GDT: 2024 TDL thread. Post all trades, rumors, and etc around the league. (TDL, Friday 3/8 @ 3pm ET)

[17futurecap]

I think Kakko is getting traded at some point, more on the point of it’s getting late early in terms of how much control he has left here, and why would he want to stay here, and not at least try for a better opportunity.

However, if the Rangers are all in this year, they really should want him in the lineup for this playoff run.

 

[bl02]

PIT sports radio. Feels like the Guentzel stuff is coming down the pipe one way or another. Id rather trade Kakko then Otter or Perrault

certainly doesn't help us this year but I understand. I think most fans have had enough of Kakko but it's a shame because I think he could be a strong playoff performer if he's put in the right spot like 2022 playoffs.
Also it's probably Dubas is being "forced" to look for a good roster player and not extra picks or a prospect 2-3 years away.

 

[New York RKY]

Drury is not shipping out any of these young guys to a metro rival for a guy that everyone on this roster just played against in a bruiser RD1 series just 2 years ago,

he's shipping them out west

Or up to Boston.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

PIT sports radio. Feels like the Guentzel stuff is coming down the pipe one way or another. Id rather trade Kakko then Otter or Perrault

Everyone is just recycling the same BS rumor at this point.

 

[bl02]

I wonder if people here would rather trade Kakko or Othmann.

Tough call because Kakko gives us a better chance this year and next but for the future probably have to lean Othmann is better asset.

 

[Levitate]

Like can you imagine Kakko signing for cheap in Pittsburgh and then breaking out playing next to Crosby next year while Guentzel re-signs with Pitts and the Rangers flame out in the 1st or 2nd round?

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Trading any of Kakko/Othmann/Perrault for a rental would be a colossal mistake and I don’t buy that Drury is actually considering that.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Berard is all of the above + he can skate
You have to give to get

Sometimes you even have to get to give

 

[McRanger92]

Everyone is just recycling the same BS rumor at this point.

Could be. But all this noise and Drury turns around and give the fans Zucker or Vatrano I think the natives are going to be a little restless. Especially with other teams loading up.

 

[hardnosed]

I think Kakko is getting traded at some point, more on the point of it’s getting late early in terms of how much control he has left here, and why would he want to stay here, and not at least try for a better opportunity.

However, if the Rangers are all in this year, they really should want him in the lineup for this playoff run.

I agree. If KK goes for Jake, we still need another top 9 guy. Maybe Zucker on the cheap. Otherwise, might as well keep Kakko.

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

Like can you imagine Kakko signing for cheap in Pittsburgh and then breaking out playing next to Crosby next year while Guentzel re-signs with Pitts and the Rangers flame out in the 1st or 2nd round?

I can already hear Kreider's monotone interviw.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Doesnt Guentzel play on the left?

If you move Kakko you have like, no natural RWs on the team

Brodz is really a center and on a playoff team should be in the bottom 6/4th line anyway
Vesey can play right but better suited on left
Laf is a natural LW, obviously has done well on the right but thats it

Does it matter? I dont see why you would want to deplete the depth on one side. I get its for a great player but hes a rental. Next year and beyond theres a huge hole there. Buch with term would be a better fit/trade for Kakko, but even then for a playoff run you want Kakko on the team, plus whoever you are bringing in.

I call BS on that

 

[McRanger92]

Like can you imagine Kakko signing for cheap in Pittsburgh and then breaking out playing next to Crosby next year while Guentzel re-signs with Pitts and the Rangers flame out in the 1st or 2nd round?

Kakko wont break out with Crosby in Colorado

 

[NYR Viper]

The only way Kakko is in any deal is if the player coming back is a longer term asset. For example:

Kakko signs a 1 year deal this offseason for ~$2.4m
After that deal is up, the team has only 1 more year of control. Kakko, I believe, and please correct me if I'm wrong, could elect arbitration at that point and become a very young UFA. It's a tricky spot for him and the team this off-season.

So if the Rangers think there is a legit possibility that he would take the route above based on conversations with his agent, then moving him for someone like, say, Guentzel who they should know what he is asking for and feel they can accommodate for ~6 years (please no 7-8 year deal) may make more sense. Especially given the core of the team and where they are at and the lack of development of Kakko the player.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Claim Tony & Lemieux, trade for Buch and bring the whole gang back together

Howden too?

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

The only way Kakko is in any deal is if the player coming back is a longer term asset. For example:

Kakko signs a 1 year deal this offseason for ~$2.4m
After that deal is up, the team has only 1 more year of control. Kakko, I believe, and please correct me if I'm wrong, could elect arbitration at that point and become a very young UFA. It's a tricky spot for him and the team this off-season.

So if the Rangers think there is a legit possibility that he would take the route above based on conversations with his agent, then moving him for someone like, say, Guentzel who they should know what he is asking for and feel they can accommodate for ~6 years (please no 7-8 year deal) may make more sense. Especially given the core of the team and where they are at and the lack of development of Kakko the player.

Guentzel wants a long term. It's his payday and he will get it one way or another.

 

[bl02]

The more and more I think about it I don't want a rental LW especially for two very good assets.
If that is the case go out and just send a first for Vatrano as much as most would hate it. More term. Give up half the assets

 

[McRanger92]

Drury moves Kakko today for Guentzel and he still has 24 hours to add a 3rd line winger. Because at that point its Cup or bust this year.

 

[aufheben]

Toronto just throwing away assets

 

[B17 Apricots]

I'm hearing from NHL insiders that they are hearing a lot of things being heard. Big if true

 

[Circus86]

Howden too?

Stanley Cup champion

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I wonder if people here would rather trade Kakko or Othmann.

I honestly don't want to trade any of Kakko, Othmann, Berard, Edstrom, or Sykora at the deadline. I would be OK with trading a 1st and a mid prospect for someone that makes sense.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

What are Guentzel's #s away from Crosby?

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Drury moves Kakko today for Guentzel and he still has 24 hours to add a 3rd line winger. Because at that point its Cup or bust this year.

Can Guentzel play on the right?

Kreider Mika Guentzal
Panarin Trocheck Lafreniere
Cuylle Wennberg Foegele
Vesey Goodrow Brodz

 

[McRanger92]

I'm hearing from NHL insiders that they are hearing a lot of things being heard. Big if true

Negotiations described as "deep" and "intensifying" . Seravelli and Pagnotta need to keep it in their pants.