Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XXVII – Fortnight, Not Fortnite

[EpicDing]

I can 100% see the "unconventional" thing being an offer sheet. Connor, Marner, Point all coming up. Laine? M. Tkachuk? Provorov?

Lots of big RFAs this offseason.

 

[haohmaru]

When was the last time anyone used an offer sheet, anyway?

 

[BringBackLibertys]

Or Point, Tampa’s gotta run out of cap space at some point

I argue that without all of the protection of the superstars Point will just be a really good not great player. And that would not be worth what he will get paid.

 

[Avery16]

I think we can get some nice returns. Had a very long chat this evening. Bobby Mac is pretty close to where it will land it appears. Hayes in the East, Zucc to the West it seems. Zucc will garner the most from a team with size. Retaining on Hayes will strengthen the return.
It also appears that the Rangers are saving money for something unconventional. Plus there is someone outside the usual suspects very likely to be dealt. I did not get this name - but have my suspicions. Gorton runs a very tight ship. For sure. Gotta respect that.

Guessing Fast if a forward (oldest of our 2019-20 UFAs, plus least cap hit for next season, definitely playing at his peak) and Skjei if a D.

 

[DutchShamrock]

Kyle Connor. They could send a 7 year, $8.5 million yearly offer sheet and lose only a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd if Winnipeg doesn't match. Winnipeg matching puts them in a really tough spot with Laine and Trouba still to sign.

Just fyi, anything over 5 years works with the total dollar value divided by 5. That deal would hit the 4 1st rounders level.

I think the key is offer a deal that gets them to UFA age. Skirt that line of four 1sts and buy out all their RFA years. Tough decision for the jets.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

I think we can get some nice returns. Had a very long chat this evening. Bobby Mac is pretty close to where it will land it appears. Hayes in the East, Zucc to the West it seems. Zucc will garner the most from a team with size. Retaining on Hayes will strengthen the return.
It also appears that the Rangers are saving money for something unconventional. Plus there is someone outside the usual suspects very likely to be dealt. I did not get this name - but have my suspicions. Gorton runs a very tight ship. For sure. Gotta respect that.

McDavid. It’s Gretzky to LA 2.0 for the league. Imagine the best player in the league playing for the biggest city in the league.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

I argue that without all of the protection of the superstars Point will just be a really good not great player. And that would not be worth what he will get paid.

I feel like you could make that argument for all the offer sheet candidates left out there

 

[Waivers]

Skjei - good term at a reasonable cap hit. Not sure I like his progression anyways. Could be because he is living in the shadow of McDonagh - tough shoes to fill.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

McDavid. It’s Gretzky to LA 2.0 for the league. Imagine the best player in the league playing for the biggest city in the league.

This thought has crossed my mind.

Won't happen this summer. Maybe after another season and he says F it, I want out.

 

[haohmaru]

McDavid. It’s Gretzky to LA 2.0 for the league. Imagine the best player in the league playing for the biggest city in the league.

I can't imagine Edmonton still having a franchise if they did that - I think the fans would've had enough and just not bother anymore.

 

[Webster]

Rumors say Sharks, Flames and Preds also want Zucc. But if the Jets throw in their 1st I guess he heads that way.

Unless Slats gets soft and wants to keep him, he still pulls the strings around here, and he's a big Zucc fan.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

This thought has crossed my mind.

Won't happen this summer. Maybe after another season and he says F it, I want out.

Honestly what would it cost? Edmonton would never get fair value for him because A) they’re incompetent morons, and B) it’s almost impossible to get fair value for a player like McDavid. You’re looking at Zibanejad, one or two of Chytil, Howden, Lias, maybe a Skjei or a Shattenkirk, plus picks. One can foolishly dream.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Honestly what would it cost? Edmonton would never get fair value for him because A) they’re incompetent morons, and B) it’s almost impossible to get fair value for a player like McDavid. You’re looking at Zibanejad, one or two of Chytil, Howden, Lias, maybe a Skjei or a Shattenkirk, plus picks. One can foolishly dream.

This is why I want to stock pile talent over the next 2 drafts.

They won't all have a place here. The more ammunition you have, the better.

 

[BringBackLibertys]

This thought has crossed my mind.

Won't happen this summer. Maybe after another season and he says F it, I want out.

Not sure how this trade can be done in today's hockey. Remember Gretzky was traded mostly for money, can't do that today. Even if they would entertain it, I think it would require gutting the team of a lot of picks and good young players, and then you would just be the NY Oilers. Think of what it would take, my guess would be:

2019, 20 1sts, Zibs, Chytil, Kravtsov, Miller, probably Shesty, and more. We are talking Conner freekin McDavid.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Rumors say Sharks, Flames and Preds also want Zucc. But if the Jets throw in their 1st I guess he heads that way.

Unless Slats gets soft and wants to keep him, he still pulls the strings around here, and he's a big Zucc fan.

Don’t pack lightly, it’s cold up in the North Pole.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Gorton trading prime assets to Tampa and them winning the cup only for us to offer sheet and steal Point from them would be wild and give me life

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Rumors say Sharks, Flames and Preds also want Zucc. But if the Jets throw in their 1st I guess he heads that way.

Unless Slats gets soft and wants to keep him, he still pulls the strings around here, and he's a big Zucc fan.

It's 2019. Gorton has been in charge for almost 4 years now

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

This is why I want to stock pile talent over the next 2 drafts.

They won't all have a place here. The more ammunition you have, the better.

The Brian Cashman model.

 

[cheech70]

Jonathan Huberdeau and a bad contract so they can sign Breadman and Sergi? What does Florida need?

 

[EpicDing]

Honestly what would it cost? Edmonton would never get fair value for him because A) they’re incompetent morons, and B) it’s almost impossible to get fair value for a player like McDavid. You’re looking at Zibanejad, one or two of Chytil, Howden, Lias, maybe a Skjei or a Shattenkirk, plus picks. One can foolishly dream.

If that's all it took I'd do it in about 3 seconds

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

The way Laine gets talked about reminds me of the guys at that level who eventually got moved - Hall, Seguin, Kessel. I mean the dude just gets lambasted. Don't think he's going here because there are 31 teams but I kind of do think he's going somewhere if they get turfed out of the playoffs early

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

If that's all it took I'd do it in about 3 seconds

He’s obviously worth more than that but McDavid’s value is probably diminished due to the morons who run that team.

 

[Webster]

Don’t pack lightly, it’s cold up in the North Pole.

No need to tell a Norwegian how to deal with cold weather

It's 2019. Gorton has been in charge for almost 4 years now

But Slats is Gorton's boss, he can simply get involved and tell him not to trade a certain player.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

But Slats is Gorton's boss, he can simply get involved and tell him not to trade a certain player.

You have no clue how things work. This response just proves that

 

[Alluckks]

BBkers posts

Multiple pages of dissecting each word

Rinse; Repeat



Not knocking it, I actually enjoy it, just funny (and very much welcomed over the usual crazy and unrealistic ideas rehashed over and over)