Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXXII

[duhmetreE]

Drury gonna pull Larkin out of the hat

then Strome's butthole puckers...

then he realizes Seattle will give him $45M

 

[Tob]

I thought a Vatrano trade would calm the nerves but now I'm more nervous than before.

Drury needs to hold firm on not trading away prime assets for rentals in his 1st year as GM.

 

[duhmetreE]

I thought a Vatrano trade would calm the nerves but now I'm more nervous than before.

take some Ashwaghanda or some L-trytophan

 

[RGY]

Btw, happen to be watching OTT/CBJ game. Stay far the f*** away from Domi. What an uninspiring game he plays. So casual. Going through the motions. Not moving his feet much.

 

[rangers1314]

That Chariot deal has me HORRIFIED at the tag in Giordano

 

[Boris Zubov]

Cannot afford to pay a 1st for Giordano. Can barely afford to pay a 2nd for him. He isnt the same player he was years ago, which is fair given his age. Toronto is going to get stupid and desperate here.

We can easily afford a 2nd...whether Drury wants to is another story. Regardless, spending a 2nd won't hurt us in the long run.

 

[duhmetreE]

I think the cost is for retention. People are being bent over for retention

they have no choice. Cap space is a premium and there's only so much to go around

 

[RGY]

We can easily afford a 2nd...whether Drury wants to is another story. Regardless, spending a 2nd won't hurt us in the long run.

Why? Why are we paying a 2nd round pick for a 38 year old defenseman who’s game has slipped? And this coming from someone who likes Giordano and would be happy to have him. Doesn’t mean you get stupid for him.

A 2nd round pick could be used better elsewhere.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

That Chariot deal has me HORRIFIED at the tag in Giordano

It’ll be lower.

He’s old and doesn’t have that “warrior” pedigree.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Why? Why are we paying a 2nd round pick for a 38 year old defenseman who’s game has slipped? And this coming from someone who likes Giordano and would be happy to have him. Doesn’t mean you get stupid for him.

A 2nd round pick could be used better elsewhere.

Ok, sure it can be used better elsewhere, but I was replying to your comment that we can't afford it. Chill my man.

 

[DanielBrassard]

I think the cost is for retention. People are being bent over for retention

they have no choice. Cap space is a premium and there's only so much to go around

retention doesn't cost much. For instance, Florida had to pay a 4th for the retention.

 

[RGY]

Ok, sure it can be used better elsewhere, but I was replying to your comment that we can't afford it. Chill my man.

My man, I am chill. It’s called having a discussion.

 

[LeetchisGod]

They should have been all in last year and taken Buch for Lundell.

Ekblad was hurt. They weren't winning anything without him.

 

[Hire Sather]

Comtois would be interesting. His TOI is up pretty significantly the last 3-4 games by about 4-5 minutes compared to his average this year. Maybe that’s because Rakell is out or maybe he’s being showcased. I thought he looked good tonight

Idk his name is really annoying

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

retention doesn't cost much. For instance, Florida had to pay a 4th for the retention.

How do you know thats the cost of the retention in the deal?

 

[Rangers in 7]

The list of players that warrant a first in a deal is slim based off who we assume is available

I’d offer our first only in trades for the following players (I’ll add a + if they include more then just a first imo):

Chychrun +
Larkin +
Scheifele +
Kane + assuming they retain
Lekhonen
Gourde

 

[bl02]

I'm truly scared on two fronts.
1) Chiarot just got a haul...At least for what he should have gone for and 2) don't want to get into a bidding war with the Leafs considering they are in code red desperation mode.

 

[Anthony5967]

Fans in here are so paranoid about parting with anything when their team is 38-17-4 with the best goalie in hockey, a top-3 defenseman in hockey, two stud wingers, and a legitimate #1C. Boggles my mind. Nobody is saying sell the farm but jeez. Have some faith.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Patrick Kane at 50%. I'd bet on it.

Yuck, I hope not

 

[Anthony5967]

I'm truly scared on two fronts.
1) Chiarot just got a haul...At least for what he should have gone for and 2) don't want to get into a bidding war with the Leafs considering they are in code red desperation mode.

People need to pop a melatonin and go to sleep. Dream of counting draft picks like a six year old counts Sheep! Ease the nerves.

 

[duhmetreE]

e5

 

[Boris Zubov]

My man, I am chill. It’s called having a discussion.

Then up your reading comprehension.

 

[RGY]

The list of players that warrant a first in a deal is slim based off who we assume is available

I’d offer our first only in trades for the following players (I’ll add a + if they include more then just a first imo):

Chychrun +
Larkin +
Scheifele +
Kane + assuming they retain
Lekhonen
Gourde

No shot Lekohnen is worth a 1st. Someone else wants to pay that, have at it.

Wouldnt touch Chychrun, he has been underwhelming. But yes someone would pay a 1st.

Rest all agreed on.

 

[McRanger92]

I'm truly scared on two fronts.
1) Chiarot just got a haul...At least for what he should have gone for and 2) don't want to get into a bidding war with the Leafs considering they are in code red desperation mode.

Drury facilitating overpays on D-men by Florida & Toronto, only to swoop in and nab Hampus who is the best of the 3. I see the vision

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Fans in here are so paranoid about parting with anything when their team is 38-17-4 with the best goalie in hockey, a top-3 defenseman in hockey, two stud wingers, and a legitimate #1C. Boggles my mind. Nobody is saying sell the farm but jeez. Have some faith.

This is our first deadline with Drury as GM. I think the skepticism is fine