Eklund Rumor: Sean Walker talk

[JRichard]

A lot of kings fans (myself included) thought he was more than a throw in and that he would excel elsehwere.
Honestly I think the flyers should re-sign him.

After he goes somewhere else for a playoff run i can see it. Same for Seeler. Get prospect or 3rd rounder for each at tdl. Philly still has 4 vets to finish the year and you play 2 kids.

thing is they are in the playoff hunt as of now so it will take some time before it gets done. I would do it early anyway but i dont see it.

 

[ponder719]

A lot of kings fans (myself included) thought he was more than a throw in and that he would excel elsehwere.
Honestly I think the flyers should re-sign him.

If we could convince them to get rid of Staal and Ristolainen, then yeah, I wouldn't mind keeping Walker and Seeler.

Sanheim-York
Seeler-Walker
Belpedio-Zamula
One of Mete/Attard/Andrae/Ginning

Nothing wrong with that for a team that's trying to develop young players.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Playing badly and have a better pt% than Detroit and Florida... not really concerned...

You can spin it however you want, but they aren't "barely holding onto a playoff position" holding on to a playoff spot.

He's wrong.

Games unplayed aren’t games won big guy.

The Leaf’s aren’t going to have 3v3 and skill competitions save them all year. Especially in the post season (if they make it) where they don’t even exist.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

I think both are true about the leafs: they are not playing well, and winning games using the skills competition as a fall back is concerning. It's a long season and they're in the mix even though they haven't played well. They do have to find a better game if they want to make the playoffs/go deep.

32 Thoughts brought up Sean Walker like 2 weeks ago.

Which episode did they connect toronto with Walker? I believe you, but I want to read it.

 

[GKJ]

I think both are true about the leafs: they are not playing well, and winning games using the skills competition as a fall back is concerning. It's a long season and they're in the mix even though they haven't played well. They do have to find a better game if they want to make the playoffs/go deep.


Which episode did they connect toronto with Walker? I believe you, but I want to read it.

They didn't connect Toronto with Walker. If anything they disconnected the two saying he wasn't a target. They talked about him previously on November 20

 

[JRichard]

I think both are true about the leafs: they are not playing well, and winning games using the skills competition as a fall back is concerning. It's a long season and they're in the mix even though they haven't played well. They do have to find a better game if they want to make the playoffs/go deep.


Which episode did they connect toronto with Walker? I believe you, but I want to read it.

Dec 1st: They look back at Elliotte's headlines from Saturday, including the Leafs interest in Nikita Zadorov (6:50), a potential Sean Walker trade (12:31)

 

[tictactoe]

Ceci + Bourgault (former 1st rd pick)

For

Walker

Let’s get this rebuild started Philly!

Well if following this logic Ceci was also a former 1st round pick...

Plus Ceci is signed for one more year.. this is like a real find lol... bumch of shit to Philly.. for nothing

 

[bleedgreen]

The guy is a good fit for the team, I’d like to see them keep him.

 

[Leafs87]

Really thoroughly uninspired by Sean Walker for the Leafs. Take away the RHD factor, they need different types of D men.

 

[CanadienShark]

Once over 10 years ago now. How that is a bases to seriously discuss all his other fake “rumours” over the last decade+ is crazy.

I think you're missing the point of the discussion. It all started because one guy said Eklund has never, ever had a source. That was incorrect. That's it, that's all.

 

[Larry Hanson]

I bet the Leafs have called almost every team,

Ya get used to the Leafs being linked to every player.
I'm one of Treliving's biggest critics but he sure as hell isn't lazy. He's well known for constantly staying in touch with other teams and having his finger in every pie.

 

[JRichard]

I think you're missing the point of the discussion. It all started because one guy said Eklund has never, ever had a source. That was incorrect. That's it, that's all.

The man throws so many rumors, got to be right at some point, just like any « expert » at the roulette wheel in Vegas.
To me a rumor who doesnt come about wasnt necessarily made up. I have no idea if Eklund or others receive true tips or not.

Personal story. Feel free to think its made up: in the eighties, was billeting Richard Patrick’s (Washington Caps Prez) son Chris at Quebec Intl pee-wee tournament. During the thank you dinner with the parents, Patrick told me he needed to leave early as he had an unexpected meeting Quebec Nordiques’ for a potential trade. He added he was looking for a goalie. Next day everyone was returning home. Patrick said he got a 3 player list from Aubut. I only remember Druce from the list. Same day i go to a Quebec city sports reporter who was right there at his usual seat at Le Colisée. I gave him the scoop. He used it on his radio show and it was the big thing for a couple of days. Trade never happened God knows why. But source was legit.

I’m sure many regular folks are feeding reporters. Some could be made up.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Games unplayed aren’t games won big guy.

The Leaf’s aren’t going to have 3v3 and skill competitions save them all year. Especially in the post season (if they make it) where they don’t even exist.

Sure and the Wings aren't going to have unsustainable shooting percentages to prop up a mediocre team all year.





1st in finishing so far on a team bereft of elite talent, blowing away every team outside of Vancouver. Bottom third in expected goals share. Enjoy watching the slide back down to irrelevant mediocrity, cheers!

 

[Rebels57]

Some team should trade for both Seeler and Walker. They have been great together and would be an amazing 3rd pair (that can play up) for a contender and both have super cheap contracts.

A lot of kings fans (myself included) thought he was more than a throw in and that he would excel elsehwere.
Honestly I think the flyers should re-sign him.

He's 29 years old and the Flyers aren't contending any time soon. Michkov isn't even coming over until 2026. They should strike while the iron is hot and trade both Walker and Seeler. Will Briere have the balls to piss off Torts though?

 

[YP44]

Some team should trade for both Seeler and Walker. They have been great together and would be an amazing 3rd pair (that can play up) for a contender and both have super cheap contracts.



He's 29 years old and the Flyers aren't contending any time soon. Michkov isn't even coming over until 2026. They should strike while the iron is hot and trade both Walker and Seeler. Will Briere have the balls to piss off Torts though?

Is Briere breathing? if so chances are he has pissed off torts

 

[CanadienShark]

The man throws so many rumors, got to be right at some point, just like any « expert » at the roulette wheel in Vegas.
To me a rumor who doesnt come about wasnt necessarily made up. I have no idea if Eklund or others receive true tips or not.

Personal story. Feel free to think its made up: in the eighties, was billeting Richard Patrick’s (Washington Caps Prez) son Chris at Quebec Intl pee-wee tournament. During the thank you dinner with the parents, Patrick told me he needed to leave early as he had an unexpected meeting Quebec Nordiques’ for a potential trade. He added he was looking for a goalie. Next day everyone was returning home. Patrick said he got a 3 player list from Aubut. I only remember Druce from the list. Same day i go to a Quebec city sports reporter who was right there at his usual seat at Le Colisée. I gave him the scoop. He used it on his radio show and it was the big thing for a couple of days. Trade never happened God knows why. But source was legit.

I’m sure many regular folks are feeding reporters. Some could be made up.

It's well documented that at one point in time he had some inside connection. It doesn't mean he's an expert. Just that he at one point in history actually did have a connection.

 

[Hockeypete49]

I have to admit it but he has and is playing very well.

 

[ponder719]

Some team should trade for both Seeler and Walker. They have been great together and would be an amazing 3rd pair (that can play up) for a contender and both have super cheap contracts.



He's 29 years old and the Flyers aren't contending any time soon. Michkov isn't even coming over until 2026. They should strike while the iron is hot and trade both Walker and Seeler. Will Briere have the balls to piss off Torts though?

This is the point where Edmonton should enter the chat. I know they're starting to recover from their awful start, but how much better would they be if they could add Seeler, Walker, and Hart in a single move?

 

[GKJ]

Darren Dreger saying the ask is a first round pick.

 

[JRichard]

Darren Dreger saying the ask is a first round pick.

Might be too greedy.
How about Walker and Columbus 2nd (probably in 2025 as they have option) for a first and a 3rd.

difference between 2 picks could be at worst 1 spot (Walker wins Cup vs Clb finishing last in 25) to 48 (early exit for Walker’s team and Clb winning cup in 25).

Dropping about 10 spots + a 3rd not that expensive.

 

[GKJ]

Might be too greedy.
How about Walker and Columbus 2nd (probably in 2025 as they have option) for a first and a 3rd.

difference between 2 picks could be at worst 1 spot (Walker wins Cup vs Clb finishing last in 25) to 48 (early exit for Walker’s team and Clb winning cup in 25).

Dropping about 10 spots + a 3rd not that expensive.

It’s greedy on purpose. They’re not rebuilding, and probably want to re-sign him, so everyone gonna have to make it worthwhile.

 

[TheNumber4]

This is the point where Edmonton should enter the chat. I know they're starting to recover from their awful start, but how much better would they be if they could add Seeler, Walker, and Hart in a single move?

Surprisingly, Not that much better actually.

Seeler is close to what Kulak brings. And wouldn’t push Ekholm or Nurse.

Walker would be a slight upgrade on Ceci (I think?) but nothing significant.

Skinner behind this now stabilized defence is playing at about what we’d want out of Hart if we acquired him (.930+ save percentage)

Then you talk about what we’d have to pay to get those three players in one shot and I’m pretty sure Flyers fans would ask for Bouchard right? Which would be a huge loss for the Oilers.

 

[JRichard]

Surprisingly, Not that much better actually.

Seeler is close to what Kulak brings. And wouldn’t push Ekholm or Nurse.

Walker would be a slight upgrade on Ceci (I think?) but nothing significant.

Skinner behind this now stabilized defence is playing at about what we’d want out of Hart if we acquired him (.930+ save percentage)

Then you talk about what we’d have to pay to get those three players in one shot and I’m pretty sure Flyers fans would ask for Bouchard right? Which would be a huge loss for the Oilers.

I’m sure they would ask for way more than Bouchard, could be that they dont like him at all anyway. Not a lock.
3 in one shot wont happen.

 

[TheNumber4]

I’m sure they would ask for way more than Bouchard, could be that they dont like him at all anyway. Not a lock.
3 in one shot wont happen.

No offence to the players in this package or flyers fans, but if they ask for a value higher than Bouchard they’ll be looking for a long long time.

 

[JRichard]

No offence to the players in this package or flyers fans, but if they ask for a value higher than Bouchard they’ll be looking for a long long time.

Would not trade Hart 1 on 1 for Bouchard.
So would not add other 2.
pretty sure i’m not the only one In here but lets see.