TSN: Coyotes targeting Duchene, potential capital infusion with new ownership?

[Mosby]

I don’t think Columbus is in this if they’re losing Bob and Bread.

 

[lanky]

AZ and Mtl can make him the top C, undisputed. Nas and CBJ can't offer that. AZ has more sun and less tax compared to Mtl.

 

[lanky]

3.5 weeks and we'll know.

 

[Jamieh]

AZ and Mtl can make him the top C, undisputed. Nas and CBJ can't offer that. AZ has more sun and less tax compared to Mtl.

His exact words were that winning was number 1, not money, not taxes. He also laughed that Country music will play no role in his decision. It's hockey first.

 

[Jamieh]

I don’t think Columbus is in this if they’re losing Bob and Bread.

Depends on what they also plan to add. And how much he liked it there for last few months. But he is going to free agency so they are at best competing.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Not sure I love the idea of giving Matt Duchene 75 million dollars.

Seriously? I could care how much they spend. Whatever his warts, he automatically becomes the best player on our team.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

His exact words were that winning was number 1, not money, not taxes. He also laughed that Country music will play no role in his decision. It's hockey first.

Yea, I've said the same myself about job satisfaction over money. Realized I was bullshitting myself.

 

[Jakey53]

Not sure I love the idea of giving Matt Duchene 75 million dollars.

Duchene is a bottom tier 1C, but I don't want to get into a bidding war for him, which is what we will have to do.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Duchene is a bottom tier 1C, but I don't want to get into a bidding war for him, which is what we will have to do.

Jeez. No players hit 20 goals and you don't want to get into a bidding war for a 1C? We're not going to be able to trade for a top 15 1C. This way we don't lose assets and draft picks.

 

[Jamieh]

Yea, I've said the same myself about job satisfaction over money. Realized I was bull****ting myself.

Yeah exactly the same between you and a $70 million contract. And the tax treaty kinda evens things out.

 

[Jamieh]

FTR I would add Duchene in half a second if he was interested but I just don't see it happening.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Yeah exactly the same between you and a $70 million contract. And the tax treaty kinda evens things out.

More so for the athletes - the numbers are the indication of their value to their employers. The athletes already know they have enough to live well.

 

[Jamieh]

More so for the athletes - the numbers are the indication of their value to their employers. The athletes already know they have enough to live well.

Again, the numbers won't be much different. His agent will take care of that. At Duchene's level It's about much more than money.

 

[Jakey53]

Also not sure I love going all in on UFA Duchene, passing up on trades along the way, and early days UFAs while Duchene PJs around acting like he’s Tavares, only for us to lose him to the Islanders. Then we’re sitting there with no options left on the table.

Well, this is interesting. Chayka has tried for Hayes and now Duchene? I guess they do know our C's stink.

 

[Mosby]

Don't forget that we used to employ Duchene's uncle (Newell Brown), who I imagine would have good things to say about AZ.

 

[Mosby]

I posted a few weeks back that I'm not even a huge fan of Duchene. Statistically he's only a few percentages better than Stepan but he's going to cost about 3 million more.

But there's a lot to like too. First he's damn good on faceoffs. One of the best in the league. He's a legitimate center, not a wing/center hybrid. Lots of vision. Fast as f***. If he's not a 1C he's about as close as you can be.

A little concerned if there are locker room issues. Colorado took off after he left. The uber video in Ottawa also looks bad. Neither is outlandish but both causes for curiosity.

 

[rt]

Don't forget that we used to employ Duchene's uncle (Newell Brown), who I imagine would have good things to say about AZ.

I’d also hire Newell Brown back in a second.

 

[rt]

Duchene has always struck me as a turd. He’s also a career 61pts per 82gp. This is NOT a ten million dollar player. Especially given he’ll be 36 when the deal expires. This is a future complaisance buyout in the making. As much as I don’t like Duchene and as much as I think giving him 7rs 70+ million is a bad idea, I will say this...

...if we actually did, I’d do a complete 180. I’d be hooting and hollering and shouting for joy. I’m a fan. What can I say.

 

[TheLegend]

Since this is coming from Dreger I will remain skeptical. His track record on Coyotes business issues has been weak.

But if it’s true and we land Duchene we better make sure he has his own private Uber driver on the road.

 

[Mosby]

Also note that Duchene's wife is from Denver, so may as well sign with the neighbouring state.

 

[Jakey53]

Jeez. No players hit 20 goals and you don't want to get into a bidding war for a 1C? We're not going to be able to trade for a top 15 1C. This way we don't lose assets and draft picks.

I have said weeks ago I would go after Duchene and was flamed for that. I really like Duchene, but man oh man, 8-9 mill. is a lot of dough. I also agree that we can't afford to lose assets at this time and the UFA area is our best bet this year. Chayka has to keep the momentum and excitement going forward and this signing could do that. Duchene is a 0.75 PPG player.

 

[0point1]

I like that we are in the conversation but fear a massive over-payment that could doom the new ownership right from the start.

 

[Jakey53]

Also note that Duchene's wife is from Denver, so may as well sign with the neighbouring state.

There is no way they are going to Montreal then, not a chance.

 

[Jakey53]

I like that we are in the conversation but fear a massive over-payment that could doom the new ownership right from the start.

How can you make the assumption when we don't know who the new owner is?

 

[awfulwaffle]

I hate this report. Give us a new owner with deep pockets and I'll be excited.