Speculation: Roster Building Thread LIV: Free Agency Hasn't Even Started

[SA16]

Wat.

Serious question: why not?

He's likely never going to be much of a goal scorer because he doesn't shoot at all. His defensive results so far have been poor although I know he as come with a reputation of being good there. And while the contract isn't that expensive I really don't like how he is signed for 6 years. Giving middle tier players really long term deals like that is how TB got into cap trouble because it makes it much harder to be flexible with your roster.

His junior numbers are extremely good but also certainly a function of playing with Marner/Tkachuk/Domi.

 

[Kovalev27]

He's likely never going to be much of a goal scorer because he doesn't shoot at all. His defensive results so far have been poor although I know he as come with a reputation of being good there. And while the contract isn't that expensive I really don't like how he is signed for 6 years. Giving middle tier players really long term deals like that is how TB got into cap trouble because it makes it much harder to be flexible with your roster.

I do t like him either

 

[NYR Viper]

 

[NYR Viper]

He's likely never going to be much of a goal scorer because he doesn't shoot at all. His defensive results so far have been poor although I know he as come with a reputation of being good there. And while the contract isn't that expensive I really don't like how he is signed for 6 years. Giving middle tier players really long term deals like that is how TB got into cap trouble because it makes it much harder to be flexible with your roster.

His contract is pretty much at the good 3rd liner level though. He’s pretty much at that level now as a 23 year old.

 

[SA16]

His contract is pretty much at the good 3rd liner level though. He’s pretty much at that level now as a 23 year old.

Yea but it's 6 years. I don't want a player I think is a 3rd liner on a 6 year deal.

 

[Waivers]

Was gonna say there has to be something more than just Zaitsev going to Ottawa for Ceci.

 

[Waivers]

So Panarin left Columbus but he’ll sign in a dump organization like the Islanders? Not really buying that.

 

[DutchShamrock]

Nashville w retention seems like an obvious fit for me.

That's not a fit I have considered. They are no doubt the front runner for Duchene. Probably want to move turris. Kreider retained isn't a tough fit. Full price is a breeze if Turris is gone. What do think the return would be? They have some contracts to sort out for their own guys, but I'm curious to hear your thinking.

 

[NYR94]

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Did you see the season Stepan had last year?

He played through injuries most of the year.

 

[mas0764]

Most of the chatter seems like no Panarin for us.

I was pro-Panarin but I can live with it. Tank for Lafrieniere/Byfield/Lundell/whoever, the #1 center.

Then trade an asset or two for Seth Jones, the #1 D.

Rebuild over.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

No one knows what’s going on with Panarin

There are conflicting reports every hour

I’m not believing anything until he’s actually signed

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

That's not a fit I have considered. They are no doubt the front runner for Duchene. Probably want to move turris. Kreider retained isn't a tough fit. Full price is a breeze if Turris is gone. What do think the return would be? They have some contracts to sort out for their own guys, but I'm curious to hear your thinking.

Tolvanen+2020 1st + conditional pick if he re-signs from a value standpoint seems fair to me. I'd probably use Tolvanen in another deal to get something else though, our FO doesn't seem too keen on one dimensional players.

I mean if I had my pick of prospects I'd ask for Tomasino but when was the last time you saw a kid get moved like 2 weeks after being drafted?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Most of the chatter seems like no Panarin for us.

I was pro-Panarin but I can live with it. Tank for Lafrieniere/Byfield/Lundell/whoever, the #1 center.

Then trade an asset or two for Seth Jones, the #1 D.

Rebuild over.

Is there chatter for him anywhere really?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Tolvanen+2020 1st + conditional pick if he re-signs from a value standpoint seems fair to me. I'd probably use Tolvanen in another deal to get something else though, our FO doesn't seem too keen on one dimensional players.

I mean if I had my pick of prospects I'd ask for Tomasino but when was the last time you saw a kid get moved like 2 weeks after being drafted?

Probably no real surprise, but I'm pretty not into Tolvanen

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Probably no real surprise, but I'm pretty not into Tolvanen

Neither am I.

Excellent shot, but thats pretty much it. There are other teams out there who value that really highly though.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

So Panarin left Columbus but he’ll sign in a dump organization like the Islanders? Not really buying that.

Who is David Dork?

 

[Ghost of jas]

JG gonna shock the HF Ranger board and re-sign Kreider.

 

[SA16]

Who is David Dork?

He's not a main Panthers reporter. I'm pretty well acquainted with all the beat writers around the league and have never even heard of him before this week. The main Florida guys these days are Richards and Olive.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

If David Dork does commentary for KHL games, he could have good contacts with Russian players in their clique

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If David Dork does commentary for KHL games, he could have good contacts with Russian players in their clique

There are russian reporters who have even better sources.

He isn't scooping those guys or any of the national guys.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Tolvanen+2020 1st + conditional pick if he re-signs from a value standpoint seems fair to me. I'd probably use Tolvanen in another deal to get something else though, our FO doesn't seem too keen on one dimensional players.

I mean if I had my pick of prospects I'd ask for Tomasino but when was the last time you saw a kid get moved like 2 weeks after being drafted?

Rangers wont get a player like Tolvanen and a 1st for Kreider.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Most of the chatter seems like no Panarin for us.

I was pro-Panarin but I can live with it. Tank for Lafrieniere/Byfield/Lundell/whoever, the #1 center.

Then trade an asset or two for Seth Jones, the #1 D.

Rebuild over.

Why in the world would Columbus trade Jones?

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

He's likely never going to be much of a goal scorer because he doesn't shoot at all. His defensive results so far have been poor although I know he as come with a reputation of being good there. And while the contract isn't that expensive I really don't like how he is signed for 6 years. Giving middle tier players really long term deals like that is how TB got into cap trouble because it makes it much harder to be flexible with your roster.

His junior numbers are extremely good but also certainly a function of playing with Marner/Tkachuk/Domi.

I feel like that's a function of his (injury) limited time in the pros. I'd be very happy to acquire him as a prospective 2C with a shot at being much more.

 

[I Eat Crow]

JG gonna shock the HF Ranger board and re-sign Kreider.

I mean, I wouldn't hate it if it was for 3 or 4 years. But we all know it's not going to be.