The next 7 days will solidify some things, teams hanging on to wild card hope will fade and become sellers (Canadiens) and other teams will thrive and become buyers CBJ, PHI
There will be injuries (McDavid, Bouwemeister) that could make some teams in contention become buyers or other injuries (Weber) that enforce other teams should be sellers.
Right now the Athletic has articles of both the top players (from Custance) likely to be traded and top prospects (from Pronman) likely to be traded.
The players include Kreider (#1), Kovalchuck (where did his resurrection come from?), Hoffman, Georgiev, etc.
and prospects include Puljujarvi, Lias Andersson, Honka, Bracco (etc.)
I thought this year the deadline might be active, but the list of names seems really bereft of marquee players, so who knows.
I don't know what to expect.
Seems like a sellers market though even if NHL teams are hesitant to trade for rentals.
Criteria for eligibility:
Under 23 years old. We now know that by the time a player turns 23, he is largely done the steep upward progression we see in prospects and will begin to plateau.
Not currently in the NHL, with rare exceptions for players who I believe could still bounce between levels and aren’t yet considered full-time NHLers by their teams. Though this is the only arbitrary section of the criteria, preference for exemption was given to teenaged players, rather than 22-year-olds.
Either signed to an NHL contract or selected in the entry draft, without the expiration of either of those rights.
goalies were 24, not 23.
The top 10:
The Ranking
1. Los Angeles Kings
2. Montreal Canadiens
3. Carolina Hurricanes
4. New York Rangers
5. Colorado Avalanche
6. Anaheim Ducks
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Philadelphia Flyers
9. Detroit Red Wings
10. Vegas Golden Knights
He likes Lundqvist a lot. In fact 5 of the Rangers top 6 prospects are D (Lundkvist, Miller, Jones, Keane and Robertson) with Kravstov at #2.
So many D in fact maybe the Rangers should trade some.
And that 5/6 doesn't even count Rykov or Hajek.
I still can't believe the Kings draft last year. Turcotte, Bjornfoot, and Kaliyev top 3 picks. Their system is loaded.
Habs have a good system too even, like the Rangers, graduating quite a few young players.
All of this is available to read at the Athletic
#5 on Custance's list of players likely to be moved.
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He's been hurt lately and missed some time. I said months ago the Devs could get a 1st rounder for him and I stick by it. There just aren't many Dmen available that a contender can plug right into their top 4 no problem.
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not on ice for morning skate (per Amanda Stein twitter).
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He's been hurt lately and missed some time. I said months ago the Devs could get a 1st rounder for him and I stick by it. There just aren't many Dmen available that a contender can plug right into their top 4 no problem.
It is possible. He is having a very productive season and he has a very reasonable cap hit. I think a 2nd and a 3rd is more likely but I wouldn't be surprised if they landed a late 1st.
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I was just posting for the Devil fans without an Athletic subscription. Unfortunately this is all we have left to look forward to.
they should. but they'd have no D.
Lundqvist has been having a heckuva season, as has the Fin forward Panjuniemi.
My second choice would be Minnesota's Matt Dumba. Young and solid defenceman. Will pair up nice once Hamilton comes back.
For some reason there are a lot of Canes fans talking about trading Mzarek and someone else to Chicago for Lehner. Apparently it was mentioned once on nhltraderumors.me.
I think that would be a stupid move since Lehner is a UFA and will be asking for a tonne of money next year. Unless they feel that Alex Nedeljkovic is going to be the guy next season and they let Lehner walk. Which would be very unlike the Canes.
Lundqvist has been having a heckuva season, as has the Fin forward Panjuniemi.
Keep 'em both and let Hank go.
Lundqvist has been having a heckuva season, as has the Fin forward Panjuniemi.
Personally, I'd rather see them trade Skjei and sign Tony. I know signing both Tony and Kreider is going to be difficult, but if they can somehow make it work, Henrik/Smith/Staal come off the books after next season, which frees up a ton of money. Skjei could be an attractive option for some teams, as he is not just a rental, he has potential, and may benefit from a change of scenery. Rangers would likely have to retain some salary, but a team might take a flier on Skjei, even though he hasn't really lived up to the expectations that were set 3 years ago when he was paired with Smith making the Rangers' best D pair that season.
At this point it would seem almost guaranteed they at least add a vet like Nate Thompson or Trevor Lewis, but I hope they aim a little higher. I could very well see Lou going back to 1 of his old guys like Zajac or even Henrique if they can find a way to do it without clogging up too much future payroll since Barzal/Pulock are about to get paid.
he has no role on the Habs but to steal min from a younger player.
Percy, NYR cannot
Absolutely.
Agreed
Tony D is one of the best offensive defensemen in the NHL right now. If we trade him, he should be the headliner in a package that should net us a young star.
East has the top four teams and 7 of the top ten. Far better conference. The playoffs are going to be fun.
Very much missed, a bit worrisome that he just disappeared from here
Seriously? The guy has 42 points in 55 games. The only defensemen who have more points than him this year are Roman Josi, John Carlson, Victor Hedman, Alex Pietrangelo and Quinn Hughes. He's only 24 and hasn't even hit his prime yet.
They need to either re-sign him to a long-term deal or trade him as a headliner for a huge get (like a Yandle-type of trade)
That said , to me, a defenseman's first responsibility and core attribute is being able to defend effectively. Not Chara level, just decent. DeAngelo isn't a decent defender. He's a bad one.
At this point it would seem almost guaranteed they at least add a vet like Nate Thompson or Trevor Lewis, but I hope they aim a little higher. I could very well see Lou going back to 1 of his old guys like Zajac or even Henrique if they can find a way to do it without clogging up too much future payroll since Barzal/Pulock are about to get paid.
I think I heard a little bit ago Zajac didn't want to waive his NTC to come to the NYI.
They definitely need to make a move for a F, ideally a C. They sent Wilde back so now they have room to bring on 2 contracts. I don't expect much, if anything but there's hope.. .
But I wouldn't be opposed to trying to cash in on his value now given he's shooting at a very high percentage, he's an RFA after the season, Fox looks great and Nils is in the pipeline.
The roster is shy tough, physical presences, pretty much across the board, unless you want to count the pesky, valuable in his way Lemieux. The next most physical guy we have is Lindgren, still very green. (By the way, did anyone notice when Lindgren was objecting to Laine's shove in front of the net, and Lindgren gave two shoves back, Laine barely budged, looked at Lindgren as if he were a gnat. It was funny, but not).
Trading Trouba would leave a huge hole.
Sounds fair.
I agree with this. That point production from a D doesn't just grow on trees. If they had bought low on a multi-year contract this past offseason and he was locked up for a few years at a good rate I don't think I'd be thinking trade. It's just that he'll be looking at a major raise in arbitration after the year considering where he's going to rank points wise for defensemen. Some tough decisions to make and we'd be dealing from a position of strength
The roster is shy tough, physical presences, pretty much across the board, unless you want to count the pesky, valuable in his way Lemieux. The next most physical guy we have is Lindgren, still very green. (By the way, did anyone notice when Lindgren was objecting to Laine's shove in front of the net, and Lindgren gave two shoves back, Laine barely budged, looked at Lindgren as if he were a gnat. It was funny, but not).
Trading Trouba would leave a huge hole.
I think it's evident that Trouba has not lived up to the expectations coming in, especially when you consider how good Pionk has been in Winnipeg. That said, I also think it would be a mistake to get rid of him. He's in his first year in NYC, paired with Skjei who has, in my opinion, regressed since his 2016-17 season where he was one of the top D on the team. I am all for going forward with Trouba, Fox, Lindgren, and Tony, hoping that any 2 of Lundkvist, Miller, Rykov and Hajek can round out the top 6. That said, unless the Rangers can find a way to trade Skjei, he's under contract until 2024, either forcing Tony or Trouba out, or blocking one of those guys from cracking the lineup.
I've always thought it shouldn't be too much to ask a talented guy to play on his opposite side but we seem extremely opposed to that.
I've always thought it shouldn't be too much to ask a talented guy to play on his opposite side but we seem extremely opposed to that.
players can play opposite side on D, and even once in a blue moon a player might prefer it, but analytics supports balanced D pairs (handedness).
I don't think it's much of an issue in situations like PP or even in the offensive zone, but going back for pucks, wrap arounds, breakouts, and some other plays are just awkward to do on your opposite side. You are forced to play on your backhand more which isn't as accurate for most players.
today there is a lack of RHD league wide, more kids fathers are buying in to the theory a RH person is a LH hockey shot.
Percy, NYR cannot
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let Hank go
He has to want to go, waive the NMC and some team has to want him.
True. Had lost sight of that. He has to be willing -- money maybe. And you're also right that someone has to want him and it isn't clear anyone does. I still want to keep those two others, though, at just about whatever the cost is.
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when penciling in the future defense group though. I'd probably be more inclined to shop Skeji above them all, but after years of struggling to find RHD, we're now pretty well stocked on that side while LHD like Skeji and Lindgren are a bit more rare among the top guys in the organization. On the right side along there's Trouba, Fox, TDA, with Nils and Keane in the pipeline. Someone has to go if they're not asking them to switch sides.
I've always thought it shouldn't be too much to ask a talented guy to play on his opposite side but we seem extremely opposed to that.
players can play opposite side on D, and even once in a blue moon a player might prefer it, but analytics supports balanced D pairs (handedness).
I don't think it's much of an issue in situations like PP or even in the offensive zone, but going back for pucks, wrap arounds, breakouts, and some other plays are just awkward to do on your opposite side. You are forced to play on your backhand more which isn't as accurate for most players.
today there is a lack of RHD league wide, more kids fathers are buying in to the theory a RH person is a LH hockey shot.
Yeah I'm right handed in everything but I play hockey left handed. There's definitely fewer right handed players. I get why it's difficult for D, especially at NHL speeds. But if you can just get one top guy who's capable of playing either side if necessary it opens up so many possibilities
Trotz says you lose a 3rd of the ice by playing off side.
One thing I never got comfortable with in the offensive zone was when the puck gets wrapped around the boards to me at the point and I'm on my off side. There is no smooth reaction to that. Either you're on your backhand and move it back down the boards, go skate to stick, or quickly pivot backhand to forehand perilously close to the blue line.
Whatever benefits there are I think I side with the coaches/GM's who strive for balance.
But in a pinch (a couple games here or there, a few shifts here or there) I wouldn't hesitate to put a D on their off-hand I just think it's a consideration in roster building.
At this point it would seem almost guaranteed they at least add a vet like Nate Thompson or Trevor Lewis, but I hope they aim a little higher. I could very well see Lou going back to 1 of his old guys like Zajac or even Henrique if they can find a way to do it without clogging up too much future payroll since Barzal/Pulock are about to get paid.
A few weeks ago Zajac blocked a trade to an unnamed team in the playoff hunt. It was later revealed that the team was most likely the Islanders. I was very disappointed and surprised when he took advantage of his NMC.
@NJDevils
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#NJDEVILS
NEWS: New Jersey has placed D Sami Vatanen (bruised right leg from blocking a shot) on injured reserve, retroactive to 2/1/2020.
The club has recalled Nick Merkley from Binghamton (AHL). He has been assigned #39.
Murder me pls
There is absolutely no way in hell they're going to trade him to the Islanders unless it's an overpay, and I don't know why the Islanders would do that.
Boston would be the most palatable from that list. They traded Nash there, after all.
pj - someone above mentioned Chara: sure you must have seen the altercation along the boards and hard stick to Gallagher's throat. wtf if he gets away with that?
metnut, agree, they better extract extra pound of flesh from any of those
pj - someone above mentioned Chara: sure you must have seen the altercation along the boards and hard stick to Gallagher's throat. wtf if he gets away with that?
metnut, agree, they better extract extra pound of flesh from any of those
Not just got away with it, but Gallagher got a penalty on the play. For getting his throat in the way of Chara's stick I guess.
Habs for so many years had a well earned reputation of "getting the calls" the pendulum has definitely swung the other way. They are rarely on the right side of awful officiating. Maybe history righting itself.
Chara was fined 5k for that play, the most allowable by the CBA. He has earned almost 100M in his career just from hockey contracts. That 5k is like a $10 fine for you and I.
Very frustrating that Dmen seem to be evaluated by their points.
As I said in the game thread, Fox broke up a 3 on 1 with his stick -- shades of Harry Howell.
Where does that show up in the stats.
For example picks 1 - n are thought to be elite. but then what makes the draft interesting is that there is thought to be not THAT much separation for players y - 60.
I don't have the actual numbers, but say it's 15. 15 high end prospects and then 45 attractive players all with flaws.
I think that makes for a good draft with some 2nd round upside, but man it makes that 16 - 31 spot dangerous.
So, if your scouts believe that to be true, your 1st round pick if you're a playoff contender should be available.
And Buchie was jokingly referring to his and Kreider's spots on this chart.
Probably a bit wistfully.
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talk about a draft riser.
Since he joined Hamilton, 12 p in 12 games.
the league reviewed and decided on the fine.
I don't get worked up about this stuff, it all evens itself out (karmically) but the league is generally a joke when they claim to be about player safety.
And allegedly the IOC and IIHF agreed to amend everything the league had brought up as objections as to why they didn't want the players to participate.
the "puck" is in the league's court now and the players almost all want to do it.
Beijing is a shitty destination, but Olympic hockey is riveting with the world's best players, but as we saw last Olympics it's barely watchable without pros. Just seems like poor minor league hockey.
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most likely destinations for Kreider are Pit, NYI and BOS. Doesn't seem like a list of teams NYR would be thrilled to deal with.
There is absolutely no way in hell they're going to trade him to the Islanders unless it's an overpay, and I don't know why the Islanders would do that.
Boston would be the most palatable from that list. They traded Nash there, after all.
Because, the Islanders are on pace for another 103+ pt season and a top 6 winger like Kreider would make them an even more dangerous team in the playoffs? He also likes NY so the Islanders would supposedly (im skeptical cause no one ever signs with NYI) have a chance to extend him.
He seems like the exact type of player the Isles would want to acquire. If NYR wants to take less to avoid dealing him to NYI, that's on them (same type of move I've seen my Mets make when it comes to dealing with NYY).
Pit already gave up their 1st, so not sure they can really outbid NYI. Isles would at least give up their 1st and while the NYI/BOS 1st could go either way, most would think the NYI 1st likely to be the more valuable of the two picks. Not sure what more it would take for NYI to deal him, but he's a rental player so I doubt the package would be too big.
Strome is another one I think they can part with.
Mallkin is 33
Clock is ticking. Kreider would give them hella firepower
Pitt also lacks size
Perfect fit and they become top three cup favorites imo
Good point, he’s one of the good one’s. When did he last post?
Mallkin is 33
Clock is ticking. Kreider would give them hella firepower
Pitt also lacks size
Perfect fit and they become top three cup favorites imo
But what can come back from Pitt?
I'm hoping Blues or Avalanche
Price has a November like 2019 and as a fan I feel hopeless with this approach, then Price has a January like 2020 and I think with the right additions it could work. but then Weber goes down for 6 weeks or Gallagher or Drouin get hurt.
Anyway, I think Tatar would flourish in a Trotz system - Domi would too, but both would be good fits for NYI and I doubt MTL trades either.
If I'm Bergevin I trade (or would listen for a fair offer on): Domi, Tatar, Kovalchuk, Petry and more. Very few untouchables on that roster. Nick Suzuki is quickly becoming the best player on the team.
I would ask for Bouchard back.
Price has a November like 2019 and as a fan I feel hopeless with this approach, then Price has a January like 2020 and I think with the right additions it could work. but then Weber goes down for 6 weeks or Gallagher or Drouin get hurt.
Anyway, I think Tatar would flourish in a Trotz system - Domi would too, but both would be good fits for NYI and I doubt MTL trades either.
If I'm Bergevin I trade (or would listen for a fair offer on): Domi, Tatar, Kovalchuk, Petry and more. Very few untouchables on that roster. Nick Suzuki is quickly becoming the best player on the team.
Tatar would be great to have on NYI. Reasonable cap hit too. What would a reasonable offer be for him?
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would be great for the Islanders and the Canadiens SHOULD be willing to trade him, but as long as they have Price they will not embrace a full blow it up rebuild they'll feel the need to try and build around him.
Price has a November like 2019 and as a fan I feel hopeless with this approach, then Price has a January like 2020 and I think with the right additions it could work. but then Weber goes down for 6 weeks or Gallagher or Drouin get hurt.
Anyway, I think Tatar would flourish in a Trotz system - Domi would too, but both would be good fits for NYI and I doubt MTL trades either.
If I'm Bergevin I trade (or would listen for a fair offer on): Domi, Tatar, Kovalchuk, Petry and more. Very few untouchables on that roster. Nick Suzuki is quickly becoming the best player on the team.
Tatar would be great to have on NYI. Reasonable cap hit too. What would a reasonable offer be for him?
Bode Wilde and a 2nd? I assume Wahlstrom is off limits. I like Bellows too.
Maybe he waives the NMC
I know that sounds harsh but when you sign a contract where you are going to 39 by the end and taking up 8.5 m in cap space, you should have expected to be bought out from the beginning
There are many of these in his brief OHL career.
Not saying he'll go higher than Byfield or others, but I hope my team is in a spot to get him.
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There are many of these in his brief OHL career.
Not saying he'll go higher than Byfield or others, but I hope my team is in a spot to get him. Link - ( New Window )
I'd love to see him on a line with Shadrach and Abednego.
Just days after being out for the year and possibly his career.
Weird.
Not to mention some good prospects have moved.
Seems like a severe seller's market.
I would trade any non superstar on the verge of a contract if I'm a rebuilding team.
lol, maybe I'll start a new one tomorrow - or feel free yourself. a lot of hockey fans on here
another trade heightening the value of Kreider, etc.
John Shannon
@JShannonhl
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Canucks make it Official:
Canucks acquired right wing Tyler Toffoli from Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Tim Schaller, Canucks 2020 2nd round pick in the NHL Draft, rights to unsigned draft choice Tyler Madden and a conditional 4th round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
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#bruins have offered a first round pick and a B level prospect for Chris Kreider. #rangers would like to re-sign him but the asking price of 6x6 is too much.
I want Charlie Coyle, one of their top 3 forward prospects and a first from those assholes if they're gonna get Kreider.
I want Charlie Coyle, one of their top 3 forward prospects and a first from those assholes if they're gonna get Kreider.
The latest on the draft is that it is elite in the top third or so.
Maybe get an upgrade in prospect as you suggest and first round in 2021?
Top of the draft is strong, but from what I read, 15 - 60 sounds pretty interchangeable. Which may be why first/second round picks are moving.
Comparing to 2019, not sure you're getting Kaliyev, Hoglander, Sameul Fagemo or Nick Robertson (for example) in the second this year.
but who knows.
Here's the thing: when you sign someone like Panarin, you are committing yourself to contending sometime in the next few years. I'm having a hard time seeing how dealing Kreider moves them towards that goal. Figure something else out. Personally, I'd start with trying to deal Trouba.
Here's the thing: when you sign someone like Panarin, you are committing yourself to contending sometime in the next few years. I'm having a hard time seeing how dealing Kreider moves them towards that goal. Figure something else out. Personally, I'd start with trying to deal Trouba.
And Winnipeg is desperate for Dmen, lol
Only, MTL will (hopefully) be sellers not buyers.
maybe in the off-season at the draft before his NMC kicks in.
Only, MTL will (hopefully) be sellers not buyers.
maybe in the off-season at the draft before his NMC kicks in.
I agree -- the only reason to consider is that the Rangers pipeline is way overbalanced toward Dmen.
LD are easier to find, but also I think Trouba is the better player and Skjei contract probably easier to move.
that should allow them to keep Kreider if they want.
LD are easier to find, but also I think Trouba is the better player and Skjei contract probably easier to move.
that should allow them to keep Kreider if they want.
I agree Skjei is my preference. Rangers have LD in the pipeline. K'Andre Miller probably here next season. Rykov improving as he gets fit in returning from injury. Plenty of praise around Robertson as a prospect.
his NMC is effective in July (July 1), so I agree if they're going to move him it likely needs to be either deadline or draft.
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and trade Skjei more than Trouba.
LD are easier to find, but also I think Trouba is the better player and Skjei contract probably easier to move.
that should allow them to keep Kreider if they want.
I agree Skjei is my preference. Rangers have LD in the pipeline. K'Andre Miller probably here next season. Rykov improving as he gets fit in returning from injury. Plenty of praise around Robertson as a prospect.
Tony D also could and according to some should play LD even though he's a righty. Not sure I understand that, but yeah.
Hunger strike in support of the Wilpons.
I bet STL would be a destination for a D.
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Trade alert: The #Sens have acquired a 2020 third-round draft pick from
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in exchange for defenceman Dylan DeMelo.
@CanadiensMTL
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The Canadiens have acquired St. Louis’ second-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft (and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2021), in exchange for defenseman Marco Scandella.
#GoHabsGo
https://nhl.com/canadiens/news
Acquired Marco Scandella for a 4th in January, trade him in February for a 2nd.
(to the Blues, who I had pegged as a D destination).
I wouldn't be surprised if they add another D.
@Capitals
Welcome to Washington, @BDillon04
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The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks for a 2020 second round pick (originally acquired from Colorado) and a conditional 2021 third round pick
Full Details: https://washca.ps/DillonTrade
MTL now has 3 second round picks for the upcoming draft which will be held in MTL.
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The Montreal #Canadiens now have 12 picks in the upcoming 2020 Entry Draft
5 of those picks are in the first three rounds
1st RD - 1
2nd RD - 3
3rd RD - 1
4th RD - 3
5th RD - 2
6th RD - 1
7th RD - 1
@4EverBlueshirts
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With 2 games to go before the deadline it’s sound likely that the #NYR will likely scratch Jesper Fast or Chris Kreider for newly acquired Julien Gauthier. The 22 year old beast of a forward is #NHL ready.
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It’s not done yet, but VGK and LA are working to try to finalize a deal that would send defenceman Alec Martinez to the Golden Knights. Most telling sign will be if Martinez is in or out of the Kings’ lineup tonight vs. WPG.
@NJDevills
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forward Kyle Palmieri will be held out of tonights game for precautionary reasons.
@Capitals
Welcome to Washington, @BDillon04
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The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks for a 2020 second round pick (originally acquired from Colorado) and a conditional 2021 third round pick
Full Details: https://washca.ps/DillonTrade
saw a clip of him getting very emotional over the idea of leaving San Jose, seemed genuine and like a good dude. Sucks i have to root against him now.
The Av's make so much sense unless the Islanders overpay.
The AVs make a lot of sense for a package. They are literally 'hurting' in goal and forward and Georgy plus one or some combination of Kreider, Fast, Strome could make for a blockbuster.
@NJDevills
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forward Kyle Palmieri will be held out of tonights game for precautionary reasons.
FYI this was a bogus report from a fake Devils page. Be careful of that this time of year. Don't feel bad though Fox sports1 got faked out too they had it on their scroll during the Penn St.-Illinois game that's where I saw it.
@4EverBlueshirts
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Some noise that Jesper Fast could be traded before game tomorrow. #NYR
Vince Z. Mercogliano
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Chris Kreider is watching practice from the bench in a hoodie. A handful of veteran types aren’t skating. No Jesper Fast, either, along with Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, Pavel Buchnevich, Brady Skjei and Marc Staal.
All 3 goalies are here. #NYR
Also, found this interesting:
Igor Eronko
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Per @SFedotoF
Ilya Sorokin's rights are gonna be traded to the Blackhawks soon. I'm hearing the opposite. Lou met Sorokin's agent. There're some requirements from Ilya's side, A and B bonuses and Euro clause. 99% chance Sorokin coming to the NHL next year #Isles
#Blackhawks
Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
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Sources say the Islanders have traded Ilya Sorokin’s rights to Chicago.
Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
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Sources say the Islanders have traded Ilya Sorokin’s rights to Chicago.
backtrack.
Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
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Sorokin has not been traded to Chicago. Despite the fact his teammates and others in Moscow believed to this be the case. Chicago sources have confirmed no trade. My mistake.
@Account4hockey
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Elliotte Friedman on CHED630:
NYI, COL still interested in Kreider. BOS preferred a RW vs LW. Kreider more likely to be traded than re-signed. If WSH could move Nick Jensen maybe they would go in. STL lurking. People think Pageau wants to stay in OTT.
Over his past 15 games Blackwood has a .930 save % and over the past 9 games it’s at .949. For the season he is up to .916 sv% despite a slow start due to an injury. Blackwood’s numbers are more impressive when you consider how bad the Devils defense has been this season.
One of the main reasons the Devils season fell apart was because Ray Shero didn’t have a contingency plan in place in the event that Cory Schneider struggled. Had the Devils signed Robin Lehner it’s possible that they could have been battling for a playoff spot with Lehner and Blackwood splitting time.
With all that said I would love to see the Devils try to acquire Sorokin if the Isles have really made him available. Sorokin and Blackwood would give the Devils a great tandem to split time. The Devils have plenty of picks to get a deal done or he could be part of a package for Palmieri.
Canes lose two goalies and top 4 D, Pesce.
Rumored to be in on Bogosian (cleared waivers) and many goalies.
Seems like an intra-division match with the Rangers and also the Canadiens.
Over his past 15 games Blackwood has a .930 save % and over the past 9 games it’s at .949. For the season he is up to .916 sv% despite a slow start due to an injury. Blackwood’s numbers are more impressive when you consider how bad the Devils defense has been this season.
One of the main reasons the Devils season fell apart was because Ray Shero didn’t have a contingency plan in place in the event that Cory Schneider struggled. Had the Devils signed Robin Lehner it’s possible that they could have been battling for a playoff spot with Lehner and Blackwood splitting time.
With all that said I would love to see the Devils try to acquire Sorokin if the Isles have really made him available. Sorokin and Blackwood would give the Devils a great tandem to split time. The Devils have plenty of picks to get a deal done or he could be part of a package for Palmieri.
Agreed. Also very encouraging is the play of Bratt and Nico recently. They are really taking that next step. The goalie #'s For Devils goalies besides Blackwood this year are: 3-16-3 with a GAA of well above 4. Thats not bad, thats worst in the NHL bad. I've really embraced building around kids. While I like Palms and be fine signing him to another contract after next season, I'd also be ok if we got a similiar package for him as we got for Coleman especially if it includes a Foote level type prospect on defense.
Bratt's performance lately has been a big relief. If Palmieri is traded Bratt may very well find himself on the top line next season if he continues to play this well. Obviously he is better suited as a 2nd or 3rd line wing but he will be one of the Devils best forwards after all the trades.
Nolan Foote will be in the NHL next season along with Ty Smith. Also it sounds like the Devils will try hard to sign D Reilly Walsh to an ELC. The other prospects who might sign are D Kevin Bahl, C Mitchell Hoelscher, and Aarne Talvitie. 2019 2nd round pick D Nikita Okhotyuk has already signed his ELC but will likely begin his career in the AHL.
The Devils will struggle with all the youth but it will be fun watching all these young kids develop. Hopefully the Devils land some solid young FA's to add some much needed experience to the roster.
The Devils need to move Vatanen and Simmonds for whatever they can get. At this point I would be happy with a 2nd for Vatanen. Carolina might have interest in Vatanen now and perhaps they would consider Cory Schneider if the Devils eat most of his $6 million cap number this season and next.
The Devils will once again have a lot of cap room this offseason which they can use to their advantage by helping out cap strapped teams in exchange for draft picks or players like they did when they acquired Palmieri, Johansson, and Gusev.
1 of Wilde/Bellows/Sorokin (would depend on what he's asking for in negotiations)
If Zajac is willing to waive I wouldn't mind adding a pick to include him too if NJD retain some $.
Between those 2 and Greene it would be kind of funny because it would basically turn the Islanders into the Isles plus the Devils 3 captains/AC.
@DarrenDreger
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Zach Bogosian has reached an agreement with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
1 of Wilde/Bellows/Sorokin (would depend on what he's asking for in negotiations)
If Zajac is willing to waive I wouldn't mind adding a pick to include him too if NJD retain some $.
Between those 2 and Greene it would be kind of funny because it would basically turn the Islanders into the Isles plus the Devils 3 captains/AC.
I was a big fan of Bode Wilde in the draft. I wanted the Devils to draft K'Andre Miller or Wilde with the 17th pick that year because I didn't expect Ty Smith to fall that far. It sucked to see both of those players end up with the Rangers and Isles.
I don't know much about Bellows but I would be happy with Wilde or Sorokin and an unprotected 2021 1st. This years first currently has more value but we know that pick will be in the mid to late 20's. Next season if the Isles suffer several injuries, the goaltending struggles, older players lose a step, etc. that pick could be much higher.
As for Zajac he will veto any trade. The Islanders and Devils reportedly had a trade agreed to a few weeks ago but he blocked the trade. He would have been a good fit for the Islanders. He isn't a dynamic offensive player but he is excellent defensively and on face-offs. For some reason he doesn't want to leave the Devils despite being 34 and on a rebuilding team.
I wish more players felt that way about being a Devil but part of me wishes he would accept a trade so that they acquire a draft pick and it would give him a shot to win the stanley cup. Zajac's experience and leadership will be useful because the Devils are a very young team that will continue to get younger.
The Devils currently have their 1st, which will likely be in the top 10 possibly even top 5 with some more lottery luck, and two conditional 1st's (Canucks and Coyotes). If both conditions are met the Devils will get both of those teams unprotected 2021 1st's. Hopefully with some luck at least one of those picks ends up in 2021 and that team struggles mightily landing the Devils a top 10 pick.
But Bergevin having a good run.
Turns Scandella (acquired for a 4th) into a 2nd
Turns Kovy, league min FA, into a 3rd
Canadiens loading up picks for the MTL draft.
But Bergevin having a good run.
Turns Scandella (acquired for a 4th) into a 2nd
Turns Kovy, league min FA, into a 3rd
Canadiens loading up picks for the MTL draft.
Does taking on that contract close any doors?
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has hints of his old self was good in MTL with a good attitude.
But Bergevin having a good run.
Turns Scandella (acquired for a 4th) into a 2nd
Turns Kovy, league min FA, into a 3rd
Canadiens loading up picks for the MTL draft.
Does taking on that contract close any doors?
to come back to MTL? Kovy is a FA after the season. I'd welcome him back and if anything I think trading him to a contender would make him willing to return.
They did him a solid.
@CapFriendly
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Tampa Bay #Lightning are now at the 50 contract limit. Meaning that the club cannot acquire another contract without first moving a contract out.
https://capfriendly.com/teams/lightning
Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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The Habs intend to be bidders on Kovalchuk come July 1 if he’s free and hasn’t re-signed with the Caps. They genuinely loved what he brought to the organization on and off the ice over the past two months.
But Bergevin having a good run.
Turns Scandella (acquired for a 4th) into a 2nd
Turns Kovy, league min FA, into a 3rd
Canadiens loading up picks for the MTL draft.
Two excellent moves by the Habs.