Speculation: The 2026-27 Roster Speculation Thread: Summer Edition - Throw in All The Oars, We're Trading for Battleships

[Chainshot]

for someone who frequently talks about his desire to be right, he frequently hasnt the slightest clue and has endless confidence despite it

the true mark of an idiot, endless confidence and a closed mind

He will eagerly mention how he has no desire to know anything about a draft class. I've never understood that. *shrug*

 

[Jim Bob]

Sources: Jason Robertson turns down contract offer from Kraken

www.sportsnet.ca

According to multiple sources, the Seattle Kraken were given permission by Dallas to talk to Jason Robertson, and offered him approximately $15 million per year on a eight-year deal — but the offer was declined.

I think he would want $16M+ from Buffalo. Jarmo's not going there.

 

[Dahlicious]

Sources: Jason Robertson turns down contract offer from Kraken

www.sportsnet.ca

I think he would want $16M+ from Buffalo. Jarmo's not going there.

Heck maybe he just hates the idea of playing in Seattle lol.

 

[Club]

He will eagerly mention how he has no desire to know anything about a draft class. I've never understood that. *shrug*

As a Sabres fan in Western Canada I love Bulldog but I definitely try & tune in mostly to Jeremy and Joe. I do like Joe's outside the box kind of takes on things

 

[Sometimes the Goalie]

Jarmo chose Marchenko at 49OA in 2018, so there would be a strong connection there. Haven't watched him much but he looks like a 25-year old version of Tuch.

 

[Chainshot]

Sources: Jason Robertson turns down contract offer from Kraken

www.sportsnet.ca

I think he would want $16M+ from Buffalo. Jarmo's not going there.

I don't think it's the money. Though I wonder at what Ottawa does since a couple of the pod people are saying he is who they are trying to get.

 

[Dahlicious]

I don't think it's the money. Though I wonder at what Ottawa does since a couple of the pod people are saying he is who they are trying to get.

I’ve said it before - I’ll be surprised the next time a star American player signs in Canada.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

As a Sabres fan in Western Canada I love Bulldog but I definitely try & tune in mostly to Jeremy and Joe

i might rank joe below schopp in sports iq, his locked on show gives me whiplash with how fast he changes his opinions

 

[Jim Bob]

I don't think it's the money. Though I wonder at what Ottawa does since a couple of the pod people are saying he is who they are trying to get.

With the report that Dallas offered $12M AAV and Robertson asked for $14M, I think it is more than likely about the money.

 

[Club]

i might rank joe below schopp in sports iq, his locked on show gives me whiplash with how fast he changes his opinions

Understandable. I personally am not a fan of the locked on show.

 

[Jim Bob]

Heck maybe he just hates the idea of playing in Seattle lol.

There were reports that Dallas offered $12M AAV and he asked for $14M.

So, he likely didn't want to play in Seattle, but it may be because he wants a massive contract, too.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Id love Robo with ostlund

and a max contract expires just as you wouldnt want to pay him 14mil a season

he played 20mins a night for dallas this year

 

[Krieger Bot]

Sources: Jason Robertson turns down contract offer from Kraken

www.sportsnet.ca

I think he would want $16M+ from Buffalo. Jarmo's not going there.

Wow. Wonder if he wants to challenge Dollar Bill Kirill for top paid player.

 

[Jetskiis]

With the report that Dallas offered $12M AAV and Robertson asked for $14M, I think it is more than likely about the money.

Seattle offered $15 and he said no. That tells me he wants to get paid AND he wants to win.

also Seattle has a huge Filipino population. He would be more of an idol there than he is in Dallas and Dallas also has a big Filipino population. I doubt it was as much about the location as it was the team sucks and there is no direction.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

I'd love to see the following trade with NYR:
To NYR: 4th and 20th OV, one of either Krebs or McLeod + D prospect for Trocheck and Schneider. Throw in Levi and/or 2nd rounder as a sweetener if needed. Try to avoid including Mrkta but Schneider is only 24, a stay-at-home RD. Would be a perfect partner for Power IMO. Also, they'd both be more comfortable arriving her as Carrick is already on the team.

That would be awful! Jarmo could never get that drunk!

 

[LiseL]

Lindy has already said he expects Kulich on the top line with Benson and Tage to start the season.

Norris took on more of a facilitator role last season, I think partly because he was injured and couldn't shoot as well. But because of that, he elevated the offense of everyone he played with. If Norris can stay healthy I could see them having him on a line with Ostlund and Helenius and he would be really good for their development. And with the way Lindy rolls his lines, lines and their designation 1-4 dont necessarily mean what they mean to other teams.

or Norris with Ostlund and Doan. Helenius seemed to find some chemistry with Quinn and Zucker during the playoffs.

 

[LiseL]

Stamkos had the same surgery for a blood clot and was back in 2 months playing in the playoffs. Kulich didn't get shot he had a blood clot. He will by ready and in Buffalo by the start of the season. Thinking he needs 6 months + to recover is being overly cautious / not realistic.

Lindy had also said during the season that he "wouldn't Rule out Kulich being back for the playoffs." He doesn't say that if he thinks Kulich won't be ready for NEXT season.

Too bad Kulich didn't have the surgery earlier. Was it a personal decision or medically unsound to do it earlier?

 

[LiseL]

UFA rights to players have the value of a 4th or 5th round pick, generally.

You aren't getting Spence for Tuch's rights.

Even the Marner for Roy deal wasn't on the level of Tuch extended for Spence. Vegas was trying to dump Roy and Ottawa is not dumping Spence.

Toronto threatening to bring tampering charges against Vegas might've had something to do with it too.

 

[LiseL]

Probably not a hard and fast rule, but I will be surprised if any high-profile American players sign in Canada anytime soon.

I think the heavy-handed restrictions in Canada during Covid years made it even less of a destination that before.

 

[Dahlicious]

Just gonna put this out there:

If Seattle managed to put together a package for Robertson that Dallas agreed to, I’m CONFIDENT we can without gutting our system.

 

[Chainshot]

Too bad Kulich didn't have the surgery earlier. Was it a personal decision or medically unsound to do it earlier?

We didn't get details sadly. I wonder if it was after a time on blood thinners they decided to go with the thrombectomy?

 

[Jetskiis]

Too bad Kulich didn't have the surgery earlier. Was it a personal decision or medically unsound to do it earlier?

they were probably trying to see if it would go away with blood thinners and rest first.

 

[KiwiGriff]

I reckon Jarmo will bundle 4OA in a package for McDavid.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Has Duane S broke any news in the past or called anything?

He was first to have info from a source that KA was being fired

 

[Club]

I don't blame RoBo for not signing in Seattle. I wouldn't wanna play for a team filled with middle 6's