Friedman: Zack Kassian given permission to seek trade

[Captain Creampuff]

I didnt realize he was still in the league

 

[ChaoticOrange]

If it's gotten to the point that the player has been given permission to seek a trade (vs the GM shopping him), I highly doubt that he's going to fetch a 3rd. Realistically it will be future considerations or someone with salary coming back.

Same situation as Yakupov - ‘you want to get traded? You go find it’. I said earlier I think it’s chia’s move when he doesn’t really want to move a guy.

 

[Chet Manley]

If it's gotten to the point that the player has been given permission to seek a trade (vs the GM shopping him), I highly doubt that he's going to fetch a 3rd. Realistically it will be future considerations or someone with salary coming back.

Guessing it is a courtesy to allow the player to have control over his destination vs being offered to the whole league via waivers? I'm not expecting the team will get an asset in return.

It's too bad it worked out this way as he has the physical ability to be a useful player.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Any interest in David Backes from EDM in a Kassian deal?

EDM would have to add though.

 

[Jeremy2020]

Can an NHL team trade someone to an AHL team?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Any interest in David Backes from EDM in a Kassian deal?

EDM would have to add though.

We dont need a guy who spends half the game in the quiet room getting checked out.

 

[TheNumber4]

Any interest in David Backes from EDM in a Kassian deal?

EDM would have to add though.

Nope. Contract sucks. And he seems to be getting embarrassed a lot more as he ages. I mean Benning walloped him.... and we think lowly of Benning.

 

[belair]

Any interest in David Backes from EDM in a Kassian deal?

EDM would have to add though.

Add? You're right. Additional unwanted salary.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Nope. Contract sucks. And he seems to be getting embarrassed a lot more as he ages. I mean Benning walloped him.... and we think lowly of Benning.

No need for guys that turtle in fights with 5’10 170lb Drake Caggiula, either.

 

[TML1967]

I tend to agree. However, there seems to be more than just 1 that posts like this, so you can't just say it's 1 lol. Same can be said about Oilers fans too unfortunately.

edit ** originally had a snarky comment.
No need.
Both franchises for a majority of the last 15 years have been a joke and if we had relegation they would be a tier down or two.
At this point, im just happy to be competent again. Hope the Oilers get things back to respectability soon as they got some real talented folks. Still wish they had signed Grabner to play on McD's wing.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Namestnikov or Spooner for Kassian?

 

[Slyfox]

Leafs just got rid of Martin and are in a huge cap crunch next year. Easy pass.

 

[Someone]

Namestnikov or Spooner for Kassian?

My initial reaction is hell yes, but i'm really unsure if either guys situation. Namestnikov has terrible numbers as a ranger, spooner has bad numbers this year. Have they both been so bad they're only worth Kassian?

 

[TheNumber4]

I ****ing hate Kassian.

Reactions like this from opposing fanbases is the exact reason the Oilers should find a way to keep him.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

My initial reaction is hell yes, but i'm really unsure if either guys situation. Namestnikov has terrible numbers as a ranger, spooner has bad numbers this year. Have they both been so bad they're only worth Kassian?

I am not really sure how much is Kassian's trade value. What would you say he is worth in terms of draft picks?

 

[bukwas]

Zack Kassian is terrible and you are willing to pay a 3rd or 4th for him? Edmonton would have to pay us before we should even consider him. Get over this toughness thing, Kassian makes our team worse and will likely end up on waivers before he gets dealt for anything of value.

Thank you for being a voice of reason.
Nobody that watches Kassian play would be in favor of taking on that contract. @Spawn gave an accurate unbiased assessment in post #5 and i appreciate posters who can do that with the home boys. I wish there were a lot more of them here.
Serious cap issues start soon and are challenging enough without committing another 2 million to Kassian.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Reactions like this from opposing fanbases is the exact reason the Oilers should find a way to keep him.

Dirty hits with the intent to injure are a reason to keep him? Because that is what prompts those reactions.

 

[simon IC]

Gunnarsson or Bouwmeester (Bo would have to waive) for Kassian? Perhaps with a small add from the Oilers?

 

[TheNumber4]

Dirty hits with the intent to injure are a reason to keep him? Because that is what prompts those reactions.

I know Kass's history... But that really hasn't been apart of his game since he joined the Oilers. He hits hard, he fights, but intent to injure is out of his game.

 

[belair]

Gunnarsson or Bouwmeester (Bo would have to waive) for Kassian? Perhaps with a small add from the Oilers?

The Oilers can't afford to add salary, but I think St Louis is a destination that does make a lot of sense. I thought Schmaltz and Jaskin for Kassian and a small add made a lot of sense in training camp but the Blues don't really have a similar contract to send back the other way now.

 

[belair]

It's almost too obvious, but Kassian to Vancouver for Gagner with money retained makes a LOT of sense.

 

[Scott Stevens]

If Kassian comes for next to nothing I would absolutely love him on the Kings.

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

Because if Matthews is hurt he’s gonna sign for eight years at 3 million or so.

[mod] Don’t worry it will surely help keeping it about a 500k-1mil less. Individual awards warrant bigger contracts even if they go to the arbitration.

 

[north49er]

He can join Chris Stewart in the KHL where he belongs.

 

[glovesave_35]

So what does it mean? Is Chiarelli that last that he can't find a trade partner himself? Why is this permission being given to Kassian.

It's pretty common in the NHL and other sports. His team has no reason to do the leg work but if a player's agent can find a better situation for his client then it will probably get done. The fact that this is regarding a 4th liner means there probably won't be much of a hold up from his team when it comes to price.