Friedman: Arizona looking for a young NHL-ready center in return for Martin Hanzal

[caley]

On HNIC tonight, Elliotte Friedman said that there was rumors about Martin Hanzal but that Arizona wouldn't move him unless they could bring in a young player who can play in the NHL right now, preferably a center.

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[backburner]

nick cousins or bellafar

 

[djavan]

Ryan Strome (NYI) to AZ For Hanzal

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Ryan Strome (NYI) to AZ For Hanzal

Thought of it too.

 

[CobraAcesS]

So they want a really valuable NHL ready prospect for a guy who is often injured, and is a UFA at years end? MmmK

Is AZ re-signing him to a cap friendly contract, then retaining 50%, as well as making some part of the trade contingent on games played for Hanzal? lmao

 

[TT1]

Thought of it too.

You won't get Strome for a UFA..

 

[Stephen]

They want to trade in their empties for a fresh six pack?

 

[SEALBound]

So then...what's Hanzal exactly? What's his situation?

 

[fmrdh]

Ryan Spooner?

 

[mariolemieux66]

DD is ready to go!

 

[NHL Dude 120]

I'd LOL if Benning did Horvat for Hanzal. I know it wouldnt happen but my god it would be hilarious

 

[0point1]

I love Hanzal so much, hate to see him go. One of the greatest Coyotes of all time.

 

[seafoam]

Thought of it too.

Wouldn't be all that shocked if that was a basis for a deal.

 

[Iridium128]

Hanzal to ARI for Strome or Dvorak.

Am I doing it right?

 

[M2Beezy]

I'd LOL if Benning did Horvat for Hanzal. I know it wouldnt happen but my god it would be hilarious

Was thinking and fearing this too

Horvat and Boeser for Hanzal sounds about Benning

 

[Siludin]

2nd + Gaunce for Hanzal

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

Mark McNeil is your man

 

[McFlyingV]

You won't get Strome for a UFA..

The draft shine of Strome is starting to wear off. If NYI think they can extend him, it wouldn't be a terrible idea on their end.

 

[untouchable21]

He'd be a great fit on the Jets if they remain in playoff contention, but not sure I see a trade that works for the Jets as a rental.

Could see him winding up in Washington, Anaheim or Tampa Bay.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

But in all honesty, who is going to offer up a legit NHL ready center for a pending UFA?

And I dont mean legit NHL ready as in he can be a 4C somewhere

 

[A Pointed Stick]

Ryan Strome (NYI) to AZ For Hanzal

I was about to say that but you beat me to it. However, his injury history is a problem. After Grabs, Grabo, KO, Halak, Boychuk, etc.... do we really need an injury prone defensive center?

If we move Strome I would hope it would be in a package for a solid RW.

 

[CanadienShark]

You won't get Strome for a UFA..

Are you telling him he wouldn't give Strome for a UFA? He's an Isles fan.

Either way, I agree with your general idea that UFA Hanzal isn't worth Strome.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

The draft shine of Strome is starting to wear off. If NYI think they can extend him, it wouldn't be a terrible idea on their end.

as much as strome has struggled recently, this would be criminally selling low.

He is one season removed from his first full season at 50 pts.

Sophomore slumps happen, doesnt mean his career nose dove already after his second full season

 

[TT1]

The draft shine of Strome is starting to wear off. If NYI think they can extend him, it wouldn't be a terrible idea on their end.

Nonetheless Hanzal is a UFA, you rarely see young players getting moved for those type of players. 99% of the time its a pick + prospect.

Are you telling him he wouldn't give Strome for a UFA? He's an Isles fan.

Either way, I agree with your general idea that UFA Hanzal isn't worth Strome.

whoops, just noticed that hes an Isles fan.

 

[untouchable21]

But in all honesty, who is going to offer up a legit NHL ready center for a pending UFA?

And I dont mean legit NHL ready as in he can be a 4C somewhere

Yeah, I wouldn't even offer Petan from the Jets perspective.

Burmistrov and another prospect or 2nd is the best I would be willing to do and that type of offer will get beat by truly desperate contenders trying to keep Hanzal from each other.