Speculation: 2024-25 - Free Agency/Trade Thread

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[Hey234]

In a perfect world
Marchessault on a 3 year deal
Roy on a 5 year deal
A penalty killing 3/4c
- trade gibson

This is pretty much my hope as well. I could see trading for Kakko and making Strome the 4th center

 

[Terry Yake]

stamkos is not signing with the ducks lmao

 

[WhatTheDuck]

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Just posted about it on the main board thread but yeah, I saw some really effective games from him last year. He's short but not weak, very mobile and he's become a legit defender who may still have more offense to him if given the right situation. He can still break out in the right circumstances.

 

[Arthuros]

stamkos is not signing with the ducks lmao

Let us dream, dammit.

 

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[DavidBL]

This is pretty much my hope as well. I could see trading for Kakko and making Strome the 4th center

Its a lot of money on a 4th liner center. I think it much more likely that Colangelo start in the A or the 4th line.

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Just posted about it on the main board thread but yeah, I saw some really effective games from him last year. He's short but not weak, very mobile and he's become a legit defender who may still have more offense to him if given the right situation. He can still break out in the right circumstances.

Wasn't he a more offense minded D when he was drafted? another LD that lacks size for the hope he might breakout at 25 seems like a bet we don't really need to take. I am sure he's intriguing, I just don't see a fit here. Id rather let Lacombe and Vaaks fight it out.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Its a lot of money on a 4th liner center. I think it much more likely that Colangelo start in the A or the 4th line.



Wasn't he a more offense minded D when he was drafted? another LD that lacks size for the hope he might breakout at 25 seems like a bet we don't really need to take. I am sure he's intriguing, I just don't see a fit here. Id rather let Lacombe and Vaaks fight it out.

He was considered an offensive guy yeah, I think he was more of a skater than a true offensive manipulator though. Either way, he's developed into more of a mobile minute muncher.

I doubt he's a fit for us either though.

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[AngelDuck]

Can Schmidt play the right side?

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

I would have to look at the underlying numbers but Schmidt has historically been a pretty good +/- guy and a good puck mover. I wouldn’t hate that

 

[AngelDuck]

I would have to look at the underlying numbers but Schmidt has historically been a pretty good +/- guy and a good puck mover. I wouldn’t hate that

Yeah I haven’t really watched him lately but he was really good a few years ago. If he can play right side maybe a good stopgap?

 

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[DavidBL]

Here would be my top targets for each position based on rumored availability. Some UFAs are by all accounts gone but I included them ranking perspective:

Top 6 RS Forward

1. Reinhart - I know he's likely not available and most likely to have the worst contract long term. but he really does check all the boxes:
   • Good Scorer
   • Good Size
   • Plays PK
   • No assets outside of Money(lots of money)
2. Stamkos - He's probably my favorite target as he has known history with the GM and a few players(Killorn, Gudas). Proven leader and great on the PP and most importantly more likely to take less term.
3. Marchessault - Smaller but consistent player, may take less term
4. Laine - Buy Low candidate that could add dynamic scoring like a Stamkos but only a 2 year commitment and still quite young
5. Lindholm - 2 way forward that can PK, more term likely needed than Id like
6. There are some other guys after this but I think you're getting into more Middle 6 wingers at this point rather than Top 6. IE they are likely to decline out of the role or more 40-50 guys than 60+ guys. IE, the Stromes of the world.

Top 4 RD

1. Pesce - RD version of Lindholm, strong reputation and size. Concerns about injury history, likely heading to NJ
2. Roy - Probably the best option. Not as physical as potentially would like but has good size, rep and results as someone who can compliment our more offensive minded LD.
3. Tanev - older, injury issues but warrior. Likely signed by Toronto.
4. Ekblad - Lost a step but still young, Was a top PKer for a top PK in the league. Concerns but could be a Buy low candidate. Low term.
5. Trouba - Seems like a dirty player but has size and can eat minutes, though maybe not well based on what others have said.
6. Walker - on the smaller side but a RD who can play roughly 20 minutes. Not sure if he could handle more and I think we would probably need who ever we get to do so.

Honestly, If we miss out on Roy and there are not RD for trade that I am not thinking of I really could see us go into next season without any additions here.

4C/RW

1. Stenlund - again big part of a top PK in the league
2. Pageau - probably more of a 3rd liner. Maybe get some retention here. good for 30+ points. Big PK minutes
3. Clutterbuck - Old but also PKs and one of the most physical players in the game.
4. Carrick - Familiar, can PK and get 20 points.

 

[AngelDuck]

Toffoli is someone I wouldn’t mind, but prefer Marchessault (we need speed). Both have a proven history of production which is the most important thing Anaheim needs to add

Gauthier-Carlsson-March/Toffoli
Killorn-McTavish-Terry
Vatrano-Zegras-Nesterenko/Colangelo/Strome

I’d much prefer Schmidt on a 2 year deal than Roy on a 5-6 year deal personally

 

[McDonald19]

Who centers our fourth line if Lundy goes away?

Carrick returns via UFA signing?

 

[Duck Off]

Domi is close to re-signing with the Leafs. He is someone I expected Verbeek to go after.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Domi is close to re-signing with the Leafs. He is someone I expected Verbeek to go after.

Domi is nice but do we need another left shot center?

 

[Duck Off]

Domi is nice but do we need another left shot center?

He just strikes me as a player Verbeek would like.

 

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[dracom]

has their been any word about our 7 RFAs?

 

[AngelDuck]

The Kings are supposedly going to be after Brendon Dillon tomorrow.

They’re going to be hilariously mediocre again but are assembling a team that will injure people.

 

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[Dirk316]

The Kings are supposedly going to be after Brendon Dillon tomorrow.

They’re going to be hilariously mediocre again but are assembling a team that will injure people.

They were the softest team going into the playoffs I guess they are definitely addressing that issue with all of these moves

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

has their been any word about our 7 RFAs?

Last year the team put out a release one minute after the 2pm PST deadline and given the profile of everyone involved that seems like the most likely bet. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a fairly short list.