Proposal: Free agency edition Trade Rumours/Proposals - 2025/26 Part II

[PlayOn]

Most of these players have NMC/NTC, they are not waving for Ottawa.

Steve called Ottawa a destination, they’re all itching to come here

 

[Gil Gunderson]

It is true, you just like to be miserable.

Sure, players have never failed to live up to their potential because of skating flaws. Never happens in this league!

 

[DJB]

If we move Spence for Karlsson and he slides into our bottom pair I’m good with that.

But if that’s the answer for our top 4 problem then heck no he’s the opposite of what we need

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Then it's bust, and you'll complain about not getting anybody.

You have to understand that the vast majority of players with any kind of say in where they go or where they sign do not want to come to Ottawa.

Low knowledge fans will go on and on about Robertson, Forsberg, Dorofyev, Nylander, etc... but it won't happen. This isn't EA NHL.

Players already with contracts that don't have trade protection? That's a different story.

McTavish, Lafreniere, Knies, Rust, Voronkov, Tippett, Peterka - those are examples of potential targets.

if the best we can do is McTavish keep the picks paying a premium on a 40 point player who hasn’t improved much if at all isn’t the answer.

Knies is perfect he’s acceptable for sure
I’d pay a lot to get him as he’s a way better player
In fact most players on your list id take over him

Mctavish and Petreka would be nightmares for me by far my least favourites of the rumoured players to he available.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Sure, players have never lived up to their potential because of skating flaws. Never happens in this league!

There's nothing to indicate that will happen with Yak, that's the thing. He's been an effective player at every level of his career, including in the small amount of NHL games he's played. Again, you just love being miserable and you are rooting for him to bust.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

There's nothing to indicate that will happen with Yak, that's the thing. He's been an effective player at every level of his career, including in the small amount of NHL games he's played. Again, you just love being miserable and you are rooting for him to bust.

The NHL is where the lack of skating ability actually hurts you, not junior hockey. From all accounts he wasn’t very good defensively in Belleville at all.

But yes I want him to fail because for some reason I don’t like him…?

 

[Sens in Process]

If we use the 9th overall pick on McTavish, it’s going to be a brutal reach on multiple fronts. He’s a very limited player with a low ceiling. I wouldn’t mind him as a depth piece—ideally acquired in exchange for a late first-round pick+++ —but even then, I’m very lukewarm on him and the Ducks will be wanting more. You're paying for pedigree with him and not just the player.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

We likely won’t even get Karlsson this summer. Management has had a hard-on for Ristolainen so that’s going to be your “upgrade” over Spence.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

The NHL is where the lack of skating ability actually hurts you, not junior hockey. From all accounts he wasn’t very good defensively in Belleville at all.

But yes I want him to fail because for some reason I don’t like him…?

Lol of course he wasn't good, it was his first season. He's not Jake Sanderson man, he's a raw offensive defenseman who relies on his frame. He's going to get better defensively as he gets more comfortable reading plays at the highest level and putting on strength as he matures. Absolutely insane to think he's not going to get any better

 

[benjiv1]

Take everything that Bruce says with a grain of salt.

I know for a fact, the team doesn’t trust him with anything of consequence.

Him breaking the Zetterlund trade, was the office throwing him a bone.

He could be getting info from outside the team, but he is barely tolerated since Eugene died.

 

[BigRig4]

Take everything that Bruce says with a grain of salt.

I know for a fact, the team doesn’t trust him with anything of consequence.

Him breaking the Zetterlund trade, was the office throwing him a bone.

He could be getting info from outside the team, but he is barely tolerated since Eugene died.

Good to know, thanks for clarifying!

 

[Sens Vader]

Take everything that Bruce says with a grain of salt.

I know for a fact, the team doesn’t trust him with anything of consequence.

Him breaking the Zetterlund trade, was the office throwing him a bone.

He could be getting info from outside the team, but he is barely tolerated since Eugene died.

Are you getting any info?

I am curious to know if the plan is to flip the assets for a star player or if the plan would be to bring in a few solid players

It is a major difference to target a guy like Robertson vs McTavish

 

[Mingus Dew]

If you are serious about getting Robertson you need to offer $14mm at a minimum. Will take more from Ottawa. $16mm maybe?

 

[Laphroaig]

How would you guys feel about Yakemchuk + 9OA to San Jose for 2OA and pick Stenberg?

Not my favorite move but I don't hate it

I'd do it.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

If you are serious about getting Robertson you need to offer $14mm at a minimum. Will take more from Ottawa. $16mm maybe?

Depends, who has that cap space and is also trying to trade for him?

For the record, I’d be extremely shocked if he signs here.

 

[Mingus Dew]

Depends, who has that cap space and is also trying to trade for him?

For the record, I’d be extremely shocked if he signs here.

Teams will clear cap I'm sure.

But if we are offering $14mm then he might as well just sign with Dallas for $12mm. Better team in an American market with drastically lower taxes.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Teams will clear cap I'm sure.

But if we are offering $14mm then he might as well just sign with Dallas for $12mm. Better team in an American market with drastically lower taxes.

It doesn’t seem like Dallas is willing to go 12 mil.

 

[Sens in Process]

My best guess is that it’ll involve something along the lines of Tippett and Risto for the 9th overall. I’m not saying I like it — it’s just a hunch. We could then use the 25th and/or Spence to go after another forward. Tippett is from the area, so the Sens may not be included on his No Trade List.

My preference would be to target a player like Laff (though I doubt it happens) or simply keep the picks and do a mini-rebuild.

 

[Mingus Dew]

It doesn’t seem like Dallas is willing to go 12 mil.

Yeah I thought they were stuck at or around $12mm. If they're not then $14mm might get it done.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Yeah I thought they were stuck at or around $12mm. If they're not then $14mm might get it done.

Supposedly the offered the Harley contract (10.5 mil or so). Thats what a Stars fan said somewhere.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

Most of these players have NMC/NTC, they are not waving for Ottawa.

The Vancouver players might. One of the few organizations that seem worse than Ottawa right now.

 

[ottawagm]

A top 4 d-man used as a throw-in driving me insane. What are we doing here?

Spence alone should carry more value than MacT.

He was worth a 3rd last year, maybe a 2nd this year.

 

[Hale The Villain]

My best guess is that it’ll involve something along the lines of Tippett and Risto for the 9th overall. I’m not saying I like it — it’s just a hunch. We could then use the 25th and/or Spence to go after another forward. Tippett is from the area, so the Sens may not be included on his No Trade List.

My preference would be to target a player like Laff (though I doubt it happens) or simply keep the picks and do a mini-rebuild.

I don't think Tippett's NTC kicks in until the summer, so we might be safe there.

I could see Spence going back to Philly in that deal as well as a replacement RD.

Tippett is probably worth a mid-1st on his own as a PWF with 27/28/20/28 goals over his last 4 seasons, and they'll probably want a 1st for Ristolainen too, so I wouldn't be surprised if we added to get those two, even if I'd absolutely hate it.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

He was worth a 3rd last year, maybe a 2nd this year.

Because Ken Holland is a legit moron. He spent more money on Dumoulin and Ceci than Gavrikov and Spence.

It was a case of a Sens GM finally taking advantage of a dumbass.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Crossing my fingers that he puts his NTC to work and declines a trade here.