Speculation: 2024-25 - Free Agency/Trade Thread

[All Mighty]

Kane has got a NMC, which will complicate things.

Ceci will definitely be easier to move, but I wonder if that would even clear enough room considering they still need to sign Holloway and Broberg.

 

[Talec]

 

[Mr Rogers]

Can somebody explain to me why exactly it’s bad that our new beat writer is a passionate fan of the team?

 

[darkwingduck]

Guys, nhl doesn’t care if teams are cap compliant. They won’t care if we hit the floor.

 

[Tony O]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807952685536256053

Oilers are gonna have to clear cap space.

For the right sweetener from Edmonton, I wouldn’t mind the Ducks taking on Ceci.

So, this is what it’s come to? Cody Ceci? What a pathetic day for this franchise.

 

[Dostwall]

Can somebody explain to me why exactly it’s bad that our new beat writer is a passionate fan of the team?

Him expressing that passion likely won’t lead to the best coverage of the team.

If he’s critical of the team, PR isn’t gonna be wanting to give him as much access. It’s gonna be harder to form relationships with people in the org, get sources, etc.

He can be passionate, that’s his choice, but it’s gonna be akin to any fan on here writing about the team.

So, this is what it’s come to? Cody Ceci? What a pathetic day for this franchise.

No. At least it shouldn’t.

A GM can’t say they want a T4 dman + T6 foward, then just roll over and walk away with nothing by the end of the offseason. I gotta think he’s gonna make a significant addition of some sort.

 

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807958031415586976

 

[tomd]

Can somebody explain to me why exactly it’s bad that our new beat writer is a passionate fan of the team?

Speaking personally, I don't need his opinions...just give me solid information and better insights from within the organization about what is going on.

For example, instead of his rant he could have talked to Verbeek about why the day went the way it did. You know, like reporters used to do.

 

[cheesymc]

Stated perfectly by Evans

The honesty is refreshing. In bigger markets there would be much higher expectations and management and owners would be called out. They talk about changing the culture but comes from the top down. Verbeek needs to be held accountable and actually show improvement and a real strategy in year 3. If ownership accepts continued losing then it’s an issue with their commitment to winning, and unfortunately the only thing that would upset them would be a hit to their profitability.

 

[Dirk316]

Can somebody explain to me why exactly it’s bad that our new beat writer is a passionate fan of the team?

Exactly
I guess posters here prefer a beat writer to cover the fashionable suits and loafers the players are wearing during there walk into the arena. What else is there?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Exactly
I guess posters here prefer a beat writer to cover the fashionable suits and loafers the players are wearing during there walk into the arena. What else is there?

You always have the best takes, that’s why I appreciate your posting

 

[Dostwall]

The honesty is refreshing. In bigger markets there would be much higher expectations and management and owners would be called out. They talk about changing the culture but comes from the top down. Verbeek needs to be held accountable and actually show improvement and a real strategy in year 3. If ownership accepts continued losing then it’s an issue with their commitment to winning, and unfortunately the only thing that would upset them would be a hit to their profitability.

How is he holding Verbeek accountable?

Verbeek doesn’t read Twitter. Until/unless he asks Verbeek about that, he’s not holding Verbeek accountable any more than one of us posting here.

Exactly
I guess posters here prefer a beat writer to cover the fashionable suits and loafers the players are wearing during there walk into the arena. What else is there?

He’s not covering anything. He added no new insight, just repeated the obvious.

 

[Son of Gib]

Exactly
I guess posters here prefer a beat writer to cover the fashionable suits and loafers the players are wearing during there walk into the arena. What else is there?

Cool that he cares (unlike Stephens), but not cool that he's obviously immature.

 

[DaGeneral]

I expect more from journalists. They should be unbiased. He sounds like a whiner - if I want whining, I’ll check HF lol

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

So much for wifey's business...

Yup. He wants to chase a cup

 

[Duck Off]

not that it’s surprising but Stephens confirmed we made big offers to Stamkos and Marchessault

 

[Arthuros]

not that it’s surprising but Stephens confirmed we made big offers to Stamkos and Marchessault

At least it's not for lack of effort.

 

[rlstine]

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[DarthYenik]

For some reason my comments keep getting blipped away in the field at the bottom of the page. So I wrote this in my notes app. Anyway let me try to remember what I wrote.

I don’t think this team is ready for a big free agent. I’d love to have stammer on this team but what good would he be as a “missing piece” if he can only get us to mediocrity. One player doesn’t make a team. The Ducks need to prove that they are not a basement dweller. When that happens, then you find the missing piece. I’m confident that the Ducks can compete. Confident but not certain. I understand, I’m right there with you, we’ve been under the impression that the rebuild phase will be over any day now for a few years. All I’m saying is, the Ducks are not ready to have a superstar on the team when we were again one of the worst teams in the league last year. But like I said, I’m confident in this team we have. They have the potential to be good.

Maybe I’m just rambling, but I’m not too mad that the Ducks did nothing much today.

My first two attempts at this comment were better written.

 

[Son of Gib]

not that it’s surprising but Stephens confirmed we made big offers to Stamkos and Marchessault

Some cringey comments on that article so far...

 

[Trojans86]

Pretty much. The SJ Sharks have improved by adding Toffoli, Celebrini and Smith to next years roster.
The Ducks only addition is Gauthier so far.

The primary improvement should be from all of the young kids being one year older and more experienced. They have like 7 guys that should be making solid improvements each year.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

So I guess maybe the GM wanted to try out the Murray tradition of celebrating Canada day on July 1st and be hungover on July 2 and is only able to sign some AHL guys he ran into at the Pub that he doesn't remember why he signed them to 2way contracts in the first place

We were lucky in the murray years that the ]trade deadlines don't fall on St Paddy's day.

 

[Ducks]

Can somebody explain to me why exactly it’s bad that our new beat writer is a passionate fan of the team?

How does he know the team flailed around and failed? Maybe Verbeek just didn't find the right players at the right price. We've got cap space, but RFA's to sign down the road and spots on the roster to open up for young players. Just seems like an uneducated take.

 

[Duckesh]

For some reason my comments keep getting blipped away in the field at the bottom of the page. So I wrote this in my notes app. Anyway let me try to remember what I wrote.

I don’t think this team is ready for a big free agent. I’d love to have stammer on this team but what good would he be as a “missing piece” if he can only get us to mediocrity. One player doesn’t make a team. The Ducks need to prove that they are not a basement dweller. When that happens, then you find the missing piece. I’m confident that the Ducks can compete. Confident but not certain. I understand, I’m right there with you, we’ve been under the impression that the rebuild phase will be over any day now for a few years. All I’m saying is, the Ducks are not ready to have a superstar on the team when we were again one of the worst teams in the league last year. But like I said, I’m confident in this team we have. They have the potential to be good.

Maybe I’m just rambling, but I’m not too mad that the Ducks did nothing much today.

My first two attempts at this comment were better written.

I tend to agree. Its not like a FA is going to make or break this team. However, there does need to be some dependable vets in key positions to help shelter the kiddos, if you are assuming the kiddos eventually will be legit top 6 forwards and top 4 defensemen.

Goina need to find a physical d-man somewhere to eat up minutes and give some shelter/relief to the kids in those rough games the ducks are way overmatched.

 

[Tony O]

For some reason my comments keep getting blipped away in the field at the bottom of the page. So I wrote this in my notes app. Anyway let me try to remember what I wrote.

I don’t think this team is ready for a big free agent. I’d love to have stammer on this team but what good would he be as a “missing piece” if he can only get us to mediocrity. One player doesn’t make a team. The Ducks need to prove that they are not a basement dweller. When that happens, then you find the missing piece. I’m confident that the Ducks can compete. Confident but not certain. I understand, I’m right there with you, we’ve been under the impression that the rebuild phase will be over any day now for a few years. All I’m saying is, the Ducks are not ready to have a superstar on the team when we were again one of the worst teams in the league last year. But like I said, I’m confident in this team we have. They have the potential to be good.

Maybe I’m just rambling, but I’m not too mad that the Ducks did nothing much today.

My first two attempts at this comment were better written.

The point wasn't to get us over the top, the point was to pull us out of the cellar. The point wasn’t to look for the missing piece, the point was to start showing progress. Management failed miserably at that today.