2025-26 Roster…too soon?

[BHawk21]

He can certainly have a chat with the team that drafts him and get a sense for how they envision his situation playing out next year, but if he signs an ELC and attends an NHL training camp he'd be ineligible for the NCAA, at least under present rules.

Hmmm rule changes make it confusing.

What if he commits to a college and doesnt sign his ELC until after camp if he is good enough if hes not he goes to school? Probably some restrictions on that.

 

[Muffinalt]

I would like to trade for Alex Tuch in the off-season. He's a fast big bodied winger who can play in the top 6. It would have to be a 3 team deal likely though to convince Buffalo.

A dream at this point, but offersheeting Cuylle away from the Rangers would be another player in that same mold.

I would love to find these type of players for the next 2-3-4 years while our skilled smaller guys break in.

Donato will help. Bennett would be a nice target, although he's a center and we need wings.

Maybe swing for bigger targets like Koneckny, Forsberg or Lindholm. Players who can be actual partners to our smaller prospects coming for the next 3-4 years, and win battles and be hard on pucks and in tough areas.

 

[cassac]

I would like to trade for Alex Tuch in the off-season. He's a fast big bodied winger who can play in the top 6. It would have to be a 3 team deal likely though to convince Buffalo.

A dream at this point, but offersheeting Cuylle away from the Rangers would be another player in that same mold.

I would love to find these type of players for the next 2-3-4 years while our skilled smaller guys break in.

Donato will help. Bennett would be a nice target, although he's a center and we need wings.

Maybe swing for bigger targets like Koneckny, Forsberg or Lindholm. Players who can be actual partners to our smaller prospects coming for the next 3-4 years, and win battles and be hard on pucks and in tough areas.

Centers can play and excel at wing much easier than wings moving to center.

 

[CanadianHawks]

I definitely can see Duchene on the FA market as an add

One trade that I can see is Tippett. He’s a burner and a finisher. I think Philly wants to further tear it down. They are weak at LW and the RWs on their roster apparently struggle when switched to LW.

I think they would bite on Reichel and the Leafs first. Maybe a throw in prospect like a Ludwinski

 

[Kevin Musto]

I definitely can see Duchene on the FA market as an add

One trade that I can see is Tippett. He’s a burner and a finisher. I think Philly wants to further tear it down. They are weak at LW and the RWs on their roster apparently struggle when switched to LW.

I think they would bite on Reichel and the Leafs first. Maybe a throw in prospect like a Ludwinski

Tippett would be a good add, but Leafs 1st, Reichel, and Ludwinski doesn't get it done

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Tippett would be a good add, but Leafs 1st, Reichel, and Ludwinski doesn't get it done

lol I’m not trading shit for Tippett. He’s a one trick pony who’s trick isn’t even that good and he’s overpaid as hell.

In regards to next year, Korchinski is looking like the odd man out here. Vlasic and EDM on the left side, Lev and Rinzel on the right side, Allan, Kaiser and Crevier as bottom pairing options, that’s the future.

I’d dangle Korchinski and get the best top 6 option available, before his stock falls any further. If we end up with Misa, even better because he probably plays. If they can sign Marner, well that’s just icing on the cake, and the forward roster is now full in this timeline.

 

[CanadianHawks]

lol I’m not trading shit for Tippett. He’s a one trick pony who’s trick isn’t even that good and he’s overpaid as hell.

In regards to next year, Korchinski is looking like the odd man out here. Vlasic and EDM on the left side, Lev and Rinzel on the right side, Allan, Kaiser and Crevier as bottom pairing options, that’s the future.

I’d dangle Korchinski and get the best top 6 option available, before his stock falls any further. If we end up with Misa, even better because he probably plays. If they can sign Marner, well that’s just icing on the cake, and the forward roster is now full in this timeline.

Guys literally hit 27 and 28 goals the past two years under Tortz of all people

We need to get someone for Bedard. This draft is also supposed to be terrible after 15 and I think they are about to sell on Reichel here. I don’t really see a fit for him in our lineup going forward. I also don’t think he has much value at this point. Ludwinski was a terrible pick from the get go and hasn’t progressed at all.

As far as Korchinski I expect he’s gonna be another chip they can trade. Hard pass on Marner. He won’t ever win anything of note. Leafs are gonna pay up with him anyways.

 

[Bubba88]

I'd try to get Peterka or Quinn. Not sure what it takes to get one of them, but I think both have potential to be a fit and for the future. Rather pay to get them and know what we'd be getting.

Lots of picks and a LHD to get it done.


Not sure if Boeser would be interested, but I'd try to get him here as UFA. I think I'd prefer him as main UFA target.
I know we should look after a Center, but I don't think there are Top 6 options out there (lots can change on the trade market after the season is done).

If we look for a depth and PK Center, I'd go with my bias and say I want Nico Sturm. He was on the Avs when they won, he got his contract and got traded to Florida. Something about him if Contenders see him as rental and fit for a run.
I think he's a type of player I'd look for in Free Agency.


I have a feeling we end up with Hagens in the Draft. Don't know why, just a feeling.