Friedman: Preds only untouchables are Josi, Ellis and Rinne

[Porter Stoutheart]

I understand how good Forsberg is.

I also understand that he's a UFA after next year.

That part of it is fair. If you are only looking at him as a 1.5 season player, no reason to offer big on him. I'm looking at him as the best forward our franchise has ever had, and I'm putting an 8-year $8.5M extension on the table for him in July.

 

[maplepred]

That part of it is fair. If you are only looking at him as a 1.5 season player, no reason to offer big on him. I'm looking at him as the best forward our franchise has ever had, and I'm putting an 8-year $8.5M extension on the table for him in July.

Kariya, Sullivan and (as much as I hate to say it) radulov were all better forwards. Forsberg is fantastic though, not to bring him down in any way.

 

[GoldOnGold]

I don't think any Preds fans actually want to trade Forsberg, so there's not going to be a lot of willingness to bargain lol

 

[4thline]

The Preds won't pay money to buy mediocre draft picks, I'm sure. They'd take a 5th rounder with no retention before this.

Penny-wise, pound foolish. With a mid season transaction we're talking 440k. 50% on Haula + the money to a sub 900k ELC replacement for the rest of the season is dollar neutral with keeping him.

 

[GoldOnGold]

Penny-wise, pound foolish. With a mid season transaction we're talking 440k. 50% on Haula + the money to a sub 900k ELC replacement for the rest of the season is dollar neutral with keeping him.

I'd probably do 50% on Haula for a 3rd, but depending on who else we trade we might want to save our retention slots

 

[PettersonHughes]

Slightly surprised Rinne is still on here and Forsberg isn't (though maybe a #1 wing can acquire a #1 C, or Ekholm can be added for that?).

Btw, what's the asking price for each of the following if the other players are available?
- Erik Haula
- Colton Sissons
- Calle Jarnkrok
- Yakov Trenin

Interested in these players for Vancouver.

 

[KingsFan7824]

The Preds won't pay money to buy mediocre draft picks, I'm sure. They'd take a 5th rounder with no retention before this.

It's retaining for a couple months.

I'd probably do 50% on Haula for a 3rd, but depending on who else we trade we might want to save our retention slots

In all likelihood, it'll only be to UFAs-to-be that will be moved.

 

[GoldOnGold]

In all likelihood, it'll only be to UFAs-to-be that will be moved.

I agree that is the most likely result, but I could see us retaining on Granlund and Ekholm, for example.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Kariya, Sullivan and (as much as I hate to say it) radulov were all better forwards. Forsberg is fantastic though, not to bring him down in any way.

Totally disagree. Forsberg is better than the versions we had of Kariya, Sullivan, and Radulov. You can argue on career statistics on other teams of course, but as a Predator, Forsberg is our best-ever forward.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Penny-wise, pound foolish. With a mid season transaction we're talking 440k. 50% on Haula + the money to a sub 900k ELC replacement for the rest of the season is dollar neutral with keeping him.

It's real money, and a pick that won't be an NHL player either way. We'll trade Haula for a 5th with no retention before taking any retention.

 

[Richard88]

Totally disagree. Forsberg is better than the versions we had of Kariya, Sullivan, and Radulov. You can argue on career statistics on other teams of course, but as a Predator, Forsberg is our best-ever forward.

That Peter Forsberg guy was pretty good too...

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

That Peter Forsberg guy was pretty good too...

For us, he was fly-by-night. We're not talking about their overall NHL careers here.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Find it hard to believe Rinne would be "untouchable".

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Find it hard to believe Rinne would be "untouchable".

Find it hard to believe that this has to be explained for the 50th time.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Find it hard to believe that this has to be explained for the 50th time.

Sorry, I didn't read the thread.

 

[LOUISVILLE ICE CARDS]

Find it hard to believe Rinne would be "untouchable".

Only reason he is and to retire a predator. This city means a lot to him and he means a lot to the city.

 

[TorontoTrades]

Rinne would probably not report and just retire.

 

[Fatass]

Vancouver wants the home boy Fabbro. Our ?GM sucks old socks, but if we get a good one he (or she; don’t care the gender as long as they are good.) offers Hoglander and our 2021 second.
Fabbro for Hoglander and 2021 #2.

 

[RasmusAndersson]

How do Predators fans feel about Monahan+Bennett for Arvidsson+2nd+Haula/Jarnkrok/Siddons? Or just Monahan+later pick for Arvidsson+2nd

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I call BS they are untouchable... Josi yes, but definately not Ellis and Rinne

 

[triggrman]

Totally disagree. Forsberg is better than the versions we had of Kariya, Sullivan, and Radulov. You can argue on career statistics on other teams of course, but as a Predator, Forsberg is our best-ever forward.

Absolutely not better than Kariya here, I'll give you the other 2 but Kariya was far better and the stats back that up.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

How do Predators fans feel about Monahan+Bennett for Arvidsson+2nd+Haula/Jarnkrok/Siddons? Or just Monahan+later pick for Arvidsson+2nd

I like both Monahan and Bennett. So I'm biased. Arvidsson is also my favorite player. But even still.... it sounds pretty good to me... especially of you make it Haula in there, since I have no use whatsoever for that guy.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Absolutely not better than Kariya here, I'll give you the other 2 but Kariya was far better and the stats back that up.

Bah, Paul Karita played 2 seasons for us on mediocre teams. Forsberg still means far more to the franchise. It's not even close.

 

[triggrman]

Fabbro won't be traded, he'll be a top pairing guy with Farrance eventually.
I doubt Forsberg will be traded. Ekholm I can see being traded and he'll bring value, a 6'4" defenseman that can skate on a cheap contract. Arvidsson maybe if the offer was good.

Likely traded Grimaldi, Haula, Richardson, Cousins, Benning, Boroweicki.

 

[TheHelmet]

Vancouver wants the home boy Fabbro. Our ?GM sucks old socks, but if we get a good one he (or she; don’t care the gender as long as they are good.) offers Hoglander and our 2021 second.
Fabbro for Hoglander and 2021 #2.

I think Vancouver would highly regret that trade
I know Fabbro is a right shot, and Vancouver's right side is not pretty, but I dont think you vancouver fans realize what you have in Hoglander.

after every game vancouver loses, everyone from the opposing team repeatedly says that Hoglander is probably the most notable consistent player.