Bellows was never going to net you Kostin, Tolvanen would've cost money (i.e Lamoriello having to let go of Clutterbuck or Johnston), and the other two were never in his mind. Maybe Barbashev but that ship sailed, especially with how bare our cupboard is. You'd really give up Dufour or George for him? No thanks.
As far as assets to trade for Cat, I don't think it would take a lot. Ottawa doesn't have a lot incentive not to trade his rights, and I don't think teams are going to be lining up to get into a bidding war for them. Debrincat doesn't have much incentive to sign for less than his QO of 9mil until after the deadline to issue QOs, but if he isn't signed by that deadline and no QO was offered, he becomes UFA. 9mil a year feels like too much for him, so I think teams are better off hoping no one gives him the QO, he hits UFA, and they can try to sign him for less.
Does not have one. Probably the worst regular on a team full of defenders with poor breakouts. Ices the puck often as a result. Is good on the PK since breakouts and icing are less of a requirement.
Athletic article by Kurtz said there would be interest in him if Isles decide Barzal is a center
I recall Friedman saying CAR was interested in him around the TDL. Doubt we’d move him there though.
Mayfield is a good bottom pairing D man that can pitch in top 4 with some injuries in my humble opinion. Seemed to get better as the playoff games extended through the years. Personally, guys on this message board may make better breakout passes. Have the upmost respect for Mayfield and his work ethic as nothing was handed to him. Good team player as well
Our 1st is a 2024 - it is more likely Ottawa if they are getting a future package can land a 2023 1st - a stronger draft.
Pageau to Vancouver could be a real possibility. Pageau for Garland, Pageau or Mihkeyev-
He doesn't have a breakout pass. That usually ends up in a turnover or a pass that misses the mark. If anything, Mayfield's only offensive attribute is a strong shot from the blue line.
They have Norris, Stutzle, and Pinto - also they have Zub, Chychrun, Sanderson, and Chabot as their top 4. They need deBrincat, so if there is a move likely it is for a winger who could put the puck in the net.
This is one of the big questions of the offseason - do they think Barzal is a C or can he be a RW? If he's a C, then yeah, you have to think seriously about moving JGP or even Nelson. If they move Nelson, there's a LHD on COL that a lot of people here really seem to think would help the Isles.
