city after their careers. Or the number of previous players saying otherwise.

And we don't "draw star talent" here because our GM doesn't believe in building through FA. It's not like Columbus has a hard time trading for players because we're on so many NTCs across the league. It's not like Columbus is some small boring city, it's the 14th largest American city and 13th largest city the NHL.

 

[HuGo Sham]

" old school GM" ? Call Bergevin if you are interested in Suzuki.

Montreal isn't trading suzuki. 0 chance. He's habs defacto no 1 C and is on pace for 50+ pts as a 21 year old. Habs have been looking for C's for 30 years. Jones is obviously worth more, but habs best prospects are on D.

 

[Double Dion]

Would Flames trade Monahan just to move his caphit?

I don't think it's gone quite that far. It probably depends whether he is hurt or not. There have been whispers there is an injury. His value has taken a beating either way though. I'd move him for a late 1st or equivalent prospect.

 

[PowerMac]

Kuznetsov for Laine who's going to surpass Ovechkin cause he was had more goals than him in the nhl at 19

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Sign RNH, honestly at the rumoured 7 million per I'd rather him walk.

 

[majormajor]

Sign RNH, honestly at the rumoured 7 million per I'd rather him walk.

I can't imagine Jarmo offering him that with RNH's 5v5 scoring being so low. He should be $6m at most.

 

[yianik]

Montreal isn't trading suzuki. 0 chance. He's habs defacto no 1 C and is on pace for 50+ pts as a 21 year old. Habs have been looking for C's for 30 years. Jones is obviously worth more, but habs best prospects are on D.

I agree. I'm just making fun of MBs lust for players like Jones as MB fits that " old school" category "

 

[7even]

Best of luck

Their highest % chance is probably just winning the lottery tbh

 

[Easternbull]

3-way deal with sign and trade for and Jones for Zibanejad.

Eichel to Rangers for Laff/Kakko +Miller + firstrounders.

Jones to Rangers for Zibanejad.

Out of the other proposals I think Hertl is a stud and he would be great but what could Jarmo offer apart from firstrounders?

Don't think Jones would sign long term in San Jose since it looks like the Sharks are in for a loooong rebuild.

 

[Scintillating10]

I don't think it's gone quite that far. It probably depends whether he is hurt or not. There have been whispers there is an injury. His value has taken a beating either way though. I'd move him for a late 1st or equivalent prospect.

His numbers fell way off

 

[Uberpecker]

3-way deal with sign and trade for and Jones for Zibanejad.

Eichel to Rangers for Laff/Kakko +Miller + firstrounders.

Jones to Rangers for Zibanejad.

Out of the other proposals I think Hertl is a stud and he would be great but what could Jarmo offer apart from firstrounders?

Don't think Jones would sign long term in San Jose since it looks like the Sharks are in for a loooong rebuild.

Leave Buffalo out of this.

 

[Akrapovince]

I don’t know if it’s been discussed, but is there a way for Columbus to upgrade from one of their centre options to get Seguin?

Would a package like Domi + Peeke + Toronto 1st round pick be even close? Just throwing some ideas out there, not too familiar with CBJ prospect pool.

Seguin, Roslovic, Texier down the middle going forward. I’d expect one of them to emerge as a legitimate option at 2C to give a complete top 6.

 

[Seanaconda]

Monahan?

He’s not an ideal 1C but he’s a top 6 centre, Flames might be willing to shake things up. Not sure Flames needs are if Monahan was traded.

Columbus needs a playmaker at center not monohan . Johnny hockey converted maybe

 

[haveandare]

Borderline 1C based on production but Strome is probably available in exchange for someone with some real sandpaper

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Borderline 1C based on production but Strome is probably available in exchange for someone with some real sandpaper

He’s not a borderline 1C. No thanks.

 

[haveandare]

He’s not a borderline 1C. No thanks.

He sure scores like one and would be on CBJ but no worries if you don’t want him

 

[hamzarocks]

Offersheet Pettersson and see if he's interested

7 years 10M.

If he is, you get an elite 1C for his prime but take the risk of losing 4 1sts and missing out on Wright, Bedard, Mitchkov

However he is the best 1C they could target and obtain. If they're fine with tanking then go all in and tank for Wright next year and hope the lotto is in their favor

 

[CatchyTune]

He sure scores like one and would be on CBJ but no worries if you don’t want him

The only reason he is scoring at the pace he is, is because he is playing with an elite talent in Panarin. Look at what Columbus does to players' offensive game. Strome would not be very good there.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

The only reason he is scoring at the pace he is, is because he is playing with an elite talent in Panarin. Look at what Columbus does to players' offensive game. Strome would not be very good there.

Free your mind - Torts is gone.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Doubt it happens and don't really want or hope it to happen but I wonder if Columbus kicks the tires on Stamkos. He's got a ntc or nmc so I don't know what his interest is but I think he would retire before leaving tampa to be honest but he would be a star player who they could build around and get fans excited about the team. It's a long shot but the thought crossed my mind.

 

[BB88]

He sure scores like one and would be on CBJ but no worries if you don’t want him

If Strome is your 1C you know the team is going absolutely nowhere

 

[CatchyTune]

Free your mind - Torts is gone.

Still cant see Strome thriving there when there isnt a Panarin like talent.

 

[93LEAFS]

I don’t know if it’s been discussed, but is there a way for Columbus to upgrade from one of their centre options to get Seguin?

Would a package like Domi + Peeke + Toronto 1st round pick be even close? Just throwing some ideas out there, not too familiar with CBJ prospect pool.

Seguin, Roslovic, Texier down the middle going forward. I’d expect one of them to emerge as a legitimate option at 2C to give a complete top 6.

Full NMC, with a signing bonus heavy deal in a no-state tax state. He isn’t gonna waive to go to Columbus.