Proposal: Kings/Isles - Griess for a 3rd

[periferal]

With Kings goalie situation lately they could use a solid (healthy) goalie who can hold them over and also play well for longer stretches if necessary. Griess is a good option and his salary is 1.5M for just this year. I understand the Kings are up against the cap and would need to create cap room even at 1.5M, but the foundation of a deal makes sense for both teams so that the Isles can finally get rid of their 3-headed goalie nightmare which all 3 goalies have admitted to not liking.

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[Seph]

Personally, I don't think it's wise for a team that hopes to do damage in the playoffs to give up their best goalie from the prior season for nothing more than a 3rd rounder.

 

[Fishhead]

Even though I don't think the Kings are actively looking for a goalie because Zatkoff is out short-term, the value is there and I think this is something that would be at least considered.

 

[entropism]

I'd rather offer up Halak to them over Greiss. Same return would even be OK.

 

[Choralone]

Hey, this is a good proposal - the first Kings goalie trade proposal in the last few weeks that didn't make me immediately retch!

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

I'd rather offer up Halak to them over Greiss. Same return would even be OK.

I'd rather keep Jaro, who has a year left on his contract, and whose contract aligns with Sorokin coming to NA. Who knows how much we'd have to pay Greiss when he becomes a free agent? Probably more $ and more term than what's necessary.

I would make this trade.

 

[xECK29x]

Done

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Done as a Kings fan. Feel like they could milk at least a 2nd out of Greiss, though.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

but we just signed Lindback to a 5 game contract in the AHL

 

[airbus220]

I can already see it. Halak will be run down to injury again. It would be much better to get rid of Halak's contract. Should not care about the return, just get rid of it.
Before trading Greiss, Halak should be on waivers with the chance to free more cap. There will be many opportunities this year when cap space is needed.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Done as a Kings fan. Feel like they could milk at least a 2nd out of Greiss, though.

Maybe. But in a way we need him (or Halak or Berube) gone as much as you need him on your roster.

 

[Felix Unger]

NYI are carrying 3 goalies because Snow is worried about Halak's durability. In case Halak gets injured, I'd prefer Greiss/Gibson to Berube/Gibson, and it's not close.

So, while I understand why Kings fans prefer this deal to a Berube deal, I would pass.

 

[Sparksrus3]

With Kings goalie situation lately they could use a solid (healthy) goalie who can hold them over and also play well for longer stretches if necessary. Griess is a good option and his salary is 1.5M for just this year. I understand the Kings are up against the cap and would need to create cap room even at 1.5M, but the foundation of a deal makes sense for both teams so that the Isles can finally get rid of their 3-headed goalie nightmare which all 3 goalies have admitted to not liking.

Even though an extra pick is always nice to have come draft time, if the return is not something that helps my team get to the finals I am not interested. Maybe put together a larger deal . The isles have the asset .
This trade helps the Kings not the isles. It's nice to hold the chips for once.
Not saying trading Greiss gets a piece that puts us over the top. I just want us to be better after the trade not worse off

 

[blinkman360]

Can't move Greiss, at least not for a 3rd. A 2nd I'd consider, but even then it's too risky. I'd prefer to just lose Berube to waivers if we have to get rid of one(which we do, at some point).

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I think a second would be closer to fair value than a third would be.

 

[seafoam]

Not enough for Greiss.

 

[Trolfoli]

Not enough for Greiss.

More then a 3rd is kinda steep. Not for Greiss, but for what I want the Kings to give up for a replacement.

 

[seafoam]

More then a 3rd is kinda steep. Not for Greiss, but for what I want the Kings to give up for a replacement.

Yeah I understand that. NYI can't move their 1B really because of Halak though.

 

[Chardo]

None of the islanders goalies will be traded for a pick. They are in win now mode. They will package a goalie with their own picks/prospects to get a top 6 wing.

 

[Blue Goose]

I'm impressed, OP - you're getting a slightly better reception than when I proposed this exact same trade last week:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2139737

 

[Jester9881]

How about we just stop being dicks and give LA back Berube for a 7th?

 

[SI90]

Send Berube back to LA. If Halak goes down Greiss has proved he can be the guy. He's worth more to us than draft pic

 

[periferal]

I'm impressed, OP - you're getting a slightly better reception than when I proposed this exact same trade last week:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2139737

 

[Reaper45]

How about we just stop being dicks and give LA back Berube for a 7th?

Best post of the thread.

 

[Sheva7]

Considering how often Halak gets hurt moving Greiss (who has been fantastic for us) for only a 3rd wouldn't be something I'd get behind. If we trade a goalie it should be Berube.