Fallout from the Kane trade, latest on Zdeno Chara, Andrej Sekera, Jaromir Jagr, Cody Hogdson, Milan Michalek and more.
Jets, Sabres not done dealing.
WINNIPEG SUN: Ted Wyman reports Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff still has a glut of defensemen, which he could draw from to add another top-nine forward.
THE BUFFALO NEWS: John Vogl reports Sabres pending UFA forwards Chris Stewart and Torrey Mitchell are likely to be moved by the trade deadline. GM Tim Murray hasn’t ruled out adding another first rounder.
NICHOLS ON HOCKEY: Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports Sabres’ forward Cody Hodgson’s name is out there in the rumor mill. If the Sabres fail to find a taker via trade they could consider buying him out this summer. Because Hodgson is under 26 years old, it would be at one-third the remaining value of his contract over twice the remaining tenure instead of two-thirds…TSN’s Bob McKenzie claims the Sabres shipping Tyler Myers to Winnipeg in the Kane trade won’t affect the market for playoff rentals like Toronto’s Cody Franson and Carolina’s Andrej Sekera.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: I expect the Jets will move a third-pairing defenseman like Paul Postma or Adam Pardy to land a third-line forward…Stewart and Mitchell are likely goners by the trade deadline, provided Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to be flexible in his asking price. Hodgson’s contract (four more years at $4.25 million per season) could be tough to move, unless they want to swap toxic contracts with another club. Some might suggest trading him to a team which needs to reach next season’s cap floor, but those teams can easily reach it simply by re-signing key players or making more affordable additions.
Could the Bruins consider shopping captain Zdeno Chara?
Could the Bruins shop Chara?
CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty suggests the Boston Bruins should consider trading captain Zdeno Chara while they can still get value for the 37-year-old blueliner, though he admits that’s a move which likely can’t happen until the offseason at the earliest.
Haggerty notes there’s no easy solution to help the Bruins avoid missing the playoffs. He notes the Bruins have been linked to Chris Stewart, Michael Ryder, Zack Kassian and Cam Atkinson in their search for a right wing, and doesn’t rule out the possibility of a return of Jaromir Jagr. Defensemen like Cody Franson and Andrej Sekera are available but could be too expensive.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: If the Bruins try to trade Chara it won’t happen until this summer. Even then, that’s not a guarantee. Chara and GM Peter Chiarelli have a long history dating back to their days with the Senators. Chiarelli could remain loyal to his captain, at least for another season. Chara also has a full no-movement clause and two more seasons left on his contract at a cap hit of over $6.9 million per season.
Latest on Jaromir Jagr.
THE SCORE: Brandon Wile cites a recent report from TSN’s Darren Dreger claiming the New Jersey Devils aren’t ready to give up on their season and start moving players like Jaromir Jagr, but they could revisit that possibility soon. Dreger claims if Jagr is to be dealt he prefers going to an Eastern Conference contender.
NJ.COM: Rich Chere reports Jagr downplayed his agent meeting with GM Lou Lamoriello over the weekend. He doubts they were discussing a trade and said he’s not requesting one.
NORTHJERSEY.COM: Tom Gulitti also reports Jagr downplaying his agent’s recent meeting with Lamoriello, but notes the winger sounds like a player who’d prefer being dealt by the deadline.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: I’ll be very surprised if Jagr is still with the Devils by the trade deadline. I think there’s a market for him, perhaps with the New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens or even the Washington Capitals.
Latest rumors from Bob McKenzie.
NICHOLS ON HOCKEY: TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports the Carolina Hurricanes won’t re-sign defenseman Andrej Sekera and will trade him. McKenzie claims Sekera seeks something between $5.5 – $6 million per season, which is too expensive for the Hurricanes…McKenzie claims the Flyers might trade veteran defenseman Kimmo Timonen. His former club, the Nashville Predators, could be a fit. Much depends upon Timonen’s ongoing efforts to overcome blood clots and return to action…If Pittsburgh Penguins blueliner Christian Ehrhoff remains sidelined by concussion symptoms, McKenzie believes the Penguins could be in the market for a defenseman.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: There will be considerable interest in Sekera. The Kings, Ducks and maybe the Stars could get into the bidding for him. The Habs are also rumored seeking defensive depth.
Latest on the Capitals, Senators and Blue Jackets.
CSNWASHINGTON.COM: Chuck Gormley lists New Jersey’s Jaromir Jagr and Michael Ryder, Buffalo’s Chris Stewart and Ottawa’s Chris Neil as possible right-wing trade options for the Capitals.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: I’d add Carolina’s Jiri Tlusty as well. He’s on pace for 20 goals this season and has first-line experience.
OTTAWA SUN: Don Brennan reports Senators winger Milan Michalek could become trade bait if he doesn’t pick up his play soon. Brennan admits the decline in Michalek’s offensive game could make him difficult to move, but suggests he still has enough left to help a contender.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: Michalek has two more years at $4 million per season on his contract and a limited no-trade clause. Good luck with that.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Aaron Portzline reports the Blue Jackets aren’t in the market for major trades at this year’s deadline. Portzline speculates pending free agents like center Mark Letestu, right wing Cam Atkinson, left wing Matt Calvert and defenseman Jordan Leopold could be shopped. Atkinson and Calvert are RFAs this summer due for big raises with arbitration rights, It’s unclear what their roles could be next season. The Bruins and Avalanche are reportedly interested in Atkinson, while the Jets might have interest in Calvert.
Listing top potential rental players.
SPORTSNET: Mike Johnston list the top-15 possible trade deadline rental players. Among them are Arizona’s Antoine Vermette, Toronto’s Cody Franson, New Jersey’s Jaromir Jagr, Carolina’s Andrej Sekera, Buffalo’s Chris Stewart, Philadelphia’s Michael Del Zotto, Ottawa’s Marc Methot, Washington’s Mike Green, Colorado’s Daniel Briere and Dallas’s Erik Cole.
With even more cap space Winnipeg has set them selves up for a top 6 forward.
I still see a deal with the Leafs for either Kessel, JVR, or Lupul. Winnipeg has a cupboard full of prospects and now the space cap wise to make the moves comfortably.
I agree there prospects are blue chips and have quite a few which they added to yesterday if they land JVR or Kessel they will be very formiable in the west
…so, why aren’t the Leafs formidable with JVR and Kessel?
Toronto does not have the depth, defense and more importantly a first line center.
Winnipeg has Little Ladd and Wheeler and they play well together I’m not 100% sure that they break up that line with the addition of JVR or Kessel. Meaning JVR or Kessel if they come to Winnipeg wont be playing with a #1 center.
And I dont see them going after Kessel maybe JVR not sure who they would ship out. Maybe they would take a horrible contract back or something.
To make noise in the playoffs strengthening the second line would make it so teams can’t just focus on the first line.
Lupul is the most likely but as yesterday showed Chevy knows exactly what he wants and is not afraid to go after it.
Max value for Kessel is a first round and a good prospect. That contract takes a lot of his value away.
If that is his max value you dont move him…
I think he gets considerably more than 2 maybes.
Kessel’s return should be massive.
Top 6 forward
Top 4 Dman
1st round pick
should be the starting point.
JVR a team could probably swing for say
Top prospect + 1st
or get the cost down by maybe taking Clarkson
After seeing what Kane went for I have to imagine the cost of JVR is higher than that Dino, better numbers cheaper contract less attitude concerns, healthier….
Your probably right, but I dont think Kane alone gets Stafford and the two prospects + the first.
I think its more Kane + prospect for Myers + Prospect + 1st
Bogosian for Stafford + Prospect.
I am guessing Myers value wasnt as high or that the Sabers viewed Kane as a superstar. Kane also has the unknown potential tag while JVR is what you see is what you get.
So with that said, a top prospect and a 1st rounder cant be that far off are you suggesting they add a 3rd line player to the deal? And if a team is willing to eat the salary of Clarkson would that not also drive the return down?
@ Dino…
OK…that’s a huge return….
if you where Arizona, would you give up Yandle, Hanzal and a first rounder, or if you were Edmonton Eberle, Schultz, and a first….would you make that trade?
That’s the hard part. I wouldn’t be giving up either package to take on anyone shy of Weber or Crosby….it’s just too much. I can’t see getting that kind of return for Giroux, Malkin, Tavares, or Stamkos either…so not bashing Kessel.
Just seems that all you are getting is a top 6 forward, and you are giving the rest away for free. Not saying Hanzal and Kessel are equal…but both are top 6 forwards….would you give up Yandle and a first for what difference Kessel would make?
I wouldn’t.
@Gary..
If you wouldnt trade Hanzal + Yandle + 1st for Steven Stamkos or Malkin there is nothing I am going to say to change your mind.
But to ask for a top 6 forward – A 2nd liner that can slide up and play some minutes on the top line
A top 4 dman – a 3/4 guy that wont look totally out of place playing in the 2 slot
and 1st round pick – granted not a top 5 pick in the draft
Isn’t asking that much for a star player who will put up top tier numbers.
But isn’t Kessel playing on the 4th line?
Depending on the the first..no I wouldn’t trade for those guys…and definitely not Kessel.
If you could have McDavid or eichel with the draft pick, and Yandle could get you a top 6 forward and a decent prospect, and Hanzal would net at least a top 9 forward and a pick….that is more of a return than getting just one guy.
Look at what I mean…
Eberle has 257 points in 329 games over the last 5 years.
Malkin has 303 points in 258 games over the last 5 years.
Is that extra 46 points really worth trading Eberle, Schultz and a first?
Schultz is on pace to break 30 points.
I don’t know…I just don’t think the upgrade is worth giving up the assets.
If that first was McDavid or Eichel…..that trade is pretty one sided.
You won’t convince me Kessel is worth anywhere close to that.
Holy jeezis isnt he playing on the fourth line…there has also been alot of people speculating he is playing hurt, which Horacheck has mentioned aswell, he wont miss games despite playing hurt and they are looking to see guys in different roles…I sincerly doubt he spends much time on the fourth line. Look Kessel has some defensive flaws but its just about retarded to call a guy who is playing on a team as bad as the Leafs a fourth liner when he is in the top 5 in points over the past 3 years.
And I am not sure Dino mentioned a team sowhete you are getting these “it could be McDavid!” Things from is beyond me…kessel is probably in the top 4 or 5 RW in the game and sayiing he isnt getting at least a first round pick a very highly rated young player and a solid everyday NHLer is nuts. That could exactly be a top 4 D top 6 forward. You are using1 or 2 of the worst possible scenario to twist it to your view. Not that I think he would go to Buffalo but just to use a different team for an example what about the other first pick (not their own) Hodgson Zadorov..there are tonnes of examples available that can twists this kind of trade good or bad
I don’t think Toronto will let JVR go, they need to retain some vets and he brings good character along with good play to help mentor any youth they bring in during the rebuild. If they do shop him I’d have to think the power houses in the playoffs would start a bidding war to get him to prevent the other from getting him. He too me seems the type of player that can excel in the playoffs.
Kessel can go anywhere. He does seem an off season type move though. So did Kane. But it will take a huge offer to convince Toronto the deal is right. They must of placed a high bounty for his services, will they think any offer is enough they received today or will they wait?
I think that jvr has had his worth on the market raised big time by this. Essentially Kane but a few years old, with a better contract and less headaches.
Kessel will get a lot more than a first and a prospect, you know little to nothing about hockey if you believe that.
Good trade for Winnipeg. Good deal for both teams but boy oh boy Winnipeg gets a ,assign dman playing under less pressure there. Armies will be a good hockey player and Lemieux looks to be good down the road. Ms will settle in nicely in the top six. This makes Winnipeg so much better now and down the road.
I think it is tough to value a “top prospect and a 1st rounder”. An Edmonton 2015 1st and a top prospect is overpaying for Kessel. Conversely, Anaheim’s 2015 1st and a fringe top prospect isn’t anywhere close to enough value for Kessel. It will depend on the value of the prospect, combined with how high of a pick the 1st rounder will be. Like others have said, if someone is willing to take a bad contract from the Leafs in addition to Kessel…the price tag will also be lower.
You know it’s called a hockey TEAM right?
That is a rhetorical question…..they are the Leafs.
Not sure I see the Leafs moving JVR with out it being a huge return (like bigger than Kane) and not sure I see Kessel moving before the draft. If at all, I do agree that 1 of the 2 wont be Leafs next year, but I think deals for those guys comes closer to the draft than the deadline.
The jets just got rid of Kane and dont see them to eager in bringing in another problem child like Kessel. Lupul is to injury prone and an not sure his style of game would fit that well. Think JVR would be a perfect fit but am not sure the jets would be will to pay the asking price. Could see Winnik being an option.
Personally I think Cheveldayoff should take a run at getting Eberle. Eberle’s clutch game was made for the playoffs.
Probably get him for a first rounder and 2 good prospects.
It would take an astronomical offer as it was reported that the Oilers have taken Eberle and hall off the trading block. I think the price for Eberle would be to high for any team to match.
Not sure why Eberle is rated so highly. Yes, he came up clutch in the WJHC but that was the juniors. He has no playoff experience and seems to me like a guy who will probably be a 25 Goals – 55 points per year kinda guy. Sure 5 of those goals will be highlight reel but that doesn’t mean that he will be a top line superstar in the NHL. At 6 Million a year he is no bargain either.
Wasn’t the last report that he is off the market anyhow?
Eberle has score 28 and 34 goals in his first 4 seasons playing on a team that is a dumpster fire the way it’s constructed. Evander Kane, who most pundits thought was the second coming of Christ, scored more than 20 goals only once in his first 5 seasons. I imagine every GM but Buffalo’s rates Eberle above Kane.
MDZ u underrate Eberle bro
He is more like a 20-25 goal scorer n 80+ points on any decent team with support IMO
I don’t disagree that he is talented but these are projections made on potential.
He also carries the dreaded ‘one-dimensional’ tag. In my opinion the hype overshadows ability but that’s just my opinion and I could be wrong.
Riddle me this…if Eberle can put up Kessel like numbers on a team with “support” what does that make Kessel? Not like the Leafs are that much better or more supportive than the Oilers.
If any team has the resources it is Winnipeg.
Ehlers, Morrisey, and a first rounder would likely get it done.
With where Winnipeg is right now it would be a good move.
There are only a limited number of spots for the prospects in Winnipeg line-up.
They should be targeting Hall with that kind of package
morrissey, Ehlers and a 1st should get way more than a guy like Kessel or Eberle imo. With those 3 along with one more decent piece you could grab a top 10 in the league type player. Shea Weber for example? i think in the end the Jets will just grab Winnik from Toronto for a prospect or a pick. Would be a good move adding Winnik to the 3rd line with Lowry and Frolik.
as far as Eberle i agree that Winnipeg should grab him to play with Schiefele and either Perreault or Stafford on the 2nd line. What would he cost? Morrissey and Ehlers should be near untouchable imo.
And just a thought Tyler Myers and something else to Edmonton for Taylor Hall?
So a guy who makes 6 mill who has 1 season of over 30 goals is worth that but a guy who is signed for 8 mill who has 6 30 plus goal seasons an 80 point season and 6 50 point seasons is worth a pick and a prospect? There is only 2 years difference in age Russ and they both play wing…
Schticky, you are not considering the fact that Kessel is a Leaf. That immediately reduces his value to half
Ah yes the “Leaf factor” forgot about that…lol
leaf fans are also forgetting kessel is the most 1 dimensional player in the league makes 8 million and is a coach killer he bring in something like seguin to dallas or spezza to dallas! the leafs are going for a complete rebuild they know they cant build a team around the guys they have!
#jello, we get it, you hate the Leafs. Kessel is the most one dimensional player in a league that has Alex O with like 35 and Semin -who is OBVIOUSLY the most one dimensional player in the league. You can hate on the Leafs, but at least make sense. He’s a coach killer why? The team doesn’t make the playoffs and the coach gets fired, Kessel’s fault? Crosby has had more coaches in Pitt than Kessel has in Toronto, guess Syd is a coach killer….
tmlgm…we get it you love the leafs kessel is definitely up there with semin and ovi as one dimensional! he isn’t a coach killer why? please don’t bring Crosby into the mix with kessel we know you love the leafs but please make some sense
OK so now he isn’t the most one dimensional, he’s just up there. Instead of just saying he is a coach killer, do you have some osort of evidence? Do you think he specifically is the reason any particular coach was fired? What is the reasoning for that? I guess that means that even though the entire team has had shorrendous losing stretches, it must all be Kessel’s fault?
So he isn’t the most one dimentsional, just up there? And what makes him a coach killer? I’m assuming that’s something you read somewhere, but please do you have any reason for this? which coach specifically was fired because of Kessel? The entire team has had horrendous losing streaks every year for the last few seasons, is that just Kessel’s fault somehow? And why is he a coach killer, but other players who have had more coaches with one team are not allowed to be mentioned?
do you have evidence that he isn’t?? this is an opinion site that’s mine! and as far as saying that’s something I read somewhere…lol what does this site do it lets you read about different teams!!
I get why it would be a good move for the Jets but any thought whatsoever as to why it would be a good move for the Oilers? The Oilers aren’t likely to trade a proven top six forward for more prospects. Ehlers is under 6′ and 163 lbs. He is almost 20lbs lighter than Burmistrov who also had lots of promise. Oilers have been trying to get bigger up front. Morrissey might be good in a couple of years but Oilers already have several good young D they are trying to work into the line-up (Klefbom, Marancin, Nurse, Schultz). The Eberle trade makes no sense from the Oilers perspective and makes even less sense if it is Hall.
Agreed. The Oilers are going to want players that can play right now. In that sense I could see a deal centered around Myers and Eberle, given the Jets still have lots of defensive depth.
RUSS i agree n its scary how much the Jets have n da cupboard.
I don’t think Winnipeg is done making moves but they are looking for 3rd line depth not a 2nd liner and definitely not a first liner. I think IF they are talking to the Leafs it’s probably Santo, Panik or Winnik that they want.
I’m sorry, but nobody looking to add playoff depth is going to add Lupul. He’s 32 this off-season, signed for three more years at $5.25 million and has played in 60 or more games only three times in the last nine seasons. Yeah, he has offensive talent, but he’s a band aid at a really high price.
The Leafs could probably trade him off the books for another bad contract or eat a good chunk of his salary and get a mid-level pick or mid level prospect if they’re lucky.
If I were a rebuilding GM with cap space to burn, I’d offer the Leafs a 7th rounder for Lupul and a 3rd. Cap space is a premium, and using a large chunk of it for a guy thats hurt for at least a third of the season is counter productive.
MSJ it only takes a minute to look up the fact that Lupul besides having the ominous tag of being injured often is still a PPG player in the post season in his career but I guess it takes no time to be lazy.
RUSS
Lupul is a no go. The guy is an injury waiting to play hockey. I also don’t see the Leafs moving JVR nor the Jets having any interest in Kessel. Phil needs a totally different scenario IMO. A low key market needing only his scoring punch.
MB make a pitch for Kassian another (Weiss) along with Gallagher would make for a nice set of right wingers . wish list also a nice hard hitting defenseman like Emilin mould im a little suspect on Gilbert in the playoffs
No way Habs are trading Gallagher. Kassian is interesting. I think the Canucks hang on to him.
I was referring to the habs having Gallagher and weisss already and that kassian would make there right wing that much more impressive
Jagr to Islanders makes a whole lot of sense.
I’m going to disagree with you (as usual). The Isles try to play the game at warp speed while Jagr plays at 1/4 impulse. I don’t think he’ll fit with the Isles at all.
Tlusty is playing for his next contract yes? Good be a decent pickup for a playoff team
Tulusty is who I could see fitting in very nicely on the Islanders for a run.
The Isles aren’t going to pony up a big return for a UFA-to-be like Tlusty.
Jagr to Pittsburgh would be a good story and might make the team try to win one for him. Islanders will make a lot of moves they have the cap space and should make a run this year.
Chara has been hot and cold against fast teams he’s too slow and can’t keep up with the speed. I don’t see them moving him but that cap hit is killing us. Should have moved him and kept Boychuk and Iginla.
I don’t see Postma or Pardy catching a third line forward in return. Kessel won’t fit into PM style of play; plus you would have to unload half the cupboard that got stocked and Chevy won’t be doing that. I wish the Bruins would’ve traded Chara before the season started, he is no longer a #1 dman. Maybe he would waive his movement clause to go to a cup contender. I never wanted Boychuk gone we miss his syle of play. Boston has several UFA’s and the best one is Soderberg, the Bruins won’t be able to resign and because he hold down the last playoff spot we have to keep him and watch him and all the other ufa’s walk after the season over. Poor Management by PC.
The off season is going to be interesting in the Bruins organization. If I were in that position (I’m glad I’m not) but I’d resign Soderberg to the most fair contract available for both sides, and move Krejci. As much as I enjoy Krejci and his playmaking abilities… I was very skeptical when they signed Bergeron and Krejci to those contracts. It’s been evident for a number of years that our centers and depth at center is strong but our wingers, specifically wingers who can put the puck in the net consistently is weak. We have a lot of money tied up through the center position and it’d be nice to see some of that shaved off and sign a legitimate winger. Hamilton will be retained, that’ll be the off season priority but I can see a lot of changes happening this off season… between 4th line shake up, defense, and top 6. There needs to be cap space and I’m sure P.C. and Neely understand that. Jacobs will put a ton of pressure on them to make changes.
I like Soderberg but he is at best a #2. Krejci is a dynamic center and really besides Marchand the only gifted offensive players they have up front. Losing Krejci would be a massive blow.
Murray has as much chance of trading the inconsistent Michalek as Nonis has of dealing Lupul (who’s BACK on the injury list by the way – for what seems like the 20th time in his career) – which is to say, zilch.
Murray has as much chance of trading the inconsistent Michalek as Nonis does of dealing Lupul (who, by the way, is back on the injury list for what seems like the 20th time in his career) – which is to say, zilch.
Signing Michalek was a huge mistake. I didn’t like it the moment it happened. It appeared to be done with the intent to save face as Spezza demanded to be moved and Hemsky stated he wouldn’t resign. Losing 2 of your 3 top liners coupled with the Alfredsson soap opera the year before.
Turns out Michalek play has declined and he isn’t a 1rst liner anymore anyways. So they did effectively lose 3 of their top liners from last year. They are not likely to be able to recieve much for him now. Hopefully a 4, 5 or 6 round pick.
I agree, a complete mistake. The only way he plays effectively would be with speed and since his last knee injury, he just doesn’t have that level of speed anymore. They should have let him walk in the summer and given his spot to a kid or two.
As Spector mentioned, Chiarelli has a long history with Chara so I highly doubt they’ll move him by the deadline or even during the duration of his remaining contract for that matter. It is frustrating as a fan though that he’s our Captain when game to game you can clearly see the lack of quality play. His decline in overall play can be dated back towards the end of last season… figuring it was just because of fatigue and age I half expected him to return to form this season, which clearly hasn’t been the case at all. He has a hefty cap hit, which hurts us quite a bit during a time when we need space.
He also has two more years after this one, dont see how they could possible trade him. The cap hit and term is too high.
Exactly, term and AAV is too steep… even if it were a possibility the return would be low and Chara would have to agree to the trade because of his full no movement clause. The Bruins management are going to have their hands full before the deadline if they’re still in the playoff hunt by then, there are definite needs on this team that must be filled if we have a chance at another cup run… and even then it’s probably a long shot. The off season is going to be even tougher with our free agents and limited cap space. I suppose this off season will be a huge test for management… some big moves may be coming and hard decisions. The organization needs to cut cap and restructure a lot of the team to compete with the top teams in the league.
Winnipeg interested in Lupul
Why? He’s back on the IR for the umpteenth time.
george teams like players that are producers in the postseason. Lupul FYI is a PPG player in the postseason and if your planing an appearance it would be better to have a proven performer on your team than not. If or not Lupul is right for your team, it’s up to you but in the interest of winning, I would rather have him than not regardless of his price (injuries & cap hit).
That’s the sort of approach that turns potentially competitive teams into bottom feeders. Real quick. I wouldn’t touch Lupul with a 10-foot pole and I rather suspect that feeling is shared by 29 GMs with the 30th wishing he had not given him that contract.
Not sure the Isles make any moves at the deadline. Rental winger might be a possibility but they will be getting Okposo back in a month or so. Forward position is actually crowded if everyone gets healthy but they’ve got a few guys nicked up right now (Grabner, Okposo, Clutterbuck). If they all come back it will mean someone has to sit. Perhaps they make a move for an upgrade, not sure if Jagr or Tlusty fits that bill, they’d be better served with more size up front.
I agree with you. The Isles figure to be fairly quiet up to and at the deadline. They’ve taken the next step in their rebuild and made some bold moves to accelerate it, but there’s still some work to do. They won’t toss all of that out the window for a quick fix.
I would very much like to see Kessel and Phaneuf and JVR and Gardiner be retained. Even Lupul for that matter. Trade the pending UFAs for optimal return (1st and/or second round picks or blue chip prospects). I would like to see Kadri, Bozak and Reimer get dealt to whoever the highest bidder is. Bozak most of all as moving Kessel’s best buddy out of town will show REALLY what Kessel is made of personally asn professionally. Will he whine and complain and be a shadow of himself? Or will he blossom and become a more consistent performer?
ummmm, those are the top two centers on the roster.
Yes, sad but true.
Kadri is a legit #2 (once he decides he CAN pass the puck BEFORE gaining the offensive zone), Bozak, lets be real – is an EXCELLENT #3 center.
No offense Hollywood I want a center who gains the offensive zone with the puck on his stick more than pasing it or dumping it it…its a better way to maintain possession. When the puck isnt on your stick its easier for the other team to get it, zone entry or a guy who is good at it (like Kadri) is important.
Or will he demand a trade and tie the hands of the leafs?
I think its coming, if it hasnt already.
I don’t think Kessel cares enough to ask for a trade to be honest. He strikes me as the type of guy who comes to work grabs his cheque and doesn’t worry about it.
Really Dino? Can you tell us why because I don’t see that at all. You ever known any shy or socially awkward people? That’s what he is but I’m curious to hear why you think he’s a pay cheque guy.
ron… I agree with dino don’t think a guy making 8million wouldn’t make an effort In his own end?? geezus
@Ron Moore
Sorry I should have elaborated, I didnt mean he didnt care about winning more or less he doesnt care what the fans or media think or say about him.
What are you going to get for Chara realistically?
He deserves to retire a Bruin. He has lost a step, no question but he is still a solid 1-2 dman on any team. It’s not right the Boston faithful and media calling this guy out and showing no respect.
cap space …
not really cause you have to spend a lot to replace him.
Dougie Hamilton seems to be the heir apparent no?
a ton, at next years trade deadline
jordan eberle and two second rd picks for chara and marchand. thoughts?
In other news…
Tlusty to NYI makes the most sense, Jagr is too slow to play their higher tempo game.
I still think Bostom will make a big splash for a scoring winger and will move Eriksson and a D-man to get it done. Maybe Subban, Eriksson and Krug for Eberle?
Eberle to Boston needs to happen for Boston.
I Hear Edmonton likes Hamilton and Lucic. That’s the hold up.
I Think Boston will have to budge and move one of them.
Lucic and Subban for Eberle
Hamilton,Subban for Eberle and Petry
Blockbuster Hall and Eberle for Lucic,Hamilton,Subban,Eriksson,Spooner second rounder.
Now that shanny has gotten permission from the board to blow the leafs up , it will be interesting to see what happens ….
I think lupul , gardineer and riemer packaged up for eberle in the cards or you might even have to throw substitute Kadri for lupul to get the deal done
By blowing up the team I think its more along the lines of Phaneuf Polak Kessel Bozak, Lupul…pretty sure Guys like JVR Kadri Rielly Gardiner wont be going anywhere. Never say never but…
Leafs need to go after Max Domi, they need the excitement back, and he sure as hell brings excitement…and loads of talent. But what do you give up to get him?
If they want Domi they’d have to part with Rielly. Nothing else they have would fit the fiscally-retarded Coyotes who certainly won’t be interested in any of their long-term albatross contracts. Forget that one.
Domi isnt going anywhere and Rielly for Domi is a joke.
I’m an admitted non Leaf fan but good news for Leaf Nation a rebuild in earnest is coming.
My gut says Reimer is better than peeceived if given a semblance of defence in front of him.
The Isles will make a trade n i think it will surprise ppl who.
Pens need D in a bad way n i see either the Jets or Boston involved.
Oilers will make a splash also n maybe a block buster now that one has broken the ice.
MacTavish is afraid of making a splash in case he gets wet. I don’t think he’s capable of working out a realistic deal.
I think reimer would be perfect in oilland
change of environment for gardnier would be so I see those 2 in a pkg to Edmonton plue maybe another piece for eberle
no chance they get domi unless they give away the first draft choice this yr and nylander kid which I cant see shanny doing
What is with the super overevaluations of Domi…he is a 19 year old winger who just recently cracked the top 10 in points in the OHL, and last I looked wasnt in the top 20 in goals…at 19! He is not worth an early first plus Nylander (you do realize that a top 5 or 6 pick this year likely gets you one of the guys higher in the junior scoring race than Domi right?), or a guy like Rielly. Arizona who is rebuilfing isnt likely to be trading younger players but in no universe is a kid playing in the OHL worth what some people are thinking here.
I agree on the domi comment he couldn’t make the yotes this yr not even a 10 game evaluation
Marner Strome Hanifin could fall to the Leafs depending how bad things get and how the top 3 or 4 shake out (not sure the Oilers take a D before a C neither will the Sabres and the Coyotes will most likely be looking at a forward)…all superior players to Domi so it is just nutty to consider a first plus Nylander for Domi fair value. Riely is a 20 year old D man that has already played over 100 games has put up almost 50 points and has adv stats close to guys like Pietroangelo…I am sure would interest just about every other team in the NHL on a team thats been looking for a D man like him for the better part of 20 years, and people think they are trading him for a guy who is a smallish winger who hasnt played in the NHL?
I can see the bruins getting petry eberle and yakapov for lucic ,Hamilton/ marchment and subban (Malcolm)
With the East lookin so weak i see only Florida n maybe Philly a threat to bump out a team currently.
So we all know Philly is hurtin to deal.
What about Florida?
Will Tallon pull the trigger for a playoff push?
Maybe only 1-2 pieces away from achieving it. 1 top 6 winger n maybe move a contract or 2 for a lil shuffling the deck.
Cody Hodgson, Mikhail Grigorenko and Chad Ruhwedel for Ryan O’Reilly anyone??? I’d like to see the Sabres bring back TJ Brennan to play the point on their power play… Regier shipped him out, Murray may like his shot from the blueline.
Kessel to Detroit for Tatar, 1st pick in 2016, dekeyser, Dylan larkin