Value of: Jake Gardiner
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What has changed so that a team that presumably did not want to match Carolina's offer would not only want to do so now, but would give up assets for it? And if no one is going to offer anything of value, or, heaven forbid, demand assets from Carolina, then why would Carolina move him?
Fatass
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Considering Jake’s on a decent contract I could see another team trading fir him. I just don’t think he’s worth much right now.
It would have to be one of those sideways trades where the Canes trade Gardiner and get back another team’s similar level player with similar contract.
Gardiner's been better recently, but if there's a deal to be made for another change of scenery target that either lowers the cap and/or term commitment, I think they have to strongly consider it. He's just not skating at the level they need for that role in the lineup in that system. It appears that the back injury did damage; he's visibly struggling pivoting and then accelerating. The pro scouts that forced him into what was considered a value contract coming into the season did their homework.
GIN ANTONIC
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With Hamilton out, Carolina’s D is all out of wack. Trading away a Defenseman without an upgrade to our backend makes no sense
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Gardiner could be a valuable asset to the right team. Toronto could sure use some help back there!!
Stickpucker
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Canes fan... I would move him for say...two 3rds or our 4th and Gards for another teams 2nd and call up Bean.
Slavin Pesce
Fleury Edmunson
Bean TVR
for the remainder of the season.
Slavin Pesce
Fleury Edmunson
Bean TVR
for the remainder of the season.
HabsAddict
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Gardner going back to the Leafs? 
Montreal also has zero interest in him......and probably mutual.
Montreal also has zero interest in him......and probably mutual.
DingDongCharlie
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Russell +3rd. Same cap hit only 1 year left. Wouldn't mind a Gardiner - Benning 3rd pairing. I wouldn't want Gardiner in my top 4 but with Klefbom and Nurse of LD he'd be sheltered.
GIN ANTONIC
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He hasn’t been great by any stretch but has shown improvement over the last month and yeah, if we move Gardiner out our depth on D is even worse. If Gards gets traded it will be offseason
I don't know what his value is but he seems like he'd be a good fit for someone like Winnipeg to buy low on or maybe Anaheim?
His deal is a bargain if he's playing well as a second pairing guy but I guess it depends which 7 teams he doesn't want to play for.
His deal is a bargain if he's playing well as a second pairing guy but I guess it depends which 7 teams he doesn't want to play for.
Oleksiak
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Negative value. Might be able to get someone to give up a Backes/Lucic type of mistake back though.
If his skating has been affected then he’s a useless player. He has a lot of flaws as a player but that was the one area of his game that was near elite.
That contract is looking pretty bad.
That contract is looking pretty bad.
He is not worth that contract unless there are offsetting factors.
This was discussed in other threads.
Larger deals, including Skjei and Deangelo, which would provide instant help given Hamilton's broken leg, were scrapped in part b'c Gardiner would have to come back and Canes eat half.
It was ultimately decided small consensus, CAR keeps Gards
deal is something around
Skjei for Gauthier as core pieces
This was discussed in other threads.
Larger deals, including Skjei and Deangelo, which would provide instant help given Hamilton's broken leg, were scrapped in part b'c Gardiner would have to come back and Canes eat half.
It was ultimately decided small consensus, CAR keeps Gards
deal is something around
Skjei for Gauthier as core pieces
newsportsfan123
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10 points in 15 games, he’s been the best defenseman on the canes recently. 3 assists against Vegas. He has finally showed up, he is getting better.
GIN ANTONIC
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Yup. His skating is still laboured and that’s an issue going forward. Let’s hope he can reset and recharge in the offseason. His defensive play is what it is. He does not like contact and isn’t the highest IQ player when it comes to skating routes and positioning. He has an excellent breakout pass, great shot and offensive instincts to jump into the play in the neutral and offensive zone. He’s a guy that has to play with confidence otherwise his shortcomings will compound themselves.
