Confirmed with Link: Hall (50% retained) and Speers to Arizona for 1st, conditional pick, Bahl, Merkley and Schnarr

[Forge]

i have optimism for merkely honestly. puts up points.

FWIW, Pronman wasn't a huge fan of the Yotes' system (17th), but he had those three guys rated as Arizona's 3rd, 5th and 7th rated prospects. That's not bad at all when considering a rental, even if that system may not be considered fantastic.

 

[MadDevil]

 

[Davegarri]

And over at nhl.com, the lead story is still Kovalchuk being waived.

I mean this trade is between us and Arizona, two of the least popular or cared for teams in the league so what do you expect

 

[Emperoreddy]

Todd was of the mistaken opinion Hall could return a big time prospect.

 

[Devils090]

Rags got a better return for Hayes lmaoo

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

I’d much rather have a proven quality player than a lottery ticket player that won’t be here for 3+ years. We can’t piss away years with Jack on his ELC.

There's other ways to get quality players, we can't trade a first in this draft after trading picks for Gusev/Subban. As we've been saying, getting lucky on that 1st is the only way to get a high ceiling young talent.

 

[JimEIV]

Glad its over. Have no problem with the trade - But my thoughts are now what this means for the future of the team.

It is is a set back in getting to competitive in my view but how much is the question?

 

[Forge]

Rags got a better return for Hayes lmaoo

No they didn't

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Rags got a better return for Hayes lmaoo

Don't go back on old trades. You'll make yourself crazy with how many worse players brought much better returns.

 

[DJB]

I think you guys got a great haul for a UFA and Hall likely doesn't sign there anyways.

You guys will see Bahl at the World Juniors but I see him tons.

He's a physical, tough stay at home guy with pretty good skating for a big guy. Can play some pp but more likely doesn't at the NHL level.

His game is reminiscent of Chychrun actually.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Now we have both Baal and Smith to watch at WJC

 

[Billdo]

I'm not sold on AZ making the playoffs so that first could prove to be pretty darn good.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Isn't that generally code for "He's not a great skater, but for a big guy he can move a little."? I hate that qualifier. Either you are a good skater or you aren't.

She's got a cute face.....

 

[TheUnseenHand]

There's other ways to get quality players, we can't trade a first in this draft after trading picks for Gusev/Subban. As we've been saying, getting lucky on that 1st is the only way to get a high ceiling young talent.

I hope we don't lose Goose. He was the best thing to happen this off-season. Will be a good player in this league.

 

[MadDevil]

Todd was of the mistaken opinion Hall could return a big time prospect.

I agree with his assessment of the assets we got, but yeah I'm not sure why he was expecting a huge return.

 

[HBK27]

Posted earlier, but Pronman has these guys rated 3rd (very good/legit bubble), 5th (legit NHL Prospect) and 7th (legit NHL Prospect) from his summer ranking for the Coyotes. Not bad considering the picks involved and they weren't going to get one of the top 2 guys.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I'm not sold on AZ making the playoffs so that first could prove to be pretty darn good.

Worst case is they make the playoffs, lose in the first round, and don’t resign him.

Either win a round or miss.

 

[glenwo2]

Once again :

 

[OmNomNom]

And over at nhl.com, the lead story is still Kovalchuk being waived.

the real news site is hockey reddit hahaha

 

[Camille the Eel]

Finally. For a rental this is a sound return and maybe better than that depending on Schnarr. A 6 foot 6 guy with weight on the left could be a great asset if he develops. Have to know more about him.

Happy that Hall is going to a good team. He will give them a much more dangerous offense and power play. Can’t thank Hall enough for 17 - 18.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I hope we don't lose Goose. He was the best thing to happen this off-season. Will be a good player in this league.

We have the cap space to pay him well with Hall and his potential extension gone. Hopefully he keeps improving.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

I hope we don't lose Goose. He was the best thing to happen this off-season. Will be a good player in this league.

Well he's got 50 games left to crack the NHL and/or decide he really wants to keep trying next year.

 

[My3Sons]

I think you guys got a great haul for a UFA and Hall likely doesn't sign there anyways.

You guys will see Bahl at the World Juniors but I see him tons.

He's a physical, tough stay at home guy with pretty good skating for a big guy. Can play some pp but more likely doesn't at the NHL level.

His game is reminiscent of Chychrun actually.

If his skating allows him to play middle pairing unprotected minutes he'd be exactly what the doctor ordered for NJ down the line. It's like NJ has had a fever and can't fill the prescription for more cowbell.

 

[Japam]

 

[MartyOwns]

solid return, i’ll take it. best of luck to hall