Eklund Rumor: Oilers interested in Kreider

[Shootertooter]

That is a reason Kreider's value goes down, though. They have to get rid of someone to fit the RFAs and it means resigning him (for a cap limited competitive team) will be even harder with a lower salary cap.

There are a bunch of things that can be done to make a million or two for cap room. Trading Kreider won't be a reason to do that.

 

[Erep]

Understood, but I do think his value now is good. There is no reason for NY to move him now if they intend to move him. They will get more at the deadline because of that desperation and competition.

While I agree they will probably wait, there is a reason to move him now instead of at the deadline. They still have 2 unsigned RFAs, requiring more cap space, who they should get signed before training camp if they care about their long term potential as part of the team.

Edit: Oh, you addressed this while I was quoting this other post. Yeah, it can be handled other ways, but they at least have to do something.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

That is a reason Kreider's value goes down, though. They have to get rid of someone to fit the RFAs and it means resigning him (for a cap limited competitive team) will be even harder with a lower salary cap.

Trading Kreider to gain the cap space is an option. But it's not the only option.

 

[One Winged Angel]

I've hardly been in this discussion at all but yes, I think that he does count as a rental. You disagree, but ultimately, it doesn't matter much. And yes, you are nitpicking, and have chosen an awfully odd hill to die on.

I’m not dying on any hill, but your concern is appreciated.

 

[Kupo]

Were so screwed now with cap space we might have to trade Panarin and Trouba so we can give big extensions to Ada and Lemieux.

Were so ****ed. Maybe we should close up shop and move to Nova Scotia. Our Mascots can be Corey and Trevor.

 

[TFHockey]

Were so screwed now with cap space we might have to trade Panarin and Trouba so we can give big extensions to Ada and Lemieux.

Were so ****ed. Maybe we should close up shop and move to Nova Scotia. Our Mascots can be Corey and Trevor.

You could do worse than Corey and Trevor.

 

[Shootertooter]

You could do worse than Corey and Trevor.

Terrance and Phillip?

 

[UnSandvich]

Bumping a week-old thread, but Eklund's back at it again:

"Oilers and Rangers...

I was told by no less than three sources, that the Oilers and Ken Holland are targeting Chris Kreider from the Rangers. The deal would include a prospect, and solid pick and restricted free agent Jesse Puljujärvi. The Oilers also like Rangers defenseman and restricted free agent Anthony DeAngelo, but I am told that is a non-starter.
The Rangers have been "inundated with requests regarding Kreider." "

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Kreider for Puljujärvi Plus? Hawks/Hoffman. Mikko> Norway; Mon's Buzz

 

[UnSandvich]

The cashier at his supermarket, some guy on reddit, and his cat!

All 3 probably about as reputable as Eklund.


FWIW, unless the pick is a 1st, I just really don't see a fit here. Top 5 protected sure, but since his trade request, Puljujarvi's value just is not anywhere near sufficient enough to be the main selling point in a trade for Kreider

 

[didimentionlarseller]

The cashier at his supermarket, some guy on reddit, and his cat!

He texted himself the tip from his computer to his cell and then replied to himself from another device

 

[One Winged Angel]

I believe teams are asking about Kreider. I don’t believe that Eklund has any knowledge of anything.

 

[Shootertooter]

I don't think the Rangers are looking to get Puljujaarvi under any circumstances at the current time.

 

[Chayos]

Kreider for Puljujarvi, 2nd and Bear

 

[Shootertooter]

Kreider for Puljujarvi, 2nd and Bear

pass


Pulju doesn't move the needle as a main piece.
The 2nd is ok. Bear is a piece we don't need.
We are stacked with defensive prospects.

Yamamoto might be of interest and that 2nd?

 

[One Winged Angel]

Kreider for Puljujarvi, 2nd and Bear

No.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Kreider would be phenomenal with McDavid.

 

[TGWL]

Kreider for Puljujarvi, 2nd and Bear

Make it Jones!

Got any half-decent winger prospects with top 6/top 9 potential? I think I'd be scared to take Poolparty as the main piece coming back. No question he's talented but I'm not sure he'll be given a big opportunity to put it together with NYR. He'd be playing lower line-up minutes.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Could be a good add by Edmonton.
Edmonton needs good depth players, and Kreider is an excellent one.

 

[slg1963]

If the Rangers are looking to trade Kreider it should be for a centerman, that is the teams need.

 

[Kupo]

If the Rangers are looking to trade Kreider it should be for a centerman, that is the teams need.

We won’t get a center that interests us for Kreider. I’ll be happy with a protected 1st plus a decent add, similar to what Hayes got last season. That’s most likely a deadline move.

 

[bernmeister]

Again, Kreider goes nowhere to no one unless there is an adequate return at min.
Also, that goes up if/when, as is anticipated, Rangers extend Kreider maxing his value, whether kept or dealt.

That Pulj has exercised his option to go to overseas means even if there is an out on that deal, you are still dealing only for his rights atm. Not a dealbreaker, but an impediment headache that possibly reduces his value.

We seem to agree there is no aha moment from a solid match everyone agrees to, at least in substantial measure.

We should move on and consider if Buchnevich is not an easier piece for a move.
Someone starting another thread for that, of course.

 

[TFHockey]

Again, Kreider goes nowhere to no one unless there is an adequate return at min.
Also, that goes up if/when, as is anticipated, Rangers extend Kreider maxing his value, whether kept or dealt.

That Pulj has exercised his option to go to overseas means even if there is an out on that deal, you are still dealing only for his rights atm. Not a dealbreaker, but an impediment headache that possibly reduces his value.

We seem to agree there is no aha moment from a solid match everyone agrees to, at least in substantial measure.

We should move on and consider if Buchnevich is not an easier piece for a move.
Someone starting another thread for that, of course.

That is the opposite of what we are hearing from people who report on the league. They maintain that Puljujarvi's signing overseas has had no impact on negotiations. Alan Mitchell on the Athletic for one.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Kreider for Puljujarvi, 2nd and Bear

Two out of those three piece really have no legitimate interest to the Rangers.

 

[McDNicks17]

That is the opposite of what we are hearing from people who report on the league. They maintain that Puljujarvi's signing overseas has had no impact on negotiations. Alan Mitchell on the Athletic for one.

Holland himself said he was glad Puljujarvi is going to be playing hockey somewhere instead of holding out and that it doesn't change negotiations at all.

 

[TFHockey]

Holland himself said he was glad Puljujarvi is going to be playing hockey somewhere instead of holding out and that it doesn't change negotiations at all.

Alan Mitchell in regards to the Rangers and possibly Kreider:

That makes the situation slightly more hopeful for both sides. If a team, say the Toronto Maple Leafs, is able to sign Mitch Marner, there could be a deal in place to offload some cap to make room for Marner. Puljujarvi doesn’t have a contract, but at this point, we can assume a $1 million (or so) cap hit gets it done with the team acquiring him. Would Toronto offload quality to save cap and add another big winger with skill? Would the New York Rangers be willing to move a substantial player to make room for its remaining RFAs? There might be options in Winnipeg, Carolina and other NHL cities.