The way things go for us around expansion, let me start by hoping we don’t lose Barky, Hubie or Ek…Assuming he doesn't want a ton, Landeskog would be interesting.
If he leaves Colorado we can assume he wants a ton. Would be a great addition though.Assuming he doesn't want a ton, Landeskog would be interesting.
If Zito knew that Yandle would not waive for the expansion draft he may not want the same bad press he faced at the start of last season.
However, IMO, if Yandle is on the team this October he doesn't start the 1st game of the season and no more streak. Play him 5 minutes a night, or more if there are a lot of power plays, and be sure to let the press know exactly why this is being done.
F'em.
If we're buying out Yandle, and there's no amnesty buyout, one would assume that Verhaeghe is not in the long term plans.
Assuming he doesn't want a ton, Landeskog would be interesting.
Somehow that hoodie aged worse than the Kevin Spacey one
Yandle for tarasenko just makes too much sense from a fantasy perspective.
Book it
If Seattle wants to take Driedger, we should be very happy about it. 4th round pick is a bag of magic beans that might work out 5 years from now and in return we'd lose an actual roster player to Seattle, probably Forsling or Vatrano.Not sure if this was posted here since I'm not around much this summer:
NHL Trade Big Board: Eichel, Jones, Tarasenko and ... Stamkos? 25 players who could be dealt
Judge is number two on the NHL trade board for goalies on whether he gets moved before free agency. The likelihood of his rights being dealt are high. LeBrun says most likely a 4th in return would be the price for him.
I forgot to mention, Judge is reported to be looking at a contract around $3.5 mil/perIf Seattle wants to take Driedger, we should be very happy about it. 4th round pick is a bag of magic beans that might work out 5 years from now and in return we'd lose an actual roster player to Seattle, probably Forsling or Vatrano.
Even if Seattle hasn't outright said they're taking Driedger, we should still see it through.
I'd be stunned if Zito pulled a Tallon and gave up talent for yet another cap dump.My prediction:
Seattle is going to end up with 3 players from Florida.
They'll sign Driedger and count him as a pick.
We'll trade Yandle along with a forward (Vatrano maybe) to Seattle.
Then maybe we go after someone like Tarasenko or whomever.
Landeskog is a no no for me. As others have said, just way too expensive, even if he is an amazing player.
Tarasenko I am really intrigued by. The cost to acquire will be low as the entire league knows he doesn't want to play in St. Louis anymore. Bob is here, Denisenko is here, I think Barky speaks Russian too. We all know how much the Ruskies love their South Florida sun.
He also seems to fit the mold of this team. The whole "island of misfit toys" vibe they had going last year really plays with Tarasenko too. People are quick to write him off but he was the best goal scorer in the league a few years ago.
His health is obviously a concern, but with only 2 years left on his deal and his contract expires when Huberdeau needs a new one might be perfect timing. We all clamored for a sniper on the off-wing last season with Hoffman gone, well Tarasenko is that.
If he's healthy and ready to play, he scores 30 goals on Barkov's wing in his sleep.
YANDLE IS GONE BY BUYOUT!!
But even better, Orrsling to stay, my guess, 3 yrs x $2.2 mil