Rumor: Hurricanes interested in Klingberg
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Ledge And Dairy
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Probably going to be a very popular guy around the deadline. Injuries are bound to happen between now and then so he will probably go to the team that needs him the most desperately. Could also see Letang in a similar situation
LeafalCrusader
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Carolina won't stop until they have all the defensemen
spockBokk
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DeAngelo and Klingberg on the same team seems a bit redundant. Not really sure where this makes sense…at all, but it’s somewhat hard to question the Canes front office with how successful they reconstructed the team on the fly this off-season.
The only sense I can make of it would be that they might prefer Klingberg over TDA longer term, but they have some leverage with TDA as he’ll be an RFA vs Klingberg being a UFA to be. They’d have to feel somewhat confident they’d be able to retain Klingberg as I’d think as the acquisition cost likely won’t be cheap.
Pesce-Klingberg-Bear seems pretty good with a left side of Slavin-Skjei-Cole. However, it’s not as if their current D corp is lacking since they have the best record in the league at the moment.
The only sense I can make of it would be that they might prefer Klingberg over TDA longer term, but they have some leverage with TDA as he’ll be an RFA vs Klingberg being a UFA to be. They’d have to feel somewhat confident they’d be able to retain Klingberg as I’d think as the acquisition cost likely won’t be cheap.
Pesce-Klingberg-Bear seems pretty good with a left side of Slavin-Skjei-Cole. However, it’s not as if their current D corp is lacking since they have the best record in the league at the moment.
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CanadienShark
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Why though? ADA fills that role. They've got Pesce. Klingberg feels like a waste there.
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Its probably just checking the asking price.
Bear has been solid, but that Top 4 (Slavin/Bear/Skjei/Pesce) is missing some offensive punch. DeAngelo is a question mark defensively; his 3rd pairing role at full health is probably ideal usage.
Enter the need for an offensive defenseman that is a little more trustworthy in his own zone. Hamilton was perfect for how the rest of the defense was structured. Klingberg offers similar utility.
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Maurice of Orange
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When asked about reports that Canes had checked in on Eichel, someone in Canes front office said they check in on everyone. This story doesn't mean as much as it supposes.
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Damn. Klingberg would be absolutely frightening with Slavin.
I’d hate it as a Metro team fan, but love it from a hockey stand point.
I’d hate it as a Metro team fan, but love it from a hockey stand point.
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Letang will retire a Penguin imo.
JesusNPucks
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Yes please. Klingberg needs to go because he doesn’t have a future in Dallas with his presumed contract demands. They need to get something for him while they still can. And he would be a great fit for Carolina.
Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman also addressed it on Hockey Night in Canada this evening.
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Wonder what Carolina would offer Dallas for Klingberg, the Canes don’t have a 1st rd pick in 2022, so Carolina would probably have to part with a higher end prospect.
What are Dallas needs positionally?
What are Dallas needs positionally?
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A younger right handed defenseman than Klingberg. One with some offensive ability would be nice This is the Stars biggest need. They don't have any .
Heimosalmi looks interesting since Stars are collecting Finns anyway.
But Stars started winning and are close to a playoff spot. So moot point for now. We'll see how this looks when the deadline nears and how Klingberg contract negotiations go.
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They could also be looking to keep him from going to a team they may be facing in the playoffs.
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Klingberg is a RHD.
Someone will overpay for him if he's available, despite him having a rough season so far and being very suspect defensively.
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Tough to say I guess.. he's an upcoming UFA and his point totals have dipped the past few years and turns 30 next year.
I'd have to look at previous years trades that would be comparable to see what the returns were for a UFA/ potential rental
Would definately be smart for Dallas to move him though IMO and get anything in return cause I'd imagine they won't wanna re sign him in the offseason
