Speculation: 2024-25 - Free Agency/Trade Thread

[Hey234]

We need to do anything and everything we can for Brady tkachuk if he truly becomes available.

The owner and GM have all stated that the rumors are unfounded. Tkachuk is unfortunately not available in any way unless he demands to be out. As of this point, that has not happened.

 

[DavidBL]

Tall, good on forecheck, good in tight spaces…. Goes to dirty areas…. Not afraid to throw fist

He also makes over 7 mill and is in pace for something like 30 pts. Our offense is already terrible and he does t play for a bad offensive team.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

He also makes over 7 mill and is in pace for something like 30 pts. Our offense is already terrible and he does t play for a bad offensive team.

Depends on cost…. We need forward help…. He plays a style that would be a good fit. And has shown he can score at the nhl lvl.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Tall, good on forecheck, good in tight spaces…. Goes to dirty areas…. Not afraid to throw fist

Wow, I didn’t know he had those intangible’s. Hate to state the obvious. But it sounds like he does what we wish MacT would do.

 

[DavidBL]

Depends on cost…. We need forward help…. He plays a style that would be a good fit. And has shown he can score at the nhl lvl.

What's realistic? They probably view him much like we do Z. Are you willing to pay what we'd want for Z to find if the issues with Cozins are either him or Buffalo? I'd rather try am target surer thing and not a project

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

What's realistic? They probably view him much like we do Z. Are you willing to pay what we'd want for Z to find if the issues with Cozins are either him or Buffalo? I'd rather try am target surer thing and not a project

Can we pay what other teams offered for Zegras?

so Justin Barron + 2nd round pick!

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

What's realistic? They probably view him much like we do Z. Are you willing to pay what we'd want for Z to find if the issues with Cozins are either him or Buffalo? I'd rather try am target surer thing and not a project

I mean rangers fans felt similar about kakko and he didn’t exactly go for much…. Obviously a circumstance changed.

But I’d at least kick tires…

Not exactly a ton of sure things available with control for us…. Which I’d say control is important for us because we can’t really get free agents to sign here.

 

[Boo Boo]

Is there a player in the league that would be a fair trade for our unprotected 1st without too much in the way of adds on either side?

 

[DavidBL]

I mean rangers fans felt similar about kakko and he didn’t exactly go for much…. Obviously a circumstance changed.

But I’d at least kick tires…

Not exactly a ton of sure things available with control for us…. Which I’d say control is important for us because we can’t really get free agents to sign here.

And if he turns out to just be a 7.1 mill 36 pt player? I just don't see the point of the Gamble. We need help. I'd rather not waste time, energy, assets and money on the low chance that Cozens might figure it out away from Buffalo.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

And if he turns out to just be a 7.1 mill 36 pt player? I just don't see the point of the Gamble. We need help. I'd rather not waste time, energy, assets and money on the low chance that Cozens might figure it out away from Buffalo.

Well that’s for our pro scouts to assess, I don’t think he’s actually a 36 point player based off all my viewings.

He’s figured it out in Buffalo tho, this season is kinda the outlier.

 

[DavidBL]

Well that’s for our pro scouts to assess, I don’t think he’s actually a 36 point player based off all my viewings.

He’s figured it out in Buffalo tho, this season is kinda the outlier.

Is it my understanding was that he has only had the 1 good year

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Is it my understanding was that he has only had the 1 good year

Guess it depends on your definition

 

[DavidBL]

Guess it depends on your definition

Fair enough. I'm still more interested in a surer bet

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Fair enough. I'm still more interested in a surer bet

Well what’s/who is a surer bet?

 

[DavidBL]

Well what’s/who is a surer bet?

Honestly, no idea. I'm not really offering better answers. I just don't see him as an solution either. I'm not opposed to an older player. We have enough youth.

 

[GiveYouABagOfPucks]

Is there a player in the league that would be a fair trade for our unprotected 1st without too much in the way of adds on either side?

Tage Thompson?

 

[All Mighty]

Tage Thompson?

That's a pretty good shout actually.

 

[Boo Boo]

Tage Thompson?

Yeah that’s kind of nice

 

[AngelDuck]

I would be all over Thompson because he’s huge, young, and a big time proven goal scorer.

I’d give up anyone on the team not named Carlsson to get him