Rumor: We are supposedly on Panarin's shortlist according to Friedman....

[Jakeybonz]

If true, I dont know that this is doable without ditching bjugstad and or petro/psysk so that we'd have the space. I wonder what we'd have to do to make this happen. Our offense would be ~top 4ish in the NHL if we were to pull off this miracle. I dont see LA getting him after throwing 6+ at Kovy and NY may be rebuilding which would leave us. Judging by the locations he's chosen, it seems clear that its about living in a "cool" place and not necessarily about the money. Im sure he noticed the fact the Panthers are slowly becoming the Russian national team and that doesnt hurt either. I really really crazily want Panarin but in my heart I know he'll probably pick NY. What do you guys think itd take to get him here and would our ownership/management be willing to do what is necessary to deliver us a truly world class offensive lineup?

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[Gizmo Tkachuk]

I read that too.

If it's true, and we can be a serious player for him, then say goodbye to Bjugstad and Petro. Make a trade for Top 4 D and we're top 3 in the Atlantic

 

[Dread Clawz]

Russians like Florida

It would take at least Borgstrom

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Russians like Florida

It would take at least Borgstrom

For some reason I thought he was already a free agent

 

[Gentle Man]

Fried bombs are gonna iffy for me these days.

But if true, peace out Borg

 

[Chaos2k7]

Isnt Panarin another LW? Or his he is the missing top 6 RWer?

 

[RainingRats]

He's got one year left and would be a fortune to sign. But it would put us over the top. Give us a truly elite top 6.

He doesn't have a NTC or NMC so I'm not sure how the return is affected by what he wants. Other teams could see him as a one season rental and CBJ could still get a nice return.

I think you're looking at Bjugstad, Tippet, and a first. That's a nice haul for CBJ. I only do it if we think we can sign him. Can't trade blue chip prospects like Borgstrom for a one year rental. Wouldn't be opposed to trading Borgstrom and Bjgustad for a signed Panarin.

 

[BabyBennettov]

And I will watch this trade unfolds and just smiles when Borgstrom still on the team with Artemi, Grigori and co.



People are really overrating the value of players...

A first-rounder and a great package will do it for a soon-to-be-UFA !

No point in giving our best prospect who is on the verge of making the team...

 

[Breaking Dadonov]

This is an instance where I’m ok with trading Borg. Panarin is elite, Borg may become elite but we don’t know for sure and he’s a center. We already have two great centers, an elite winger would put us over the top and have us most likely competing past round 1.

 

[Gentle Man]

Isnt Panarin another LW? Or his he is the missing top 6 RWer?

Dads is a natural RW so Panarin - Barkov Dads

Oh sweet jesus

 

[Breaking Dadonov]

If true, I dont know that this is doable without ditching bjugstad and or petro/psysk so that we'd have the space. I wonder what we'd have to do to make this happen. Our offense would be ~top 4ish in the NHL if we were to pull off this miracle. I dont see LA getting him after throwing 6+ at Kovy and NY may be rebuilding which would leave us. Judging by the locations he's chosen, it seems clear that its about living in a "cool" place and not necessarily about the money. Im sure he noticed the fact the Panthers are slowly becoming the Russian national team and that doesnt hurt either. I really really crazily want Panarin but in my heart I know he'll probably pick NY. What do you guys think itd take to get him here and would our ownership/management be willing to do what is necessary to deliver us a truly world class offensive lineup?

Borg, Bjug and a high pick I
would think

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Isnt Panarin another LW? Or his he is the missing top 6 RWer?

He's listed as a LW but shoots right. Don't know how often he's been used as a mainstay RW though.
It'd be fun for a year but say bye to Borgstrom++ in a trade and Hoffman in 2 years.

Think we're done up front, we need to ship someone out as it is or Haley and Mack need to sit a ton of games which doesn't seem likely.

Feel like Malgin, Vatrano and Mamin will sit a lot which sucks for their development.

 

[Jakeybonz]

He's got one year left and would be a fortune to sign. But it would put us over the top. Give us a truly elite top 6.

He doesn't have a NTC or NMC so I'm not sure how the return is affected by what he wants. Other teams could see him as a one season rental and CBJ could still get a nice return.

I think you're looking at Bjugstad, Tippet, and a first. That's a nice haul for CBJ. I only do it if we think we can sign him. Can't trade blue chip prospects like Borgstrom for a one year rental. Wouldn't be opposed to trading Borgstrom and Bjgustad for a signed Panarin.

100% agree. wouldn't give up borg unless it was a sign and trade or trade and definitely sign. if we could get him at like 7.25 mil for 7 yrs it'd be a steal. but I think he'll want 8.

 

[Chaos2k7]

We missed this boat when he came over from the KHL the first time, we would also have to blow up the salary structure we have to add him to the lineup. He would be the most expensive forward by a couple million at least.

Very tempting though.

 

[RainingRats]

100% agree. wouldn't give up borg unless it was a sign and trade or trade and definitely sign. if we could get him at like 7.25 mil for 7 yrs it'd be a steal. but I think he'll want 8.

8 isn't unreasonable for a PPG forward. I think that would be more than fair. It's doable with Bjugstad getting moved and cap going up.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Dads is a natural RW so Panarin - Barkov Dads

Oh sweet jesus

 

[Gentle Man]

Bjugstad Pysyk Borgstrom

Give me love Dale.

 

[harv33173]

i wouldn't give up the farm for him. he would absolutely improve the team, but a what cost? i would want him resigned at a decent salary before a trade is made!!!! our up and coming players will do really well when they are called up at entry level salaries. we're good to go. let tallon decide. he has my confidence.

 

[Beezeral]

the reality is that dale likely already called and didn't like the ask because nothing even rumored during the draft.

Here is another reality. Panarin is the quality of player where you blow up your plan to try and acquire. The only names not available are Barkov, Trocheck, and Ekblad.

 

[RainingRats]

the reality is that dale already called and didn't like the ask because nothing even rumored during the draft.

Here is another reality. Panarin is the quality of player where you blow up your plan to try and acquire. The only names not available are Barkov, Trocheck, and Ekblad.

Don't think the bold has to be true re: Tallon's interest. We didn't have any idea about Hoffman, no reason to believe we aren't interested in Panarin. Also, we all thought Kovy was going to be an option for us too.

 

[PSLguy]

IMO, Borg ain't going anywhere for a rental or probably even for a sign and trade.

 

[Beezeral]

Don't think the bold has to be true re: Tallon's interest. We didn't have any idea about Hoffman, no reason to believe we aren't interested in Panarin. Also, we all thought Kovy was going to be an option for us too.

i forgot to type likely in there. yeah, its certainly possible that Dale is still working the phone on this. Regardless, if there is a legit all star who lists the Panthers as a destination, you go all in on it. When was the last time any star in his prime listed the Panthers as one of his preferred destinations? Has it actually ever happened?

 

[RainingRats]

IMO, Borg ain't going anywhere for a rental or probably even for a sign and trade.

Borg will definitley go for a sign and trade for Panarin and we'd have to add. Panarin is best case scenario production wise for Borg. Borg is blue chip prospect but no guarantee he lives up to it or how long it takes for him to get to Panarin's level.

 

[Beezeral]

Its a 26 year old 70+ point player. You give them whatever prospects they want.

 

[IceManCat]

He would take a fortune to acquire then again if he only wants to play in a few markets Colombus has their hands tied.