Rumor: Mammoth looking to make some noise

[tnnr]

Seems like a Jason Robertson spot

 

[Zman5778]

I previously brought up

Peterka & 9th Overall
For
Kesselring & 4th Overall

I've been advocating exactly this deal for WEEKS on the Sabres forum.

 

[Kaibur]

Any interest in Swayman or Middlestadt?

What kind of return you thinking for Mittelstadt?

 

[Kaibur]

I've been advocating exactly this deal for WEEKS on the Sabres forum.

It just doesn't make sense from Utah's POV

 

[StreetHawk]

Media words their rumours to give them an out if it doesn't come to pass. Keeps their reputation intact as a source.

Utah has assets to trade, that's more than likely the route they will take. So, their GM should be given the green light to take on salary/cap.

 

[Knight]

What kind of return you thinking for Mittelstadt?

Maybe a 2nd? It's hard to gauge his value

 

[dkollidas]

It just doesn't make sense from Utah's POV

What does Utah need?

 

[Kaibur]

Maybe a 2nd? It's hard to gauge his value

I'd certainly be open to a 2nd this year or next year or an equivalent prospect

 

[nergish]

EP40
15th Overall
Lekk

for

4th Overall

You have Thatcher Demko as your avatar, yet you don't seem like a Canucks fan...

 

[Kaibur]

What does Utah need?

Either a 2nd or 3rd line center who's above 50% on the dot with around 2 years on the contract
Depending on Ingram, a 1B goalie to tandem for 2 years
Bottom 6 RW who can PK
Time for their young players and prospects to develop

 

[DJN21]

EP40
15th Overall
Lekk

for

4th Overall

yikes, good luck....

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

It would be ironic if they acquired Auston Matthews since they left Arizona.

 

[Kaibur]

If Carolina is toying with buying out Kotkaniemi, he might be an okay fit and I imagine Carolina wouldn't be looking for too extravagant of a return

 

[Schemp]

Media words their rumours to give them an out if it doesn't come to pass. Keeps their reputation intact as a source.

Utah has assets to trade, that's more than likely the route they will take. So, their GM should be given the green light to take on salary/cap.

The GM has already been giving the "green light", ever since Smith bought them. Predicting that the Mammoth will officially announce the naming when they use the 4th OA @ the draft.

 

[ctmagic]

EP40
15th Overall
Lekk

for

4th Overall

Wtf, gotta be joking here

 

[Ianturnedbull]

best thread title in years

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Any interest in Konecny?

 

[TheBeard]

It just doesn't make sense from Utah's POV

I'm curious as to why not? Utah gets their young top 6 player and still gets to find a kesserling replacement at 9.

 

[BCNate]

I have to figure Utah goes after Marner pretty hard in UFA. They've got the $ to do so, and landing a superstar would be huge for the franchise.

 

[Kaibur]

I'm curious as to why not? Utah gets their young top 6 player and still gets to find a kesserling replacement at 9.

They need a long-term solution at center with the 4OV - not just a young top 6 player. Winger isn't really an area of need and they've got some good prospects in the pipeline on either side.

RHD isn't that deep and when Marino and Durzi went down for extended periods last year, it showed how shallow their depth really was, which is why Kesselring got an opportunity to show that he could be a top 4 guy. Lamoreaux needs at least a full year in the AHL to fill out his frame. That's why they extended DeSimone on a one-way deal. Trading Kesselring and 4OV just creates a hole in the defense that needs to be filled without a long-term solution at center.

 

[93gilmour93]

Marner seems like the perfect fit if he would play in Utah

 

[Kaibur]

I have to figure Utah goes after Marner pretty hard in UFA. They've got the $ to do so, and landing a superstar would be huge for the franchise.

According to Chris Johnston, Utah is looking to be active in free agency but are unlikely to be the one to give out a massive contract to one player, with the implication that they were referring to Marner

 

[Thechozen1]

They should hire Jason Wolley as their head coach.

 

[Jakey53]

The good news for Utah is that first line is solid, Schmaltz is a fine 2nd liner, and theyve got 3 legit top 4 D.

The bad news is theyve still got 4 very valuable pieces to find to become a legit contender. A high end 2C that as you say moves Hayton and McBain down the lineup. A higher end top 4 D man that pushes one of Maatta/Cole out of the lineup. A goalie better than Vejmelka. And a 2nd line LW that either gets Kerfoot out/into the bottom 6 and/or moves Macceli/Crouse out.

I've said it before, Seguin would be such a nice piece for them if he'd waive. When healthy he's still a damn near point per game C. While he may not be worth his cap hit anymore Utah wouldnt care for the year or two he has left. He'd fill a hole and provide some great leadership for a younger team. Would solve a big problem for Dallas too.

You could get Duchene for nothing except $$$ which would be less than Sequin.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Just sign marner to 7x15 and call it day. He’ll love it there.