Speculation: Jets hunting big game. 1st rndr on table.

[Daximus]

Idle speculation by journalists looking for clicks. Jets might be willing to give up their 1st, but it would have to be a very good value deal for Chevy, and most likely for a player that they think they have some chance of re-signing.

We dont have the space to resign anyone we acquire. It's pretty much just a rental deal at this point.

 

[Joey Moss]

Vesalainen is one of the best prospects in the NHL, and probably rates as a top-15 pick from his draft. He's not being bundled with a 1st for a rental.

Based on what exactly?

 

[JetsHomer]

Based on what exactly?

His record of high level play at every level since his draft, including against men in the Finnish league, AHL and KHL?

He's not an elite prospect based on what? Your ignorance?

 

[kaolinite]

1st + Petan (+ ???)
For a Rental.
It hurts but you got to go for it.

Or you could bundle Ehlers into a more long term deal.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

A 1C or 2C like Duchene that is signed for long term would absolutely have to see a guy like Bryan Little and his $5 million going back the other way.

 

[General Disarray]

Im ok to move the first.

Then just try to move up to early 2nd in the draft day.


31 down to 32 to 35 wont make much difference anyways

Well Ottawa pretty much has the 33rd pick, so whats the point in this going after the Jets 31st pick.

 

[JetsHomer]

A 1C or 2C like Duchene that is signed for long term would absolutely have to see a guy like Bryan Little and his $5 million going back the other way.

I don't really see any chance that Little would waive his NTC to go to Ottawa of all teams

 

[Boxscore]

What does "hunting big game" even mean? If it means, "acquiring a star player" then the Jets surely will need to put more than their 1st rounder on the table lol.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

If Laine gets a cheap bridge deal, it's fair game for acquiring a 2C with term...

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I hope these Duchene/Brassard rumours just stop already. We don't need either one and there's no point in trading for either, both aren't really that good of a fit for the Jets. Stastny was a better fit than either one of them imo.

I think we need a star RHD and that's all we need to complete the puzzle, which means our 1st + Trouba would be going the other way. The two who'd make sense would be either Doughty or Pietrangelo, something like that anyway.

 

[Joey Moss]

His record of high level play at every level since his draft, including against men in the Finnish league, AHL and KHL?

He's not an elite prospect based on what? Your ignorance?

I don’t think he’s a top 15 prospect from his draft

 

[member 290103]

That 1st could easily snag a package out of Van. Maybe a slick emerging centre like Granlund, a rough hard nosed stay at home D like Gudbranson or a gritty playoff tested vet like a Sutter.

 

[JetsHomer]

I don’t think he’s a top 15 prospect from his draft

And like I said, that's based on your ignorance of the player

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

I still think we scoop Hayes.
If Tampa is capped out, and with Florida throwing everything at Bob and Panarin, plus Ekbland in the #1 RHD spot, maybe Trouba stays in Winnipeg after all.

 

[Neuf]

I have no interest in throwing a wrench into the roster with a player trade. Some depth fillers is fine by me.

I'd love Stone long term, but Wheeler is in that spot right now.

 

[GaryPoppins]

I know this is a randor account but he's got a pretty solid track record...

 

[donpaulo]

I see
Duchene
Brassard
Hayes
all being a great fit for the Jets

 

[heilongjetsfan]

Hayes seems to be a possibility, Rangers have been scouting the Jets hard, both our director of Pro Scouting and our AGM have been to games in the past week.

That's slightly concerning to me. I really hope nobody from our roster is on the table. Roslo, Appleton and Lemieux are already contributors and have just begun to scratch the surface of their potential. Copp, Perreault and Tanev are all guys who step up in big games.
If we're looking at Hayes (or Zuc for that matter,) I hope we're talking about picks and lower-end prospects. Harkins, Spacek, Petan (ok he's a tweener, not a prospect). Guys who have a thing or two to work on before they can be a full-time roster player.

 

[PhilJets]

Well Ottawa pretty much has the 33rd pick, so whats the point in this going after the Jets 31st pick.

If its Ottawa they trade with , might be.

I was assuming Jets winning the cup already

 

[heilongjetsfan]

I see
Duchene
Brassard
Hayes
all being a great fit for the Jets

I don't want to give up a roster spot for him, nevermind actually trade away futures.

 

[Flair Hay]

If that is what Ottawa needs for him, I see the Jets getting Hayes for a lesser cost.

Hayes is a better fit here anyway. I think.

Please accept 2nd and Petan. Do the Rangers take IOUs?

 

[PhilJets]

I don't think Jets will give up a current roster player in any trade this month.

They are going all in.

You gamble a prospect and a 1st for that.

They are a top 5 team. Any advantage from the trade deadline should be taken if a chance presents itself.

 

[kittiecarlyle]

The Jets traded their 1st last year but also had all intentions and tried their best to re-sign Stastny. I doubt that the Jets trade their 1st, and certainly not their 1st and Vesalainen for Duchene, a guy that they probably don't have a high chance of re-signing.

I would hope that if the 1st (or a good prospect) is in play, it's for a piece with term, or a player they think can fit for the medium / long term.

I said the Jets had intentions of resigning Stastny after they traded for him. By far the general consensus was he was purely acquired as short term piece, the Jets tried to get him to commit with a big big push. Obviously it didn't happen.

IMO the Jets viewed Stastny as a key piece to bolster their legitimate SC hopes. They paid what they had to because they felt he substantially improved the team and their chances for the Cup. Chevy said if Stastny had resigned there would have had to be"more surgery" to make him fit cap wise. They didn't do it blindly.

Stastny did do what hey hoped in any ways even though ultimately they did lose to Vegas. I forsee the Jets willing to part with at least similar assets to mirror that scenario. I have no doubt they would pay a premium price if they truly feel the player obtained tips the odds in their favour.

I doubt Duchene would be the guy due to the price, he most likely would only be a playoff player BUT he dramatically could improve the Jets chances and performance in the playoffs. I would not discount a move for a big name player ( Panarin Stone Duchene ) with only Stone viewed as a player to sign.

No one wants to part with young assets but a Cup win would be worth parting with a couple of top pieces, of the course the catch is that isn't all guaranteed. That is what Chevy will weigh and have decide on.

 

[LDF]

just spit ballin here .... can the Jets use Saad ??

 

[Daximus]

I know this is a randor account but he's got a pretty solid track record...

I'm also seeing and hearing this a lot. Jets never leak stuff like this. If there is a any weight to it it has to be leaked out of Ottawa.