Speculation: Successful PTOs?

[Oilslick941611]

Hoffman is doing well in Edmonton so far. (I think)

I wouldn’t say welll, he’s provided a veteran presence in otherwise jr aged lineups.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Re: Johnson…those first two preseason games against a bunch of AHLers or worse is kind of hard to make judgements with. Lysell was better than Johnson in the last game, and that’s kinda the competition. But it’s early yet.

Think they said on the broadcast the B’s want to sign him.
Might be like Heinen last year and wait a couple weeks to sign for cap reasons….but I’d say it’s a 99% chance he signs a contract with Boston

 

[Laphroaig]

For Ottawa, Jan Jenik was spectacular in the 1 game he played so far. 1g, 3a
Let's see if he can be the same tonight in his 2nd game.

Jenik's not on a PTO. He has a contract.

 

[The don godfather]

Tyler Johnson looking good.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Josh Brown is looking garbage as a Desharhais replacement. I think even with Travis Dermott being a LD, we will sign him. Kulak could always play his off side, he's done it before. I think this is even more likely if the management see's Kulak as the next expendable player cap wise if the club looks for an upgrade at RD around the deadline. Dermott could be a cheap 3LD option.

I'm not familiar if Dermott can play his off side. Someone can weight in on that perhaps.

Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Emberson
Dermott - Kulak

7th D, Troy Stecher.

Trade deadline; target someone like Andersson out of Calgary.

Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - xxx
Dermott - Emberson

 

[miscs75]

Matt Martin once Lou figures out how to make the financials work.

 

[MNRube]

Trade deadline; target someone like Andersson out of Calgary.

Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - xxx
Dermott - Emberson

You make trading for your rivals young Top 4 RHD sound so casual.

 

[DollardStLaurent]

For Ottawa, Jan Jenik was spectacular in the 1 game he played so far. 1g, 3a
Let's see if he can be the same tonight in his 2nd game.

I didn't realize Jenik was on a PTO.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

You make trading for your rivals young Top 4 RHD sound so casual.

He's been a regular target of discussion both on the mains and our board. A guy we'd overpay for if he's made available. Calgary traded in division twice with Vancouver last year and we reportingly were in on Tanev. I don't see the issue in mentioning him or a similar top 4 RD. I mean I know the trade cost will be heavy.

 

[Laphroaig]

I didn't realize Jenik was on a PTO.

He's not. He has a contract.

 

[Freaky Styley]

He's been a regular target of discussion both on the mains and our board. A guy we'd overpay for if he's made available. Calgary traded in division twice with Vancouver last year and we reportingly were in on Tanev. I don't see the issue in mentioning him or a similar top 4 RD. I mean I know the trade cost will be heavy.

I mean.. good luck?

If/when Andersson becomes available there will be a ton of suitors. Calgary certainly isn't going to give Edmonton perhaps their final piece towards a Cup run. The difference between them and Vancouver is there is a mountain range separating the cities.

David Savard would have been a much more reasonable mention

 

[Lunatik]

He's been a regular target of discussion both on the mains and our board. A guy we'd overpay for if he's made available. Calgary traded in division twice with Vancouver last year and we reportingly were in on Tanev. I don't see the issue in mentioning him or a similar top 4 RD. I mean I know the trade cost will be heavy.

I'm not sure the Oilers have the assets if we're honest, especially with no 2025 1st. I suspect an Andersson deal would return more than Hanifin as he'll still have a year remaining at a great cap hit. There is also a difference between trading a rental within your division and trading someone with term.

If he's traded (I think he will extend personally), my gut says Utah. They have a ton of draft capital in the next 2 drafts and have some really good prospects that they could dangle in But, Beaudoin and (in my dreams) Iginla

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I mean.. good luck?

If/when Andersson becomes available there will be a ton of suitors. Calgary certainly isn't going to give Edmonton perhaps their final piece towards a Cup run. The difference between them and Vancouver is there is a mountain range separating the cities.

David Savard would have been a much more reasonable mention

I think the guy who gets targeted most likely is Connor Murphy. I wouldn't hate this either as he'd play a big role on the PK with Ceci and Desharnais gone. Savard is an option also.

I was merely mentioning Rasmus Andersson as he's the guy I'd personally want. I do see him as a final piece type and I'd be okay with out bidding our competitors for his addition. If Conroy would rather a lesser offer or completely different package from what we could offer that's his choice. If Andersson is available, Bowman better least do his due diligence.

Anyways, this is about why I thought we will sign Dermott to a contract and my mentioning Rasmus is now derailing this and that wasn't my intention. I was only trying to explain my reasoning for a Kulak replacement. We could use a LD with a cheaper cap hit if Kulak ends up having to move for cap reasons. Only way I see Kulak going is if we are upgrading at RD on the second pairing.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Word is that Vrana has impressed but may be the victim of a numbers crunch in DC. I imagine he’s a lock to catch on elsewhere if they cut him loose.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Word is that Vrana has impressed but may be the victim of a numbers crunch in DC. I imagine he’s a lock to catch on elsewhere if they cut him loose.

Colorado perhaps? They could use the cheap depth.

 

[TheBeard]

Seems like Pearson is playing well enough to stick around in Vegas.

 

[hockeyguy0022]

With all the goalie needs across the league I'm sure Tokarski and Kaskisuo will get AHL deals.

Tokarski might even get another backup NHL job. The Luke Schenn of goalies off of 15 game playoff run. Gave him another 10 years on his career.

 

[Petes2424]

Tyler Johnson, Austin Watson, Paccioretty, and a few others. Be funny if Alex Chiasson nailed one down again. Detroit does have contracts to give, but think that ship has sailed. Interesting to see if Yamamoto gets a contract. Love to see Rocco Grimaldi get a two-way.

 

[uncleben]

Added a table to OP
There were 353 try-outs this year
To help manage it a bit, I only included the 87 players with NHL experience

There are an additional 2 players that have never played in the NHL but have experience at the top professional level in other countries, and then Kmec is the only amateur who has successfully earned an NHL contract in camp, so far.

I'll try to come back and update it as cuts/signings happen

 

[Pebble live]

Josh Brown is looking garbage as a Desharhais replacement. I think even with Travis Dermott being a LD, we will sign him. Kulak could always play his off side, he's done it before. I think this is even more likely if the management see's Kulak as the next expendable player cap wise if the club looks for an upgrade at RD around the deadline. Dermott could be a cheap 3LD option.

I'm not familiar if Dermott can play his off side. Someone can weight in on that perhaps.

Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Emberson
Dermott - Kulak

7th D, Troy Stecher.

Trade deadline; target someone like Andersson out of Calgary.

Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - xxx
Dermott - Emberson

Emberson hasn't been impressive IMO. That's a rough top 4 if Nurse doesn't live up to even half his contract.

 

[byrath]

So many of these cats turn into straight garbage once that guaranteed money hits on a 1 way deal.

You just have to impress till the cheque clears.

Seriously, you think borderline NHLers who finally manage to get a 1yr minimum contract aren't motivated?

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

Tyler Johnson, Austin Watson, Paccioretty, and a few others. Be funny if Alex Chiasson nailed one down again. Detroit does have contracts to give, but think that ship has sailed. Interesting to see if Yamamoto gets a contract. Love to see Rocco Grimaldi get a two-way.

Chiasson maybe for Grand Rapids?

 

[McGarnagle]

Lysell got sent down to Providence which is a sign that Johnson probably made the team

 

[Petes2424]

Chiasson maybe for Grand Rapids?

Think he’d just get an AHL deal like he had two years ago, before they gave him the NHL contract in March.

They do have contracts to waste though.

 

[kovacro]

Steven Lorentz will sign a 1-year deal with the Leafs. Nice add for their 4th line.