Speculation: Roster Building Thread LIV: Free Agency Hasn't Even Started

[RangerBoy]

The Stars wanted to sign Zuccarello. Four years was their offer. Zuccarello has wanted five years no matter what since last winter. Zuccarello is going to hit the lottery just like the two other Newport guys did. Karlsson and Skinner.

 

[RangerBoy]

Lou is 77 years old. He is wants to win yesterday. There is no 3-5 year plan with Lou. He isn't getting any younger.

 

[Thirty One]

Lou is 77 years old and owns zero Wendy's franchises. He's got something to prove this summer.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I hope people don't look at the trade after the fact as Gorton got robbed. It was always a risk and we were close to getting both firsts. He played a decent hand but it was a bad beat. Plus, do we even know we could have gotten more for him?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

I hope people don't look at the trade after the fact as Gorton got robbed. It was always a risk and we were close to getting both firsts. He played a decent hand but it was a bad beat. Plus, do we even know we could have gotten more for him?

He also got market value and what everything said Zuccarello would return in a trade without the conditions

 

[LeetchisGod]

Even I wouldn't want to sign with the Minnesota Wild

They are a case study of what I didn't want us to become. They are stuck in mediocrity. Luckily Gorton decided to rebuild.

 

[Tob]

Sick of these greedy Norwegians ruining everything.

 

[Thirty One]

I hope people don't look at the trade after the fact as Gorton got robbed. It was always a risk and we were close to getting both firsts. He played a decent hand but it was a bad beat. Plus, do we even know we could have gotten more for him?

I'm sure he could have gotten a late first. I'd much rather a mid second and a third with a chance that either turns into a first.

 

[Mikachu93]

He also got market value and what everything said Zuccarello would return in a trade without the conditions

He also was one goal away from a first in this draft and potentially another of a deep run convinced Zucc to stay in Dallas

 

[Hire Sather]

I hope people don't look at the trade after the fact as Gorton got robbed. It was always a risk and we were close to getting both firsts. He played a decent hand but it was a bad beat. Plus, do we even know we could have gotten more for him?

Didn't get robbed, just thought the idea of getting a first out of the trade was a pipe dream

Although it nearly happened!

Getting 2? Would Dallas really have willingly given up that second first had they made the WCF?

Just hard to believe for a 32 year old.

 

[Tob]

If Dallas lands Pavelski and Minnesota Zuccarello, I hope they both all burn in 9th and 10th place in the west.

 

[bobbop]

So Panarin left Columbus but he’ll sign in a dump organization like the Islanders? Not really buying that.

NHL radio said today they thought Islanders were out on the pair.

Let me translate all of this for everyone; no one knows.

I wonder if Carolina might be a dark horse team for Bob?

 

[bobbop]

Most of the chatter seems like no Panarin for us.

I was pro-Panarin but I can live with it. Tank for Lafrieniere/Byfield/Lundell/whoever, the #1 center.

Then trade an asset or two for Seth Jones, the #1 D.

Rebuild over.

There is going to be no tanking in New York next season.

 

[Kupo]

Lou is 77 years old and owns zero Wendy's franchises. He's got something to prove this summer.

You’re truly ****ed In the head

Don’t ever change.

 

[n8]

Most of the chatter seems like no Panarin for us.

I was pro-Panarin but I can live with it. Tank for Lafrieniere/Byfield/Lundell/whoever, the #1 center.

Then trade an asset or two for Seth Jones, the #1 D.

Rebuild over.

or Zuccarello signs with Dallas, Kreider to PHX for a 2020 unprotected 1st. Dallas and Phoenix both tank for us and turn into 2 lottery picks. After winning both the #1 and 2 picks we choose 2 of those 3 centers. No tank needed!

 

[bobbop]

Who is David Dork?

He’s a blogger for the CBS affiliate (I have a friend who works there) and he also announces club hockey for the University of Miami

 

[bobbop]

It was never about being in a hockey market for Panarin

I think the actual reference was that he wanted to be in a big city. His fiancé is a model and she wants to work in the big leagues.

 

[bobbop]

Ok what if...

JD strikes a last minute deal with Columbus for Panarin’s rights and offers him an 8th year?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Ok what if...

JD strikes a last minute deal with Columbus for Panarin’s rights and offers him an 8th year?

The only team that can offer Panarin 7 years is Columbus. Player has to be on your reserve list at the trade deadline to be offered an 8 year extension.

 

[QJL]

Ok what if...

JD strikes a last minute deal with Columbus for Panarin’s rights and offers him an 8th year?

I don’t see Columbus trading those rights to a team in the division. In fact, I might pay a late pick to keep Panarin out of my division.

 

[bobbop]

The only team that can offer Panarin 7 years is Columbus. Player has to be on your reserve list at the trade deadline to be offered an 8 year extension.

Sign and trade.

 

[Avery16]

So Panarin left Columbus but he’ll sign in a dump organization like the Islanders? Not really buying that.

...

 

[17futurecap]

Obviously we want Zucc to be back in Dalllas, but good for him for taking the best offer, it’s your last contract and you will be retired before 40, get the most money.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

I think the actual reference was that he wanted to be in a big city. His fiancé is a model and she wants to work in the big leagues.

That's been my understanding of it too, Miami, NYC, Chicago, LA

 

[bobbop]

That's been my understanding of it too, Miami, NYC, Chicago, LA

Miami is at best a junior member of that group