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pheasant

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Hi all!

Just wanted to get a collection going of players that your team has that could be had for free in a trade. Who on your team is available for next-to-nothing. Maybe players that have been passed by on the depth chart, have declining skills, or just never meshed with the team.

I'm not talking about cap-dumps. Datsyuk's contract and Bickell were not traded for nothing. They were traded for less. I'm talking about someone that could potentially contribute somewhere else, but wouldn't be missed on their current roster.

Also not talking about bargain bin free agents. Everyone knows they could be picked up for just cash. This is different.

I'm kind of thinking of the Daley trade from Chicago to PIT. Or perhaps a player that nearly got bought out? some examples from my team, Toronto, Peter Holland or Jonathan Bernier could both be had for free. Each could contribute, (although Bernier may be closer to a cap-dump at this point).


Edit: Some suggestions found in the thread:

Peter Holland
Tommy Wingels
David Desharnais
Jori Lehtera
Valtteri Filppula
Josh Bailey
Alexei Emelin
Anton Lander
Nik Kulemin
Drew Stafford
Nate Prosser
Jason Pomminville
Matt Hunwick
Mike Condon
Brendan Smith
Luca Sbisa
Matt Stajan
Brandon Manning
Jordan Weal
Ondrej Pavelec
Mark Stuart
Chris Thorburn
Jonathan Bernier
Milan Michalek
Matt Moulson
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Ondrej Pavelec, Mark Stuart, Chris Thorburn. I will asterisk this, though, by saying that Jets fans will list these 3, but management may not agree.
 
Tanner Glass. He's actually not that bad.

He only looks bad when our imbecile coach gives him regular shifts down 2 goals with 5-10 minutes remaining in the 3rd period of a playoff game.
 
David Desharnais , can do 30points on the third line, but we dont want any of his 1way smooth game on our 3rd line.
 
to good home:

Our "Joffrey" is an occasionally healthy, senior fella who has had all his shots and has been "fixed" numerous times for a host of ailments. As an older boy, he'll help keep the pups in line when not visiting the trainer. Ideally, you'll provide a safe place for him to play as he enters the twilight of his career. He likes regular grooming, and lots of time away from the rest of the pack to lick his many wounds. Joffrey is friendly, outgoing and social-media-savvy.
Adoption fee: 5.25 million for two years.

"Milan" came to us last season. Once a prominent piece in Ottawa, he became a stray when the team moved in a younger direction. He was acquired in a package in exchange for "Dion", an aggressive, larger male who did well at Babcock's obedience school before finding his forever home.
While a bit timid, this senior fella still remembers a few tricks, and with a relatively low one-time adoption fee of just 4 million, he's yours for a box of milk-bones.

We also have a "Jared", who is an extra large breed, but his hip problems make him unsuitable for adoption.

Unfortunately, "Robidas", who has been in our care for a number of years, hasn't responded well to treatment and is scheduled to be euthanized. Donations are gladly accepted, to be redistributed to the NHLPA pension plan.
 
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The sharks don't have to move anyone, but once Demelo, Nieto, and UFA G (if not Dell) have signed, they will be right on the cap, meaning that either Wingels (likely) or Dillon (less lilkely) will be traded. I believe both are worth picks, but if Wilson waits until just before camp/early season, I imagine they'll return less.
 
Wild have 2 NHL ready D prospects with good size in the AHL (Folin and Olofsson). Bottom pair NHL players in most teams. Folin is 25 and Olofsson 21.

Prosser is a perennial 7th D that never whines and apparently is a good locker room guy. Will take a hit to complete a pass and block shots with abandon. Follows coaching, but his ability/shot/size are fringe roster and he has no upside. Takes a roster spot from one of the kids, so we could drop Prosser to make space.

Pomminville has maybe zero value if you are kind. Maybe a cap dump. Definitely in the dumpster heap, but how stinky is the question.
 
You might get some quibbles from other Blues fans, but I'd move Lehtera for anything we could get. He has serious stamina issues and is worthless after 30 games. People think he could get better as he does have skill, but his salary is just too much for him to ghost the entire back-half of the season. 34 points playing primarily with Tarasenko and Steen is awful. His $4.7M contract kept us from making any impact moves this off-season. His lack of foot-speed and questionable defense makes line combinations and usage problematic. While we wouldn't be a better team by removing him, it would give us the room to make a move to get considerably better.
 
LWOSLEAFS said:
to good home:

Our "Joffrey" is an occasionally healthy, senior fella who has had all his shots and has been "fixed" numerous times for a host of ailments. As an older boy, he'll help keep the pups in line when not visiting the trainer. Ideally, you'll provide a safe place for him to play as he enters the twilight of his career. He likes regular grooming, and lots of time away from the rest of the pack to lick his many wounds. Joffrey is friendly, outgoing and social-media-savvy.
Adoption fee: 5.25 million for two years.

"Milan" came to us last season. Once a prominent piece in Ottawa, he became a stray when the team moved in a younger direction. He was acquired in a package in exchange for "Dion", an aggressive, larger male who did well at Babcock's obedience school before finding his forever home.
While a bit timid, this senior fella still remembers a few tricks, and with a relatively low one-time adoption fee of just 4 million, he's yours for a box of milk-bones.

We also have a "Jared", who is an extra large breed, but his hip problems make him unsuitable for adoption.

Unfortunately, "Robidas", who has been in our care for a number of years, hasn't responded well to treatment and is scheduled to be euthanized. Donations are gladly accepted, to be redistributed to the NHLPA pension plan.
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This is freakin hilarious. :handclap:
 
Brian Flynn - decent 4th line player or 13th forward. Has speed in spades, works hard, and some skills (has been used in the shootouts before). A bit small and soft, and the Habs have too many players of this ilk in the bottom-6.

David Desharnais - at 3.5M for 1 year he wouldnt be a burden for a rebuilding squad looking for a playmaking C for their 2nd line. Excels on the PP. Good leader, works hard.

Alexei Emelin - has more value IMO than most people think... can play well as a bottom-pairing guy but is overpaid. Is very physical, skates well, can make good outlet passes most of the time. A bit of trouble in the defensive end. Not sure if Bergevin would let him go.

MAYBE ONE or TWO of - Andrighetto, Hudon, Danault, Matteau, De La Rose, Carr... basically depending on who makes the team out of camp / who looks good at camp / who doesn't.... some of these guys will be on waivers.
 
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Brian Flynn - decent 4th line player or 13th forward. Has speed in spades, works hard, and some skills (has been used in the shootouts before). A bit small and soft, and the Habs have too many players of this ilk in the bottom-6.

David Desharnais - at 3.5M for 1 year he wouldnt be a burden for a rebuilding squad looking for a playmaking C for their 2nd line. Excels on the PP. Good leader, works hard.

Alexei Emelin - has more value IMO than most people think... can play well as a bottom-pairing guy but is overpaid. Is very physical, skates well, can make good outlet passes most of the time. A bit of trouble in the defensive end. Not sure if Bergevin would let him go.

MAYBE ONE or TWO of - Andrighetto, Hudon, Danault, Matteau, De La Rose, Carr... basically depending on who makes the team out of camp / who looks good at camp / who doesn't.... some of these guys will be on waivers.
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Danault isn't being moved. 3rd C after DD.
 
Greening I wouldn't be surprised if a team gives up a 5th for at the deadline
 
Lander (if he doesn't improve this year)
Fayne (although he looked a bit better after his waiving last year. It depends on if he can be solid in a bottom pairing role.)

That's it for the most part. Not too bad at all.
 
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