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[Macch]

Not sure what to make of this. I am sceptical.

You can't argue his production.

Perennial 30 goal scorer

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Obviously he's not Karlsson but with Hanifin you can lock him in cheaper for his prime years. He's going to get better, he'll be coached by one of the best, and I don't think there are any health issues with him?

On the other hand: nobody likes to trade in division.

Would love to have Hanifin, I think we can afford to overpay since he is cost controlled. I'd do both firsts +Nelson+ prospect for him, I think he is that good and can make an immediate impact. Whatever D we take at 11 or 12 will not be ready to eat minutes for 2 years at minimum.

 

[Instant]

I'm assuming they won't qualify Lehner because the minimum they could sign him for is 4+ per year. Greiss isn't a horrible stopgap option, granted he did suck last year.

I think I'd rather take Lehner and pay him $4M+ than Greiss and his $3.3M

 

[CREW99AW]

Greiss and a 3rd is essentially nothing and clears some salary

Why would Buffalo take on the remaining 2 yrs/ $6.6m on Griess deal?

And Lehner QO is $4m. He could probably be signed after July 1st for half that amount.

 

[doublechili]

TSN has Elias Lindholm at #8 on their trade bait list. Would he be an ideal, quality 3rd line C? If Hayton is available when the Isles pick and CAR would be willing to make that deal (maybe with an add by us), do you do it?

I realize we also have the D and G fish to fry, but a high end 3C for the next 10 years would be nice.

 

[WangMustGo]

Why would Buffalo take on the remaining 2 yrs/ $6.6m on Griess deal?

And Lehner QO is $4m. He could probably be signed after July 1st for half that amount.

We could always retain on Griess. But you may be right, we just need to find something sooner than later

 

[saintunspecified]

I'd rather have Jaro than Lehner.

 

[kmo429]

^Lindholm reportedly wants 5+ mil a year. Also seems to play par ttime C in Caroline even though he's good in the dot, so I figure he struggles in other aspects of controlling the middle of the ice. Either way, I'd like to have him if he'll sign for something like 3 years x 4 mil, but nothing more. Nelson, 2nd rounder, maybe something else? who knows

 

[WangMustGo]

TSN has Elias Lindholm at #8 on their trade bait list. Would he be an ideal, quality 3rd line C? If Hayton is available when the Isles pick and CAR would be willing to make that deal (maybe with an add by us), do you do it?

I realize we also have the D and G fish to fry, but a high end 3C for the next 10 years would be nice.

I think Lindholm is more of a winger, but no I wouldn't give up a 12th pick for him. We could get more for that pick. Lindholm is nothing special.

 

[WangMustGo]

I'd rather have Jaro than Lehner.

We could have both

 

[beach]

I

Not sure what to make of this. I am sceptical.

Wouldn't do it. I'd do Nelson and a second rounder.

 

[Fandlauer]

If you guys get him Andy's downfall has been massively exaggerated. He had no team in front of him last year. He'd be solid on a decent team like you guys.

 

[beach]

Would love to have Hanifin, I think we can afford to overpay since he is cost controlled. I'd do both firsts +Nelson+ prospect for him, I think he is that good and can make an immediate impact. Whatever D we take at 11 or 12 will not be ready to eat minutes for 2 years at minimum.

No way both firsts for Hanifin.

 

[Instant]

If you guys get him Andy's downfall has been massively exaggerated. He had no team in front of him last year. He'd be solid on a decent team like you guys.

Oh my lord someone thinks we're a decent team!

 

[Islesfan19]

Pacioretty is coming off an awful year. He’s definitely not fetching a first round pick

And Anderson is 37 years old and coming off a terrible year. He looks done

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

No way both firsts for Hanifin.

He's a former 5th OA and eats minutes as 21 year old, It is an overpayment but one we could stomach IMO. Produces offensively and we could keep him on the team long term.

If you were to trade up in the draft, what spot do you think you get to with the #11 and #12 picks, maybe 3rd OA this year if your lucky.

 

[Sparksrus3]

I really would not have a problem pursuing Karlsson. Any issues with his ankle I am sure Lou and Trotz will know much more than any of us realize. I also believe that if they trade for Karlsson he will be staying here long term.

11th + Toews + JHS + Ladd

I am terrible with proposals.

I see Ladd in there. You are great at proposals!!!!

 

[beach]

Pacioretty is coming off an awful year. He’s definitely not fetching a first round pick

And Anderson is 37 years old and coming off a terrible year. He looks done

Not only that, but he only has one year left on his contract, he will be 31 at that point, and Brisson says he'll be looking for 7 mil + per year in his next contract. No thanks!

 

[Sparksrus3]

Putting Weight , Kevin Connolly, and Wang in the other 3 chairs will earn you a post of the year nomination

 

[Le Grec]

 

[CREW99AW]

You can't argue his production.

Perennial 30 goal scorer

He is coming off a 17 goal season, has 1 yr on his deal before becoming a ufa and because he has already had the team friendly contract, will be looking for big $ and term on his next contract.

Is a scoring winger really a priority?

 

[seabass45]

Honestly I don't know what to make of what Carolina is doing. Hanifin for ROR seems like a good fit for both teams but it hasn't happened so I don't know what Carolina wants.

 

[Quickdraw2828]

We could have both

Let's get Berube too

 

[Costigan77]

I see Ladd in there. You are great at proposals!!!!

This is a bit off topic....and maybe its my homerism and blue and orange glasses I'm wearing now (as some have stated), but does anyone realize Andy Hilbert's 2 years with the Islanders rival (if not beat) Ladd's?

 

[WangMustGo]

Honestly I don't know what to make of what Carolina is doing. Hanifin for ROR seems like a good fit for both teams but it hasn't happened so I don't know what Carolina wants.

Ehhh I wouldn't do it from Carolinas side. Hanifin is a stud and only 21 years old. ROR is quite a bit older. If I was Carolina I'd be looking for a deal similar to Jones/Johansen trade.

Having said that I'd easily overpay for Hanifin, the kid is a gem. Gonna be a great defenseman for a long time.