Rumor: Isles Looking For Midseason Deal Out of Conference

[CHaracter79]

Tavares to the habs for a first round pick for every year until the habs win the cup with a minimum of 4 years picks and max of 8

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

RNH

for

Brock Nelson
Strome

Addresses literally nothing for Edmonton. Bad value and doesn't make the team better.

Then again it wouldn't be the first time Snow took advantage of Pete Chiarelli.

 

[rt]

Hanzal and stuff for Strome and stuff.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Monahan+Brouwer+Poirier+2017 1st for Tavares

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

Monahan+Brouwer+Poirier+2017 1st for Tavares

Seems pretty bad for the Flames.

Islanders still don't do it but I don't think upgrading from Monahan to Tavares fixes the problems in Calgary especially not at the expense of their depth when they're already thin up front.

 

[Isles72]

probably had more to do with AZ so dont lose sleep cal fans

 

[luki here]

Fine, Okposo would look good on Frans Nielsens wing then.

also not. I'm happy okposo isnt with the isles anymore.

 

[teknics]

while the above statement is 100% accurate, it raises a question..........when was the last time a general manager fired himself? thats the first thing that needs to happen. and he can take jack and his cohorts with him.

Actually,

Mike Milbury fired himself. Twice.

 

[Maukkis]

One of ya'll fanbases is gonna get something like Strome+Dal Colle for real real real cheap.

Please don't gloat too hard when it happens. Snow's too desperate and on such thin ice that I know I'm absolutely going to hate the inevitable trade.

I'm not going to be one of them, but I think some guys might remember your posts about certain topics...

Anyway, if it's out of conference AND they want a forward, you have...

Chicago: very little assets and cap space, so probably no
Winnipeg: a massive injury crisis, which makes anything hard to predict, but probably no trade for them
Minnesota: very similar needs as the Isles, but they could be a possibility (Strome for a winger?)
St. Louis: Unless it's Halak/Greiss, don't think there's a match
Dallas: they need defense, but they also have many injuries at forward, so unlikely
Nashville: a shakeup is needed, they have some forwards to trade (Wilson/Smith?)
Colorado: anything can happen with them, most likely trade partner from Central

Edmonton: too early for them to do anything IMO
Anaheim: no forwards to give up in a trade
Los Angeles: no depth and Kopitar injured makes it really hard to trade a forward
San Jose: they're going for it, can't see them trading anyone now
Vancouver: another team who can make anything happen
Arizona: they don't have much to trade anyway, and I see them giving their young guns a chance first
Calgary: the team underperforms as a whole, so stuff could happen

They have options, but it really depends on who's being traded from the Isles. If it's a defenseman, I could see Calgary, Dallas and maybe Winnipeg/LA as potential fits. If it's a forward, Minnesota, Vancouver, Calgary and Anaheim could bite. Nashville and Colorado could really use either. At least they have trading partners to work with, otherwise this could get really ugly.

 

[seafoam]

I feel like GS is going to pull a McPhee.

 

[Thatguystevie]

People keep saying this and it's wrong. The only time they looked good together was last season when they tried the 51-91-21 line.

Now if you wanna say he woulda made a good secondary scoring threat, or him and Nielsen together would've made a good line with JT, fine.

It's not wrong at all. Vanek-tavares-okposo was one of the islanders most productive lines of all time. Not to mention
The fact that JT and KO were #1 and #2 in point production almost every year they played on the same team together.

 

[One Winged Angel]

I'm not going to be one of them, but I think some guys might remember your posts about certain topics...

Anyway, if it's out of conference AND they want a forward, you have...

Chicago: very little assets and cap space, so probably no
Winnipeg: a massive injury crisis, which makes anything hard to predict, but probably no trade for them
Minnesota: very similar needs as the Isles, but they could be a possibility (Strome for a winger?)
St. Louis: Unless it's Halak/Greiss, don't think there's a match
Dallas: they need defense, but they also have many injuries at forward, so unlikely
Nashville: a shakeup is needed, they have some forwards to trade (Wilson/Smith?)
Colorado: anything can happen with them, most likely trade partner from Central

Edmonton: too early for them to do anything IMO
Anaheim: no forwards to give up in a trade
Los Angeles: no depth and Kopitar injured makes it really hard to trade a forward
San Jose: they're going for it, can't see them trading anyone now
Vancouver: another team who can make anything happen
Arizona: they don't have much to trade anyway, and I see them giving their young guns a chance first
Calgary: the team underperforms as a whole, so stuff could happen

They have options, but it really depends on who's being traded from the Isles. If it's a defenseman, I could see Calgary, Dallas and maybe Winnipeg/LA as potential fits. If it's a forward, Minnesota, Vancouver, Calgary and Anaheim could bite. Nashville and Colorado could really use either. At least they have trading partners to work with, otherwise this could get really ugly.

Chicago: Will be trading for help.
Winnipeg: Too many injuries.
Minnesota: Could be a fit, precious trade history. (Niederreiter/Clutterbuck)
St. Louis: No way they give up on Jake Allen unless they can get (Lundqvist, Price, etc.)
Dallas: Similar needs to the Islanders.
Nashville: Intriguing, I think there's options there.
Colorado: Not nearly enough depth to deal a forward.

Edmonton: Don't see who they would deal.
Anaheim: Agreed.
LA: No depth and injuries, impossible unless they're blowing it up.
SJ: They're looking to go back to the finals.
Vancouver: Unless they deal the Sedins (not happening), I don't see a deal.
Arizona: Not trading their young assets.
Calgary: Gaudreau injured, they won't make a deal soon.

 

[Maukkis]

Chicago: Will be trading for help.
Winnipeg: Too many injuries.
Minnesota: Could be a fit, precious trade history. (Niederreiter/Clutterbuck)
St. Louis: No way they give up on Jake Allen unless they can get (Lundqvist, Price, etc.)
Dallas: Similar needs to the Islanders.
Nashville: Intriguing, I think there's options there.
Colorado: Not nearly enough depth to deal a forward.

Edmonton: Don't see who they would deal.
Anaheim: Agreed.
LA: No depth and injuries, impossible unless they're blowing it up.
SJ: They're looking to go back to the finals.
Vancouver: Unless they deal the Sedins (not happening), I don't see a deal.
Arizona: Not trading their young assets.
Calgary: Gaudreau injured, they won't make a deal soon.

I made my list based on the premise that Isles will be the one looking for help, not necessarily the one who trades proven guys away. That's why I don't see Chicago as a fit, as they don't have anything expendable (like LA, minus the injuries) in their roster. I don't see Dallas and NYI having similar needs, if it wasn't for the injuries Dallas currently has. They could acquire a defenseman from NYI in exchange for some kind of forward, but if there's no healthy ones, it doesn't work. As for Colorado, they might blow it all up, and that's how someone could be available from there. If they don't, then I agree with you.

I think that Vancouver can do practically anything, but if the FO has the mindset of making the playoffs, they might not want to sell their roster guys yet, but as I said, I wouldn't exclude any possibility yet. (when Juolevi is eventually shipped out for Kane, then I could see myself having a different opinion) And you're right about Calgary. They don't have anything to blow up, either. With Gaudreau gone, things will get miserable pretty soon.

Other than that, we seem to agree.

 

[Chardo]

If the Isles pull off a trade, it will be something out of nowhere. Every trade Garth has made was a surprise. Not the trade itself, but the player acquired. When this deal comes down (and there will almost certainly be one), we're gonna be like wow, I didn't see that coming.

 

[SI]

I made my list based on the premise that Isles will be the one looking for help, not necessarily the one who trades proven guys away. That's why I don't see Chicago as a fit, as they don't have anything expendable (like LA, minus the injuries) in their roster. I don't see Dallas and NYI having similar needs, if it wasn't for the injuries Dallas currently has. They could acquire a defenseman from NYI in exchange for some kind of forward, but if there's no healthy ones, it doesn't work. As for Colorado, they might blow it all up, and that's how someone could be available from there. If they don't, then I agree with you.

I think that Vancouver can do practically anything, but if the FO has the mindset of making the playoffs, they might not want to sell their roster guys yet, but as I said, I wouldn't exclude any possibility yet. (when Juolevi is eventually shipped out for Kane, then I could see myself having a different opinion) And you're right about Calgary. They don't have anything to blow up, either. With Gaudreau gone, things will get miserable pretty soon.

Other than that, we seem to agree.

If Isles are looking closely at Arizona- then prime suspect would be Martin Hanzal.
Not sure what Zona wants or what Isles are willing to part with- especially for a UFA next season.

If Ryan Strome is the asking price, then Isles Do NOT do that - other pieces would have to go back.

In my opinion, I would see if a Lee for Hanzal deal could work in principle.
Having Hanzal allows the isles to push Nelson or Strome to W.

Hanzal is a very good possession player and excellent on Faceoffs.
Personally this move allows 29 to move 91's Left.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Could a deal be made around Strome and Charlie Coyle? I'm a huge Coyle fan, he'd look great on RW here.

 

[Lunatik]

Monahan+Brouwer+Poirier+2017 1st for Tavares

Why the hell would Calgary be so stupid? Tavares is a free agent in 2018

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Want BOTH Burmistrov and Stafford.

But I do see Hanzal and a 3rd in 2017 for Ryan Strome happening.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Kyle Okposo would look nice on Tavares' wing

I see what you did there.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

RNH

for

Brock Nelson
Strome

The Islanders would be looking for a RW to play on Tavares wing, Not sure how RNH helps that situation out.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I feel like GS is going to pull a McPhee.

Strome for Hanzal could be.. but at least we gave Strome a chance. That ****er pisses me off.

 

[Habsawce]

Isles are screwed. Tavares ain't gonna stay. GM is getting desperate

Should start selling Tavares #91 Leafs jerseys now!

 

[Zippy316]

Kyle Okposo would look nice on Tavares' wing

Or Parenteau.

 

[Top Corner]

But I do see Hanzal and a 3rd in 2017 for Ryan Strome happening.

If Hanzal & Strome are linked in a deal, it would be more like
Strome & Salary Dump for Hanzal + Pick or Low cost Player

That free's up some space to make another move taking on Salary

 

[HollaHaula]

I'm not going to be one of them, but I think some guys might remember your posts about certain topics...

Anyway, if it's out of conference AND they want a forward, you have...

Chicago: very little assets and cap space, so probably no
Winnipeg: a massive injury crisis, which makes anything hard to predict, but probably no trade for them
Minnesota: very similar needs as the Isles, but they could be a possibility (Strome for a winger?)
St. Louis: Unless it's Halak/Greiss, don't think there's a match
Dallas: they need defense, but they also have many injuries at forward, so unlikely
Nashville: a shakeup is needed, they have some forwards to trade (Wilson/Smith?)
Colorado: anything can happen with them, most likely trade partner from Central

Edmonton: too early for them to do anything IMO
Anaheim: no forwards to give up in a trade
Los Angeles: no depth and Kopitar injured makes it really hard to trade a forward
San Jose: they're going for it, can't see them trading anyone now
Vancouver: another team who can make anything happen
Arizona: they don't have much to trade anyway, and I see them giving their young guns a chance first
Calgary: the team underperforms as a whole, so stuff could happen

They have options, but it really depends on who's being traded from the Isles. If it's a defenseman, I could see Calgary, Dallas and maybe Winnipeg/LA as potential fits. If it's a forward, Minnesota, Vancouver, Calgary and Anaheim could bite. Nashville and Colorado could really use either. At least they have trading partners to work with, otherwise this could get really ugly.

Strome for Pominville

kthxbai