GDT: Sharks Edition Free Agent Frenzy -or- Free Agent "Wait-5-hours-to-see-DW-sign-someone-we-don't-want"

[sjsharks92]

I would rather trade Couture over Timo, I'm sure I'm not the only one. Couture having ties to the area is the only reason i see it happening, but still a long shot

Timo, Labanc, protected first and some combo of Wiesblatt/Merkeley and any other prospects that aren't Bordeleau or Eklund is cool


Someone would probably beat that though....

I'm honestly not sure someone would. It seems red flags continue to pop up around Eichel. Not saying his value is plummeting or anything, but I suspect some GMs are scared off by his health/surgery issues.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

I'm honestly not sure someone would. It seems red flags continue to pop up around Eichel. Not saying his value is plummeting or anything, but I suspect some GMs are scared off by his health/surgery issues.

DW should be as well. Thats alot to give up for a guy who's one hit away from being shut down for the season

 

[one2gamble]

I think it's Hertl labanc a 1st and one prospect.

That's basically what he's going to get, whether it's from the sharks or someone else. If you can get it done with timo and keep Hertl, omg .

The problem is they want eukland. Plus, he might be a third line center at 10 mil for 5 years with a fubared neck

 

[sjsharks92]

I think it's Hertl labanc a 1st and one prospect.

That's basically what he's going to get, whether it's from the sharks or someone else. If you can get it done with timo and keep Hertl, omg .

The problem is they want eukland. Plus, he might be a third line center at 10 mil for 5 years with a fubared neck

I'd be totally fine if that was the package. It's a risk worth taking, but only if the prospect we're trading isn't Bordeleau or Eklund.

Edit: I'm sorry I misread that and thought it was Meier, not Hertl. I wouldn't want to trade Hertl.

 

[Jargon]

If that’s what it takes, DW is crazy for not pulling the trigger already.

I’m going to guess he’s nervous about committing to another gigantic contract for a guy who currently has no neck.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Eichel for Hertl straight up. You take Hertls knees, we'll take Jacks kneck.

 

[Lebanezer]

Eichel for Hertl straight up. You take Hertls knees, we'll take Jacks kneck.

Center is not a position of strength for the Sharks. They can't deal Hertl for Eichel. Getting Eichel means that Couture can finally move to the wing where he can be more successful. Plus, the Sharks have a million wings, so I'd move Meier and Labanc along with mid level prospects or a lottery protected first for Eichel.

 

[one2gamble]

Center is not a position of strength for the Sharks. They can't deal Hertl for Eichel. Getting Eichel means that Couture can finally move to the wing where he can be more successful. Plus, the Sharks have a million wings, so I'd move Meier and Labanc along with mid level prospects or a lottery protected first for Eichel.

I don't think they make a trade without na center going back

 

[sharks_dynasty]

I don't think they make a trade without na center going back

Couture it is then!

 

[fasterthanlight]

DW is definitely in on Eichel, I think it's like 50/50 he will be a shark

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Eichel for Hertl straight up. You take Hertls knees, we'll take Jacks kneck.

Hertl & Merkley unless Hertl signs an extension which I doubt he does. Actually it would be awesome to do that trade then next off season resign Hertl and trade Captain Co-worker.

 

[OrrNumber4]

There isn't any source for the Eichel-to-SJ rumor, right? Seeing a lot of this discussion...

 

[Erep]

There isn't any source for the Eichel-to-SJ rumor, right? Seeing a lot of this discussion...

Nope, mostly just speculation because it kinda fits.

It is a DW move, the team needs more centers, and Meier's AAV + open cap = Eichel's AAV...

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Couture it is then!

Seconded. Get it done DW.

 

[tiburon12]

Nope, mostly just speculation because it kinda fits.

It is a DW move, the team needs more centers, and Meier's AAV + open cap = Eichel's AAV...

Yea. that letter was DW's bat signal

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Yea. that letter was DW's bat signal

Eichel and Kane are good friends too FWIW.

Only reason I believe DW is in on it is because no one is talking about SJ and that’s when he strikes.

We have the cap if Timo goes the other way, we have the assets, we have the need.

I don’t think Buffalo does it if Eklund isn’t included though.

 

[Arkansas Shark]

The more this drags out, the more I believe the Sharks land Eichel. The entire situation is a DW tanning bed special.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

I have zero doubt in my mind DW has inquired about Eichel. With that being said, the fact that nothing has happened means one of two things to me, either Buffalo asked for Eklund or.....Buffalo has demanded Eklund....DW gave them a two word phrase that rhymes with puck cough .DIAL TONE...

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Was looking at guys who are still FA's. This is kinda off the radar but what about Chara? Hes 44, so a one yr deal before he retires wouldn't be a bad idea. Not sure how much he has in the tank but I'd imagine to still be in the league at his age, he takes care of his body. Excellent leadership qualities and would definitely help the younger guys in the room at all positions.

 

[Shark Finn]

Was looking at guys who are still FA's. This is kinda off the radar but what about Chara? Hes 44, so a one yr deal before he retires wouldn't be a bad idea. Not sure how much he has in the tank but I'd imagine to still be in the league at his age, he takes care of his body. Excellent leadership qualities and would definitely help the younger guys in the room at all positions.

I think he has no interest going to West coast at this point.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

I think he has no interest going to West coast at this point.

Yeah that definitely crossed my mind. Not a whole lotta options on D left in FA and DW is on record saying he likes our D corps as is. If we see any change in the depth chart I think its an internal addition so to speak. Hatakka, Merkley, Pasichnuk etc

 

[stator]

I don't think Eichel would be able to contribute up to par with his $10m cap hit. Plus BUF would want a package going back that would include 2022 1st, a veteran forward, Eklund, and an AHL prospect. DW would be right to use the dial tone as his reply.

Plus, Eichel wants to have an artificial disc placed in his neck to fix the herniated one. Has this ever be done in the NHL with the player returning to play?

Huge risks. Eichel's agent says the trade process is broken, but it's really his neck that is. Nobody want to trade a huge package until there is time to evaluate the results.

 

[sharski]

Was looking at guys who are still FA's. This is kinda off the radar but what about Chara? Hes 44, so a one yr deal before he retires wouldn't be a bad idea. Not sure how much he has in the tank but I'd imagine to still be in the league at his age, he takes care of his body. Excellent leadership qualities and would definitely help the younger guys in the room at all positions.

Maybe if DW agrees to his demand to be named captain

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Haven't heard anything about Marcus Sorensen but it looks like he had his most success when Pete DeBoer was coaching the Sharks. Is Las Vegas a likely landing spot or do the Knights have better options?

 

[Jargon]

I know everyone says that we had no ties to EK65 but that’s not actually true. There were rumors at the trade deadline that the Sharks had interest and a couple of weeks before we got him there was word.

There has been literally zero talk about Eichel and the Sharks. I’m sure he inquired but considering how many huge contracts we already have, Eichel’s injury and Buffalo’s ask likely gutting our prospect pool, guessing DW immediately declined.