Proposal: Free agency edition Trade Rumours/Proposals [MOD - Stay on Topic] 5

[frightenedinmatenum2]

We didn't have cap space to acquire Zadorov. If we have to send back cap, we don't get him for a 3rd.

So Canucks just traded some magic beans (3rd, 5th) for RD Zadorov from Flames. Could we not have done better? (despite cap jail...)

They also traded a large chunk of cap space. That was the major asset in the deal.

 

[Micklebot]

Sorry I meant the Canucks. He's a good fit there I think.

Wouldn't mind him here if there were D shuffling in the summer that made it make sense, but its highly unlikely.

Oops, my bad misread your post

 

[NB613]

Haven’t been on capfriendly in a while… are we in a position to have to make a player transaction in order to fit Grieg back into lineup?

Hope that sending down highmore clears the needed room. Thank goodness for Grieg ELC. And hope this gives Kubalik some time before Pinto is back to find better production and up his trade value!

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Haven’t been on capfriendly in a while… are we in a position to have to make a player transaction in order to fit Grieg back into lineup?

Hope that sending down highmore clears the needed room. Thank goodness for Grieg ELC. And hope this gives Kubalik some time before Pinto is back to find better production and up his trade value!

I believe we are currently compliant. Kastelic is on LTIR.

We don't have any scratches up front. I assume they don't want to risk sending JBD down as he might get claimed this time. I think if it gets to a point where they have to send down a D, they might send down Brannstrom. He would have a higher chance of clearing due to how few teams have 2M, and it would also free up a few hundred k extra of cap since the Senators would get back 1.125M, and the F recalled is probably in the 775k-1M range.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Seems like Chabot might be out for some time pending an MRI.

That would resolve any cap issues going forward since he could go back on LTIR.

If Chabot is out for the season (or close to it), they should acquire a pending UFA 4/5 defenseman. Something like the Zadorov trade. Prices are low now. They can rent the player, and if there is no extension or winning streak, possibly recoup the asset by flipping the player at the deadline.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Seems like Chabot might be out for some time pending an MRI.

That would resolve any cap issues going forward since he could go back on LTIR.

If Chabot is out for the season (or close to it), they should acquire a pending UFA 4/5 defenseman. Something like the Zadorov trade. Prices are low now. They can rent the player, and if there is no extension or winning streak, possibly recoup the asset by flipping the player at the deadline.

Chabot is hurt again!?!

 

[Dionysus]

Seems like Chabot might be out for some time pending an MRI.

That would resolve any cap issues going forward since he could go back on LTIR.

If Chabot is out for the season (or close to it), they should acquire a pending UFA 4/5 defenseman. Something like the Zadorov trade. Prices are low now. They can rent the player, and if there is no extension or winning streak, possibly recoup the asset by flipping the player at the deadline.

Is there an injury update?

 

[HSF]

Tanev would be perfect. Probably fetch a late 1st

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Tanev would be perfect. Probably fetch a late 1st

Good target, bidding war would ensue.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Tanev would be perfect. Probably fetch a late 1st

Too old, UFA, will cost a lot, and his new contract will be a lot and very likely look bad within a year or two.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Acquiring pending UFA's makes no sense for a team that's last in the conference.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Acquiring pending UFA's makes no sense for a team that's last in the conference.

Also, are we going to feel comfortable re-signing a 34-year-old to a multi-year contract?

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Also, are we going to feel comfortable re-signing a 34-year-old to a multi-year contract?

Not likely. I like Tanev, but feels dangerous.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Not likely. I like Tanev, but feels dangerous.

He is the right style of player we need or could use. Just the wrong age and a lot of mileage on that player, and someone will be willing to overpay him as a UFA.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Branny for Broberg?

 

[GCK]

Branny for Broberg?

I’ll take the tiny tough as nails kid over the tall soft as charmin kid unless it was done for cap purposes.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I’ll take the tiny tough as nails kid over the tall soft as charmin kid unless it was done for cap purposes.

Brannstrom can take a punch. Not sure the toughness extends outwards though lol.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Branny for Broberg?

I don't think the Oilers can afford Brannstrom.

Maybe a swap for Jarventie?

 

[2CHAINZ]

Branny for Broberg?

No sir.

 

[Senator Stanley]

I don't think the Oilers can afford Brannstrom.

Maybe a swap for Jarventie?

We're just finding out what Jarventie is here. I wouldn't move him now.

I don't think we're a fit for Broberg at all.

 

[Hale The Villain]

We're just finding out what Jarventie is here. I wouldn't move him now.

I don't think we're a fit for Broberg at all.

I don't see much of a fit either, unless Chabot is out long-term. At that point we'd need to add a body at LD.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Acquiring pending UFA's makes no sense for a team that's last in the conference.

If Chabot is out, it makes sense.

Go after a UFA in a trade now while prices are depressed (Zadorov for 3rd+ as an example). Test drive them, and get the inside track on signing an extension. They can be flipped at the deadline to recoup or gain on the pick that was originally given up. If last year was any indication, prices will be highest at the deadline.

Of course, that comes with risk. The player could get hurt.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Branny for Broberg?

There would have to be a cap component to the deal to make it cap in/cap out for Edmonton. Such as Ottawa taking on another contract, or Ottawa retaining on Brannstrom. They may have to bring in a third team as well to get Brannstrom down to 863k.

They could do Foegele (750k retained)+Broberg for Brannstrom+Depth Forward. That would be cap in/cap out for both sides.

I don't think the Senators will qualify Brannstrom. He will be arbitration eligible. He will not get enough that the Senators can walk away from his settlement, but he might get an overpayment due to having a projected 250+ NHL games under his belt.

Of course you want to win, but I think realistically part of right now is looking forward to moves that need to be made to prepare the team for both trade deadline and next season. If they can flip Brannstrom for a different young defender in a change of scenery move and audition them, that would be worth doing.

In the case of Broberg, it would give the Senators 1.5 years to figure out if they have something in him before they have to decide whether or not to qualify him.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

If Chabot is out, it makes sense.

Go after a UFA in a trade now while prices are depressed (Zadorov for 3rd+ as an example). Test drive them, and get the inside track on signing an extension. They can be flipped at the deadline to recoup or gain on the pick that was originally given up. If last year was any indication, prices will be highest at the deadline.

Of course, that comes with risk. The player could get hurt.

I guess if they could flip it out when the time comes it could make sense, just seems a bit strange considering they're the last placed team in the East and aren't really playing for anything.

It's probably premature, but at some point soon, decisions need to be geared around next year and the years that follow, not this one.

 

[GCK]

I don't see much of a fit either, unless Chabot is out long-term. At that point we'd need to add a body at LD.

If Chabot is out long term we need to add a RD who can play with Chychrun.