Speculation: 2024/25 Trade Rumours, Speculation etc Thread

[voyageur]

If a type of player doesn’t age well it’s got to be Lowrt and everything he does to his body.

You never really know how well an athlete conditions themselves. His dad scored 18 goals at 35 in the old NHL. I think Adam could play for another 5 years at a competitive rate. I'd be concerned with an 8 year contract with Ehlers, because once the Fly is a step slower, he can get squashed. A skilled guy like Datsyuk took a lot of hits at the end of his career because he lost a step.

 

[Gil Fisher]

Lowry is 2 years away from UFA. That's a long time when you play like him at 32. They'll resign him if he hasn't fallen off a cliff, but it might not be until well into 2025-26 season. Probably 3x$4m at most.

 

[voyageur]

Lowry is 2 years away from UFA. That's a long time when you play like him at 32. They'll resign him if he hasn't fallen off a cliff, but it might not be until well into 2025-26 season. Probably 3x$4m at most.

Connor is also 2 years away from UFA. But both can renegotiate in the offseason and that would proably be the 2nd layer behind Scheife and Hellebuyck. I think you are discounting Lowry, he's the #1 matchup centre, home ice advantage, was that Point and Kucherov he was shutting down yesterday? Crosby. Mc David. He gets all those matchups. And wins more than he loses. He's not a bargain player. A big part of the Jets identity is him and Scheifele, two powerful centres. Ehlers gets the easier matchups because of Lowry. And his linemates.

That's a tough one. I know these boards are offense oriented, but I think the Jets would be a non playoff team without Lowry.

 

[bumblebeeman]

Connor is also 2 years away from UFA. But both can renegotiate in the offseason and that would proably be the 2nd layer behind Scheife and Hellebuyck. I think you are discounting Lowry, he's the #1 matchup centre, home ice advantage, was that Point and Kucherov he was shutting down yesterday? Crosby. Mc David. He gets all those matchups. And wins more than he loses. He's not a bargain player. A big part of the Jets identity is him and Scheifele, two powerful centres. Ehlers gets the easier matchups because of Lowry. And his linemates.

That's a tough one. I know these boards are offense oriented, but I think the Jets would be a non playoff team without Lowry.

How much would you offer Lowry then? It's a long ways away anyways, a lot can change in 2 years

 

[Gil Fisher]

Connor is also 2 years away from UFA. But both can renegotiate in the offseason and that would proably be the 2nd layer behind Scheife and Hellebuyck. I think you are discounting Lowry, he's the #1 matchup centre, home ice advantage, was that Point and Kucherov he was shutting down yesterday? Crosby. Mc David. He gets all those matchups. And wins more than he loses. He's not a bargain player. A big part of the Jets identity is him and Scheifele, two powerful centres. Ehlers gets the easier matchups because of Lowry. And his linemates.

That's a tough one. I know these boards are offense oriented, but I think the Jets would be a non playoff team without Lowry.

I'm definitely discounting 35-38 year-old Lowry. Love 32 and 33 year-old Lowry that we have under contract.

 

[Daximus]

I'm definitely discounting 35-38 year-old Lowry. Love 32 and 33 year-old Lowry that we have under contract.

I think you just go with maybe a 2-3 year contract take him to 35/36. Worst case is his skating takes even more of a hit but he can still be a capable 4th liner towards the end. The trouble does become what he gets paid but his value in the room is also worth something.

 

[Flair Hay]

I think Connor and Lowry are the priorities this offseason. Lowry should get rewarded for everything he brings to the table, and the identity he creates for the team. Samberg definitely should get a good contract, if the Jets want to keep him long term. Ehlers could be a tough one because I can see him getting top billing somewhere else that he can't get here. And it will be interesting to see how Yager, Lambert and Chibrikov develop in the next year.

The rest, I think the season and playoffs have some weight on their future.

Good point about Lowry coming up.

 

[Jet]

Guys, I don't think the Buff coming out of retirement dream is alive

 

[Daximus]

Guys, I don't think the Buff coming out of retirement dream is alive

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I think Buff turns 40 this season. That ship sailed long ago.

 

[Jet]

I think Buff turns 40 this season. That ship sailed long ago.

Oh I know. Just was a little shocking seeing that pic

 

[Daximus]

Oh I know. Just was a little shocking seeing that pic

I think he really had to train to stay in game shape. Big mans gotta eat.

 

[voyageur]

How much would you offer Lowry then? It's a long ways away anyways, a lot can change in 2 years

I would offer Lowry 4 X $5.25M AAV, less than what Copp got, but a reward for all the years of service, and what has been a Selke type season to date.. He'll be 33 when he hits free agency, that's the tricky part. I think he is part of the core with Scheif, Connor, Morrissey, Helly.

I don't see a replacement in house for him. It's possible that Jacob Julien is that player, but he could be a winger too, replacement for Morgan Barron.

I'm definitely discounting 35-38 year-old Lowry. Love 32 and 33 year-old Lowry that we have under contract.

My own feelings is that Lowry could keep going at a pretty high level until 37. I look at Patrice Bergeron still being effective at that age. There's guys like Kopitar who seem to be able to age well. I'd like to see Adam retire a Jet.

But it is a crapshoot. I understand your point.