I would think these Canadian teams are going to be very hesitant making huge moves for Americans moving foward.
Rumor: Hawks expected to make big splash (Robertson, Knies, etc)
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Yep. American Robertson, one year from UFA, is going to sign an extension to play in Ottawa.
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most of the players requesting trades are going on nearly ten years of their respective franchise spinning tires...if we get to 2033 and Chicago has gone nowhere, I wouldn't blame Bedard for leaving, if he signs an 8-year extension that brings him to UFA around then after being here long enough to see things play out...even McDavid is fed up in Edmonton and he's as loyal as it gets for superstars
When all is said and done a hero will rise from the ashes...
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how many red dogs will you have lined up if KD makes a move for him?
I'd like to believe OTT learned their lesson after DeBrincat.
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Were they? I feel like Shane Doans were acknowledged as a rarity. Some people would mock him for not wanting to leave to be on a competitive team.
I dont think this is a huge shift
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Again, EVERY TEAM protects their picks in a trade. Since the Hawks could be dealing future firsts, speculation about sending unprotected firsts should not be taken seriously.
With Vegas and Florida continuing to sell of futures for the present, eventually father time will turn their cores into pumpkins. Hopefully we can become part of the next wave of teams that all players want to come to. We just have to hope Chicago being liveable and the original 6 legacy can outweigh the tax advantages.
Curious to see what comes of Florida, Edmonton, Colorado, Tampa, and Vegas once their cores get old and bad.
Curious to see what comes of Florida, Edmonton, Colorado, Tampa, and Vegas once their cores get old and bad.
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We simply put arent good trade partners with most of the teams that have a top talent to move. We either have only picks/prospects/ way too unproven talent to move or not even on the players list...
Not a good combo.
Not a good combo.
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I’m gonna guess Brady only wanted to go to Florida even if he gave Ottawa multiple options. Forced their hand so they’re lucky they got what they did.
must have something bigger lined up they need picks for. I cant see them going into a rebuild after just making the playoffs with a younger core
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Cats will win another cup with this core
Seattle is a joke of a franchise and the next Nashville
Seattle is a joke of a franchise and the next Nashville
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Depending on the cost in assets obviously. But if it’s reasonable, sure why not. And I’m not a fan of him at all.
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We won a cup with Niemi, Vegas won with Hill, Canes just won with an old Freddy Andersen and waiver wire pickup
The team is more than capable
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Florida has around $7m left and needs to sign a 7th defenseman and two goalies.
Let's say they go with Binnington. JB's cap is 6m per, so the Blues would need to retain, though it wouldn't cost much given his recent performance and only having one season left on his deal.
But Binnington's save percentage last season was worse than Bob's, so not sure how viable that is an option for them.
If they want a goalie worth a shit with salary retained, they are going to have to pay a pretty penny for it, and they are running out of pennies.
