Proposal: Tavares + 1st for Karlsson

[ConnorMcMullet]

Tavares resigned + isles/flames 2018 1st (whichever is lower) for Erik Karlsson resigned.

With the emergance of prospects like chabot, white, and brown, the senators D would survive without Karlsson. Tavares would instantly give the senators one of the best center depth in the league along with Matt duchene, Derik Brassard, and JG Pageau. The islanders have one of the best forward groups in the league, and Matthew Barzal looks ready to take the next step to #1C.

Obvously this would never happen but its an interesting thought

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[Beautvillier]

neither team will like this

 

[CREW99AW]

Tavares resigned + isles/flames 2018 1st (whichever is lower) for Erik Karlsson resigned.

With the emergance of prospects like chabot, white, and brown, the senators D would survive without Karlsson. Tavares would instantly give the senators one of the best center depth in the league along with Matt duchene, Derik Brassard, and JG Pageau. The islanders have one of the best forward groups in the league, and Matthew Barzal looks ready to take the next step to #1C.

Obvously this would never happen but its an interesting thought

No thanks. Would rather wait out the Belmont decision.

 

[BLONG7]

This is going to end well............

 

[CREW99AW]

This is going to end well............

Gotta love how 20 year old Barzal, with a total of what 27 nhl games,is ready to take over the #1C position.

 

[Maukkis]

Tavares resigned + isles/flames 2018 1st (whichever is lower) for Erik Karlsson resigned.

With the emergance of prospects like chabot, white, and brown, the senators D would survive without Karlsson. Tavares would instantly give the senators one of the best center depth in the league along with Matt duchene, Derik Brassard, and JG Pageau. The islanders have one of the best forward groups in the league, and Matthew Barzal looks ready to take the next step to #1C.

Obvously this would never happen but its an interesting thought

I fail to see how White and Brown would help in that regard.

 

[Howie Hodge]

One game and Chabot is suddenly at the level of Karlsson, or at least a suitable replacement!

MAGIC!

 

[Agent Zub]

LOL

Karlsson >> Tavares and JT is one of my favourite players

 

[CREW99AW]

LOL

Karlsson >> Tavares and JT is one of my favourite players

A few days ago I read some of Karlsson's comments

He says he has a transplanted tendon in his foot, that half of his ankle bone was removed.
Clearly he is struggling to get back to the level he is used to producing at.At the same tine, he publicly says he expects a huge ufa payday, regardless of which team gives it to him.

I want no part of a Tavares/Karlsson trade.Yeah, there is a risk the Belmont news goes badly for the nyi and they have to move Tavares for futures. But, imo Karlsson and that repaired foot are question marks. Especially at $10m- $12m per

 

[trick9]

Brutal for the Senators.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Brutal for the Senators.

And the Islanders. This is just a pointless idea all around.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Yeah don't see John Tavaes+2018 1st round pick netting you Erik Karlsson, Probably take a little more then a pending UFA in Tavares to get Karlsson.

 

[SI90]

I’m a big fan of Karlsson. I wouldn’t trade Tavares for him though and I definitely wouldn’t be adding anything.

 

[BB88]

Healthy Karlsson is a top3 player in the World.

These moves just don't happen.

 

[MR4]

Can this be locked up purely based on Karlsson can't sign before July 1st meaning NYI won't have JT's rights by the time you can sign and trade Karlsson

 

[CREW99AW]

Yeah don't see John Tavaes+2018 1st round pick netting you Erik Karlsson, Probably take a little more then a pending UFA in Tavares to get Karlsson.

Yeah cause Karlsson, a ufa in 2019, sounds like he would be an easy signing for the nyi


I like the isles chances of extending Tavares a lot more, then their chances of extending Karlsson.

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[613Leafer]

I think Karlsson is worth more, and a mid/late 1st doesn't make up the difference.

 

[Boud]

Reasons why this doesn't work:

1. Karlsson has an extra year at 6.5M while Tavares will be making in the 9-10 range in that year.

2. Karlsson plays nearly 30 minutes a game when healthy, while Tavares plays around 22.

3. Sens can't afford to lose Karlsson, while they do have depth at C. (Brown, White, Chlapik coming up and Duchene, Brassard, Pageau, Thompson, Smith who can all play C)

4. Karlsson is the best defensemen in the world when healthy, you never trade that away for Tavares. Tavares is a great player, but Karlsson is on another level.

5. A 1rst rounder doesn't do anything for Ottawa, the added piece would need to be impactful.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Even if Barzal were a legit #1C, losing Tavares returns the Islanders to the same ineffective one-line offense they’ve had for years.

 

[Sureves]

Nope

 

[Hockeyholic]

God I hate to be picky. It's re-signed people not " resigned"!!!!. Resigned means to quit.

 

[72hockey guy]

Ridiculous while I agree a true #1 D is equal to a #1 C there's this thing called defense that Karlsson doesn't bother with.
His version of defense is called keep away or alternatively offense is your best defense

 

[ole ole]

Healthy Karlsson is a top3 player in the World.

These moves just don't happen.

Ya but the guy can't seem to stay healthy.He seems to an accident waiting to happen.

 

[rent free]

God I hate to be picky. It's re-signed people not " resigned"!!!!. Resigned means to quit.

its ironic because resigned and re-signed kinda mean the opposite

 

[BLONG7]

Ridiculous while I agree a true #1 D is equal to a #1 C there's this thing called defense that Karlsson doesn't bother with.
His version of defense is called keep away or alternatively offense is your best defense

This is what about half of the GM's would say also...........amazing offensive Dman, but on his side of the centre line, some nights the guy looks like he belongs in the AHL...brutal in his own end...