Confirmed with Link: Leddy for Panik (50% retained) and a 2nd

[19 in a row]

Gotta consider this a win... we were going to lose Leddy for nothing likely.. happy to get a 2nd round pick. At least they retained 50% of Panik's salary. Now on to Eberle, and somehow get Ladd off the books.

Thank you for your years with us Nick. Some good. years, resigned with us and helped get us back to respectability.. I know it doesnt really happen but would love to sign him after next year for something very team friendly .

 

[PWJunior]

Not really. A serviceable bottom 6 guy I guess.

We could also bury him in the AHL and save another $1M too.

Love the move.

 

[SI90]

That's a $1.38M cap hit for Panik.

very very workable

 

[xECK29x]

Solid move and good work by Lou, Panik should fit in at that cost and the 2nd is great currency if we use it or not.

 

[PWJunior]

Suter would be ideal. Perfect considering who's available.

Or Hamilton

Hamilton would look better on your Avs. We're stacked at RHD. Suter is a perfect fit for us though.

Suter mentoring Dobson would be quite nice.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

He had his warts but still love Nick Leddy. His first few years were awesome and he was a joy to watch skate

 

[BMOK33]

Panik was a much greater offensive threat a few years ago. He’s well past his prime now. I would think they could have gotten someone more effective

 

[Lame Lambert]

Solid move and good work by Lou, Panik should fit in at that cost and the 2nd is great currency if we use it or not.

Better option than Leo.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Even though he was a throw in on the Vrana trade I was pleasantly surprised with Panik while he was here and at 50% retained wow

 

[Lame Lambert]

He had his warts but still love Nick Leddy. His first few years were awesome and he was a joy to watch skate

Agreed. He was a bright spot on this team for many years. I’m going to miss him.

 

[The Wahligator]

This was such a good trade for Lou. Love it

 

[SI90]

Parise gave Lou the heads up. Suter is down to come aboard lol


Seriously though, I’m glad Lou pulled this off and didn’t hesitate. Was better than losing Leddy got nothing potentially.

Leddy was a decent soldier for a good amount of years. I’ll always love the year he and Boychuck came aboard. Was the beginning of this isles era.

 

[YearlyLottery]

I am gathering Lou is looking at the skating of Bolduc and thinking he will replace Leddy within 5 years hopefully.

 

[Foppberg]

Hamilton would look better on your Avs. We're stacked at RHD. Suter is a perfect fit for us though.

Suter mentoring Dobson would be quite nice.

True. Can't afford him though, between Makar/Grubauer and this Landy Saga we're tight against the cap as it is.

Suter would be a great add though, not sure if there's been any rumours of him coming to The Island but I'd love it. Still need to add some more offense upfront though IMO. Maybe buy low on Kuzy? Trotz did get the best out of him.

 

[SI90]

Lou is working baby.

 

[Tres Peleches]

Don’t we need another d-man to expose?

 

[The Wahligator]

Don’t we need another d-man to expose?

I’d expect a Greene signing to be announced shortly or first thing tomorrow morning

 

[SI90]

I am gathering Lou is looking at the skating of Bolduc and thinking he will replace Leddy within 5 years hopefully.

No one besides Barzals is close to Leddy as a skater. That being said this move had nothing to do with the pipeline. This was a solid move that was necessary

 

[Strummergas]

Panik was a much greater offensive threat a few years ago. He’s well past his prime now. I would think they could have gotten someone more effective

The offseason isn't over yet...

 

[Tres Peleches]

I’d expect a Greene signing to be announced shortly or first thing tomorrow morning

Right, I forgot about him

 

[Not4u]

No one besides Barzals is close to Leddy as a skater. That being said this move had nothing to do with the pipeline. This was a solid move that was necessary

Lou must have known Leddy was Seattle bound

 

[BMOK33]

Leddy has got to be pretty upset. A contract year and he is on an awful team. I still think he might get 5/25 from someone next summer anyway but being on Detroit won’t help

 

[SI90]

If we keep that #52 pick it also gives us a higher chance at Red Savage

 

[SI90]

Lou must have known Leddy was Seattle bound

agreed. The chances were high.
Did Trotz coach Panik in Washington or was he not there yet?


Edit- just checked he was not.

 

[crashthenet]

Even though he was a throw in on the Vrana trade I was pleasantly surprised with Panik while he was here and at 50% retained wow

I was never sure why Washington signed him. Saw plenty if him with Chicago and just wasn't a fan. Wasn't great for the Yotes but whatever. To someone's point he can go to Bridgeport if it doesn't work out.

I liked Nick Leddy Sorry to see him.go. Certainly could have helped another contender.