GDT: Draft aftermath and free agent frenzy

[GoldiFox]

Looks like Vegas has about $3-4 million in Cap space now. Going to need to move out Fleury still to bring in Pietrangelo.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Stastny to Winnipeg for Dahlstrom and a 4th. Looks like they don't need to deal Fleury or Patches after all (I don't expect Petro to sign in Vegas).

 

[Sens1Canes2]

I kinda want Turris on a 1y show me deal.

I think if we do move for a goalie. It will be via trade, Raanta, Kuemper, or Demko maybe.

No you don’t.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Even if you don't consider money or cap, seems like they have a fairly big problem with Fleury given what got put out there in the playoffs.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Even if you don't consider money or cap, seems like they have a fairly big problem with Fleury given what got put out there in the playoffs.

Lehner was signed at a low enough cap hit that they can keep Fleury as a backup/platoon guy until they deal his last year in the next offseason. Unless, of course, they know that Petro is ready to sign that paperwork, but IMO any big UFA is a long-shot.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Lehner was signed at a low enough cap hit that they can keep Fleury as a backup/platoon guy until they deal his last year in the next offseason.

But they’re decidedly worse until then, having dealt Stastny. They need more Cs

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

But they’re decidedly worse until then, having dealt Stastny. They need more Cs

Vegas dealt from a position of luxury. They have Glass, Stephenson, and Roy, whom can all play center pretty well. If Glass takes the next step, he could well replace Stastny's production. It's a significant risk, however, as all young players are.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Lehner was signed at a low enough cap hit that they can keep Fleury as a backup/platoon guy until they deal his last year in the next offseason. Unless, of course, they know that Petro is ready to sign that paperwork, but IMO any big UFA is a long-shot.

Again, I'm not talking about money. I'm talking about keeping a guy that clearly had issues with his role and now is cemented to be in that role if he stays.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Looks like Vegas has about $3-4 million in Cap space now. Going to need to move out Fleury still to bring in Pietrangelo.

And they ain't got much time to do it. Pressure is on them which can lead to them making a poor decision and overpaying whoever takes his contract. Would be nice if we can capitalize on that.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Vegas dealt from a position of luxury. They have Glass, Stephenson, and Roy, whom can all play center pretty well. If Glass takes the next step, he could well replace Stastny's production. It's a significant risk, however, as all young players are.

That’s a pretty interesting take, considering after their playoff ouster, the consensus was “man they’re weak down the middle.”
And not fan consensus, people across the league who know what’s what.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

That’s a pretty interesting take, considering after their playoff ouster, the consensus was “man they’re weak down the middle.”
And not fan consensus, people across the league who know what’s what.

I was going to say the same thing.

Statsny, even with a .5 ppg, was shuffled around because of his play. they played Glass and Roy up. Their center depth is definitely why they lost to Dallas.

 

[A Star is Burns]

That’s a pretty interesting take, considering after their playoff ouster, the consensus was “man they’re weak down the middle.”
And not fan consensus, people across the league who know what’s what.

I agree that if they roll with what they have it would take a big step forward by Glass or perhaps a deadline acquisition of a better center. Not impossible to win with what they have down the middle but they need to improve.

 

[Lucky Lindy]

Lets goooo (in 55 minutes).

 

[Navin R Slavin]

"11-year-old Andrei Svechnikov was stretchered off the ice during the 1st period of Tuesday's tilt against the Canadians after receiving a hard hit against the boards from defenseman Hal Gill. He was transported to a local hospital where it is reported he is in serious condition."

I lol'd.

 

[CanesFanBudMan]

I agree that if they roll with what they have it would take a big step forward by Glass or perhaps a deadline acquisition of a better center. Not impossible to win with what they have down the middle but they need to improve.

I agree... little in the middle (but if they sign Pietrangelo) got much back

 

[FreshSeabass]

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[Nikishin Go Boom]

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thanks for adding.

This may be slower than day 2 of the draft

 

[Canes]

Vegas dealt from a position of luxury. They have Glass, Stephenson, and Roy, whom can all play center pretty well. If Glass takes the next step, he could well replace Stastny's production. It's a significant risk, however, as all young players are.

Glass does have the potential but only has about 70 games of pro hockey experience over the last 2 years. The other guys are bottom 6 players at best, Stephenson can maybe play 2nd line center but ultimately puts them at a disadvantage with most serious contenders.

 

[GoldiFox]

It's annoying that Lundqvist is going directly to the Capitals. Especially with Laviolette there. Canes can't catch a break with the King.

 

[Svechhammer]

It's annoying that Lundqvist is going directly to the Capitals. Especially with Laviolette there. Canes can't catch a break with the King.

Meh, after the qualifier round, I'm not worried.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Glass does have the potential but only has about 70 games of pro hockey experience over the last 2 years. The other guys are bottom 6 players at best, Stephenson can maybe play 2nd line center but ultimately puts them at a disadvantage with most serious contenders.

Sure they're weak down the middle RN. What I was saying is that Glass is only 21 and has the potential to be as good as Stastny was for them. Stephenson and Roy are decent #3 and #4 options. I'm not saying that it isn't a risk. I'm saying that as far as cap casualties are concerned, Stastny isn't a bad choice considering the presence of Glass. You guys need to read my comments in relative terms: center is a position of relative luxury in the sense that Glass has the potential for much more. Losing Stastny hurts, but considering Glass and that they got back a draft pick for him instead of dealing one away, it hurts way less than losing a high pick for Fleury or, worse, losing a legitimately valuable player in Pacioretty for pennies on the dollar, as was originally speculated by TVA. Cap management is sometimes about determining what hurts less.

 

[FreshSeabass]

Alec Martinez and Max Pacioretty allegedly available. oof just read nate schmidt being shopped too

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

i would take one patches for the right price

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Vegas fans better hope it's Martinez, if they deal anyone at all. Dealing away Patches or Schmidt is a terrible, horribad idea in this marketplace.

 

[GoldiFox]

Alec Martinez and Max Pacioretty allegedly available. oof just read nate schmidt being shopped too

Pacioretty would be interesting but he is too expensive without moving Nino