Speculation: 2024-25 - Free Agency/Trade Thread

[FiveTacos]

Didn't Manson played on Colorado's 3rd pairing in their cup run ?

I think so. Regardless, he certainly helped them in the playoffs that year. But when I saw him last year I thought he looked iffy. I think there's a reason why you sometimes see his name get tossed out by Avs fans in trade threads.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I might knock Zellweger but he, like Vatanen, both played above their stature and battled.

Fowler I don't think has ever done that in recent memory for the team. I would rather have a OZ than Fowler any day

 

[robbieboy3686]

I might knock Zellweger but he, like Vatanen, both played above their stature and battled.

Fowler I don't think has ever done that in recent memory for the team. I would rather have a OZ than Fowler any day

Same. When it mattered vatenan made a lot of big mistakes though. I don’t see OZ being that egregious mistake prone in big moments.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I might knock Zellweger but he, like Vatanen, both played above their stature and battled.

Fowler I don't think has ever done that in recent memory for the team. I would rather have a OZ than Fowler any day

The issue with Vatanen was that he could play either offense at about Fowler’s level of production, but look flashier doing it, OR play defense at Fowler’s levels of production, while looking grittier while doing it. What he could not do was play both offense AND defense at Fowler’s level at the same time.

 

[Bender66]

Quinn Hughes is gone for a month probably.
Beeker should be on phone right now dangling Dumolin.

Does Van have any decent young kids to offer?

 

[Hey234]

Quinn Hughes is gone for a month probably.
Beeker should be on phone right now dangling Dumolin.

Does Van have any decent young kids to offer?

Unfortunately, at best, Dumoulin will probably get a 2nd. Doesn't seem worth it at the moment. Would rather wait until the deadline.

 

[Ducksforcup]

I guess I don't get the rush to trade Dumo...he seems to like it here and he fits in well.

I understand that creates competition, but I feel like that isn't the worst thing. Do we really need another second round pick?

 

[Vipers31]

Quinn Hughes is gone for a month probably.
Beeker should be on phone right now dangling Dumolin.

Does Van have any decent young kids to offer?

I don’t know, that’s like offering someone a spare floodlight when their motor breaks. They would probably be asking whether one of our regularly scratched puckmovers is available, if anything.

 

[DuckRogers10]

I guess I don't get the rush to trade Dumo...he seems to like it here and he fits in well.

I understand that creates competition, but I feel like that isn't the worst thing. Do we really need another second round pick?

He wants to be on the east coast. Get what you can when something is available.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Poolparty on waivers… I’d take a chance on him tbh

Edit: just learned he’s 6’4”. Pat is salivating already I’m sure

 

[Hey234]

I'm overly confident that he'll re-sign in Toronto but if Marner becomes a UFA... I really think the Ducks should make a push. No one on this team screams that they'll for sure be better than Marner is right now. 80-100 point next year on Carlsson's right wing would look pretty nice. He's also excellent at defense. Probably cost 7 x 13mil but it's exactly the type of player the Ducks need.

I'm sure some would be worried about cap issues or setting future precedents for others. But I would argue that if all the young players deserve similar contracts, the Ducks are in an incredible position of too many good, productive players and it's a great problem to solve them.

My brain simplifies the issue: Ducks need scoring badly from the wing, Marner is one of the best in the league, add Marner, team improves.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Poolparty on waivers… I’d take a chance on him tbh

Edit: just learned he’s 6’4”. Pat is salivating already I’m sure

Not sure what would be the point. He might be worse than Leason at this point.

 

[All Mighty]

Not sure what would be the point. He might be worse than Leason at this point.

Well we only have 12 healthy forwards right now and AT LEAST 2 of them are worse than Leason, so he probably shouldn’t be the measuring stick anyway. Unless McGinn’s injury is short term, I definitely wouldn’t be against it. Even if it is short term, I don’t think it’s a terrible idea.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

I'm overly confident that he'll re-sign in Toronto but if Marner becomes a UFA... I really think the Ducks should make a push. No one on this team screams that they'll for sure be better than Marner is right now. 80-100 point next year on Carlsson's right wing would look pretty nice. He's also excellent at defense. Probably cost 7 x 13mil but it's exactly the type of player the Ducks need.

I'm sure some would be worried about cap issues or setting future precedents for others. But I would argue that if all the young players deserve similar contracts, the Ducks are in an incredible position of too many good, productive players and it's a great problem to solve them.

My brain simplifies the issue: Ducks need scoring badly from the wing, Marner is one of the best in the league, add Marner, team improves.

One downside, and it’s a hopeful one, is that adding Marner long term might mean he occupies Sennecke’s spot for a while.

Might be a good thing, might create some back up

 

[Gliff]

I'm overly confident that he'll re-sign in Toronto but if Marner becomes a UFA... I really think the Ducks should make a push. No one on this team screams that they'll for sure be better than Marner is right now. 80-100 point next year on Carlsson's right wing would look pretty nice. He's also excellent at defense. Probably cost 7 x 13mil but it's exactly the type of player the Ducks need.

I'm sure some would be worried about cap issues or setting future precedents for others. But I would argue that if all the young players deserve similar contracts, the Ducks are in an incredible position of too many good, productive players and it's a great problem to solve them.

My brain simplifies the issue: Ducks need scoring badly from the wing, Marner is one of the best in the league, add Marner, team improves.

I would have said no at the start of the year, but at this point we need something. None of the kids up front took that big step they needed to take and we can't keep assuming they all pan out.

The only concern I have is basically doing what Toronto did where they sign the big UFA before signing their young guys longterm, and then everyone wants way more.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Not sure what would be the point. He might be worse than Leason at this point.

He’s cheap and it would be something new to look forward to I guess haha.

Not really expecting much, just might be interesting. See if Teemu can fix him

 

[Anaheim4ever]

He’s cheap and it would be something new to look forward to I guess haha.

Not really expecting much, just might be interesting. See if Teemu can fix him

Well at the very least Teemu can help him improve his Yacht piloting skills.

 

[Firequacker]

-Pick up Puljujarvi
-Put him with Carlsson
-Put Leason back in the bottom six where he's actually good (scratch Ross for not enforcing)
-Witness yet another bottom sixer failing to fix the utter dysfunction that is Killorn-Carlsson
-Get the message and free Carlsson from Killorn at last
-Pool Party is a hero!
-(alternately, he proves to be the guy who does fix the dysfunction somehow, funniest possible outcome, even bigger hero)

That said, hasn't one of the big knocks on him historically been confidence issues wrecking his game? I'm not sure this is an environment where he's going to thrive.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Poolparty would be a massive pickup for the memes alone.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Poolparty is huge and incredibly fast, Leason size but way better skater. He could be a heck of a defensive/forechecking beast if he had the right mindset for it, but the clock is ticking. I actually wouldn't mind a claim given that the minimum salary.

 

[duckpuck]

He wants to be on the east coast. Get what you can when something is available.

He's also blocking the younger guys. Not a problem in the very short term, but it is a reason not to re-sign him. And if you're not going to sign him, then trade him.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

If Peterson is available.. How can we make that happen? Zegras for Petterson swap?

 

[Canucks LB]

Q&A: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin expects more from top players in 2025

In 2024, the Canucks have given their fans much to be thankful for — but, they've also failed many nights to play to their standard. Iain MacIntyre sits down with GM Patrik Allvin to discuss why the team has struggled with consistency and reflect on the season thus far.

www.sportsnet.ca

This is absolutely blowing up in Vancouver right now by the way.
Looks like Pettersson is available
Allvin went on blast basically, Not sure what you guys would offer, or how seriously you would be interested, He would obviously need a Haul.
But, just thought I would share and get your guys opinions!
Not everyday a 90+ Center with great Defensive abilities becomes available.

Thoughts?

 

[Kalv]

Q&A: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin expects more from top players in 2025

In 2024, the Canucks have given their fans much to be thankful for — but, they've also failed many nights to play to their standard. Iain MacIntyre sits down with GM Patrik Allvin to discuss why the team has struggled with consistency and reflect on the season thus far.

www.sportsnet.ca

This is absolutely blowing up in Vancouver right now by the way.
Looks like Pettersson is available
Allvin went on blast basically, Not sure what you guys would offer, or how seriously you would be interested, He would obviously need a Haul.
But, just thought I would share and get your guys opinions!
Not everyday a 90+ Center with great Defensive abilities becomes available.

Thoughts?

He has reached 90 points once tho, 3 years ago. There was another season after that he almost hit it but then he hasnt reached 70 in any other season. And this year is on pace for below 70. His contract is pretty big, not sure if Pat wants to set a precedent for that kind of a contract for others too. Other than that, obviously would like him. But the contract situation, even if we have loads of cap, is a bit tricky.

 

[Hey234]

Q&A: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin expects more from top players in 2025

In 2024, the Canucks have given their fans much to be thankful for — but, they've also failed many nights to play to their standard. Iain MacIntyre sits down with GM Patrik Allvin to discuss why the team has struggled with consistency and reflect on the season thus far.

www.sportsnet.ca

This is absolutely blowing up in Vancouver right now by the way.
Looks like Pettersson is available
Allvin went on blast basically, Not sure what you guys would offer, or how seriously you would be interested, He would obviously need a Haul.
But, just thought I would share and get your guys opinions!
Not everyday a 90+ Center with great Defensive abilities becomes available.

Thoughts?

Maybe I read that differently than you. Allvin stated Pettersson is part of the core and the long term future. Then he said I guess anything is possible in relation to a trade with Pettersson. That is not a signal Pettersson is available. That is a statement every GM makes; we've all heard the line 'if Gretzky can be traded, anyone can be traded." This is a nothing sandwich and Pettersson will not be traded to the Ducks.