Around the League 2019-20

[tbrown33]

That's a pretty big haul and hopefully helps set the market.

Zucker's got more years left on his deal of course, but his and Toffoli's numbers this year are nearly identical.

*Toffoli has played in 11 more games, as well. But even a fraction of that haul is still a 1st round pick

 

[kovacro]

That's a pretty big haul and hopefully helps set the market.

The key with that deal is term remaining on Zucker as noted per BobMac.

The Pens have him locked in for 3-years so that’s likely why the Wild did so well with the return.

Good move for both clubs.

 

[HeadInjury]

Not suggesting Toffoli should get a similar haul, just hoping that like with Zucker, the haul is more than what the prevailing wisdom was suggesting.

 

[tny760]

i think with that precedent set, getting less than a 1st for toffoli would be a failure

 

[AzKing]

Pittsburgh is pretty much signaling that they are going to go away for a decade after the Crosby/Malkin era because they have one of the worst prospect rankings in the NHL. It's bottom 3 bad. They have an aging roster and now they are trading away their picks and a top 3 prospect in Addison. They better win it all again at least once because life is over for them after this period.

 

[kingsfan28]

i think with that precedent set, getting less than a 1st for toffoli would be a failure

for sure. Im not sure you make the deal for just a 2nd , unless you're getting a solid "A" prospect along with him. No more bottom 6 prospects.

 

[King'sPawn]

i think with that precedent set, getting less than a 1st for toffoli would be a failure

Zucker has term though.

 

[kilowatt]

With Pittsburgh going nearly all in (and they may not be done), what do some of the other Eastern teams do? Capitals, Bruins, Lightning, Leafs, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Hurricanes. Lots of big teams doing their damnedest to win. Surely, guys like Toffoli, Martinez, Forbort, and maybe even Carter have some value to them.

 

[deeshamrock]

As pointed out, Pens did this because they need to capitalize on the Sid/Geno window. Rutherford told TSN that although it hurt to lose Addison, by the time he's ready for the NHL the Pens window will be closed, He also said they may not be done trading yet.

On a side note, Lucic sporting a bad hair decision.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Lucic just CANNOT leave California

 

[kingsholygrail]

Midlife crisis a little early.

 

[deeshamrock]

Quinn Hughes had 3 assists last night (44 pts for the year) was the 4th time this year he's done that. He becomes the second rookie defenseman in NHL history to record four three-assist games in a season (Ray Bourque)
Nice 2 way race for rookie of the year between him and Makar although I give the nod to Makar.

 

[deeshamrock]

Zucker has term though.

NHL Network just said Zucker has now played for teams in each of the 4 divisions. In what about 7 or 8 years?


HOlland says MacDavid has a quad injury and will miss about 2-3 weeks, no surgery

 

[kovacro]

NHL Network just said Zucker has now played for teams in each of the 4 divisions. In what about 7 or 8 years?

He's been with Minny his entire career.

 

[redcard]

NHL Network just said Zucker has now played for teams in each of the 4 divisions. In what about 7 or 8 years?

That would apply to Galchenyuk, not Zucker.

 

[tny760]

i ain't gonna front he kinda makes the hair work

 

[TruKingFan]

NHL Network just said Zucker has now played for teams in each of the 4 divisions. In what about 7 or 8 years

I think that's Galchenyuk

 

[kilowatt]

NHL Network just said Zucker has now played for teams in each of the 4 divisions. In what about 7 or 8 years?


HOlland says MacDavid has a quad injury and will miss about 2-3 weeks, no surgery

That would apply to Galchenyuk, not Zucker.

I think that's Galchenyuk

Yep. Drafted by Montreal, traded to Arizona for Max Domi, traded to Pittsburgh for Kessel, traded to Minnesota for Zucker.

 

[deeshamrock]

Yep. Drafted by Montreal, traded to Arizona for Max Domi, traded to Pittsburgh for Kessel, traded to Minnesota for Zucker.

THanks , sorry about that.

 

[Bandit]

Do you think he burned his kids Kings jerseys?

 

[Steve Zissou]

2-1 Yotes at end of 2nd.

I'm sorry guys - I know that 3rd will turn into a 2nd, but I f***ing hate the Leafs. I would love nothing better than for them to miss the playoffs.

 

[kovacro]

Go Leafs Go!

 

[KingsFan7824]

i think with that precedent set, getting less than a 1st for toffoli would be a failure

Never let context get in the way. Harsh grading scale.

Pittsburgh is pretty much signaling that they are going to go away for a decade after the Crosby/Malkin era because they have one of the worst prospect rankings in the NHL. It's bottom 3 bad. They have an aging roster and now they are trading away their picks and a top 3 prospect in Addison. They better win it all again at least once because life is over for them after this period.

They already beat the odds by having Crosby/Malkin after Lemieux/Jagr. The likelihood of seeing one half of either combo is on the low end. They might as well throw everything they have at the two that are currently there. Of course there's always the conspiracy that when it looks like the Penguins are going to move due to a lack of fan interest, boom, they get a generational player, but can the league do that a 3rd time?

for sure. Im not sure you make the deal for just a 2nd , unless you're getting a solid "A" prospect along with him. No more bottom 6 prospects.

If the offer was a single 2nd round pick, you would rather think about keeping Toffoli, and probably see him walk, then get an asset? Why?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If all we get for TT is a 2nd, then all the reports are wrong and only one team is after him.

But yes, you would take that 2nd all day. But there’s no way a bidding war results in that.

 

[ZJames]

Bad news gets worse for Columbus. Seth Jones expected to miss 8-10 weeks. Pretty much the rest of the regular season.