Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build

[SayItAintSoJohnny]

What makes the news about possibly trading just turned 25-years old Dobson depressing as shit is it is couple with the anticipated news of re-signing soon-to-be 34 year old Nelson.

This team needs to get younger, not older.

Yes, Dobby has looked bad this season; but I still feel like he is going to be closer to the 70-point player (which is really good for a defenseman these days and excellent when it comes to the Islanders recent stock of puck-moving blueliners) he was last season over his career than what he is doing this year; especially if he has more talented forwards around him....

Dude just turned 25 for crying out loud....

and the last time we had a 60-point season defenseman (much less a 70-point one)....

ya, you guessed it....Denis Potvin, over 4 decades ago...

I repeat, unless a true difference making forward is brought in the deal (and I question whether Pettersson is that type of player) then this will be a trade we regret for many years to come....

 

[Tahoeblue]

My 2 cents. Maybe the smoke about Dobson has more to do about economics. I believe you do not trade a RHD who is 24 and a RFA. The team has control. How much does Dobson want? I would prefer a 3 year deal which I think takes him to UFA status. IDK- 7-8 million per??? You get him for three more years of evaluation and runway to make a decision while he is under contract. If he is like Bouchard in Edm who was rumored to want 11 mil/per? I would say AMF!

 

[19nazzy]

Are the canucks looking to move Pettersson?

Seems to be simmering yeah. 11.6 isn't bad for what you can get for him, especially with the cap going up. Getting him out of Vancouver is probably going to be good for him.

 

[SRBisles]

 

[PJGooch]

Maybe Rosner should have reached out to the agent before publicizing a trade rumor sparked by rather questionable sources.