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

[GCK]

If anything I think we should try to prioritize getting a guy like Fabbro.

Not the type Staios will want.

 

[GCK]

If Peterka wants out, we gotta go full throttle to get him.

What will it take? Gotta think Greig/Zetterlund part of the package.

Batherson +

 

[aragorn]

This summer:
To Buff: Zetterlund RW/LW
To Ott: Jack Quinn RW

 

[playasRus]

I can't see Giroux wanting to move his family away, especially now that the team seems to finally be competitive

 

[ottawagm]

Our top 4D definitely need some work. All good players but the wrong mix. Teams just throw it at the pads and our D don't have the strength to tie them up or move them out of the way.

Could see 2 of 3 of Chabot/Zub/Jensen moved for different type of D, similar to how we moved Norris for Cozens.

 

[PlayOn]

Our top 4D definitely need some work. All good players but the wrong mix. Teams just throw it at the pads and our D don't have the strength to tie them up or move them out of the way.

Could see 2 of 3 of Chabot/Zub/Jensen moved for different type of D, similar to how we moved Norris for Cozens.

Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if in a couple years only Sanderson and Kleven are left of the bunch.

It’ll be interesting to see how the defense does in the playoffs.

 

[h2]

Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if in a couple years only Sanderson and Kleven are left of the bunch.

It’ll be interesting to see how the defense does in the playoffs.

Agree with Sanderson/Kleven being the only ones left in a few years. I think the whole D unit as a whole is much too soft for playoff hockey, but we'll see.

 

[Qward]

You are all mean.
My idea is good.

 

[BigRig4]

Our top 4D definitely need some work. All good players but the wrong mix. Teams just throw it at the pads and our D don't have the strength to tie them up or move them out of the way.

Could see 2 of 3 of Chabot/Zub/Jensen moved for different type of D, similar to how we moved Norris for Cozens.

Our defence reminds me a bit of Winnipeg’s the last few years. Great defensively, mobile, but may struggle with the physicality of the playoffs.

 

[xVolchenkov]

Staois isn't trading Zetterlund months after trading for him. With how the lines had been playing, I understood Green keeping him on the 4th line to not mess with chemistry but it's clear that hes viewed as a top 9 guy, and probably the successor to Perron or Giroux down the line.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Our top 4D definitely need some work. All good players but the wrong mix. Teams just throw it at the pads and our D don't have the strength to tie them up or move them out of the way.

Could see 2 of 3 of Chabot/Zub/Jensen moved for different type of D, similar to how we moved Norris for Cozens.

I could see one of them moved, I’d say Zub, with his injury history.

 

[TheNewEra]

Staois isn't trading Zetterlund months after trading for him. With how the lines had been playing, I understood Green keeping him on the 4th line to not mess with chemistry but it's clear that hes viewed as a top 9 guy, and probably the successor to Perron or Giroux down the line.

plus apparently he was asking about zetterlund for a while

 

[Senator Stanley]

plus apparently he was asking about zetterlund for a while

And paid a real price to get him. You don't trade Ostapchuk and a 2nd for Zetterlund - who is just about to become expensive - unless you see him as a significant piece, probably as a top 6 winger.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

And paid a real price to get him. You don't trade Ostapchuk and a 2nd for Zetterlund - who is just about to become expensive - unless you see him as a significant piece, probably as a top 6 winger.

While I agree with your premise, I think there is a possibility that the Senators aren't high on the draft this year. The Norris trade returned a 2026 2nd when Buffalo had a 2025 - and they moved a 2025 2nd instead of a 2026 in the Zetterlund trade. Given the context that we have heard this draft characterized as very weak in the late 1st and beyond, it's possible that they weren't viewing it like it would produce a 2nd round talent with that pick.

Honestly, I thought Zetterlund came pretty cheap considering some of the price of rentals, and the fact that he still has team control. But it really depends on how you view Ostapchuk and whether you think he is still a close to first round type talent.

 

[Senator Stanley]

While I agree with your premise, I think there is a possibility that the Senators aren't high on the draft this year. The Norris trade returned a 2026 2nd when Buffalo had a 2025 - and they moved a 2025 2nd instead of a 2026 in the Zetterlund trade. Given the context that we have heard this draft characterized as very weak in the late 1st and beyond, it's possible that they weren't viewing it like it would produce a 2nd round talent with that pick.

Honestly, I thought Zetterlund came pretty cheap considering some of the price of rentals, and the fact that he still has team control. But it really depends on how you view Ostapchuk and whether you think he is still a close to first round type talent.

I'm guessing you're right that they don't love the 2nd round talent this year - not enough Ben Rogers for their liking. But the main asset going back was Ostapchuk, and I suspect the Sens still value him very highly. They drafted him very high (relative to where he was projected), he's developed about as well as they could have hoped, and on his way out the door the AHL coach called him a 15 year NHLer.

In terms of tradable top prospects (i.e. guys not named Yak or Levi who have real league-wide value), he was the best (and arguably only) asset they had, and they used him to get Zetterlund.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Our top 4D definitely need some work. All good players but the wrong mix. Teams just throw it at the pads and our D don't have the strength to tie them up or move them out of the way.

Could see 2 of 3 of Chabot/Zub/Jensen moved for different type of D, similar to how we moved Norris for Cozens.

Zub for Seeler

Chabot+Batherson for Peterka+Byram

Tkachuk-Stutzle-Peterka
Perron-Cozens-Ehlers
Zetterlund-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Greig-Amadio

Sanderson-Jensen
Seeler-Byram
Kleven-Manti

 

[Golden_Jet]

I'm guessing you're right that they don't love the 2nd round talent this year - not enough Ben Rogers for their liking. But the main asset going back was Ostapchuk, and I suspect the Sens still value him very highly. They drafted him very high (relative to where he was projected), he's developed about as well as they could have hoped, and on his way out the door the AHL coach called him a 15 year NHLer.

In terms of tradable top prospects (i.e. guys not named Yak or Levi who have real league-wide value), he was the best (and arguably only) asset they had, and they used him to get Zetterlund.

Ya was a nice trade.

 

[Ice-Tray]

I doubt we do much this summer, we just made our moves. Bottom pairing RD upgrade, and resigning Cousins for the 4th line is about all we need.

If we can up grade the 4th line centre position we could have a solid line with Perron or G on the other wing and be able to roll 4 lines.

We definitely aren’t trading away a top 4d now that we finally have strong pairs.

 

[GCK]

I could see us going after Nico Sturm for a 4LC who can PK.

 

[aragorn]

Logan Mailloux is a right shot defenceman who may not have a future in Montreal given all their young defencemen who could be acquired rather cheaply maybe for Sogaard where both could use a change in scenery. It could be a buy low situation for a decent young RD.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

SSM Q&A is on. So mad that they didn't answer my question about whether or not they read the HFBoards trade thread.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

SSM Q&A is on. So mad that they didn't answer my question about whether or not they read the HFBoards trade thread.

"We do have hot water." - Cyril Leeder

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Love this

 

[Senscore]

Love this

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Now with zetterlund here I think my mangiapane dream is dead.