Speculation: Larkin trade return

[datsyukfan]

I don't think its that simple.
We're clearly in a bind and would be happy to get a quality center in return. Would they shake up their locker room for a moderate upgrade?

Others have pointed out that they would like to add Larkin so they could slide Schmaltz over to wing, but they are not as inclined to make a hockey trade as we are. Would be nice to see if we could make it work though. Maybe add one of our 20 "B" level prospects to get it done so we don't take a huge step back

Just get Peterka, get a top prospect and get a 1st, flip the 1st + for a solid C that can replace 80% of what Larkin did. Peterka would severely upgrade our top 6 winger spots. EP40 would be the C I would go for as he has the potential to be a home run pickup

 

[jaster]

jesus christ, is this a real screenshot or an ai thing? lol

Lol, honestly not sure, I googled, snatched it, and didn't ask questions. Figured if I worked quick enough the FBI wouldn't track me.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Just get Peterka, get a top prospect and get a 1st, flip the 1st + for a solid C that can replace 80% of what Larkin did. Peterka would severely upgrade our top 6 winger spots. EP40 would be the C I would go for as he has the potential to be a home run pickup

Awesome...a lousy nonplayoff team

Our nonplayoff team WITH Larkin needed
- a 65pt 2nd line center, ie Barzal or EP
- a 60pt 1st line LT winger ie ?
- x2 new bottom 6 physical competitive forwards who also contribute offence ie 35-40pts
- significant improvement from Kasper ie 50-55pts
- a consistently top end Gibson to cover up our lack of overall talent ie top 15 in save % and gaa

And that would be to just maybe try to compete with Ottawa and Boston for a playoff spot(Montreal, Buffalo, Tampa and Florida and all in)

 

[acetehubernoob]

Lol, honestly not sure, I googled, snatched it, and didn't ask questions. Figured if I worked quick enough the FBI wouldn't track me.

i dont know if i can open my eyes that wide

 

[acetehubernoob]

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fun jump scare, scroll quickly through the page and his eyes pop up like a damn horror movie

 

[Henkka]

Worth noting Desnoyers played with Guimond in Moncton, so the Wings likely would have watched him play a lot last season.

Watched or not, Desnoyers is pretty overrated in here.

 

[jaster]

i dont know if i can open my eyes that wide

Careful. If you do, I've heard they can get stuck that way.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Watched or not, Desnoyers is pretty overrated in here.

I'd prefer Iginla

 

[TheOctopusKid]

It's been like...a week and I'm ready for all the moves to happen so I can start needlessly hyping up all the prospects and players we get and denegrating everyone we shipped off. Come onnnnnnnnn....this is taking foreverrrrrrrrrr

 

[JediOrderPizza]

I'd just be excited for either of them. We got Raymond, but after that we haven't gotten a offensive prospect like Desnoyers or Iginla since.

Which is why we are where we are.

 

[AlwaysSunnyInDetroit]

would we have to add to get will smith?

 

[jaster]

It's been like...a week and I'm ready for all the moves to happen so I can start needlessly hyping up all the prospects and players we get and denegrating everyone we shipped off. Come onnnnnnnnn....this is taking foreverrrrrrrrrr

 

[Realgud]

Watched or not, Desnoyers is pretty overrated in here.

Finally, thank you

 

[Euro Twins]

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Im ok with him not making some snap trade. Likely won't see any movement until draft day or free agency. Just the way it is

 

[townman]

Watched or not, Desnoyers is pretty overrated in here.

Watched and definately not overrated. Just my opinion obviously.

 

[heyfolks]

I don't see a trade coming until the Cup finals are complete and maybe even later. Why?

1) Vegas isn't going to engage in earnest or announce a trade until the series has concluded. Given they are one of the 3 teams on the list, it makes sense they would wait.

2) UFA signings may impact 2ndry needs and change players offered in any deal.

 

[lilidk]

If Larkin is willing to waive for Utah he might get a little more grace from us fans.

They will boo him anyway. Who knows his next contract could be with Detroit

 

[ZombosNose]

would we have to add to get will smith?

They're not goin to trade celebrinis bff. On that topic I'm pretty sure the bad blood between Larkin and Yzerman started with Bert being traded

 

[Frk It]

Watched or not, Desnoyers is pretty overrated in here.

I mean, for the record, I don’t think I’d be expecting him to be better than Larkin necessarily.

I think his upper range of outcomes is probably more like in that 70-75 point range.

The two guys he kind of reminds me of are the Calgary version of Sean Monahan, or more recently Matt Beniers.

I guess the hope would be that he can be a similar level player of Larkin, but one that is younger and fits our timeline better, and maybe one that is wired differently and can mesh with the guys we have better.

 

[SirloinUB]

I don't see a trade coming until the Cup finals are complete and maybe even later. Why?

1) Vegas isn't going to engage in earnest or announce a trade until the series has concluded. Given they are one of the 3 teams on the list, it makes sense they would wait.

2) UFA signings may impact 2ndry needs and change players offered in any deal.

I don't think anything is happening any time soon.

 

[acetehubernoob]

Careful. If you do, I've heard they can get stuck that way.

okay mom.....

 

[schuelma24]

I don't think anything is happening any time soon.

In the next day or so? Probably not. By the draft? I think there’s a pretty good chance. Read the Lebrun article. Yzermans in constant communication with Larkin’s agent and it sure sounds like all sides want it done.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

I mean, for the record, I don’t think I’d be expecting him to be better than Larkin necessarily.

I think his upper range of outcomes is probably more like in that 70-75 point range.

The two guys he kind of reminds me of are the Calgary version of Sean Monahan, or more recently Matt Beniers.

I guess the hope would be that he can be a similar level player of Larkin, but one that is younger and fits our timeline better, and maybe one that is wired differently and can mesh with the guys we have better.

My recollection from his draft year is that Desnoyers brought pretty good off-ice leadership and intangibles/leadership. Whether that's impressive or eye-roll inducing for folks here, based on recent selections, I suppose is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[SirloinUB]

In the next day or so? Probably not. By the draft? I think there’s a pretty good chance. Read the Lebrun article. Yzermans in constant communication with Larkin’s agent and it sure sounds like all sides want it done.

I don't think anything will happen in the next two weeks. We'll see.

 

[Ezekial]

They will boo him anyway. Who knows his next contract could be with Detroit

I said a little, definitely still boo his ass