Speculation: 2025 TDL Discussion

[Raccoon Jesus]

If we are discussing right shots I'd wonder if Rakell is an option

 

[Statto]

Many of you will be elated to hear I have on good authority that GMRB is planning on retiring after this season. That being said, brace yourselves for a big splash at the TDL...

You’ve waited over 5 yrs to make that your first post… that’s impressive patience. Luc is that you?

 

[kovacro]

I'd see if the Predators would trade Ryan O'Reilly. Two years left on his contract, and the Preds are down bad.

Turcotte - Kopitar - Kempe
Byfield - O'Reilly - Fiala
Moore - Danault - Laferriere
Foegele - Thomas - Jeannot

FWIW, it was mentioned this past weekend on HNIC segment "After 40 Minutes" that even though ROR has no trade protection, the Preds are going to treat him as if he has a NMC and it would take a very substantial offer to move him. Apparently teams have sniffed around.

He seems like a good leader type/character guy but not sure I'd be all that interested in him.

OT - Don't post on here with as much frequency as I used to, just wanted to say stay safe ladies and gents. Heartbreaking to see whats happening there. Thoughts and prayers.

 

[raswilliam]

I could see Marchessault getting moved if Nashville rebuilds like Trotz said. He's a right shot. He's old, so I don't think he'd cost much. He seems like a guy who'd love to stick it to his former team. On pace for 28 goals.

He also has a French last name.

his income tax would increase around 13% going from TN>LA.

 

[Bandit]

his income tax would increase around 13% going from TN>LA.

Yeah but his bitch factor would still be 100%.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

That would cost him like 100k per slash, it's negligible

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Woah or what if they added one of Bjugstad / Stenlund AND Claude Giroux (50% retained)???

Mock trades:
Trevor Moore and a 2025 3rd round pick to OTT in return for Claude Giroux (50% retained)

2026 4th round pick to Utah for Kevin Stenlund

Turcotte - Kopitar - Kempe
Foegele - Byfield - Giroux
Fiala - Danault - Laferriere
Jeannot - Stenlund - Lewis

Anderson - Doughty
Gavrikov - Clarke
Edmundson - Spence

Kuemper
Rittich

Can't believe we're just glossing over the fact that I solved the Kings TDL dilemma. They do this ^, they win cup... It's that simple.

 

[FSL KINGS]

I Dan'ault but Kuemper was a big upgrade and the defense has been unbelievable with DD out.

Best shot is to reunite Jeannot with Byfield and Foegle.

Moore, Fiala , Danult.

Hiller's first full season and he is doing well.

Bergevin and Robitaille need to stay out of it.

I have no faith in the constant criticism clowns posting here as whatever they say is eventually

proven wrong and they are on a blistering streak right now.

Look at teams like the Sabres or Ducks its not as easy to build anything substantial.

Even Colorado only won once in recent years and they are stacked.

It's Blake's unforced errors that got me. Like the Cal Peterson contract followed by dumping Walker & Grans, to get out of 3 million of it. Dumping assets because of mistakes. Too many big screwups.

Team needs a fresh perspective from a GM with some sort of scouting experience. Blake's inability to judge talent & fit, is costing the Kings.

Edit: The team is playing well, but we have Blake making decisions on adjustments going into the trade deadline.

 

[Lt Dan]

Can't believe we're just glossing over the fact that I solved the Kings TDL dilemma. They do this ^, they win cup... It's that simple.

Bro this isn't NHL '25 on playstation. Ottawa is 1 point out of a wildcard, Why would they trade their 4th highest scorer when they are trying to make the playoffs.
He also has a NMC, what if he has an irrational fear of fire?

 

[Ollie Weeks]

I don’t mind Oliver Bjorkstrand if his name is out there…

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Bro this isn't NHL '25 on playstation. Ottawa is 1 point out of a wildcard, Why would they trade their 4th highest scorer when they are trying to make the playoffs.
He also has a NMC, what if he has an irrational fear of fire?

Ottawa are frauds and will find themselves comfortably out of a playoff spot by the TDL. Giroux is 43 years old and will gladly waive his NMC to join the Kings and have another shot at the stanley freakin cup.

 

[Lt Dan]

Ottawa are frauds and will find themselves comfortably out of a playoff spot by the TDL. Giroux is 43 years old and will gladly waive his NMC to join the Kings and have another shot at the stanley freakin cup.

Don't think , even for a second, that I didn't notice that you completely glossed over the possibility that Giroux might have an irrational fear of fire.....