Rumor: "Lots of guys available (via trade)" per GR

[Panteras]

First, I have to admit that I love that we're doing something. Make a splash, make headlines, do something for God's sake. Blow things up whatever, but something must be done and the fact that we're not passive is great.
I also love that we're trying to bring what I'd consider good players and even semi-star like Panarin and Bob who's a 2 time Vezina winner.

With that said, I rather spend most of the money on boosting our skaters. As bad as goalies have been for us, we could have Hasek and I still don't think we're making the playoffs. We need to solidify our defense and add real depth in our 3rd/4th lines. Goalies don't grow out of trees but goalie stories seem to happen more often. Hellebuyck, Carter Hart etc. Specially Bob is in his 30's. Massive contract like that is very typical of Dale and I'm not a fan.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

First, I have to admit that I love that we're doing something. Make a splash, make headlines, do something for God's sake. Blow things up whatever, but something must be done and the fact that we're not passive is great.
I also love that we're trying to bring what I'd consider good players and even semi-star like Panarin and Bob who's a 2 time Vezina winner.

With that said, I rather spend most of the money on boosting our skaters. As bad as goalies have been for us, we could have Hasek and I still don't think we're making the playoffs. We need to solidify our defense and add real depth in our 3rd/4th lines. Goalies don't grow out of trees but goalie stories seem to happen more often. Hellebuyck, Carter Hart etc. Specially Bob is in his 30's. Massive contract like that is very typical of Dale and I'm not a fan.

I'd consider that the Cats' window of contending opens on the next season. Before this current season began, iirc majority expected, myself including, that the Cats might just barely squeeze into the playoffs because there's still a lot of inexperienced players on the roster. Adding Panarin/Stone and Martinez/Braun/Stralman, do something about Malgin, send him to Springfield and bring in some decent hockey IQ muscle on the 3rd line. The brass is on par with this line of thinking because the Bjugs/Petro-experiments ended and now we need to get this f***ing bird off the ground by bringing in some real support personnel.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Craig Custance reporting that the owners have giving Dale a mandate to win now...which is the primary reason for the trade which we all know.

Also talks about the want to find a defense partner for Mike Turnovers.

NHL Trade Grades: Panthers clearing space for something much...

I dont have access but saw someone tweet out what it says.

If that's the case. Then that's not a good thing.

 

[pb1300]

I would think win now means get us in the playoffs next season, and win us at least a round, otherwise, you are gone.

 

[Gentle Man]

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Hopefully for Montour or Manson

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Targeting the tougher/smarter version of Matheson in Manson?
We have McCoshen already who looks like Ekblad's brother.
Who looks like Yandle? Gudas?

 

[pantherbot]

Friedman says hoffman could be traded

 

[PSLguy]

Friedman says hoffman could be traded

Sure, trade the sniper we all have been saying that the team was missing for years.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Not surprising. Hockey guy addressed that too. I was a bit confused as to why Florida wanted Panarin when goal scoring is not an issue. You either move Hoffman for a dman or prospects to get one in the summer and sign Panarin, a clear upgrade, to replace him. In the same 31 thoughts Friedman says Florida likes their chances at Panarin. But holy shit this could backfire lol

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Not surprising. Hockey guy addressed that too. I was a bit confused as to why Florida wanted Panarin when goal scoring is not an issue. You either move Hoffman for a dman or prospects to get one in the summer and sign Panarin, a clear upgrade, to replace him. In the same 31 thoughts Friedman says Florida likes their chances at Panarin. But holy **** this could backfire lol

Little off topic but Hockey guy absolutely loves Frankie Vatrano, always brings him up when re-capping FLA's games. They could view Frankie as replacement if Hoffman was moved? I wouldn't trade him though, I'd personally re-sign him over Dadonov but obviously the Panarin situation complicates things.

 

[Aksu]

Not surprising. Hockey guy addressed that too. I was a bit confused as to why Florida wanted Panarin when goal scoring is not an issue. You either move Hoffman for a dman or prospects to get one in the summer and sign Panarin, a clear upgrade, to replace him. In the same 31 thoughts Friedman says Florida likes their chances at Panarin. But holy **** this could backfire lol

This is totally an all in situation. If this backfires, the whole org is f***ed.

 

[pb1300]

I think the Hoffman thing is more speculation than rumor. BUT...if Tallon were to deal him, Id think it would be over the summer, after Panarin is signed. I still dont buy it though. No reason to get rid of him, unless its for help on D.

 

[DrMom9900]

Can't Dadonov fetch a similar return as Hoffman? I'd rather see Daddy leave....it wouldn't be the first time in my life...=(

 

[pb1300]

Can't Dadonov fetch a similar return as Hoffman? I'd rather see Daddy leave....it wouldn't be the first time in my life...=(

Dadonov would be a reason why Panarin signs with us.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

This is totally an all in situation. If this backfires, the whole org is ****ed.

Thats why I dont buy it. Waaay to risky.

 

[FrolikFan67]

That’s an IF we get panarin situation. Or potentially for panarin

 

[DrMom9900]

Dadonov would be a reason why Panarin signs with us.

So don't sign Panarin?

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Brian Boyle just returned a 2nd round pick.

We should get something solid back for Brassard if we move him.

 

[Ghoste]

Brian Boyle just returned a 2nd round pick.

We should get something solid back for Brassard if we move him.

Yeah, I'm hoping he starts scoring so it looks better for teams. He should be able to fetch a 2nd.

-ghoste

 

[StrangeVision]

Thats why I dont buy it. Waaay to risky.

Either it works or you move the team. Win/Win.

 

[Ghoste]

-ghoste

 

[PSLguy]

-ghoste

Get us Mark Stone please.

 

[CHGoalie27]

Sure, trade the sniper we all have been saying that the team was missing for years.

Why not, they pissed away the one defenseman nobody complained about.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Either it works or you move the team. Win/Win.

Lol, I still don't really get what's going on but we'll see July 1st. I don't even know if Bobrovsky alone makes them a playoff team, but I thought they'd be going for a dman in addition to him.