Speculation: 2025 Trade/Free Agency Thread

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I think the premise of your ideas is on the right track, just maybe a bit unrealistic. Most likely the big UFAs will avoid the Ducks like they did last season. Top 6 help seems more likely a trade situation. Unfortunately, I agree Gibson seems likely traded this summer so another goalie will need to be signed/traded as well. I don't see the defense changing unless something falls into Verbeek's lap.

IMO in an ideal world, the Ducks add two top 6 forwards. However, with Sennecke on the horizon, that seems unlikely. New coaches and trade for top 6 forward should be enough.

xxx-Carlsson-Terry
Vatrano-Zegras-Killorn
Gauthier-McTavish-Colangelo
Nesterenko-Gaucher--Strome

It was meant to be slightly unrealistic.
if I’m being serious

-New coaches across the board should be the first thing
- bringing in a big name top 6 player via free agency or trade(ehlers, marner, boeser)
- whole new 4th line…. Gaucher/nesterenko … don’t think I need to see anyone from the 4th line back(tho I’m indifferent on Lundy).

I’ve said it before I’d love for us to go after JGP via trade, islanders might need the cap space and he’d be a good bottom 6’r for us.
Defense is pretty much set, prob just need a vet 7th.

Then it looks something like (well use boeser who might be more practical)

Gauthier Carlsson Boeser
Zegras Mctavish Colangelo
Vatrano strome terry
Nesterenko Pageau Gaucher

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

The only way Marner comes here is if his agent negotiates like Klingberg's agent and all the other chairs are occupied when the music stops.

Kinda somewhat irrelevant….

He’ll be a UFA, Pv hasn’t been shy about going after any big name forwards free agent that comes available.

So until he’s resigned somewhere I think it’s fair to talk about him potentially signing here(even if it is maybe unrealistic), goes for any big name forward free agents

 

[Emerald Duck]

Kinda somewhat irrelevant….

He’ll be a UFA, Pv hasn’t been shy about going after any big name forwards free agent that comes available.

So until he’s resigned somewhere I think it’s fair to talk about him potentially signing here(even if it is maybe unrealistic), goes for any big name forward free agents

It's great to be optimistic but you need to be realistic too. There's no way Marner will sign with the Ducks unless he's run out of other options. Let him be someone else's opportunity and headache.

 

[JAHV]

It's great to be optimistic but you need to be realistic too. There's no way Marner will sign with the Ducks unless he's run out of other options. Let him be someone else's opportunity and headache.

Oh what I wouldn't give for a headache that puts up 90 points per year.

Of course it's unlikely Marner signs here. But there are things Anaheim offers that other places don't, including relative anonymity, something he's probably wanted at times in Toronto. I don't think it hurts to wishcast. It's really all we have at this point.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Oh what I wouldn't give for a headache that puts up 90 points per year.

Of course it's unlikely Marner signs here. But there are things Anaheim offers that other places don't, including relative anonymity, something he's probably wanted at times in Toronto. I don't think it hurts to wishcast. It's really all we have at this point.

But if Cronin remains head coach for the Ducks, then does Marner even sniff 67 points with Anaheim? Terry scored 67 points once with the Ducks, but that was pre-Cronin.

 

[zegrassyknoll]

It's great to be optimistic but you need to be realistic too. There's no way Marner will sign with the Ducks unless he's run out of other options. Let him be someone else's opportunity and headache.

This is a hockey fan forum, I don't think anyone needs to be realistic.

I think Marner's UFA experience is going to vary wildly depending on how the Leafs do in the playoffs. If they flame out I could see things getting contentious and him wanting a completely fresh start, which would increase the chances of coming to a place like Anaheim - even if those chances are still slim.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Marner is a headache? He's one of the hardest working players in the league.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

It's great to be optimistic but you need to be realistic too. There's no way Marner will sign with the Ducks unless he's run out of other options. Let him be someone else's opportunity and headache.

It’s not even optimistic… we can discuss potential any ufa coming here… as they are ufa and it’s an open possibility until they sign anywhere else.

How is marner a headache lol

Or should we just not discuss any ufas because it’s unlikely any of them will sign here?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

But if Cronin remains head coach for the Ducks, then does Marner even sniff 67 points with Anaheim? Terry scored 67 points once with the Ducks, but that was pre-Cronin.

Marner is significantly better than terry….

Marner will help the power play, even with Cronin I’d be shocked if he wasn’t still a ppg+ player in Anaheim.

 

[ff8]

Oh what I wouldn't give for a headache that puts up 90 points per year.

Of course it's unlikely Marner signs here. But there are things Anaheim offers that other places don't, including relative anonymity, something he's probably wanted at times in Toronto. I don't think it hurts to wishcast. It's really all we have at this point.

I can see the Toronto Sun headlines now. The year is 2027 and the Ducks have been swept in round 1 after their latest superstar acquisition, Mitch Marner.

“No-name forward no-shows in Anaheim’s early exit”

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Marner is significantly better than terry….

Marner will help the power play, even with Cronin I’d be shocked if he wasn’t still a ppg+ player in Anaheim.

TBF, Marner has been on a significantly better team. I'll take in top-6 talent, but gotta have context with production after two years of Cronin. I think we're running back our current defensive roster next year with hopes of one of Minty, Zell, Helleson, or Luneau taking a big step forward in development. If they don't, then we might be hemmed in more often in our Dzone.

 

[Mr Rogers]

TBF, Marner has been on a significantly better team. I'll take in top-6 talent, but gotta have context with production after two years of Cronin. I think we're running back our current defensive roster next year with hopes of one of Minty, Zell, Helleson, or Luneau taking a big step forward in development. If they don't, then we might be hemmed in more often in our Dzone.

I love Terry, but Marner is a lot better. it's really not even that close.

 

[2faded]

The idea that Marner would be Terry on this team or Terry could be Marner on the Leafs is pretty absurd. Go post that anywhere else on these forums and you'll get laughed out of wherever you post it. Let's not be silly.

 

[Gliff]

This is so funny. It's like people have never seen Marner play or think he is a primadonna offense-only vulture.

He is one of the best defensive forwards in the league and one of 2 wingers that have been a Selke finalist in the past 20 years along with Mark Stone. He would improve the Ducks in every facet of the game. While being #7 in points over the last 6 years. He is a coaches dream and the hardest working guy on the ice.

Terry is a borderline 1st line player. Marner is a legit superstar.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

The only way Marner comes here is if his agent negotiates like Klingberg's agent and all the other chairs are occupied when the music stops.

If Marner doesn't sign with the leafs before July 1, his agent will be conducting the band that day. He will get whatever seat he wants.

 

[MCB]

Let's be honest, if marner was willing to sign here, would anyone really be upset about it?

 

[JAHV]

I can see the Toronto Sun headlines now. The year is 2027 and the Ducks have been swept in round 1 after their latest superstar acquisition, Mitch Marner.

“No-name forward no-shows in Anaheim’s early exit”

We make the playoffs in two years!?!?!? WOOHOO!!!!

 

[tomd]

Let's be honest, if marner was willing to sign here, would anyone really be upset about it?

Not at all but I'm worried what the reaction will be amongst some posters if he doesn't sign here...

 

[Hey234]

Let's be honest, if marner was willing to sign here, would anyone really be upset about it?

No, they would be ecstatic. Marner would instantly be the best player on the team and in the conversation for most talented Duck ever. He's so good on both ends of the ice. There's no way he signs here, but man that would be franchise altering.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Let's be honest, if marner was willing to sign here, would anyone really be upset about it?

Only at Cronin for misusing him and not making him worth what we were paying him.

 

[mightyquack]

I'd take Marner without a moment hesitation, getting an absolute elite tier forward would be a no brainer. Don't really care about the playoff record given we need to make them first before worrying about that...

No, they would be ecstatic. Marner would instantly be the best player on the team and in the conversation for most talented Duck ever. He's so good on both ends of the ice. There's no way he signs here, but man that would be franchise altering.

Don't think Marner makes the top 5 tbh. Great player nonetheless.

 

[Ducks DVM]

This is so funny. It's like people have never seen Marner play or think he is a primadonna offense-only vulture.

He is one of the best defensive forwards in the league and one of 2 wingers that have been a Selke finalist in the past 20 years along with Mark Stone. He would improve the Ducks in every facet of the game. While being #7 in points over the last 6 years. He is a coaches dream and the hardest working guy on the ice.

Terry is a borderline 1st line player. Marner is a legit superstar.

I think it’s a very real possibility that Terry in Toronto is an 80 point player and Marner in Anaheim is also an 80 point player though. Marner doesn’t score goals at a high rate, and he wouldn’t be making anyone score here at a higher rate either.

Marner career G/60 =0.085; A/60=1.79;2023-25 G/60=0.79, A/60=1.84
Terry career G/60=0.73, A/60=1.13; G/60=0.0167; 2023-25 G/60 0.68, A/60=1.26

He’s very good, but he needs someone to pass to. That’s where the majority of the points differential lies.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Let's be honest, if marner was willing to sign here, would anyone really be upset about it?

Yes. Like I said before I am trying to build a championship team. I don't think you can do that with Marner at 13/14m AAV. Marner at 9/10? Sign me up immediately! Zero chance of that though.

 

[GunnarStahl]

Yes. Like I said before I am trying to build a championship team. I don't think you can do that with Marner at 13/14m AAV. Marner at 9/10? Sign me up immediately! Zero chance of that though.

Pats burner confirmed.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Pats burner confirmed.

My name is actually Patrick.