Rumor: Karlsson to Lightning (Mod warning in OP - READ IT)

[Price is Wright]

If Tampa loses a quality forward they should just call the Habs up for Byron. Super cheap, 20 goals, speedy.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

I don't really know, someone mentioned Panarin a week ago but who knows. Nothing really major news around Boston sadly.

Karlsson- Tampa
Tavares- Toronto
Hoffman- Florida.
Teams around Boston getting better, Bergerons 33y and his prime years are in question right now.

I actually like the transition of Boston. Pastrnak, McAvoy, DeBrusk... solid young core learning from incredible vets. Its rare that we get to see this happen. Vets like that you usually have to fade off into the distance of a rebuild, or get traded to a contender for one last shot at the cup.

 

[JC0720]

This thread has turned much like the Dallas one did where fans wanted to give up magic beans for Erik Karlsson and not even their best magic beans. Typical HF, give us your franchise player and accept this pile of garbage in return.

Can't speak for other Stars fans, but I'd pass on EK, take my chances with Miro, work on improving my top 6 and see where I'm at come trade deadline. As awesome as it would he to have EK in Dallas, and as great as he is, one player isnt going to turn things around in Big D. I've watched too many games where Dallas played a solid 40 minutes, gave up 4 goals in the third and lost, or gave up a couple early and tried to play from behind for 50 minutes. Having a reliable backup goalie in net could earn some more Ws.

 

[BB88]

Panarin would be a fantastic fit. Price will probably be sky-high though

I doubt he's really available right now but if he were Boston should do whatever they can to land him, he's a franchise W and would give Boston 2 elite scoring lines.

I actually like the transition of Boston. Pastrnak, McAvoy, DeBrusk... solid young core learning from incredible vets. Its rare that we get to see this happen. Vets like that you usually have to fade off into the distance of a rebuild, or get traded to a contender for one last shot at the cup.

The kids groups amazing, except there's 1 major problem right now, no one to take over Bergeron once he hits decline and for sooner need no quarantee replacements for Krejci.

W& defense aren't the concern, or right now are with the additions made by other teams.

 

[Unspecified]

Looks like the trade is done but wont be finalized until the league offices open:

 

[Brock Radunske]

I doubt he's really available right now but if he were Boston should do whatever they can to land him, he's a franchise W and would give Boston 2 elite scoring lines.



The kids groups amazing, except there's 1 major problem right now, no one to take over Bergeron once he hits decline and for sooner need no quarantee replacements for Krejci.

W& defense aren't the concern, or right now are with the additions made by other teams.

It's weird to think of Boston without insane centre depth but it's heading that way.

 

[Kranix]

I think I'll write a short piece on how an Erik Karlsson trade to Tampa Bay is close. Check my page.

 

[stewpac]

NHL network reporting is a done deal. Karlsson to tampa (Sirius radio)

 

[Cmac66]

Looks like the trade is done but wont be finalized until the league offices open:

What time does it open?

 

[easton117]

It's weird to think of Boston without insane centre depth but it's heading that way.

They can thank Chiarelli for never drafting a good one.

They do have a couple coming they seem high on. But ya there’s a big gap in ages from Bergeron and Krejci

Edit excluding that Seguin fellow. But a drunk monkey could’ve got that one right

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

What time does it open?

Just watch Bettman stop at Starbucks for an extended coffee...…..

 

[Brock Radunske]

They can thank Chiarelli for never drafting a good one.

They do have a couple coming they seem high on. But ya there’s a big gap in ages from Bergeron and Krejci

Yeh but at one point not long ago, they had Bergeron/Krejci/Seguin. That would of been unreal

 

[BB88]

It's weird to think of Boston without insane centre depth but it's heading that way.

Sadly.
It's why I wanted Tavares to Boston. Would have set the team for the next 7 years.

Now Sweeney really needs a miracle work to fix that issue moving forward, atleat he landed McAvoy who looks like a franchise D-man.
So 1/2 major issues potentially addressed.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

This makes Tampa beyond scary (depending on who they give and/or unload).

 

[Irishguy42]

Looks like the trade is done but wont be finalized until the league offices open:

Friedman and others said this was not right.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Disagree. There's no correlation with where players sign and state/provincial taxes.

That’s the same thing as saying money isn’t a factor. It’s not everything but it counts.

 

[Unspecified]

Friedman and others said this was not right.

Even today they are saying its done so it looks more an more like it is.
Report: Erik Karlsson joining Tampa Bay Lightning

 

[pheasant]

NHL network reporting is a done deal. Karlsson to tampa (Sirius radio)

Michael Landsberg said the same thing on the radio, TSN1050, this morning. He might just be repeating the same sources already posted here. But a lot of the media feels OK saying this is a fact.

 

[Kranix]

Even today they are saying its done so it looks more an more like it is.
Report: Erik Karlsson joining Tampa Bay Lightning

That article just mentions the same tweet.

 

[Ivan13]

Even today they are saying its done so it looks more an more like it is.
Report: Erik Karlsson joining Tampa Bay Lightning

So your proof is the article whose main source is the tweet that was debunked just like the other poster said?

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Even today they are saying its done so it looks more an more like it is.
Report: Erik Karlsson joining Tampa Bay Lightning

Basically just quoting your first source.

 

[Kranix]

A lot of reporters are going to wake up this morning and see Shawn Simpson's tweet and write a short news item on the trade being done.

 

[glucker]

10M in Florida is a lot more than 10M in Ontario. And it's Florida, it has like, sunshine and beaches and stuff

Believe it or not, Ontario does actually get hit by sun, and does have places where large bodies of water meet the land.

 

[Hockey4Life91]

Even today they are saying its done so it looks more an more like it is.
Report: Erik Karlsson joining Tampa Bay Lightning

If you were awake last night, you would have realized this was a false start. The report has been belied. And the link here to the Tampa news source cites the same underlying source. I think that it is inevitable it gets done today. But currently, it appears things still need to be worked out with a third party.

 

[Shoresy Snipes]

Even better than Stamkos? Or do you mean just in terms of trade value? Not a knock against Point, I love the guy, but is he really that good?

Yes!
Stammer should be moved to LW and just try to emulate ripping one-timers like Ovi... that's it. That is it. Point is COMPLETE. Not a joke. Take Stammer if you must, keep greasy paws off Point. It's that simple.