Around the NHL 2024/25

[bustamente]

While I'm happy to see the back of Rantanen from the Central Division, I fear what the bigger implications of this trade might be. A lot of chatter, be it unsubstantiated, about room being made for a man who wears number 87. If so, I'll be sick to my stomach.

I would dead on the floor shocked if Crosby left Pittsburgh, then again another crack at the cup before he bows out with Nate Mac might be tempting.

 

[Aggie204]

And that’s the rub, MacK and Sid would be a terrifying.

While I'm happy to see the back of Rantanen from the Central Division, I fear what the bigger implications of this trade might be. A lot of chatter, be it unsubstantiated, about room being made for a man who wears number 87. If so, I'll be sick to my stomach.

From what I've read this evening on the Av's board, that's a huge part of it.

Didn’t think of it that way. I thought it was Rantenan for Crosby.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Why does Chicago do this? Makes no sense.

 

[Bender Duster]

Wild trade. I gotta say….I’m glad Rantanen is no longer in the Central.

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Wild trade. I gotta say….I’m glad Rantanen is no longer in the Central.

Jets are definitely a big winner in this trade - downside is this means jets killer nichuskin is prob due back soon

 

[Bob E]

Does seem like the Avs aren’t done tinkering with their lineup before playoffs.

Hall might reduce Rantanen’s value to that of Necas. Not sure the Canes are collectively that much better. If they resign Rantanen and move on from Hall, and find solid goaltending, that could be a big win for Carolina.

 

[raideralex99]

So Hawks got a 3rd for taking 50% of Rantanen's salary and gave away Taylor Hall for nothing?

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Why does Chicago do this? Makes no sense.

Taylor Hall would have got something at TD for sure... retaining the $$ is worth a 3rd alone... Chicago tanking for 1st overall?

 

[voyageur]

While I'm happy to see the back of Rantanen from the Central Division, I fear what the bigger implications of this trade might be. A lot of chatter, be it unsubstantiated, about room being made for a man who wears number 87. If so, I'll be sick to my stomach.

From what I've read this evening on the Av's board, that's a huge part of it.

I think for the Avs they didn't have the draft and prospect pool to significantly improve, so they used their most valuable asset, who likely wasn't coming back, to hold water, improve depth. I think Necas acquisition might spell the end of Nichushkin in Colorado.

Canes looking to have the best top line in hockey, if they load em up.

 

[raideralex99]

Wow lots of rumors online of Crosby going to Avs now ... lol.

 

[roccerfeller]

Wow lots of rumors online of Crosby going to Avs now ... lol.

Yep - I see it’s trending on twitter presently


Wouldn’t that be something

 

[UFO]

To be frank I'd rather face a nearly 38 year old Crosby than a playoff warrior in his prime Rantanen in the playoffs.

 

[jetsforever]

Weird move by Chicago and shocking by the Avs

 

[ps241]

I haven’t done the math in the trade to see what they can now afford at the deadline but this might be as simple as it looks. There was no deal to be had for Rantanen going forward and they were not prepared to use him as an own rental and this was the best deal they could get. I will hold off final judgment to see what other moves they make by the TD.

On the surface I would prefer to play the Avs without Rantanen but just as important we need Val to go away since he killed us last year.

 

[Buffdog]

So Hawks got a 3rd for taking 50% of Rantanen's salary and gave away Taylor Hall for nothing?

I wonder if Hall had enough of the losing and wanted out

Probably could have waived until the TDL and gone to a different contender. Chicago likely would have gotten something better than a 3rd though

 

[Jets 31]

It's funny i was reading the Colorado board a few days ago and alot of posters on there wanted Rantanen gone because he was such a one way player. I'm glad he is the east now too.Horrible deal for Chicago though.

 

[bustamente]

I guess Chicago really wanted to get rid of Hall who at this point in his career is collecting jerseys, this is his 7th and next year will probably be his 8th

 

[Jet]

The caps can f*** right off any time now

 

[gojetsgo]

my favorite thing about big trades is right after you get tweets saying "so and so is not done yet" then 99% of the time nothing ends up happening

 

[surixon]

I like this trade for us, but wouldn't if I'm the Avs. They lost a major piece and part of their identity. Rantanen brings high end skill and power to the table. Necas while also big doesn't use his size nearly as much. I guess they are doubling down on finesse.

To me they just became a much easier team to defend.

 

[surixon]

To be frank I'd rather face a nearly 38 year old Crosby than a playoff warrior in his prime Rantanen in the playoffs.

Yup. Sid is still great but he's not as good as he once was.

I guess Chicago really wanted to get rid of Hall who at this point in his career is collecting jerseys, this is his 7th and next year will probably be his 8th

He's still a useful middle 6 player. They likely could have gotten more at the deadline for him.

 

[gojetsgo]

avs lose in regulation

 

[surixon]

avs lose in regulation

Not all that concerned about the Avs. They are to far back to catch us.

 

[raideralex99]

avs lose in regulation

Necas Box Score
Played 25:08
Zero Points
Minus 3 ... Ouch.

 

[gojetsgo]