Friedman: Predators looking for a center

[Scoresberg]

32 Thoughts: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov should be in Hart Trophy race

On Friedman's 32 Thoughts:

"Know you love the rumours, but it is early. This is the 'we’re-still-seeing-what-we’ve-got' phase. Predators GM Barry Trotz has the second-best hockey radio hit on The Game in Nashville. On Tuesday, he told hosts Willy Daunic, Derrick Mason and Adam Vingan, “No one is trading anyone right now. I would like to get a centre, but no one is giving their centremen away.”

Two toughest things to find: a stud defender and a top centre. No more zero in the win column after Tuesday night, where they opened with Colton Sissons between Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos."

Right now, the Preds have a glaring hole at the 2C positions, almost at the 3C spot, too.

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[Leafshater67]

I like Stamkos but the people who were confused as to why Tampa let him go - this is why. He can’t play C anymore and is basically a power play specialist. 8m is a lot of money for a guy like that. Now they need a 2C.

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

Never understood why they traded Granlund away, looks a bit silly now with his resurgence with the Sharks, as a 1C even. Guess he's not the fastest player but that hockey IQ makes up for a lot.

 

[Peasy]

Think Kadri could be a great fit there. But not sure if the Flames will be trying to move him anytime soon after their quick start. Also could be tough to work out the money.

Nashville has 3 1st rounders this year. I'm sure Trotz will be looking to move at least 1 for a C.

 

[BB88]

I like Stamkos but the people who were confused as to why Tampa let him go - this is why. He can’t play C anymore and is basically a power play specialist. 8m is a lot of money for a guy like that. Now they need a 2C.

Did someone really think Stamkos was going to come in as a game changing C?

Think Kadri could be a great fit there. But not sure if the Flames will be trying to move him anytime soon after their quick start. Also could be tough to work out the money.

Nashville has 3 1st rounders this year. I'm sure Trotz will be looking to move at least 1 for a C.

Yes, what Nashville needs is to get even older and end up where Calgary did.

Create a 1-2 year window with a flawed roster

 

[Leafshater67]

Did someone really think Stamkos was going to come in as a game changing C?



Yes, what Nashville needs is to get even older and end up where Calgary did.

Create a 1-2 year window with a flawed roster

I heard a few guys say it, yes and he’s paid to be one. I got someone mad before the signing saying he was a liability at even strength. I still think they make the playoffs but they aren’t winning anything. Good luck getting a 2C too.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Will be a difficult search but of all the teams that are potential buyers this year they definitely have the most assets.

Think Kadri could be a great fit there. But not sure if the Flames will be trying to move him anytime soon after their quick start. Also could be tough to work out the money.

Nashville has 3 1st rounders this year. I'm sure Trotz will be looking to move at least 1 for a C.

He would be a good fit right now but I don't think there is any chance they could logically put themselves in a position where 30 year old Filip Forsberg is the youngest member of their entire top 6, with only 1 of those members expiring in the next 3 years. This is probably the most logical destination for someone like Zegras tbh

 

[mattihp]

Never understood why they traded Granlund away, looks a bit silly now with his resurgence with the Sharks, as a 1C even. Guess he's not the fastest player but that hockey IQ makes up for a lot.

Very different teams with very different tactics. With the Sharks Granlund is allowed much more freedom.

 

[Fist of Fury]

I think Brock Nelson, Barry Trotz's favorite. What you have to offer?

 

[SoundAndFury]

Did someone really think Stamkos was going to come in as a game changing C?

Well, he is paid to be game-changing something.

 

[Cancuks]

Why not try Forsberg at center. He played it with Sweden. Sure he's no Peter but he's got to be better than Sissons.

 

[Breakers]

Why not try Forsberg at center. He played it with Sweden. Sure he's no Peter but he's got to be better than Sissons.

It sounds like the only things that haven’t changed are:
Top line staying the same of O’Reilly, forsberg, nyquist.
Jankowski on 3rd line wing

Everything else has been a blender

 

[Peasy]

Did someone really think Stamkos was going to come in as a game changing C?



Yes, what Nashville needs is to get even older and end up where Calgary did.

Create a 1-2 year window with a flawed roster

Did you see the ages of the two FA's they signed? Do you see the age of ROR and Josi?

They are clearly committed to trying to win in the next 3-4 years. Whether you agree with their approach or not is a completely different story.

 

[Hobnobs]

This is a nothing story. Lot of teams looking for centers, teams with centers arent selling any that has value.