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

[Pavels Dog]

We'll know something happened when HF boards goes down

Yep that’s the signal that either the trade has gone down or a light breeze swept over the garage housing the hfboards server.

 

[Jarey Curry]

His point is that Karlsson is much better than most fans give him credit for, that all the accolades he got in last years playoffs -- and there were plenty of accolades -- were for things that he'd been doing regularly since he came into the league.

Assuming he gets back to his 2016/2017 form, he is Tampa's best player.

The only concern I have with that is, in Ottawa he had plenty of room to be in the biggest role he could. In Tampa, there are so many big dogs already AND only puck at a time to play with. With that said, if Yzerman gets Karlsson, Tampa Bay becomes my second favorite team oh boy

 

[MorrisSmit89]

tampa is winning the cup - this is golden state level

 

[AndreRoy]

Obviously Karlsson will make the Bolts better but I would be gobsmacked if they make this trade without sending roster players to Ottawa.

You gotta figure Dorion’s plan at this point is to turn the Sens into the 2018-19 Knights.

Point would absolutely be a key target, and it’s not out of the question to expect more roster players above that.

The Bolts aren’t going to be a full Karlsson better on the roster without there being some unhinged madness in Dorion’s thinking.

Could even see them requiring TB to make a deal with Colorado to send the OTT 2019 1st back.

Maybe Karlsson for Point + OTT 2019 1st would be the deal?

LMAO. Absolutely zero chance Karlsson brings back Point, much less with “more roster players” on top of him.

 

[Bonzo111]

The only concern I have with that is, in Ottawa he had plenty of room to be in the biggest role he could. In Tampa, there are so many big dogs already AND only puck at a time to play with. With that said, if Yzerman gets Karlsson, Tampa Bay becomes my second favorite team oh boy

Karlssons been playing with plugs for a while now. And bouchers trap system. The shackles will be off

 

[webersshot]

this is insane

 

[indigobuffalo]

LMAO. Absolutely zero chance Karlsson brings back Point, much less with “more roster players” on top of him.

Ok... that seems awfully confident. Last I checked Point wasn’t pulling in Art Ross or Rocket Richard trophies...

 

[AndreRoy]

Ok... that seems awfully confident. Last I checked Point wasn’t pulling in Art Ross or Rocket Richard trophies...

Would you trade a young Bergeron for a 28-year old impending UFA with a bum ankle who’s going to make twice as much on his next deal?

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Karlssons been playing with plugs for a while now. And bouchers trap system. The shackles will be off

That system actually enhanced his overall impact protecting his defensive game.

 

[T REX]

4 hours later and same crap. Ok.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Hahaha is this actually going to happen???

 

[OmniSens]

4 hours later and same crap. Ok.

Dorion is taking tequila shots to lessen the pain.

 

[Lateralous]

tampa is winning the cup - this is golden state level

With all the talk about Toronto and Tampa being these super teams, it's going to be pretty funny when Boston comes out of the Atlantic in the playoffs next year

 

[N o o d l e s]

With all the talk about Toronto and Tampa being these super teams, it's going to be pretty funny when Boston comes out of the Atlantic in the playoffs next year

Winning the division would be ideal because you likely don't have to play both Tampa and Toronto and would force them to play each other first. But that's a looooooong way off...

 

[Sensung]

Erik Karlsson


Cal Foote
Taylor Raddysh


Mikhail Sergachev
Ryan Callahan
Bobby Ryan

That is horrible

 

[hockeykicker]

4 hours later and same crap. Ok.

they gotta get callahan to rangers. hard to do it until he signs off

 

[Kcb12345]

4 hours later and same crap. Ok.

Lots to work out in this deal. Wouldn't be surprised to see it take a couple of days, but also wouldnt be surprised if it's done tomorrow morning or even tonight. You never know

 

[Zats Muccarello]

That is horrible

You mean perfect?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Point or Sergachev won’t be going anywhere. Yzerman needs young guys like that on controller deals especially with the salary they’ll be paying their elite players. Other pieces will be moved.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Meh, I wouldn’t assume the Sens fall off a cliff even without Karlsson and Hoffman. The NHL nowadays is a tight race.

The teams that are perennial basement dwellers are rare. Nobody gave the Knights a hope in hell but they surprised almost everyone.

Sakic knows that the OTT pick is worth the most before the season starts. He can get serious value now. It’s not a guarantee of anything, especially with the lottery rules.

I think you can make an educated guess much like the Bruins did when they traded Kessel in 2009.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Winning the division would be ideal because you likely don't have to play both Tampa and Toronto and would force them to play each other first. But that's a looooooong way off...

Definitely the key for Boston. Which is doable because they were the hottest team going into the playoffs from December on really.

 

[LordZapp]

Point or Sergachev won’t be going anywhere. Yzerman needs young guys like that on controller deals especially with the salary they’ll be paying their elite players. Other pieces will be moved.

Serg is probably in the deal.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Point or Sergachev won’t be going anywhere. Yzerman needs young guys like that on controller deals especially with the salary they’ll be paying their elite players. Other pieces will be moved.

Then karlsson won't be going to Tampa.


Takes more then b prospects and spare parts to acquire one of the best players in the game.

 

[robertocarlos]

this is insane

I know. How can you have 2 favourite teams?

 

[EdJovanovski]

That is horrible

Exactly why Dorion would do it