Rich Nixon
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Askarov
Doesn't Carolina already have a really good young Russian goalie prospect that they don't seem ready to deploy?
Askarov
Could be some of that but it also seems (from his early returns) that Trotz is the type to listen and ask about everything just to at least do the due diligence.Mostly when I see Nashville's name come up in any rumors nowadays I just assume it is some writer somewhere scrolling down the list of teams with Cap space remaining and saying a-ha, Nashville has lots. And then making something up to suit their team's needs.
Apparently the ownership/front office of the Canes has decided to switch it up from being a Finn happy bunch to acquiring all the Russians available.Doesn't Carolina already have a really good young Russian goalie prospect that they don't seem ready to deploy?
Never hurts to have a couple top goalie prospects. Kochetkov is exciting but isn’t quite ready for a full time NHL role. Freddie has a 2 year deal, Raanta just 1. Askarov and Kochetkov could be an elite duo for relatively cheap for years after those 2 are gone.Doesn't Carolina already have a really good young Russian goalie prospect that they don't seem ready to deploy?
I'm sure he'll listen to anything that's out there.Could be some of that but it also seems (from his early returns) that Trotz is the type to listen and ask about everything just to at least do the due diligence.
The ask should be Kemell + Carrier for a signed Pesce + a prospect. You don't move a big piece out without swinging for the fences.
I would expect Trotz to say no, but if he's really high on Pesce he'll consider it.
What is Trotz cooking
It's also great asset management if they give up less than they got for Ekholm and get him signed to a fair extension.Strength on defense is the religion in Nashville so it makes perfect sense to me
Exploring their options, apparently.What’s this team doing?
Kemell's not moving anywhere.The ask should be Kemell + Carrier for a signed Pesce + a prospect. You don't move a big piece out without swinging for the fences.
I would expect Trotz to say no, but if he's really high on Pesce he'll consider it.
I'd be shocked if they move out Kemell at this stage. Trotz has specifically mentioned him as some of the young guys he wants to create space for in the lineup. He's been ahead of schedule. I think ideally he's a full AHL season away from being in Nashville and we certainly need more offense than defense at this stage. Pesce is a really good piece so no feelings hurt if we don't offer what you are looking for, but I hope Kemell isn't involved.The ask should be Kemell + Carrier for a signed Pesce + a prospect. You don't move a big piece out without swinging for the fences.
I would expect Trotz to say no, but if he's really high on Pesce he'll consider it.
The ask should be Kemell + Carrier for a signed Pesce + a prospect. You don't move a big piece out without swinging for the fences.
I would expect Trotz to say no, but if he's really high on Pesce he'll consider it.
I think the most obvious fit for him us the teams we follow and I can see a lot of incoming shit talk from both sides if he's made available we all remember the Kuzmenko thread and how quickly that became a passing match between who has better food options. That would be followed by the usual he sucks and will be a negative value contract etc etc lol.They are a team that feels like they are in decline, but that feeling may be wrong. They are definitely re tooling, but their big decline is largely explainable by Forsberg's injury. Their forward core is lacking still, but they kept Saros and still have Josi. Adding O'Reilly and Nyquist is interesting at least, and they might not be done. Pesce basically gives them an elite D core in front of an elite goalie. I think they are retooling but want to jump into the playoffs right away
As if your defense wasn't stacked enough. Probably have the best D prospect in the world over in the KHL.Apparently the ownership/front office of the Canes has decided to switch it up from being a Finn happy bunch to acquiring all the Russians available.
We are trying to recreate the Winter War in the locker room in Raleigh.
I'd be disappointed if Trotz traded Kemell, Evangelista or Tomasino for Pesce.The ask should be Kemell + Carrier for a signed Pesce + a prospect. You don't move a big piece out without swinging for the fences.
I would expect Trotz to say no, but if he's really high on Pesce he'll consider it.
Or Askarov.I'd be disappointed if Trotz traded Kemell, Evangelista or Tomasino for Pesce.
For sure on Askarov, or any of this past years first rounders.Or Askarov.
This seems logical, I have been wondering if Tarasenko may be involved somehow in this to go to the Hurricanes.If it was Barrie going out from Nashville in whatever scenario for Pesce coming in, I can see it, except... tbh, we kind of already need help on PP more than we do defensively in general, so even then it'd be a kind of weird "upgrade"... upgrading in overall player quality, of course, but not actually in the specific area we might have more need of?
And then I think while the Preds do have their fingers crossed a little bit on still being able to compete for a playoff spot during this re-tool, I also think there is at the same time a very limited quality of picks/prospects types of assets they'd be willing to give up for *ANY* established players. No 1sts or top prospects for sure. The team is still building for the future as the primary objective, even while not going full scorched-earth rebuild.
Mostly when I see Nashville's name come up in any rumors nowadays I just assume it is some writer somewhere scrolling down the list of teams with Cap space remaining and saying a-ha, Nashville has lots. And then making something up to suit their team's needs.