Speculation: Who will the top 5 buying teams be?

[ottomaddox]

We are pretty close to determining who is going to buy this year at the TDL.

IN THIS THREAD PLEASE List your top 5 buyers at the TDL.

PLEASE AND THANKS.

My List

1. SJS
2. VGK
3. TOR
4. NYI
5. STL

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[Dr Pepper]

We are?

Well, that's a relief.

 

[Sheppy]

Boston for sure, it just kind of depends what they buy.

 

[Fro]

Columbus is buying and selling

 

[CupsOverCash]

1. TOR
2. BOS
3. VGK
4. SJS
5. PIT

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

We are pretty close to determining who is going to buy this year at the TDL.

IN THIS THREAD PLEASE List your top 5 buyers at the TDL.

PLEASE AND THANKS.

My List

1. SJS
2. VGK
3. TOR
4. NYI
5. STL

You sure STL will be a buyer? The 2019 1st is up in the air, so are they willing to give up back to back 1st round picks for a big piece? Or do they have other assets on the table to plug a smaller hole?

 

[BatVader]

In no particular order...
Winnipeg - Duchene
Nashville - Panarin
Toronto - Pesce
Vegas - Hamilton
Boston - Stone (just for giggles)

 

[Taluss]

Surprised people are putting sharks and leafs. I cant see much action there besides maybe Gudas to Leafs? Idk what sharks would do to make them top 5 on the list

Anyways, no order

Flyers
Knights
Preds
Jets
Flames

 

[ottomaddox]

You sure STL will be a buyer? The 2019 1st is up in the air, so are they willing to give up back to back 1st round picks for a big piece? Or do they have other assets on the table to plug a smaller hole?

"Buyers" means likely to buy or will likely approach the TDL with some moves. It doesn't mean that everyone on my list is using major assets.

 

[Weltschmerz]

"Buyers" means likely to buy or will likely approach the TDL with some moves. It doesn't mean that everyone on my list is using major assets.

Not sure what top 5 means, there will be more than 5 teams buying.

 

[dayner]

EZ

Nashville
Winnipeg
Vegas
Dallas
(Sleeper) Ottawa - Dead Weight Contracts + Picks

 

[ottomaddox]

Not sure what top 5 means, there will be more than 5 teams buying.

I'm not here trying to create rules. If you feel like 25 teams will be buyers then by all means list them

 

[The don godfather]

Boston Bruins starring Donny Sweeney.

 

[CupInSIX]

In no particular order...
Winnipeg - Duchene
Nashville - Panarin
Toronto - Pesce
Vegas - Hamilton
Boston - Stone (just for giggles)

Would rather they sign Stralman instead of trading for a guy nobody seems to want to keep...

 

[goldenbladz1]

In the West Jets and Nashville. It’s an Arms Race not only will it help their team but keep that player away from the opposing team.

 

[BleedBlue14]

I’d imagine if STL were to buy it would be something as significant as going all in for Panarin and Bob (which I’m not sure we have the expendable assets to do so at the moment). Or something as small as adding a depth defender to try to make sure we don’t have a problem when 3 defensemen get injured again on the home stretch.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I agree on having Winnipeg and Nashville at the top. Those two likely end up with Stone and Duchene. I wouldn't have the Leafs in the top 5, they've already made their big move. At most I can see Gudas or Mcquaid.

 

[BatVader]

I agree on having Winnipeg and Nashville at the top. Those two likely end up with Stone and Duchene. I wouldn't have the Leafs in the top 5, they've already made their big move. At most I can see Gudas or Mcquaid.

I have a feeling they might go after an RD

 

[Dominicr]

I’d imagine if STL were to buy it would be something as significant as going all in for Panarin and Bob (which I’m not sure we have the expendable assets to do so at the moment). Or something as small as adding a depth defender to try to make sure we don’t have a problem when 3 defensemen get injured again on the home stretch.

If it’s not an all in trade for a panarin or stone then I would rather not make any trades at all. I wouldn’t give up any futures for depth players right now.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Surprised people are putting sharks and leafs. I cant see much action there besides maybe Gudas to Leafs? Idk what sharks would do to make them top 5 on the list

Anyways, no order

Flyers
Knights
Preds
Jets
Flames

When you are top 5 in the NHL you are a buyer so of course the Sharks and Leafs are listed

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Leafs
Tampa
Jets
Flames
Pens

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I agree on having Winnipeg and Nashville at the top. Those two likely end up with Stone and Duchene. I wouldn't have the Leafs in the top 5, they've already made their big move. At most I can see Gudas or Mcquaid.

The Leafs are not going to sit on their ass and do nothing they have to add another piece or 2

 

[Esko6]

Last year I set myself a reminder to not get excited about the deadline. No-one is a buyer.

 

[TorontoTrades]

Don't think the Leafs will be big buyers.

Muzzin was their buy this year and need to keep cap space for bonuses so they don't roll over.

If they make a move it's gotta be a hockey trade with salary going the other way. Given Dubas' reluctance to subtract from current roster I don't see anything really happening here.

 

[Hmmm]

Jets
Blue Jackets
Nashville
Ottawa
Flames/Blues