Around the NHL 2024 - Offseason Moves

[PredsV82]

So I thought Holtz was a big time prospect for NJ but he just got traded to Vegas for not much it seems like

 

[herzausstein]

So I thought Holtz was a big time prospect for NJ but he just got traded to Vegas for not much it seems like

A cost controlled youngish 4C and a pick... doesnt seem like much return for a recent top 10 pick

 

[Soundgarden]

Pretty sure he has been leaning towards bust territory, he was just in every proposal for our players though it seemed.

 

[Armourboy]

He was the NJ version of Branco from a few years ago.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Tampa also traded Sergachev. Making room to keep Stammer I'm guessing

I’m not at all sure I trust the stories going around… the idea they would have asked Stamkos to take a cap circumventing 8x$3M deal seems preposterous. But it is TB after all.

Or that they’d flip to Guentzel instead when their lifer Captain hero understandably wouldn’t accept that.

Seems bizarre all around. But ok, I’m down for about 5x$8M for Stamkos here

 

[herzausstein]

I’m not at all sure I trust the stories going around… the idea they would have asked Stamkos to take a cap circumventing 8x$3M deal seems preposterous. But it is TB after all.

Or that they’d flip to Guentzel instead when their lifer Captain hero understandably wouldn’t accept that.

Seems bizarre all around. But ok, I’m down for about 5x$8M for Stamkos here

Well they just traded for Guentzel's rights. Guentzel will be 30 at end of season vs Stamkos being 35.

 

[herzausstein]

Last day for waivers on the 1st round of buyouts. Will be interesting to see what happens. Skinner and Campbell so far the two biggest victims

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Well they just traded for Guentzel's rights. Guentzel will be 30 at end of season vs Stamkos being 35.

I dare to hope that all their maneuvering is good news for that 1st we own.

Guentzel might be better than Stamkos at this point but it should sort of damage morale to punt the Captain like that?

 

[herzausstein]

I dare to hope that all their maneuvering is good news for that 1st we own.

Guentzel might be better than Stamkos at this point but it should sort of damage morale to punt the Captain like that?

Punted sergachev and jeannot as well. Honestly kindof like the maneuvering theyve done. Sergachev got them solid assets back that should help them out for this year with Moser being a good 3rd pairing option that will continue to grow and Geekie possibly fitting into the roster this season. Guentzel will fill in Stamkos' production. Not sure what Moser or Guentzel will make but between the two i imagine itll be 10+ million so theyll have 5 million or so to finish out a roster

 

[BigFatCat999]

To get a top 100 forward either;

A) scored a min of 29 goals or

B) scored a min of 55 pts

 

[AbsentMojo]

Jeannot traded to LA for a 4th and 2nd. Way more than I thought he could get. Rob Blake is a clown

Visiting from King's forum. Re Blake - first he goes for PLD, now for Jeanott - suspecting its the same level of hopium. Can you tell us how he went from 41pts to what looks like a quiet quit next 2 seasons (or respond to this post Kings News: - Kings acquire Tanner Jeanott from the Lightning). Thanks for any insights

 

[wmupreds]

Visiting from King's forum. Re Blake - first he goes for PLD, now for Jeanott - suspecting its the same level of hopium. Can you tell us how he went from 41pts to what looks like a quiet quit next 2 seasons (or respond to this post Kings News: - Kings acquire Tanner Jeanott from the Lightning). Thanks for any insights

Most of it is explained by a very unsustainable S% in his 41pt year. The rest probably by lower usage/TOI and a couple of lower body injuries hampering his already suspect skating.

 

[Armourboy]

Most of it is explained by a very unsustainable S% in his 41pt year. The rest probably by lower usage/TOI and a couple of lower body injuries hampering his already suspect skating.

He also started chasing hits rather than taking hits when its part of the play. It became insanely noticeable the last half of his time here. But I agree, he stopped having an insane shooting percentage. The odds he ever hits 40 pts again is pretty low imo.

 

[BigFatCat999]

If the twitter rumors of Stamkos at 3x6 are true sign me up

 

[Armourboy]

If the twitter rumors of Stamkos at 3x6 are true sign me up

If you mean 3 million x 6 years then that is a lie. Tampa apparently offered him 3 x 8 so there is no way he is taking two less seasons from someone else at the same money.

Now if you mean 6 million x 3 then yeah I say go for it and think that is much more believable.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Most of it is explained by a very unsustainable S% in his 41pt year. The rest probably by lower usage/TOI and a couple of lower body injuries hampering his already suspect skating.

Saw that shooting pct.. saw he scored a lot of goals that season on tips. Thx for getting back

 

[BigFatCat999]

Now if you mean 6 million x 3 then yeah I say go for it and think that is much more believable.

That’s what I meant

 

[ShagDaddy]

Stuff like this leads me to believe that the Predators have a legitimate shot at Stamkos.

If Trotz can get Stephenson and Stamkos in free agency, I think the forward group has a solid chance of being pretty competitive this upcoming season.

 

[BigFatCat999]

What has me thinking is reports that Tampa Bay have just stopped talking to Stamkos

 

[BigFatCat999]

I am 75% yes on signing Stamkos. You would have the following as the top 6.

Forsberg-O'Reilly/Stamkos-Nyqvist/Evangelista
Novak-O'Reilly/Stamkos-Nyqvist/Evangelista

THAT could be fun. The other 2 lines are:

?-Sissons-Glass
Smith-McC-?
Janokowski

Room for kids to win a spot and a top 6 which could be very fun. My worry is D, UNLESS a bunch of Ads players are ready?

 

[BigFatCat999]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807574534431641731

 

[Soundgarden]

Ok, don't hate it.

 

[hockey diva]

Geutzel going to Tampa.

 

[Soundgarden]

Robertson requesting out of Toronto, would be a decent pick up, if we actually played young guys.

 

[Armourboy]

Robertson requesting out of Toronto, would be a decent pick up, if we actually played young guys.

Nah he wasn't one of our draft picks which means he would get plenty of opportunity.