Leafs looking at Sheahan and Smith of Red Wings?

[Flowah]

This TDL is gonna pass with just the Jurco trade, isn't it....

 

[TCNorthstars]

This TDL is gonna pass with just the Jurco trade, isn't it....

Still 2 days to go. Relax brother!

 

[InGusWeTrust]

Looks like the Sheahan to TO is over.

That was very short lived.

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

That was very short lived.

Yzerman's even out fire sale-ing us!

 

[lhsgolf19]

Leafs PRVerified account‏@LeafsPR 5m5 minutes ago

The Leafs announced they have acquired F Brian Boyle from Tampa in exchange for F Byron Froese and a 2nd round draft pick in 2017. #tmltalk

 

[Tatar Shots]

Starting to feel like Smith gets resigned. Sounds like he wants to stay with the Wings

 

[Syckle78]

4th line rentals for 2nd round picks+. Holland should be selling off anything not bolted down.

 

[Reddwit]

Starting to feel like Smith gets resigned. Sounds like he wants to stay with the Wings

Based on what?

 

[chances14]

Based on what?

quotes in the media

"I would rather have a contract, to be honest," Smith said. "I would like to know where I am because I think becoming a free agent is the unknown and that can kind of be scary at the same time.

"I've always been happy here. I like playing here. Like I've (said) before, this is all I know, the Wings way and I like it that way."

http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/vanek-smith-weigh-in-on-the-deadline

 

[Brick Top]

quotes in the media



http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/vanek-smith-weigh-in-on-the-deadline

If I'm a marginal vet on the Wings, you better believe that I'd want to stay in Detroit. Winning Cups and being competitive are nice, but I'm sure that the players (and their agents) REALLY like Holland's track record of handing out sweet deals to guys who came up in their system.

 

[Frk It]

Leafs PRVerified account‏@LeafsPR 5m5 minutes ago

The Leafs announced they have acquired F Brian Boyle from Tampa in exchange for F Byron Froese and a 2nd round draft pick in 2017. #tmltalk

Babcock on the trade:

"The thing I like about Boyle is, he's 6'7" every time he's on the ice"

(I'm joking here)

 

[Goalie guy]

If KH does nothing and brings back Smith his ass needs to be fired on the spot on the 1st!!!

 

[Flowah]

Still 2 days to go. Relax brother!

Yeah but first we heard the Rags were high on Smith and the Leafs were into Sheahan. Now we know the Leafs got Boyle. Doubt they care about Sheahan anymore. And the rumors are the Rangers and Shattenkirk. Who would go for Smith over Shatty?

Haven't even heard a scrap of a rumor regarding Vanek, Green, Howard, or anyone else.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

This TDL is gonna pass with just the Jurco trade, isn't it....

45% chance yes, 55% chance no

those are not good let alone great odds

KH doesnt understand the game nor the league anymore

he may still think its 2002

 

[Reddwit]

quotes in the media



http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/vanek-smith-weigh-in-on-the-deadline

Interesting. This tells me he has an accurate read on his own value. He's probably thinking anything he'd get from Holland would be better than what he'd get in free agency.

The thing is, Smith hasn't been treated or heralded like the other ugly vets have, so what he wants, barring underpayment, doesn't carry much weight with me now.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Yeah but first we heard the Rags were high on Smith and the Leafs were into Sheahan. Now we know the Leafs got Boyle. Doubt they care about Sheahan anymore. And the rumors are the Rangers and Shattenkirk. Who would go for Smith over Shatty?

Haven't even heard a scrap of a rumor regarding Vanek, Green, Howard, or anyone else.

Deals could literally be finalized minutes before the deadline is up. It makes no sense for Holland to not try and squeeze all he can out of Vanek who is one of the top deadline targets. Teams will get more desperate closer to the deadline as they see others load up.
Smith and Sheahan are bad, you're not going to hear a lot of rumors about guys like that. If Holland gets a good offer he'll accept, but it's unlikely there will be an extended back-and-forth that gets the rumor mill going.

There's also this:
http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/det170227.html

Holland has recently been engaged in serious trade discussions involving left wing Thomas Vanek and defenseman Brendan Smith.

The Chicago Blackhawks are among the teams to have inquired about Vanek, along with the Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames.

The Wings have also received interest in forwards Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Tatar, and defenseman Danny DeKeyser. While Holland is open to exploring trades involving Nyquist and Tatar, it would take a significant offer for him to part with DeKeyser, who has five-years left on his deal.

 

[Roomba With a Bauer]

Between Green, Vanek, Tatar, Sheahan, Nyquist, Smith Holland could pick up potentially 3 first round picks and as many second round picks to add to their top-5 picks this year and next. I would trade DK for a first+prospect.

It's going to be hilarious when he does nothing.

 

[Leronziia]

The interest in Vanek should allow Holland to get a nice return. Having two first round picks (ideally) would be great.

It's equally likely that nothing happens and he trades down.

 

[BinCookin]

Between Green, Vanek, Tatar, Sheahan, Nyquist, Smith Holland could pick up potentially 3 first round picks and as many second round picks to add to their top-5 picks this year and next. I would trade DK for a first+prospect.

It's going to be hilarious when he does nothing.

I mean i know being pessimistic is all the fad on our board right now.

But this is what I would say is expected at this point:

1) Vanek - Likely a 1st round pick easy looking at the prices rigght now.

MAYBE traded:

2) Ott - Likely 2nd or 3rd round pick or equivalent prospect
3) Smith - Likely 2nd/3rd round pick IF we are lucky, honestly i would take a 4th.

All those other players listed....

I do not think trading Tatar for a 27th overall pick is in our own interest.
That player has like a 45-55% chance of being an NHLer. Tatar is significantly better than that.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Yzerman's even out fire sale-ing us!

Pft, Yzerman clearly has no idea how to correctly kick a tire!

 

[Chris 84]

I mean i know being pessimistic is all the fad on our board right now.

But this is what I would say is expected at this point:

1) Vanek - Likely a 1st round pick easy looking at the prices rigght now.

MAYBE traded:

2) Ott - Likely 2nd or 3rd round pick or equivalent prospect
3) Smith - Likely 2nd/3rd round pick IF we are lucky, honestly i would take a 4th.

whoooooah there!

now i reckon vanek will return a conditional 1st or something of that nature, and if we traded smith, a 2nd/3rd rounder, yeah. but ott and 2nd round pick do NOT belong in the same sentence.

 

[jaster]

People here are just being pessimistic. There's no way anyone actually believes Jurco will be the only player moved. And if you tell me otherwise, I won't believe you.

Odds of trade:

Vanek - 99%
Smith - 80%
Sheahan - 60%
Ott - 55%
Nyquist - 5%
Tatar - 1%
Green - 0.1%

Odds are, three of these players are moved.

 

[golffuul]

People here are just being pessimistic. There's no way anyone actually believes Jurco will be the only player moved. And if you tell me otherwise, I won't believe you.

Odds of trade:

Vanek - 99%
Smith - 80%
Sheahan - 60%
Ott - 55%
Nyquist - 5%
Tatar - 1%
Green - 0.1%

Odds are, three of these players are moved.

I agree with this. I would say that when the season is over, Nyquist and Tatar % go up significantly.

And I expect Howard to be gone via Expansion. As has been expected all year long.

 

[jaster]

I agree with this. I would say that when the season is over, Nyquist and Tatar % go up significantly.

Agreed.

I do wonder how willing the Wings will be to deal both of them. My gut says they'll only be willing to move one of the two, unless they get an offer they can't refuse. I've always been more of a Nyquist fan, but I go back and forth between the two in terms of which I'd rather see the Wings keep.

And I expect Howard to be gone via Expansion. As has been expected all year long.

I don't feel like I have as good a read on that one. I keep hearing that there will be a plethora of good goalies available. If that's the case, are we still confident Howard is one of the few who gets picked?

 

[greengoblin]