Who gets traded out of Ottawa this Off-Season?

[Echo Roku]

Basic arguments for why each could happen...

Hoffman... the one they really want to ship out, so it would require someone willing to take a chance on him (at a price Ottawa is willing to take)

Karlsson... No one wants to take Hoffman, resulting in him actually demanding a trade

Both... Ottawa just wants to be done with it all. Perhaps they want to burn it all down and start again. Maybe they need to trade Hoffman, but Karlsson has had enough anyways and wants out.

Neither... They can't get the deals they want, so they refuse to make a deal for the sake of resolving the situation.

Duchene... Guy might be cursed. That'll fix everything right?

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So, what direction do you all think it'll go?

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[Pia8988]

Both.

 

[Tuggy]

Hoffman 100% traded.

I'd give Karlsson about an 85% chance of being traded. I think the Sens will look at re-signing him after July 1st but I'd be surprised if they reach a deal. I think if they are going to trade him, then the summer is their best bet to get full value.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

I think both.

Hoffman because he has terrible judgement

Karlsson because why should he want to re-sign in a circus.

 

[Cynick]

Both.

I like the random Duchene choice on the poll – that would be a classic Sens move.

 

[Leonhard Euler]

I guess both
But I really hope it's true especially for Karlsson. And I will be very happy for him

 

[DEVILS130]

I'm actually very confident saying both now

 

[Echo Roku]

For those saying both...

Who do you think would be willing to take a chance on Hoffman?

What about their 1st rounder next? Why commit to a rebuild by trading Karlsson if you cant even benefit from that pick?

And yes, they could flip it to next year and give this year’s 4th, but even as the worst team next year, theyre still more likely to get 4th again. Theyd benefit much more having both

At that point, why not attempt a retool with Karlsson? Worst case you trade him at the deadline

 

[Hockeyholic]

For those saying both...

Who do you think would be willing to take a chance on Hoffman?

What about their 1st rounder next? Why commit to a rebuild by trading Karlsson if you cant even benefit from that pick?

And yes, they could flip it to next year and give this year’s 4th, but even as the worst team next year, theyre still more likely to get 4th again. Theyd benefit much more having both

At that point, why not attempt a retool with Karlsson? Worst case you trade him at the deadline

Why should Hoffman be responsible for something he had no idea happened ( If it happened). He will get a High end prospect.

 

[Echo Roku]

Why should Hoffman be responsible for something he had no idea happened ( If it happened). He will get a High end prospect.

Its not about responsibilty. Its about team chemistry.

Its not like he’s dumped the girl and distanced himself from her. Few teams would want someone who can tear apart a locker room by being on tne team.

Which is why I ask who would take that chance?

 

[oXo Cube]

Hoffman is gone without a doubt.

I still think Karlsson might stay provided the first thing happens.

 

[Meeqs]

I think the only guy who will remain will be Stone. EK, Hoff and the 4th will go this offseason and Duchene at the TDL as its clear he isn't staying

 

[lomiller1]

The way things are going in Ottawa the only player traded over the summer will be Mark Stone

 

[tony d]

Both. Karlsson to Vegas and Hoffman to one of the Alberta teams or St.Louis.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Hoffman 110%

Karlsson 70%

 

[Dogewow]

Hoffman is 100% percent gone regardless of what happends to Karlsson.

I'd say Karlsson leaving is less likely, but still a pretty decent possibility.

 

[Dogewow]

Why should Hoffman be responsible for something he had no idea happened ( If it happened). He will get a High end prospect.

Is there any evidence that Hoffman did not know (or doesn't think) it happened other than his word?

 

[Hockeyholic]

Is there any evidence that Hoffman did not know (or doesn't think) it happened other than his word?

Is there any evidence he did know?

 

[Dogewow]

Is there any evidence he did know?

There's no evidence either way at this point, and that was the reason for my post.

 

[Kind Sir]

Both. Karlsson to Vegas and Hoffman to one of the Alberta teams or St.Louis.

I don't think STL would take him until after this has cleared. It just so happens that our #1 defenceman is team captain whose wife suffered a miscarriage this season.

Toxic.

 

[LeafGrief]

Hoffman has to go.

Karlsson might go, but it would be one of the worst disasters in franchise history. They really, really, really need to keep him.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think they need to find out what happens with Karlsson before moving Hoffman. As per Karlsson signing an extension, then they'd trade Hoffman. If they trade Karlsson, then they'd likely have to move Hoffman to the other division. But as it stands right now with Karlsson staying, Hoffman would likely be moved to the west, my guesses being San Jose, Anaheim or Arizona.

But if one has to go, it's Hoffman regardless.

 

[Pyrophorus]

I never got how Sens fans, said a Leaf Cup win would force them to rebuild.

It was going to happen regardless. Burn it down-restart.

 

[missionAvs]

I have no idea but voted the Matt Duchene option out of respect to the thread.

 

[Leafidelity]