Friedman: Duchene Mega-Thread Pt. 1 - Ottawa fielding offers, NSH & CBJ interested; Duchene sitting

[topshelf15]

Wouldn't make sense for Tor imo, they could spend the assets on a D

Oh for sure Toronto doesnt need Duchene,but hypothetically if they were to offer the most PD needs to take that deal

 

[Taluss]

Oh for sure Toronto doesnt need Duchene,but hypothetically if they were to offer the most PD needs to take that deal

I mean this is the same GM who *Apparently* (according to a verified twitter source, unfortunately I can't remember who) had a better offer to for Karlsson to an Eastern team but didn't. But yes I agree

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Wouldn't make sense for Tor imo, they could spend the assets on a D

Why do I get an alert for this post when I wasn't the one qouted

 

[Snowman]

If Bryan Little and other assets were going back, there are options that could work.

Possibly. I just think Duchene would cost too many assets. Plus I doubt Little is going to waive his NMC to go to Ottawa.

 

[Lockin17]

What would Habs offer for him? Not so up to date with your prospects so can't really judge. But im curious.

I would love to see Drouin - Duchesne - Domi (triple D)

Habs could Offer : Petry - Shaw - Poehling - 2rd

Ottawa : Duchesne (signed 6 years at 9mil) - 4 rd

 

[lilfedor]

Columbus makes far too much sense and can provide a a good offer for him whether it be picks, prospects, a mix of both, or a rostered player / combination.

Duchene would immediately slot into the 1/2 C spot , a luxury Columbus has never had in its existence (2 prime centers.)

If they can do a sign and trade I can see Columbus giving up something such as Wennberg + Bjorkstrand/Carlson + Milano. + a pick.

 

[Hunter368]

Possibly. I just think Duchene would cost too many assets. Plus I doubt Little is going to waive his NMC to go to Ottawa.

No chance Little waives to leave a top 5 team & contender to go to......the Sens.

 

[stempniaksen]

Columbus makes far too much sense and can provide a a good offer for him whether it be picks, prospects, a mix of both, or a rostered player / combination.

Duchene would immediately slot into the 1/2 C spot , a luxury Columbus has never had in its existence (2 prime centers.)

If they can do a sign and trade I can see Columbus giving up something such as Wennberg + Bjorkstrand/Carlson + Milano. + a pick.

Columbus makes the most sense, imo. That being said, I don't think you could bank on him coming with an extension and I'm not convinced the Sens management would want a guy like Wennberg coming back when we have cheaper options up the middle.

What (if anything) would the Blue Jackets add to Milano and a 1st for a rental Duchene?

 

[Jay haller]

Ottawa as much as I think the sens want to keep stone they realize a center is more important plus the optics of only getting two years from the trade.

 

[57special]

Sure hope the Wild aren't in on him as a FA, even though that type of player is something they need. Avs fans would know better than me, but i don't trust the inconsistency of his game, and don't think he has what it takes to be a #1C, though you can argue that he did show that he was one at times earlier in his career.

When he's good his speed and moves are scary, but he's aging, and there are other times when you can't find him with a searchlight, and he makes dumb plays.

 

[stempniaksen]

Sure hope the Wild aren't in on him as a FA, even though that type of player is something they need. Avs fans would know better than me, but i don't trust the inconsistency of his game, and don't think he has what it takes to be a #1C, though you can argue that he did show that he was one at times earlier in his career.

When he's good his speed and moves are scary, but he's aging, and there are other times when you can't find him with a searchlight, and he makes dumb plays.

This doesn't sound like the guy we've seen for the last calendar year in Ottawa. I understand the optics of him going from one struggling team straight to another team that took a nosedive. Strictly looking at his on-ice play though he's absolutely been a legitimate #1 Center for the Senators. In an ideal world the Senators keep him (I'm not sure you'll find a single Sens fan who disagrees either) but we also know the realities of the situation.

I'm not trying to change your mind on him, but your post sounds like someone who has been reading about him on here and not actually watching his play on the ice. I don't blame you though, I wouldn't watch the Sens if I could avoid it.

 

[branch]

This doesn't sound like the guy we've seen for the last calendar year in Ottawa. I understand the optics of him going from one struggling team straight to another team that took a nosedive. Strictly looking at his on-ice play though he's absolutely been a legitimate #1 Center for the Senators. In an ideal world the Senators keep him (I'm not sure you'll find a single Sens fan who disagrees either) but we also know the realities of the situation.

I'm not trying to change your mind on him, but your post sounds like someone who has been reading about him on here and not actually watching his play on the ice. I don't blame you though, I wouldn't watch the Sens if I could avoid it.

Yeah everyone claims that he his a "locker room" cancer because he went from one trash team to another. I don't think Matt f***ing Duchene is the problem in Ottawa lmao...

 

[Coach Travis]

Do you see Brassard going back to Ottawa as well? He have been underwhelming in Pittsburgh but always had success in Ottawa.

1st + Brassard + prospect? Olli Maata?

I can't see Olli Maatta just because (according to sources, supposedly) the Penguins are very high on Maatta.

If the Pens were to go in on Duchene, it would be a pure rental. No way they re-sign him. Unless... *goes on CapFriendly*

 

[bert]

Sure hope the Wild aren't in on him as a FA, even though that type of player is something they need. Avs fans would know better than me, but i don't trust the inconsistency of his game, and don't think he has what it takes to be a #1C, though you can argue that he did show that he was one at times earlier in his career.

When he's good his speed and moves are scary, but he's aging, and there are other times when you can't find him with a searchlight, and he makes dumb plays.

He is literally doing it for almost 100 games since coming to Ottawa, I guess you havent watched him in a while? I think he ends up on Columbus or Montreal.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Columbus makes far too much sense and can provide a a good offer for him whether it be picks, prospects, a mix of both, or a rostered player / combination.

Duchene would immediately slot into the 1/2 C spot , a luxury Columbus has never had in its existence (2 prime centers.)

If they can do a sign and trade I can see Columbus giving up something such as Wennberg + Bjorkstrand/Carlson + Milano. + a pick.

The only problem is that Duchene would have to voluntarily want to play in Columbus

 

[sens13]

I would love to see Drouin - Duchesne - Domi (triple D)

Habs could Offer : Petry - Shaw - Poehling - 2rd

Ottawa : Duchesne (signed 6 years at 9mil) - 4 rd

lol. that offer is laughable for an extended duchene.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

I would love to see Drouin - Duchesne - Domi (triple D)

Habs could Offer : Petry - Shaw - Poehling - 2rd

Ottawa : Duchesne (signed 6 years at 9mil) - 4 rd

My goodness thats absolutely awful for the habs

Not to mention, the habs could just get him for free during the summer.

 

[Tysonson3]

The guy has openly said that he loves the city of Nashville and they were very much in the running for his services last year. I don’t think he’ll be a deadline addition for the preds but I fully expect them to be in conversation in the offseason

 

[ole ole]

Their fans disagree

We disagree that we are not going to give up assets for a rental. If Duchene hit ufa you can believe that the Habs will be putting in an offer.

 

[ole ole]

Nashville at the trade deadline, then he'll sign long term in Montreal.

This i can see happening.

 

[ole ole]

I would love to see Drouin - Duchesne - Domi (triple D)

Habs could Offer : Petry - Shaw - Poehling - 2rd

Ottawa : Duchesne (signed 6 years at 9mil) - 4 rd

OMG .This is terrible for the Habs. We'll just wait till he hits UFA and than go after him.

 

[Shad]

Montreal has the need TBQH

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[General Disarray]

Who plays center for Ottawa next season with Duchense gone? Is Collin White a future 1C?

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

3 way deal with Duchene coming to STL, Schenn to BOS, and OTT getting younger players and picks.

 

[Patagonia]

Duchene will likely extend with either the Preds or Habs.

Sens need to move him, I believe EM will offer a slightly below market offer similar to EK in justifying a move. With less than a month remaining, it's unlikely he'll return and need to salvage whatever return possible.