News: Julius Honka has asked for a trade (did not get signed/traded before Dec 1st deadline)

[Agalloch]

We'll take him.

Pretty embarrassing that some HFers don't know who he is.

In MTL ? Why?

 

[junyab]

In MTL ? Why?

Because I believe he is better than what he's been in Dallas. And it may worth a gamble if we don't have to give up much.

 

[Mick Jagr]

10/10 would claim off waivers or move pick or similar prospect for in Pittsburgh.

I think this kid needs a change of scenery and will be given one simply because he's a RHD who was picked 14th overall in 2014.

By default he's also better than Jack Johnson. So that's a plus.

 

[Agalloch]

Because I believe he is better than what he's been in Dallas. And it may worth a gamble if we don't have to give up much.

He's a right handed shot. I don't see a spot for him. We have Weber, Petry, Juulsen, Folin, Brook, Fleury on the right side and Julien is trying Reilly on the right today.

 

[danyhabsfan]

Because I believe he is better than what he's been in Dallas. And it may worth a gamble if we don't have to give up much.

RD
Weber. Petry, Juulsen, Folin, Brook, Fleury

 

[JerseyMike34]

Namestnikov at %50 to Stars for Honka to NYR??

Wow, if I'm the Stars, I do this asap.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Julius Honka is way better what he seemed to be for Dallas Stars.
- one NHL team is going to get a solid offensive RD, who can play defense well enough.

 

[Agalloch]

I think he goes to Winnipeg or Calgary.

 

[LT]

Julius Honka is way better what he seemed to be for Dallas Stars.
- one NHL team is going to get a solid offensive RD, who can play defense well enough.

Based on what?

 

[TT1]

He still has potential, good low risk pickup for someone. Seems like a MB type pickup tbh, he's cheap AF.

 

[405Exit]

Jets are desperate for RHD. I'd take a chance on him.

With jets desperate for RHD could they be in on Faulk with the Canes?

 

[serp]

Julius Honka is way better what he seemed to be for Dallas Stars.
- one NHL team is going to get a solid offensive RD, who can play defense well enough.

He sucked when playing for Finland as well in the two World Championships he played . The longer the tournament went the less he played.

 

[heilongjetsfan]

A guy who moves as swiftly as a dead horse just broke his foot.

Just a guess, but I'm going to say he was trying to trip a child in a road hockey game as he headed off the driveway and snapped his beady-eyed old man bones instead.

 

[MardyBum]

I think he goes to Winnipeg or Calgary.

We could 100% use him as well. Really hope we figure out our RFA's asap.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Can people stop saying they are going to get him off waivers?

 

[Dan Kelly]

Wasn’t he supposed to be some offensive dynamo when he was drafted? Wonder what happened?

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Wasn’t he supposed to be some offensive dynamo when he was drafted? Wonder what happened?

Can't make decisions fast enough for the NHL, constantly waits an extra .5 seconds which results in a broken play or turnover.

Can't defend at a high level, which means limited minutes and low trust from 3 NHL coaches.

When you don't play many minutes, don't play regularly, and get stapled to the press box after 3 separate coaches your confidence is low. Which results in poor play.

So, it's an entire mashup of events that caused him to be this way.

 

[XX]

Can't make decisions fast enough for the NHL, constantly waits an extra .5 seconds which results in a broken play or turnover.

Can't defend at a high level, which means limited minutes and low trust from 3 NHL coaches.

When you don't play many minutes, don't play regularly, and get stapled to the press box after 3 separate coaches your confidence is low. Which results in poor play.

So, it's an entire mashup of events that caused him to be this way.

Sounds like a repeat of David Rundblad.

Honka will be 24 in a few months, not sure there are many teams eager to add him, even on waivers. Maybe a swap for an equally troubled prospect.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

by who?

why?

I mean, with Dermott out Toronto doesn't have a bottom pair

 

[LT]

Sounds like a repeat of David Rundblad.

Honka will be 24 in a few months, not sure there are many teams eager to add him, even on waivers. Maybe a swap for an equally troubled prospect.

Rundblad is a great comparable.

If only we had traded Honka for a high pick earlier.

 

[Atoyot]

With jets desperate for RHD could they be in on Faulk with the Canes?

Wouldn't be surprised but there'd have to be some cap space moved.

 

[biturbo19]

Interesting that the RFA stuff has even gridlocked something as minor as a potential Honka deal. Like...he's not going to cost much. Teams must be really worried about how tight they're going to end up with these pending RFA deals whenever they get them figured out.

 

[cgc83]

A guy who moves as swiftly as a dead horse just broke his foot.

Perry will now make Lucic look like SeaBiscuit

 

[Curufinwe]

4th rounder

Will you take Hagg instead?

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Will you take Hagg instead?

Eh I’ve seen Flyers fans harp on Hagg so much on these boards I’d probably prefer a 4th