Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
Let me preface this by saying this is all hypothetical and just for fun since it’s the summer. So if you can’t get your head around the thought of Johnny being dealt, this might not be the thread to contribute in.
In the event that Johnny were to indicate that his heart is out East to be with his family and he’s unlikely to re-sign here, what’s the game plan by Treliving and Co.?
- Gaudreau makes 6.75 million per for the next 4 seasons (including this one).
- Do you trade him in season 1, 2, 3, 4?
- Does the decision depend on team success or is timing the key factor with netting the biggest return?
- Where is he going and what is the parameters for a return?
- Lastly, is Johnny so good and you ride the merry-go-round until the very end?
For my thoughts, I think the earliest you entertain dealing him is next offseason. I think Philly, Boston, New Jersey, NYR, Buffalo are all likely destinations. I think ideally you’re looking at getting a young up and comer that has immense upside. So either a top 3 draft pick or a Nolan Patrick/Hischier type of player.
In the event that Johnny were to indicate that his heart is out East to be with his family and he’s unlikely to re-sign here, what’s the game plan by Treliving and Co.?
- Gaudreau makes 6.75 million per for the next 4 seasons (including this one).
- Do you trade him in season 1, 2, 3, 4?
- Does the decision depend on team success or is timing the key factor with netting the biggest return?
- Where is he going and what is the parameters for a return?
- Lastly, is Johnny so good and you ride the merry-go-round until the very end?
For my thoughts, I think the earliest you entertain dealing him is next offseason. I think Philly, Boston, New Jersey, NYR, Buffalo are all likely destinations. I think ideally you’re looking at getting a young up and comer that has immense upside. So either a top 3 draft pick or a Nolan Patrick/Hischier type of player.