Rumor: Move expected today, Vanek/Vrbata? (update: it's Vanek)

[Ghoste]

We're 2 pts out. We have to try.

This is how I see it too. If we weren't this close then yeah, sit tight or sell. But we're right there. Another solid win streak could put us in a good spot. And adding a guy may give us a boost.

-ghoste

 

[Haj]

As a fan, it seems the upside of making a trade is very low.

The Purcell and Hudler trades were ok....maybe below average. The Gudbranson and Kulikov trades were very good.

The Jagr and Luongo trades were good.

Thinking the Savard/Crouse trade was good, even though we could have used Crouse this year given all the injuries. Should be good long term to free up cap space.

They do need to replace Mckegg at the AHL level. Maybe get some AHL vets for Springfield ?

 

[Two4Fighting]

In the way Boston and Ottawa are wining now for a while I do not see the Panthers getting a spot.
The 2nd WC is the only possibility but all things are also going well for Toronto, so in my opinion I would rather see Tallon not giving the farm away, I think Nick could be in play. We need those picks.
I cant believe the run Boston is having with a new coach...that was what the Panthers were expecting when they let go GG.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

If they have to acquire players in order to get the over the cap minimum then the Savard-trade is looking a double ****burger.

 

[Gentle Man]

Teravainen is getting dangled

Him?

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Teravainen is getting dangled

Him?

 

[FLpanthers16]

Teravainen is getting dangled

Him?

Yes please!!! Him and Barkov would work great together imo.

 

[Haj]

If we had Carolina's coach we'd probably get in.

They play a more disciplined, structured brand of hockey.

Rowe is adequate, same as Gallant. This team needs a great coach and and upgrades at forward. Whether that upgrade comes from Jokinen, Smith, Bjugstad, and Malgin playing more impactful or they get replaced....that remains to be seen.

 

[Gentle Man]

Sakic seems trigger shy so far. They should be selling big time.

Yes. And we should be calling.



Long-term or bust.

Landeskog, Duchene, Teravainen, T. Johnson, and maybe Filpulla.

Only names I'm interested in.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Rowe is adequate, same as Gallant.

Gallant had this team playing great last year. Even with castoffs like Kulikov and Gudbransky on the team. If winning the division = adequate coaching I wouldn't hold my breath for an upgrade.

 

[Chaos2k7]

TT would be interesting.

 

[Bure1096]

considering our cap space... can't rule out a trade with the avs...

 

[floridada]

Yes. And we should be calling.



Long-term or bust.

Landeskog, Duchene, Teravainen, T. Johnson, and maybe Filpulla.

Only names I'm interested in.

Agreed 100%. Vanek is just a bandaid. I'd much rather go all in for someone like Duchene or Landeskog as long as the price isn't astronomical.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Agreed 100%. Vanek is just a bandaid. I'd much rather go all in for someone like Duchene or Landeskog as long as the price isn't astronomical.

They want defensemen for those guys and we don't have strength on that position.

 

[RogerRoger]

Gallant had this team playing great last year. Even with castoffs like Kulikov and Gudbransky on the team. If winning the division = adequate coaching I wouldn't hold my breath for an upgrade.

We also won the division with Kevin Dineen, plenty of average coach win divisions.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

We also won the division with Kevin Dineen, plenty of average coach win divisions.

103 points is hardly average

 

[Everything is fine]

TT would be interesting.

TT is interesting. Young and cheap. Could play 3C or 3Rw, knows how to pass.

The more I think the more I want playoffs. With Sasha and Hubs the team is too good to pick high.

 

[ShootIt]

Weren't we considering TT a few years back?

Swear I recall Tallon being interested but the price was too high.

 

[RogerRoger]

103 points is hardly average

Roy got 112 points with the Av's, is he a great coach?

 

[Bure1096]

cifu gonna be on with big-o in a few minutes. let's see if he has something to say.

 

[IceManCat]

Rather just keep the pick.

Same.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Roy got 112 points with the Av's, is he a great coach?

Roy's high snarl/60 was unsustainable.

 

[Dread Clawz]

In the way Boston and Ottawa are wining now for a while I do not see the Panthers getting a spot.
The 2nd WC is the only possibility but all things are also going well for Toronto, so in my opinion I would rather see Tallon not giving the farm away, I think Nick could be in play. We need those picks.
I cant believe the run Boston is having with a new coach...that was what the Panthers were expecting when they let go GG.

Toronto got dominated by the sharks last night. The final score was not indicative of the action. They're just as bad as we are.

 

[RogerRoger]

Weren't we considering TT a few years back?

Swear I recall Tallon being interested but the price was too high.

I assume we were when Chicago traded him to Carolina. Tera+Bickell for a 2nd+2rd.

Teraainen would improve our 3rd line for sure, but I'd prefer Perreault. It depends on the price really.

 

[Android 16]

I'm gonna be irate if the Isles get Duchene, make the 8th seed obviously b/c they added a legit player, and we give away assets for a bandaid that who helps us to finish 9th.

Tallon had more gall when he was with the Hawks. He has been too conservative lately.