Speculation: 2024-25 - Free Agency/Trade Thread

[Ducks DVM]

I think I'm at the point now where I'll be upset if they trade Dumoulin at the deadline. I can't imagine getting enough of a return that would be of more value than his play, leadership, and stability. Unless he doesn't want to be in Anaheim, I hope they re-sign him for a year or two. He is the exact type of veteran that the whole team needs.

He’s gonna be 34 at the start of next year. He’s going to go to whoever gives him 3 years, or a legit cup chance. If he won’t re-sign, we need to get rid of him, and this is from someone who thinks he’s been our most reliable guy.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I think I'm at the point now where I'll be upset if they trade Dumoulin at the deadline. I can't imagine getting enough of a return that would be of more value than his play, leadership, and stability. Unless he doesn't want to be in Anaheim, I hope they re-sign him for a year or two. He is the exact type of veteran that the whole team needs.

He reminds me of Lydman. I don't worry about him, I just trust him to do his job. A little more offensive flair than Lydman had though

 

[Hey234]

He’s gonna be 34 at the start of next year. He’s going to go to whoever gives him 3 years, or a legit cup chance. If he won’t re-sign, we need to get rid of him, and this is from someone who thinks he’s been our most reliable guy.

I don't disagree that if he communicates to the team he won't re-sign or will only take a 3 year deal, then they should trade him. No reason to waste an asset for nothing. However, if he's willing to stay for a year or two, seems like a no-brainer.

 

[Firequacker]

I think I'm at the point now where I'll be upset if they trade Dumoulin at the deadline. I can't imagine getting enough of a return that would be of more value than his play, leadership, and stability. Unless he doesn't want to be in Anaheim, I hope they re-sign him for a year or two. He is the exact type of veteran that the whole team needs.

Wasn't it reported that he wanted a trade to the east coast and ended up in Anaheim instead?
Not that he couldn't have changed his mind in the meantime, of course, but it's probably safer to assume he doesn't want to stay and be pleasantly surprised if it works out otherwise.

 

[robbieboy3686]

I think I'm at the point now where I'll be upset if they trade Dumoulin at the deadline. I can't imagine getting enough of a return that would be of more value than his play, leadership, and stability. Unless he doesn't want to be in Anaheim, I hope they re-sign him for a year or two. He is the exact type of veteran that the whole team needs.

+1

 

[Doothpick]

He reminds me of Lydman. I don't worry about him, I just trust him to do his job. A little more offensive flair than Lydman had though

I agree totally, but Lydman had some great rushes in him. Visnovsky rub off on him, heh. He also played a bit more aggressive when playing with national team. He was great in '06 and '10 olympics.

Man. I miss a lot of players these days. I can't even begin to count.. Jiggy, Beauch, Visnovsky, Lydman, Nieds, Special Nieds, Sammy, Getz and Pears.. damn, getting old is weird.

I still love Zegras, Leo, Zell etc. I better start appreciating them, since I'll be nostalgic about these guys in 20 years. Hopefully.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I agree totally, but Lydman had some great rushes in him. Visnovsky rub off on him, heh. He also played a bit more aggressive when playing with national team. He was great in '06 and '10 olympics.

Man. I miss a lot of players these days. I can't even begin to count.. Jiggy, Beauch, Visnovsky, Lydman, Nieds, Special Nieds, Sammy, Getz and Pears.. damn, getting old is weird.

I still love Zegras, Leo, Zell etc. I better start appreciating them, since I'll be nostalgic about these guys in 20 years. Hopefully.

I dont think i really followed non NHL players until like Getz/Perry.... so anyone before that i respect as NHL'rs but i wasnt nearly as invested in them as i was people post Getzlaf/Perry era, that i watched/read about as they went through the hockey ranks.

 

[Static]

Doesn't dumo want to be out east?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Doesn't dumo want to be out east?

If thats true a guy like Lindgren could make sense next season.

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

I agree totally, but Lydman had some great rushes in him. Visnovsky rub off on him, heh. He also played a bit more aggressive when playing with national team. He was great in '06 and '10 olympics.

Man. I miss a lot of players these days. I can't even begin to count.. Jiggy, Beauch, Visnovsky, Lydman, Nieds, Special Nieds, Sammy, Getz and Pears.. damn, getting old is weird.

I still love Zegras, Leo, Zell etc. I better start appreciating them, since I'll be nostalgic about these guys in 20 years. Hopefully.

maybe my favorite Duck ever not named Kariya.

Samuel Pahlsson. Love that guy

 

[All Mighty]

If thats true a guy like Lindgren could make sense next season.

Lindgren has had too many injuries to warrant the contract he’s going to get. He’s a tough guy, but someone is going to give him 5 years and I don’t want any part of that.

EDIT: Kovacevic, Gavrikov, Fabbro, Orlov, Pettersson, and maybe Borgen interest me at the moment.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

I'm okay with keeping Gibson and running a 1A-1B situation, but man every game the Avs play I have to think Gibson's value increases.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I'm okay with keeping Gibson and running a 1A-1B situation, but man every game the Avs play I have to think Gibson's value increases.

Wedgewood making his debut in relief, was probably not what they had drawn up. Georgiev allows 4 goals on 8 shots, this dude is broken.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Wedgewood making his debut in relief, was probably not what they had drawn up. Georgiev allows 4 goals on 8 shots, this dude is broken.

Assuming Gibby still wants to leave, it makes too much sense for it not to happen for the Avs.

The question is what it looks like for us. Our biggest need is a young RD and our second biggest need is a goal-scoring winger, and the Avs have neither in their prospect pool.

 

[Doothpick]

I dont think i really followed non NHL players until like Getz/Perry.... so anyone before that i respect as NHL'rs but i wasnt nearly as invested in them as i was people post Getzlaf/Perry era, that i watched/read about as they went through the hockey ranks.

Same here. Getzlaf and Pears made me want to pick up my skates and stick and be kid again. It's weird how those guys might not realize how much they meant to us. I woke up every morning between 2 and 5 am to watch these guys play. It was a f***in' blast and would do it again.

Except I won't with team, until they show me something they showed in the beginning of last season. They'll get there, I think, maybe, I hope.

 

[tomd]

This is a massive sellers market so as it currently stands, PV could demand that the Avs include Cal Ritchie in any trade for Gibson (zero retained). Georgiev would have to come back to Anaheim but his contract is up at the end of the year.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

This is a massive sellers market so as it currently stands, PV could demand that the Avs include Cal Ritchie in any trade for Gibson (zero retained). Georgiev would have to come back to Anaheim but his contract is up at the end of the year.

Gibson(at 50%)
for
Ritchie + Georgiev + rangers 2nd

 

[cheesymc]

This is a massive sellers market so as it currently stands, PV could demand that the Avs include Cal Ritchie in any trade for Gibson (zero retained). Georgiev would have to come back to Anaheim but his contract is up at the end of the year.

The Avs were on top of my list as a suitor for Gibby. I was hoping for Colton, Georgiev, and Richie for Gibson with max retention and another excess roster player like Vaakanainen. I think it would be a miracle to retained zero.

 

[Gliff]

The Avs were on top of my list as a suitor for Gibby. I was hoping for Colton, Georgiev, and Richie for Gibson with max retention and another excess roster player like Vaakanainen. I think it would be a miracle to retained zero.

Keep dreaming lol.

Seriously though, they shouldnt have to trade their top prospect for Gibson. Would you trade Zellweger or Luneau for Gibson? I would never be more excited to be wrong.

 

[tomd]

The Avs were on top of my list as a suitor for Gibby. I was hoping for Colton, Georgiev, and Richie for Gibson with max retention and another excess roster player like Vaakanainen. I think it would be a miracle to retained zero.

If Gibson is "back" as a solid 1A starter then 2 more years at an AAV of $6.4 million is a bargain for the Avs. And IMO, the only way the Avs make the trade is if they believe Gibson is the 1A answer. So I don't think there would be any retention in a Gibson deal and I don't think PV would pay it anyway. Quite a change from the summer but Gibson has to keep his play going in order to be an attractive target.

 

[dracom]

A Gibson trade is gonna be so underwhelming if it happens

 

[FiveTacos]

Our biggest need is a young RD and our second biggest need is a goal-scoring winger, and the Avs have neither in their prospect pool.

If Helleson is for real, Zellweger stays this capable on the right, and we are in on Luneau, that RD need is drastically reduced.

 

[Rooch]

Gibson(at 50%)
for
Ritchie + Georgiev + rangers 2nd

[shivers] Seeing the last name Ritchie associated with the Ducks again triggers my PTSD.

 

[tomd]

A Gibson trade is gonna be so underwhelming if it happens

Just my opinion but if the trade value is underwhelming then he will remain a Duck. Pretty simple unless he goes public with a trade request...which I don't think he'll do.

 

[Hey234]

If Helleson is for real, Zellweger stays this capable on the right, and we are in on Luneau, that RD need is drastically reduced.

I don't necessarily agree. If Minty is a lock on the left, who is his partner? Zellweger and Luneau do not seem like the ideal partner for him. Helleson is a long way from proving he could handle the minutes and responsibilities of being his long term partner. Everyone else is either a long shot or years away.

IMO, Zellweger will eventually go back to the left to make room for Luneau and another top 4 RD. (I know it's like finding a unicorn, but some teams find a way and I hope the Ducks can.) Someone else, maybe Helleson, locks down that last spot on RD. The other LD spot would be someone like Solberg. Future looking something like:

Minty-xxx
Solberg-Luneau
Zellweger-Helleson