Friedman: Saros linked to devils and canes

[maplepred]

Also reported by Jeff marek:

Markstrom waived NMC, Saros linked to Hurricanes & Rangers/Ducks blockbuster coming? TLN Rumour Recap

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Would make sense trading him to an eastern team. I like the sounds of Mercer or Necas as pieces coming to Nashville…

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[Xirik]

But does this rumor have any insiders from the Predator's fan forum backing it up?

 

[FlyguyOX]

Two 1sts and a Necas/mercer for a goalie seems insanely unlikely

 

[Justicebork]

I for one am excited to read some fresh takes on this fertile new topic

 

[DeltaSwede]

Two 1sts and a Necas/mercer for a goalie seems insanely unlikely

I'm with you on this. Goalie market over the past few years doesn't reflect that price tag at all.

 

[Forge]

This one seems likely to be in the earliest stages of speculation fertilization. If something gets done on Saros, I think those negotiations are going to take a bit.

 

[OVO16]

Trade revolved around Necas ?

 

[HBK27]

Makes a lot of sense for the Preds to deal Saros for some young offense now, which was also discussed on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast.

His value is probably at his highest now as the acquiring team gets 2 playoff runs at a relatively low cap hit and there are quite a few teams in need of a starting goalie.

Askarov looks like he's ready to take over the net at this point too, so completely makes sense to deal Saros versus extending him this offseason.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I would do Mercer for Saros

Makes a lot of sense for the Preds to deal Saros for some young offense now, which was also discussed on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast.

His value is probably at his highest now as the acquiring team gets 2 playoff runs at a relatively low cap hit and there are quite a few teams in need of a starting goalie.

Askarov looks like he's ready to take over the net at this point too, so completely makes sense to deal Saros versus extending him this offseason.

It's what I've been echoing for these teams with a goalie, the longer you wait the worse the potential return gets. It's similar to what we did with Palmieri, we waited a year too long in trading. Thank god for Lou for forking over a first but imagine if we traded him in 2020 as opposed to 2021.

 

[nbwingsfan]

A Mercer or Necas straight up makes sense for everyone involved.
Simply can’t see a goalie gettingnmore

 

[viper0220]

I think Saros goes to Carolina and Markstrom goes to New Jersey.

 

[Chrispy]

Two 1sts and a Necas/mercer for a goalie seems insanely unlikely

A goalie only signed through 2025 as well.

Andersen starting to practice with the team makes this less likely for Carolina unless/until Andersen has a setback.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

 

[FLAMESFAN]

One big game of chicken.....who's gonna move 1st?

 

[ManofSteel55]

My predictions:

Saros to Carolina
Markstrom to New Jersey
Fleury to Colorado
Toronto and Edmonton run with what they have.
Am I forgetting anyone?

From what I've heard, Toronto is in the mix as well. Rumoured deal is Saros and Fabbro for Knies, 1st, Grebyonkin and Brodie. You heard it here first, folks.

And probably heard it here last too.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Carolina’s goaltending has (evidently) quietly stabilized. Since the December 12th game against Ottawa, a demarcation point in their season, the Canes are 3rd in GA/G. Kochetkov (2.02/.925) is 6th in NST’s all situations GSAA in the sample. Even Raanta had a bounce back January (1.97/.908 on goofy shot volume after the new year). Add in Andersen on the mend and I don’t see the need to do anything really. Martin is fine for a spot start until the vets are back.

 

[CanadienShark]

Of course Nashville fans want top end pieces. They won't get any though. They will get a collection of late 1sts, B prospects, etc.

And sure, I get the argument of "we won't trade for less." Fine, you won't get anything and you keep Saros.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Saros should get a good haul

 

[Nocashstyle]

Much prefer giving up a larger haul for Saros than a smaller one for Markstrom

 

[Quinton Byfield]

Of course Nashville fans want top end pieces. They won't get any though. They will get a collection of late 1sts, B prospects, etc.

And sure, I get the argument of "we won't trade for less." Fine, you won't get anything and you keep Saros.

Why do you talk like you have any impact in anything?

 

[Armourboy]

But does this rumor have any insiders from the Predator's fan forum backing it up?

Nah we don't really have that. We had a guy at one point with some inside knowledge on at least things that were going on around the locker room and such but I don't think we've seen him for a while. He was always a guy that popped in and out.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Lol still beating this drum about Necas for saros. Goalies don’t have that value, especially a guy putting up bottom tier starter numbers this year

 

[BusQuets]

Lol still beating this drum about Necas for saros. Goalies don’t have that value, especially a guy putting up bottom tier starter numbers this year

If all it took was guy who is 0.44 ppg in the last 4 playoffs for Saros this deal would have already been made. Necas doesn't move the needle for the stanley cup. Saros actually can.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

If all it took was 0.44ppg for a Saros this deal would have already been made. Necas doesn't move the needle for the stanley cup. Saros actually can.

*Checks saros numbers*. No, no he cant. He is as bad as vanacek is this year.

Goalies don’t pull top 6 forwards in trades.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

So Devils are on everyone.