Proposal: Erik Brannstrom for LW/RW

[HabsCode]

Then you'd be wrong, because Chychrun is absolutely worth as much as Jones was, arguably more with is contract.

Ottawa isn't trading their #1 C

Alright, guess I was way off. You know the trade suck when both sides are against it.

 

[go4hockey]

Norris+Brannstrom+2nd for Chychrun maybe? Don't see Chychrun returning the same kind of assets that Jones did.

He should fetch a better package than Jones did.

 

[HabsCode]

He should fetch a better package than Jones did.

Why, because he is 3 years younger than Jones was at the moment of the trade? Chychrun hasn't proven yet that he is constantly a better defenseman than Seth Jones.

 

[danyhabsfan]

Why, because he is 3 years younger than Jones was at the moment of the trade? Chychurun hasn't proven yet that he is constantly a better defenseman than Seth Jones.

Friendly contract

Jones had 1 year left and he got a monstruous 9.5M x 8 years extension

vs 4.6M per year for Chychrun

 

[go4hockey]

Why, because he is 3 years younger than Jones was at the moment of the trade? Chychrun hasn't proven yet that he is constantly a better defenseman than Seth Jones.

JC has a real good contract and Jones was at the end of his contract. JC is younger and not even in his prime yet where Jones was towards the back side of prime. And Chychrun has done all his time on the worst team in the league, if he was ever surrounded with some talent his game will only grow.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Kaut from the Avs.

Not a bad suggestion at all IMO

 

[JKG33]

Brannstrom and C.Brown to a contender for one of their top prospects would be ideal IMO

What contender is going to want Bramnstrom enough to give up a top prospect, when he can barely crack Ottawa's lineup?

Brown is worth a late 1st at best. Adding Brannstrom doesn't get a top prospect from a contender

 

[Neiler]

I think Brannstrom's stock has fallen so far at this point the best move is to get him playing again when he's back so he can raise it again.

He's a great young player but needs a stage to show that on. His outlet passes are fantastic and really the core piece of his offering in my opinion.

He may not be the best fit for Ottawa's coach (or so it has appeared) but on a team where the players are encouraged to use their skill more (Vancouver?) he is going to excel and show his worth.

 

[JackBauer]

What contender is going to want Bramnstrom enough to give up a top prospect, when he can barely crack Ottawa's lineup?

He's injured and our coach likes a specific type of player, even if that player is worse. If healthy and a different coach, he'd absolutely be on the team.

 

[stempniaksen]

I mean as long as DJ Smith is around I doubt Brannstrom flourishes in Ottawa. I'm pretty convinced he ends up being moved before fulfilling his potential and becomes a middle pairing guy elsewhere.

All that said, why are we moving him for a winger? That's like, quite literally, the last thing this team needs. Give him an extended shot before moving him for a redundant piece. A young C makes sense, but I don't think I'd move him for a winger when this team is semi loaded with competent to good wingers (present and future).

 

[DaveMatthew]

Norris+Brannstrom+2nd for Chychrun maybe? Don't see Chychrun returning the same kind of assets that Jones did.

Norris is a 22 year old centre, in his sophomore season, who's on pace for 43 goals. I love Chychrun, but I don't think Ottawa would make that deal 1 for 1.

 

[DaveMatthew]

I mean as long as DJ Smith is around I doubt Brannstrom flourishes in Ottawa. I'm pretty convinced he ends up being moved before fulfilling his potential and becomes a middle pairing guy elsewhere.

All that said, why are we moving him for a winger? That's like, quite literally, the last thing this team needs. Give him an extended shot before moving him for a redundant piece. A young C makes sense, but I don't think I'd move him for a winger when this team is semi loaded with competent to good wingers (present and future).

With Stützle establishing him more at C every game, I don't think that's as pressing a need.

Norris - Stützle - Pinto are the centre's for the foreseeable future. And then you have White and Greig who can play centre, but will likely move to wing.

An offensively capable winger, to play with Stützle, is a big need.

You're likely not getting anyone established for Brannstrom, but you could maybe get a change of scenery type of player: Kravtsov, Denisenko, Yamamoto, etc.

 

[NyQuil]

With Stützle establishing him more at C every game, I don't think that's as pressing a need.

Norris - Stützle - Pinto are the centre's for the foreseeable future. And then you have White and Greig who can play centre, but will likely move to wing.

An offensively capable winger, to play with Stützle, is a big need.

I think a revitalized Brown (he's been better) works well with Stutzle, but I agree that Formenton is better suited in the bottom six.

Ideally we'd get an offensive guy to play there, particularly a shooter (Mike Hoffman? lol) and then have Pinto eventually come back as insurance in that top six.

Then again, Hoffman and Stutzle on the same line would give DJ fits.

You're likely not getting anyone established for Brannstrom, but you could maybe get a change of scenery type of player: Kravtsov, Denisenko, Yamamoto, etc.

Not with the way we played him.

 

[DaveMatthew]

Not with the way we played him.

Yeah certainly not today. If he comes back in January and plays the remainder of the season, and plays capably, you could maybe make a trade like that in the summer. Especially if it's a player like Yamamoto, who despite struggling, will still be looking for a raise that the Oilers may not be able to make work.

If he comes back and is in and out of the lineup though, then you're right, you'd be looking at a Logan Brown type return.

With that said, I do think Smith is evolving (although much more slowly than I'd like, and recently, it hasn't been by choice). Moving Stützle to C, playing Thomson in a bigger role, moving Formenton up the lineup, are examples of that. So maybe we see Brannstrom in the top 4 with Zub by the end of the year. Maybe *gasp* we even see him at RD.

We'll see.

 

[Captain97]

I think a revitalized Brown (he's been better) works well with Stutzle, but I agree that Formenton is better suited in the bottom six.

Ideally we'd get an offensive guy to play there, particularly a shooter (Mike Hoffman? lol) and then have Pinto eventually come back as insurance in that top six.

Then again, Hoffman and Stutzle on the same line would give DJ fits.



Not with the way we played him.

Instead of Hoffman maybe Toffoli from the Habs could make sense in a Brannstrom + trade. 2 years after this one on a cheap deal.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Teams I could see having interest:

AZ - Ghost has thrived there, but likely not a longterm fit. Capobianco and Dineen havent seized a spot. Moser and Kolyachonok both seem to have bright futures but not likely ready for the prime-time yet. He could find a roll there.

DAL - maybe something around Lindell? He would need to waive his NMC, which might be an issue, but clearing up his salary would leave them room to re-sign Klingberg, Oettinger, Robertson longterm while also leaving enough room to retool, make some trades, etc. Not that Dallas needs to move Lindell... but my impression is he has fallen out of favour a bit.

FLA - only established LHD is Forsling (Weegar is a RHLD). Lots of intriguing young players who have not fully grasped a spot in the lineup (Heponiemi, Denisenko, Heinemen, Noel, Smilanic, Schwindt, Sourdig, Gildon, Ludvig) + other young players who are still finding their footing (Luostarainen, Tippett).

MTL - they severely lack PP options on the back-end and should have plenty of opportunity to grab a top 4 spot longterm. Lots of young players. Maybe a deal to be made around Toffoli or Savard. I could also see us taking back Kulak as a throw-in/cap-dump.

NSH - as always, their bottom pairing seems in-flux. Only PP option is Josi... Brann could help on their PP2 and play on their bottom pairing, maybe their 2nd pairing long-term.

NYI - no secret their D is a bit in flux... Pelech, Pulock and Dobson provide a strong core, and Mayfield is a good 4/5D, but
beyond that they are mostly counting on some of the leagues oldest players and some prospects. Robin Salo looks promising, but may not be ready yet. Even longterm, they only have 3 legit LHDs (Pelech, Salo, Bolduc) and two of them are young prospects. Almost no offense from their back-end this year - Brannstrom's 13pts in 30 games last year is a better pace than any Isle D has hit thus far this season. Brannstrom might be able to solidify a 2nd pairing role there.

WSH - Schultz hasn't had the desired impact, Alexeyev hasn't progressed to the point where he's knocking on the door... Brann could play 2nd/3rd pairing and PP2 for them.

 

[kinghock]

With Stützle establishing him more at C every game, I don't think that's as pressing a need.

Norris - Stützle - Pinto are the centre's for the foreseeable future. And then you have White and Greig who can play centre, but will likely move to wing.

An offensively capable winger, to play with Stützle, is a big need.

You're likely not getting anyone established for Brannstrom, but you could maybe get a change of scenery type of player: Kravtsov, Denisenko, Yamamoto, etc.

Denisenko>Brannstrom

 

[BannedFromCDC]

Jack Rathbone and Mikey DiPietro.

 

[TropicOfNoReturn]

What about a Crouse-Brannstrom swap (Obviously it would not be one for one) ?

We know Ottawa really like players like Crouse. Brannstrom could be a fit, further more if they are planning on moving on from Chychrun.

I just had to go google Lawson Crouse cause I could have sworn he was like 28 or 29 by now. Feels like he's been around for a long time

 

[thesensguy]

Norris+Brannstrom+2nd for Chychrun maybe? Don't see Chychrun returning the same kind of assets that Jones did.

Wouldn’t do Norris for Chychrun 1 for 1 when we have Chabot (better than Chychrun) and Sanderson (Has a good chance of being as good or better than Chychrun) as LD already

 

[KevinRedkey]

What contender is going to want Bramnstrom enough to give up a top prospect, when he can barely crack Ottawa's lineup?

Brown is worth a late 1st at best. Adding Brannstrom doesn't get a top prospect from a contender

A 1st and Brannstrom is pretty close to a good prospect on a contender, but ok... Lol

 

[JKG33]

A 1st and Brannstrom is pretty close to a good prospect on a contender, but ok... Lol

Value in a vacuum maybe, but my point was no contender would need Brannstrom

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Norris is a 22 year old centre, in his sophomore season, who's on pace for 43 goals. I love Chychrun, but I don't think Ottawa would make that deal 1 for 1.

Oh my, this is hilarious.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

I'd do DeBrusk for Branstrom.

That was my first thought as well. Kind of frustrating as a Sens fan because management doesn’t play Branstrom much. When they did last year he looked good.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

Norris+Brannstrom+2nd for Chychrun maybe? Don't see Chychrun returning the same kind of assets that Jones did.

Are you giving crazy!?!? Or you don’t know who Norris is