New GM Trades and Signings Part 2

[WTFMAN99]

Could explain why Comtois and Foote weren't qualified (although you could argue that their output played a large role in that as well). Formenton seems to be a certainty to be on the list.

Definitely the output was a problem but didn't think either would struggle to find work for 775-900k for a year.

 

[nuck]

Reasonable for a 3rd stringer.

Also means the Matt Murray saga is finally coming to a conclusion.

Stalock had a better year on a worse club. I think he has more upside if required, and at a similar cost. I would hope they at least inquired.

 

[LeafChief]

Stalock had a better year on a worse club. I think he has more upside if required, and at a similar cost. I would hope they at least inquired.

Is Stalock the guy we got from SJ a few years ago as a throw-in on a trade and just sent him home? I can't remember if it was him but I remember there being a goalie that that happened to and he was pissed.

If it was him, I'd imagine he would have no interest.

 

[nuck]

Is Stalock the guy we got from SJ a few years ago as a throw-in on a trade and just sent him home? I can't remember if it was him but I remember there being a goalie that that happened to and he was pissed.

If it was him, I'd imagine he would have no interest.

Yeah thats the guy. In fairness to the club he was not very good in SJ right before he came.

 

[Stephen]

Leafs out on Norris Trophy winning defenseman as race appears to be down to 2 teams​

Heading into this summer, we knew there would be some interesting moves made as teams continue to try to offload salary to give themselves some additional cap flexibility.

Earlier this summer, we had heard reports from multiple insiders that confirmed that Leafs GM Brad Treliving had expressed an interest in San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson. Per those reports, Treliving had been in contact with the Sharks to determine the cost and to perhaps inquire as to how much of Karlsson's $11.5M cap hit that Sharks GM Mike Grier would be willing to retain.

The Leafs weren't the only team interested, however, as both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes were also in the mix. Well, according to the most recent report by Penguins beat reporter Josh Yohe, the Pens and Hurricanes are the two teams who remain in the mix for Karlsson's services.

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To be honest, I'm a little surprised to see Kyle Dubas and the Pens as a finalist on Karlsson, as the Pens already have an aging core and not a lot of cap room.

Just my feeling, but I assume this is entirely a Carolina Hurricanes project since they are the only team that has the cap, assets and realistic contender status to land Erik Karlsson. Pittsburgh is a pretender but you get the sense that their media game has hit that new Athletic fuelled level.

 

[VanW27]

Just my feeling, but I assume this is entirely a Carolina Hurricanes project since they are the only team that has the cap, assets and realistic contender status to land Erik Karlsson. Pittsburgh is a pretender but you get the sense that their media game has hit that new Athletic fuelled level.

I said this a bit ago in a more detailed post but, Pens and Canes make no sense to me.

Karlsson-Burns 2.0? Why try it again
Karlsson-Letang - same issue

 

[andora]

I said this a bit ago in a more detailed post but, Pens and Canes make no sense to me.

Karlsson-Burns 2.0? Why try it again
Karlsson-Letang - same issue

Carolina should get him for playing forward

They need scoring

 

[nuck]

I said this a bit ago in a more detailed post but, Pens and Canes make no sense to me.

Karlsson-Burns 2.0? Why try it again
Karlsson-Letang - same issue

It has come from multiple sources the Pesce is on his way out. Skej is his usual partner and is better than any LD EK had to play with in San Jose so roster wise I think it could work..

 

[Duffman955]

Dam news is slow right now.

Yall think we have anything significant in the works? Are we done with UFAs?

 

[Mess]

Just my feeling, but I assume this is entirely a Carolina Hurricanes project since they are the only team that has the cap, assets and realistic contender status to land Erik Karlsson. Pittsburgh is a pretender but you get the sense that their media game has hit that new Athletic fuelled level.

Maybe a 3-way deal is in the workings here and why both Leafs and Carolina are tied to Karlsson in trade talks.

To Toronto: Brett Pesce ($ $4,025,000 X 1 year & UFA) and Martin Necas ($ $3,000,000 X 1 year & RFA)
To San Jose: William Nylander (potential sign and trade)
To Carolina: Erik Karlsson (retention amount TBD)

Those being the principles being moved with potentially picks/prospects rounding out the final trade.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I always thought he was selected too high but good for him.

 

[Stephen]

I said this a bit ago in a more detailed post but, Pens and Canes make no sense to me.

Karlsson-Burns 2.0? Why try it again
Karlsson-Letang - same issue

I agree with you. But think Carolina makes a lot more sense than Pittsburgh all variables like cap, resources, window of contention are factored in. Burns and Karlsson didn’t work well together previously. And I don’t see Karlsson Letang being that smart either since both want to be puck carrying QBs.

 

[TMLAM34]

Does anyone know if Bertuzzi ever played on the right side?

Knies - Matthews - Bertuzzi

Sounds f***ing fantastic. Just don’t know if Bertuzzi has/is able to play on the right side?!

 

[WTFMAN99]

Does anyone know if Bertuzzi ever played on the right side?

Knies - Matthews - Bertuzzi

Sounds f***ing fantastic. Just don’t know if Bertuzzi has/is able to play on the right side?!

He has done it before yes and as recently as the BOS/FLA series.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Why would Calgary do this ?????

Lindholm has already expressed that he won't re sign in Calgary. They would get a ppg winger in his prime in return and Brodie is better than Zadorov

 

[Gabriel426]

I kept reading Willie for EK? If trading Willie due to cap reasons, unless Sharks is taking 30% retention, how is that even possible?

 

[Mckay]

I kept reading Willie for EK? If trading Willie due to cap reasons, unless Sharks is taking 30% retention, how is that even possible?

It's not. And it is not going to happen. People make stuff up for attention.

 

[Burnie97]

It's not. And it is not going to happen. People make stuff up for attention.

It's an EA sports trade.

The fact Dubas is thinking of it apparently is crazy. They want a kick at the can one more time I get it but it seems made up too. Carolina also doesn't seem like a fit.

Not sure where he can go but the retention needed would have to be pretty big... I still think even though he just won the Norris that the return will be underwhelming if it happens.

 

[horner]

Lindholm has already expressed that he won't re sign in Calgary. They would get a ppg winger in his prime in return and Brodie is better than Zadorov

For one year
Lindholm is a ppg player

 

[andora]

I'm bored trades
to the Ducks, as they arent at the cap min yet

Murray & Brodie &/or Timmins
for
pick/prospect

Blockbuster variety
Scheifele
Samberg
for
Nylander
Brodie
Timmins/Lili
i wanted to add Helle and Samsonov, but, i couldn't get the values to work

Computer kept turning you down eh?

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

For one year
Lindholm is a ppg player

Yes but the point is that Lindholm doesn't want to be there. If the Flames give Willy the 10M that he wants, he would likely sign it. Getting Nylander for a player that doesn't want to be there is about as good of a get as you will find. Same with the Tkachuk trade last year.

 

[LaPlante94]

Trying to guess the 5...

Formenton
Comtois
Point
Batherson
Foote

Guys that either fell off hard/struggled in the last year....a lot on their mind perhaps? OR haven't gotten a new contract.

Wasn't it put out there that it was players from the OHL specifically? Or am I wrong?

 

[WTFMAN99]

Wasn't it put out there that it was players from the OHL specifically? Or am I wrong?

Could be, I haven't followed it too much.

 

[LeafChief]

Wasn't it put out there that it was players from the OHL specifically? Or am I wrong?

I thought it was narrowed down to CHL but I could be wrong.

 

[horner]

Yes but the point is that Lindholm doesn't want to be there. If the Flames give Willy the 10M that he wants, he would likely sign it. Getting Nylander for a player that doesn't want to be there is about as good of a get as you will find. Same with the Tkachuk trade last year.

Could be wrong but I don't think willly would want to be there long term
He also has a 10 team list
LA I could see him wanting to play there .