GDT: 2024 NHL Entry Draft - Round 1 - June 28th - 7 P.M. / Round 2-7 - June 29th - 11 A.M

[Forge]

Damn

Guess I was wrong about that.

Figured it was either sign Pesce + keep marino and play Pesce on off side, or just don't sign Pesce.

 

[Bleedred]

Damn

I absolutely believe it. And not because I trust Frank.

I've been saying since last season was winding down that I wouldn't be surprised if one of Siegenthaler or Marino is out this offseason.

I think they'd rather turf Siegs, but he's got a year longer left on his contract and just had a pretty bad year. Realistically you could probably get more for Marino or at the very least he'd be easier to unload.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Some of you are just trying to be miserable waiting for the worst case scenario. Have a little bit of faith lol

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I absolutely believe it. And not because I trust Frank.

I've been saying since last season was winding down that I wouldn't be surprised if one of Siegenthaler or Marino is out this offseason.

I think they'd rather turf Siegs, but he's got a year longer left on his contract and just had a pretty bad year. Realistically you could probably get more for Marino or at the very least he'd be easier to unload.

I’m guessing it has more to do with Pesce and hopefully him really wanting to be here and give us a deal

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806760120015376566

What do they have that’s interesting?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Zayne Parekh to Calgary too?

 

[Bleedred]

I’m guessing it has more to do with Pesce and hopefully him really wanting to be here and give us a deal

I think we were always planning to upgrade, and getting rid of one of them would probably need to happen to make it work with the freed up money.

Fitz could have known all along that Pesce was the guy he was looking for.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806760120015376566

What do they have that’s interesting?

Askarov!

 

[Forge]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806760120015376566

What do they have that’s interesting?

Askarov.

But I'm guessing you were meaning something that would actually be in play for Marino lol

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I think we were always planning to upgrade, and getting rid of one of them would probably need to happen to make it work with the freed up money.

Fitz could have known all along that Pesce was the guy he was looking for.

If this is Fitz driven that’s stupid in my opinion. Costly minor upgrade and the left side is in far greater need of help. I don’t think that’s the case though or at least hope it isn’t. We still need somebody on the left side anyways so I’m not sure why one had to go to upgrade.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Oof. Not into into either trading Marino for Pesce or moving the 10oa. Guess it depends on the haul, but I'll need some convincing if either/both happen.

 

[Mgd31]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806760120015376566

What do they have that’s interesting?

Tommy Novak

 

[Forge]

But in all seriousness, I could definitely see how Lauzon would be a guy that Fitz really likes.

So maybe Lauzon + for Marino?

Only bad part is that you're ostensibly committing to Siegs / Hughes as your top two lefties.

 

[HBK27]

Not sure if they'd trade Marino for picks, but Nashville has a bunch - multiple 2nd & 3rd round picks this year and next.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Looks like Nashville has an extra 2, 3, and 4 this year. Next year an extra 1 (conditional), 2, and 3.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

Different times, that’s when they had the free agent interview period which is now gone and Carolina gave him permission to seek different teams for free agency

While true, we likely have been speaking to Pesce via Carolina already - similarly to Hamilton but with a pick thrown in for his rights Id imagine (otherwise Carolina would tell us to kick rocks)

 

[HBK27]

Some of you are just trying to be miserable waiting for the worst case scenario. Have a little bit of faith lol

I think it has more to do with Fitz being rather active in trying to move the pick and Marino...makes people worry that he's desperate to just get a deal done.

 

[Guadana]

Is it only me who doesnt have this GDT thread but it doesnt work like GDT thread?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

While true, we likely have been speaking to Pesce via Carolina already - similarly to Hamilton but with a pick thrown in for his rights Id imagine (otherwise Carolina would tell us to kick rocks)

But we haven’t traded for his rights. Why would we now if they’ve already talked and agreed?

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

You upgrade on defense and you gain free assets. How are you confused?

You dont know how Pesce will do here

Its a risk on Fitzgerald's behalf as much as its more assets from a Marino trade

 

[megajake]

You dont know how Pesce will do here

Its a risk on Fitzgerald's behalf as much as its more assets from a Marino trade

I saw how Marino has done here. He was awful in the playoffs and one of the worst defenseman in the league last season. Pesce can't do worse if he tried.

 

[Zacha37]

I do think they find Marino to be too soft for the postseason and that’s why this move is being made. Puzzles me a bit though because Pesce isn’t a physical guy either.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

But in all seriousness, I could definitely see how Lauzon would be a guy that Fitz really likes.

So maybe Lauzon + for Marino?

Only bad part is that you're ostensibly committing to Siegs / Hughes as your top two lefties.

I’d rather have Lauzon for 2 years at 2 million than Zadorov for 6 years at whatever number he’s getting. If Fitz was intent on adding a hitting machine.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I hope Pesce is our 3RD by the end of the season

 

[MartyOwns]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806757284669804999

yeah i mean you'd have to be really dumb to STILL think fitz isn't trying to trade it, as he should. get it done tommy

 

[Bcap88]

Pure analytic move I would say

Marino doesn’t defend the slot well

Pesce is good at defending the slot

Both are probably on par offensively