Tidbits: Around the League: NHL News - 2024-25

[Dr Jan Itor]

It's a late 1st though, and Edstrom himself was a late 1st. Would anyone trade Wallstedt for that?

Current situation, no. If Gustavsson would've had a similar year last year to the one before, while increasing his workload a bit (closer to 50 starts), I'd be much more open to it.

 

[Wabit]

It's a late 1st though, and Edstrom himself was a late 1st. Would anyone trade Wallstedt for that?

If it was the exact same situation aa NSH was in, then it would be a yes.

 

[AKL]

Current situation, no. If Gustavsson would've had a similar year last year to the one before, while increasing his workload a bit (closer to 50 starts), I'd be much more open to it.

If it was the exact same situation aa NSH was in, then it would be a yes.

Fair enough. Would you rather do that deal, or find a better prospect to swap 1 for 1 (like a McGroarty or Yager type/caliber)?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Fair enough. Would you rather do that deal, or find a better prospect to swap 1 for 1 (like a McGroarty or Yager type/caliber)?

Ideally, it would be more of a 1 for 1.

But, given the hypothetical scenario, I would still probably hold him until a Gustavsson long-term decision has to be made, which would allow for another year still.

 

[thestonedkoala]

I know Nashville was starting to get tired of his antics. He seems more like Binnington than anything.

 

[Wabit]

Fair enough. Would you rather do that deal, or find a better prospect to swap 1 for 1 (like a McGroarty or Yager type/caliber)?

I'd take the best deal I could get. I think realistically it was a choice of offers from 3-5 teams. The rest didn't have a goalie need, didn't have or wouldn't give up the trade assets, etc. factors; so they bowed out after kicking the tires.

The goalie market is just so different than the position player market.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I doubt anyone is lining up to trade a top prospect for a goalie prospect. Wallstedt’s value will spike when he is proven in the NHL.

 

[Digitalbooya]

For instance, if we didn’t have Wallstedt in the pipeline, would anyone have traded Yurov/Buium for Askarov?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

For instance, if we didn’t have Wallstedt in the pipeline, would anyone have traded Yurov/Buium for Askarov?

If we had a few of them, I'd consider it. But those guys are just as big of needs as Wallstedt would be.

I don't think you can go at the same level prospect when a goalie is involved. You'd have to got down the list of skaters a bit to find the 1 for 1.

 

[Digitalbooya]

If we had a few of them, I'd consider it. But those guys are just as big of needs as Wallstedt would be.

I don't think you can go at the same level prospect when a goalie is involved. You'd have to got down the list of skaters a bit to find the 1 for 1.

Most teams don’t have excess guys of that caliber.

Completely agree on your second point. Ohgren I would say yes to trading for Askarov in the event we didn’t have a goalie of the future.

 

[kfan22]

reports tonight are Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a drunk driver tonight .Tim Peel has confirmed on Twitter

 

[Arturia Pendragon]

Seems to be a lot of competing views on if it’s been confirmed or not.
But, if true, incredibly sad…

 

[NHL1674]

If it wasn't true, Gaudreau, his agent, or anyone associated with him would have put out a statement squashing the rumor for the simple fact that idiots are bombarding the local police with phone calls. They would have put the fire out in a hurry.

Sadly, with complete silence on their end, it is probably not a rumor.

 

[BagHead]

reports tonight are Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a drunk driver tonight .Tim Peel has confirmed on Twitter

Wow, that's awful. My condolences to his loved ones, especially his kids and wife.

 

[Waiver Draft]

Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed in NJ crash involving suspected drunk driver

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling Thursday night in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

www.dispatch.com

 

[MuckOG]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829484156679520286

 

[Digitalbooya]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829481858968535120

 

[MuckOG]

Last month Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson was killed by a drunk driver. Now Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau....These are just a few famous people, but countless other people have been killed or injured by people who think they can drink and drive.

Drunk drivers are the worst.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Gutted. Their sister was set to get married this evening, they were both Groomsmen...

 

[Sweetnut]

R.I.P Johnny and Matthew.

 

[MuckOG]

Gutted. Their sister was set to get married this evening, they were both Groomsmen...

OMG. How freaking awful.

The only thing more awful than a parent losing their child is losing two children. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gaudreau family.

 

[Arturia Pendragon]

Gutted. Their sister was set to get married this evening, they were both Groomsmen...

You couldn’t make it up... Literally sickening to read this…

 

[thestonedkoala]

He just celebrated his birthday as well.

 

[Sweetnut]

I can't even imagine how their family is feeling right now. So sad to hear this.
Just horrible.

 

[TaLoN]

He just celebrated his birthday as well.

Even worse...

Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew Gaudreau killed by alleged drunk driver while biking

Gaudreau played 763 NHL games with the Flames and Blue Jackets.

www.yahoo.com

The accident remains under investigation.
Johnny Gaudreau was 31 years old. Matthew Gaudreau was 29.
The brothers were planning to attend their sister's wedding on Friday in New Jersey.

What was supposed to be his sister's best memory will be forever scarred.