Rumor: Saros to be made available if Preds become sellers?

[dirtydanglez]

matt murray, niemela, and 2 1sts

 

[Armourboy]

Just a bunch of people talking out of their rear that don't know anything about Nashville as a franchise. David Poile isn't going to trade Saros, not unless someone makes him an offer so silly he just can't say no too it, and even then I would question whether he would do it.

The owners only have a couple of expectations for Poile, put butts in seats and make the playoffs in some form or fashion. There will be no rebuild because the owners don't want to do a full rebuild. The only way that might change is when Haslam is the majority owner and essentially takes control in 2 years.

Saros isn't going anywhere despite the Toronto medias dreams and whims.

 

[centipede2233]

Chris Higgins, Sheldon souray and a 2nd

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Nashville's schedule leading up to the Trade Deadline is:
6 home games (VGK, ARI, BOS, FLO, VAN, PIT)
5 road games (PHI, MIN, SJ, ARI, FLO)
... it's not likely they'll be out of the playoff race by the Deadline. Probably go 5-6 or 6-5 or something like that, and still feel like they're just a little win streak from getting in.

They will likely fade out after the Deadline, but Poile isn't going to cash his chips in early. The mainstream media doesn't seem to be very aware of how things are run in Nashville.

 

[BB88]

Just a bunch of people talking out of their rear that don't know anything about Nashville as a franchise. David Poile isn't going to trade Saros, not unless someone makes him an offer so silly he just can't say no too it, and even then I would question whether he would do it.

The owners only have a couple of expectations for Poile, put butts in seats and make the playoffs in some form or fashion. There will be no rebuild because the owners don't want to do a full rebuild. The only way that might change is when Haslam is the majority owner and essentially takes control in 2 years.

Saros isn't going anywhere despite the Toronto medias dreams and whims.

That’s about the worst way to run a franchise

 

[wintersej]

That’s about the worst way to run a franchise

Depends what your goals are

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

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& what trade assets will they then have?

If that’s the plan Nashville won’t do anything for the next 10 years.

Saros has 2.5 years left at 5M, they’d be crazy if they didn’t trade him during the next 12 months or so.
You can’t lose his trade value just to have a shot at the playoffs.
Which will be just more difficult moving forward

When the org places a premium on making the post-season then "losing" Saros' trade value is irrelevant. Yes, they'll be a bubble/wild card/first round and out team, but just making it in is what they prioritize.

They won't trade Saros, at minimum, until Askarov has fully transitioned to backup and then at least split the games load, basically like Saros with Rinne, which is still several years off.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

This is what a smart franchise does.

They see the writing on the wall with this core, his contract is coming up to expire and they have one of the best goalie prospects in the world coming through the system.

Think about what Anaheim could have gotten for John Gibson a few years back.
Move him for a significant amount of assets while you can and plan for the future. this is very smart and astute move if they go through with it and I applaud them if true.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

There is literally no one on the Leafs I would accept for saros outside of Nylander, Marner or Matthews


I think its more realistic Lankinen is traded than Saros

 

[DatDude44]

If I’m buffalo….this is who I pursue instead of demko…..otherwise they should Probly just stay put

 

[Necrobutcher]

Makes 100% sense if they'd go on full rebuild mode but 0% sense if they don't. As simple as that.

 

[Bleedred]

That's probably what they need is to trade him, so they can really tank for a few years, but they shouldn't be rushing Askarov either.

Both Poile and Hiney Head need to be gone no later than the day after the season ends.

If they wanna ''Promote'' Poile upstairs then that's fine, so long as he isn't the one calling the shots.

I wonder what team will hire worthless Hiney Head after this year? It probably should be an AHL squad, but it probably won't be.

Why do I feel like it will be the Ducks?

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

That's probably what they need is to trade him, so they can really tank for a few years, but they shouldn't be rushing Askarov either.

Both Poile and Hiney Head need to be gone no later than the day after the season ends.

If they wanna ''Promote'' Poile upstairs then that's fine, so long as he isn't the one calling the shots.

I wonder what team will hire worthless Hiney Head after this year? It probably should be an AHL squad, but it probably won't be.

Why do I feel like it will be the Ducks?

Whatever team wants to ensure they'll always beat the Devils, apparently.

 

[Bleedred]

Whatever team wants to ensure they'll always beat the Devils, apparently.

Gallant's less than a year away from hitting his average NHL head coaching stint, but he doesn't get fired in the offseason, it's always in-season. Maybe Lou fires Lambert after a year if the Islanders miss the playoffs again?

Sullivan gets fired if the Pens miss?

Or....... Lavi (who is a lame duck from what I understand) gets canned and Hynes replaces him yet again, but this time with the Caps?

 

[Bellzy]

There is literally no one on the Leafs I would accept for saros outside of Nylander, Marner or Matthews


I think its more realistic Lankinen is traded than Saros

Good thing your not gm?

 

[Pyrophorus]

matt murray, niemela, and 2 1sts

That's a lot, but I would want Askarov.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Comrie, Savoie and 2nd for Saros or Comrie, Levi and 1st for Saros

 

[Oddbob]

If they are getting rid of Saros, then it is time to completely sell off any good assets. They aren't going to find a better available goalie.

Comrie, Savoie and 2nd for Saros or Comrie, Levi and 1st for Saros

Comrie has 0 value.

 

[GeauxPreds1]

Comrie, Savoie and 2nd for Saros or Comrie, Levi and 1st for Saros

Comirie savoie and 1st top 5 protected?

 

[jetsforever]

Nashville would be making a big mistake if this is true but if so TOR/EDM should be all over it.

 

[Chainshot]

Comrie, Savoie and 2nd for Saros or Comrie, Levi and 1st for Saros

They shouldn't be trading Levi.

 

[Chainshot]

If they are getting rid of Saros, then it is time to completely sell off any good assets. They aren't going to find a better available goalie.



Comrie has 0 value.

Not so much from a value standpoint, it's clearing a goalie. If they had Saros, they would likely want to not have 4 NHL netminders.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

Good thing your not gm?

The leafs have boring complimentary pieces as trade assets and boring mediocre prospects. Pass

 

[dirtydanglez]

That's a lot, but I would want Askarov.

why? leafs are all in next few years.

 

[Petes2424]

They’ve invested years into him, and are now enjoying that investment. You don’t trade that away because you miss the playoffs one year. It would also send a horrible message to the locker room, fans, and any UFA interested in signing there.

This one was pulled out of thin air.