Rumor: 2024-2025 Trade Rumors and Free Agency Talk | The Slow Crawl to the Season
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expatriatedtexan
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John Mandalorian
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Yeah, forsbergavs and I were recently discussing how he seems pretty comfortable with time and space at the NHL to the point where he shows some playmaking creativity. He could hit a wall or he could improve also?
expatriatedtexan
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I think LOC is who he is going to be. I'm not expecting much change from him.
That being said, he's a good 3rd line winger, who can keep pace with our top six in short spurts.
Considering we signed him as a UFA, he's been incredible. Like seriously....why don't we use draft picks on these types of players. Oh wait...we've got Ivan and Prischepov trying to make names for themselves. Maybe we are slowly getting it.
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Grier says CMac called him with an offer he couldn't refuse
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
Now, the part that no one here should like:
"If this was two years from now, would probably be a different story. He'd be not someone to be looking to move on from, but the fact that he's a UFA, and to his credit, he probably outplayed his way out of here too, for what he's gonna earn. Speaking with his agent and everything, what he's going to be looking for, and what he's rightfully earned as a UFA to make. I hope he gets what he's looking for.
"We had a conversation about, just in general, what he'd be looking for. And like I said, he probably played his way out of what we would be looking for, especially, he's going to want some term. He hasn't had some term, and he's going to want some money. It's his first chance to make money. And every player, if they get to that point where they can be unrestricted, that's up to them and it's more power to them. They should try and earn as much money as they can.
"He's earned this. He's played really well for us for two years. Hopefully goes there and plays really well. Does well when the summer comes."
Grier explains why Sharks couldn't refuse Avs' trade for Blackwood
San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier spoke to San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng about why he traded goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and what he likes about the package he received in return.
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
Now, the part that no one here should like:
"If this was two years from now, would probably be a different story. He'd be not someone to be looking to move on from, but the fact that he's a UFA, and to his credit, he probably outplayed his way out of here too, for what he's gonna earn. Speaking with his agent and everything, what he's going to be looking for, and what he's rightfully earned as a UFA to make. I hope he gets what he's looking for.
"We had a conversation about, just in general, what he'd be looking for. And like I said, he probably played his way out of what we would be looking for, especially, he's going to want some term. He hasn't had some term, and he's going to want some money. It's his first chance to make money. And every player, if they get to that point where they can be unrestricted, that's up to them and it's more power to them. They should try and earn as much money as they can.
"He's earned this. He's played really well for us for two years. Hopefully goes there and plays really well. Does well when the summer comes."
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Avs425
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Blackwood wants a payday, as to be expected. Interesting that they talked about Kovy last year. Sharks seemed to have really wanted him.Grier says CMac called him with an offer he couldn't refuse
Grier explains why Sharks couldn't refuse Avs' trade for Blackwood
San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier spoke to San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng about why he traded goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and what he likes about the package he received in return.
Now, the part that no one here should like:
"If this was two years from now, would probably be a different story. He'd be not someone to be looking to move on from, but the fact that he's a UFA, and to his credit, he probably outplayed his way out of here too, for what he's gonna earn. Speaking with his agent and everything, what he's going to be looking for, and what he's rightfully earned as a UFA to make. I hope he gets what he's looking for.
"We had a conversation about, just in general, what he'd be looking for. And like I said, he probably played his way out of what we would be looking for, especially, he's going to want some term. He hasn't had some term, and he's going to want some money. It's his first chance to make money. And every player, if they get to that point where they can be unrestricted, that's up to them and it's more power to them. They should try and earn as much money as they can.
"He's earned this. He's played really well for us for two years. Hopefully goes there and plays really well. Does well when the summer comes."
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The thing is Avs aren't a fan of UFA goalies that want a payday, as seen with Kuemper, Grubauer and Varly.
So if Blackwood does well here he's probably gone and were back to square one next summer.
forsbergavs32
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If it ends up with a Cup win I won’t be upset with it.
Avs425
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Very true, maybe they finally invest long term in the position for a change? would be nice not having this goalie conversation every 2-3 years
pont
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True. The good news is we may have a very motivated goalie for the rest of the year.
Grier says CMac called him with an offer he couldn't refuse
Grier explains why Sharks couldn't refuse Avs' trade for Blackwood
San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier spoke to San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng about why he traded goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and what he likes about the package he received in return.
Now, the part that no one here should like:
"If this was two years from now, would probably be a different story. He'd be not someone to be looking to move on from, but the fact that he's a UFA, and to his credit, he probably outplayed his way out of here too, for what he's gonna earn. Speaking with his agent and everything, what he's going to be looking for, and what he's rightfully earned as a UFA to make. I hope he gets what he's looking for.
"We had a conversation about, just in general, what he'd be looking for. And like I said, he probably played his way out of what we would be looking for, especially, he's going to want some term. He hasn't had some term, and he's going to want some money. It's his first chance to make money. And every player, if they get to that point where they can be unrestricted, that's up to them and it's more power to them. They should try and earn as much money as they can.
"He's earned this. He's played really well for us for two years. Hopefully goes there and plays really well. Does well when the summer comes."
If he plays like he can, and we have a good run I'll be happy with the rental.
Who knows, maybe he wanted a lot to sign with them long term though.
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Cousin Eddie
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If Mackenzie Blackwood plays so well that he prices himself out of Colorado it sounds like a successful move to me.
Bender
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This doesn't really change much for me. A lot of fluff talk by Grier. They traded for their goalie of the future in Askarov, so of course they're not going to go ahead and sign up Blackwood to some sort of pseudo-starter deal on top of that.Grier says CMac called him with an offer he couldn't refuse
Grier explains why Sharks couldn't refuse Avs' trade for Blackwood
San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier spoke to San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng about why he traded goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and what he likes about the package he received in return.
Now, the part that no one here should like:
"If this was two years from now, would probably be a different story. He'd be not someone to be looking to move on from, but the fact that he's a UFA, and to his credit, he probably outplayed his way out of here too, for what he's gonna earn. Speaking with his agent and everything, what he's going to be looking for, and what he's rightfully earned as a UFA to make. I hope he gets what he's looking for.
"We had a conversation about, just in general, what he'd be looking for. And like I said, he probably played his way out of what we would be looking for, especially, he's going to want some term. He hasn't had some term, and he's going to want some money. It's his first chance to make money. And every player, if they get to that point where they can be unrestricted, that's up to them and it's more power to them. They should try and earn as much money as they can.
"He's earned this. He's played really well for us for two years. Hopefully goes there and plays really well. Does well when the summer comes."
On the other side, you have Blackwood and his agent fully aware that they traded for Askarov and rightfully want some term to go along with that 'pseudo starter's money - which is a non-starter for the sharks.
Like I said, there isn't much to see here.
I think if it's a great fit and he plays well, he could get a Joey D'Accord / UPL type contract from the Avs. At some point, they'll probably need to invest in a starter for longer than a 3 year period. I think if all goes well, that's about the right amount of $$$ and term that he'd be looking at.
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Alternatively, if Blackwood plays so well that the Avs feel they need to commit long term, that’s a good sign too
Serious question, Blackwood back stops us to a deep run, and gets some Vezina love. *I will not jinx shit lol.
You're staring down having to choose between keeping Blackwood and Drouin, or paying Mikko.
What do you do?
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I trade Manson
Fair, is that really enough to fit Mikko, Drouin, Landeskog, and a starter salary in, 6Mish?
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It actually hurts my heart to stop and reflect that his last game may have been lifting the Stanley Cup.
Yes, incredible way to go out if you have to, but going from the very pinnacle of the sport to never being able to play again. Pain. Pain. Pain.
It will be an interesting off season, but have to admit, with a legit starter, and some Shwood moves the team looks legit.
So I should probably just focus on now. Hopefully they push all in.
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Yea the fact that we currently have 0 cap space for him tells me that he's not coming back this year and next year it's just too late.
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