Speculation: 2026-27 Trade/FA thread - Waiting for the SCF to be over….

[shach1]

1 - Verbeek needs to get Carlsson and Gauthier handled before free agency or he’s going to potentially be in a similar situation as we were with Lindholm and Rakell and not sign much UFA to guard against offer sheets.

2 - people are forgetting that Carlsson is -2 weeks short of two full years younger than Gauthier. He’s not, nor should he be expected to, take the same money as Cutter. Cutter had exactly 1 NHL assist at the same age that Leo just put up 67.

Carlsson is 11 months younger than Gauthier. December 2004. January 2004.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Carlsson is 11 months younger than Gauthier. December 2004. January 2004.

Math hard. Still a year of difference with Carlsson being much more productive at every year.

 

[MMC]

 

[shach1]

 

[shach1]

 

[FiveTacos]

Agree to disagree.

I know people hate counting stats but at some level they have meaning - he had 0 points and was -5. There's no way he would've been a clear cut top 4 on most good teams, both after his regular season and playoffs.

I think it was less about he standout plays, than just making a lot of routine ones that resulted in low or no event situations for the opposition. In that regard I think he made good strides.

No he wouldn't be top 4 on the top teams. But there are a lot of other pretty flawed playoff teams out there where he absolutely would be an upgrade. IMO there's a hell of a lot of really shitty dmen around.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I think it was less about he standout plays, than just making a lot of routine ones that resulted in low or no event situations for the opposition. In that regard I think he made good strides.

No he wouldn't be top 4 on the top teams. But there are a lot of other pretty flawed playoff teams out there where he absolutely would be an upgrade. IMO there's a hell of a lot of really shitty dmen around.

We just have different expectations. Playing no event hockey is the bare minimum i expect of an NHL dman, period - and it's not something i'd want from a top 4.

 

[FiveTacos]

We just have different expectations. Playing no event hockey is the bare minimum i expect of an NHL dman, period - and it's not something i'd want from a top 4.

I guess I'm still grading him on a bit of a curve. For a 22 year old playing in a top 4 role in high leverage situations on a playoff team ... I think he did well. IMO he made fewer wtf mistakes in the playoffs than our veteran D. Especially considering he was obviously not at 100%.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Minty sucked

No he didn’t lmao, you just don’t like the player

 

[Sean Garrity]

Minty's speed and mobility is a big issue. It's what is holding him back

I’m pretty sure that was debunked in either this thread or maybe the Minty thread, at least compared to his rookie season. I too think he looks stiffer and far less fluid than he did in his rookie season but the numbers didn’t match that.

I think it was less about he standout plays, than just making a lot of routine ones that resulted in low or no event situations for the opposition. In that regard I think he made good strides.

No he wouldn't be top 4 on the top teams. But there are a lot of other pretty flawed playoff teams out there where he absolutely would be an upgrade. IMO there's a hell of a lot of really shitty dmen around.

I agree. His role was to let Carlson do whatever he wanted, and kill penalties on the top pairing. Those aren’t necessarily his biggest strengths and for the most part, he did exactly that as a 22 year old.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I’m pretty sure that was debunked in either this thread or maybe the Minty thread, at least compared to his rookie season. I too think he looks stiffer and far less fluid than he did in his rookie season but the numbers didn’t match that.


I agree. His role was to let Carlson do whatever he wanted, and kill penalties on the top pairing. Those aren’t necessarily his biggest strengths and for the most part, he did exactly that as a 22 year old.

That's really hard to believe and it certainly doesn't match the eye test, if you are referencing some sort of speed data, but maybe. He gets beat wide a lot and his short burst ability could really improve.

 

[Trojans86]

Leo is the better all around, two way player than Cutter. It's not just about scoring goals. Gotta be able to defend them off also.

-1000

Totally agree with this

 

[robbieboy3686]

No he didn’t lmao, you just don’t like the player

If we’re all being truthful, no bias and no fan eyes. Minty is fine. But he’s not yet this untouchable piece that shouldn’t be traded etc And yes, he hasn’t sucked. To harsh from my end. I guess it comes from a place where I just see everyone defend him a little too much. So naturally I’m on the other end where I’m to harsh on him. Minty is somewhere in the middle of where you and I see him is my honest guess. And I guess for his age maybe that’s fine to just be ok. I was wrong on Lacombe. Happy af to be wrong again on minty.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Totally agree with this

But cutter really stepped up in the playoffs and showed he can defend well when he tries. He’s changed my view of him completely in that regard. Regular season cutter = 1 way offensive teemu player. Post season cutter was totally another level found. All this with a bum bsck too. I’m not sure the underlying numbers will super bsck that up. But at least from the eye test it did for me.

 

[lwvs84]

Wasn't Minty playing with a sprained MCL or ACL too? Probably affected his play a lot.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Wasn't Minty playing with a sprained MCL or ACL too? Probably affected his play a lot.

And that’s all part of it. It seems like he’s been hurt a lot the last couple seasons. Beeker doesnt seem to value players who are injured a lot. It sucks and I agree that can only hurt his game. But staying healthy and being available is in itself very important

 

[JiggywithGibby]

Any chance we could trade Carlsson's rights for a mid/late round pick?

How about for Joseph Woll? I hear Philly needs a PPQB

 

[ducks8]

Wasn't Minty playing with a sprained MCL or ACL too? Probably affected his play a lot.

This is what a lot of people seem to be forgetting about

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

If we’re all being truthful, no bias and no fan eyes. Minty is fine. But he’s not yet this untouchable piece that shouldn’t be traded etc And yes, he hasn’t sucked. To harsh from my end. I guess it comes from a place where I just see everyone defend him a little too much. So naturally I’m on the other end where I’m to harsh on him. Minty is somewhere in the middle of where you and I see him is my honest guess. And I guess for his age maybe that’s fine to just be ok. I was wrong on Lacombe. Happy af to be wrong again on minty.

I have said and had this opinion for the longest time - outside of Lacombe, Mintyukov is our second most important defenseman.

I would go as far as saying he was the one propping up Carlson (who I actually didn't think he was playing to his fullest 'potential' but now that he's moving on it's over and done with)

He has flashes of offensive ability, but working with Cronin must have sucked all the creativity away. I would rather have him on a PP2 since he is mobile and transitions the puck with ease when healthy than say someone like Zellweger, but I'm not the coach

Wasn't Minty playing with a sprained MCL or ACL too? Probably affected his play a lot.

yeah, he's going to be out 4-6 months. The Ducks injury report said he'll be ready by training camp

 

[robbieboy3686]

This is what a lot of people seem to be forgetting about

I’ve said in a previous post. If minty is traded, imho it will be because the beeker worries about his injury history.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Ok hear me out...I think he might end up being a good deal or worth it. If anaheim also loses Trouba they might have to look at him and Andersson

I wonder how many contingency plans have been made

 

[robbieboy3686]

Ok hear me out...I think he might end up being a good deal or worth it. If anaheim also loses Trouba they might have to look at him and Andersson

I wonder how many contingency plans have been made

The beeker has said about various players in the past seasons “ we spoke a few days after the season ended, I expressed interest “ etc. He definitely seems like a plan ahead Gm

 

[Ducks DVM]

I have said and had this opinion for the longest time - outside of Lacombe, Mintyukov is our second most important defenseman.

I would go as far as saying he was the one propping up Carlson (who I actually didn't think he was playing to his fullest 'potential' but now that he's moving on it's over and done with)

He has flashes of offensive ability, but working with Cronin must have sucked all the creativity away. I would rather have him on a PP2 since he is mobile and transitions the puck with ease when healthy than say someone like Zellweger, but I'm not the coach



yeah, he's going to be out 4-6 months. The Ducks injury report said he'll be ready by training camp

Did you mean 4-6 weeks? 6 months is into the season.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Did you mean 4-6 weeks? 6 months is into the season.

I might have meant that. This is directly from their website:

MCL sprain (will be ready for training camp)

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I think if Trouba walks everyone should be prepared for Gudas to come back