VaporTrail
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Value of: Top 4 Defensemen that may be available at this years trade deadline?
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Seems like this would be a very underrated pick up at the deadline for any team wanting to go deep
yeah we should be keeping edmundson. unless it's a sizeable over payment. he's the one defenseman who can play defense without cross checking
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Stuzchuk
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yes, the return for these two should be the results of a bidding war.... so expect a high return for both if they are shopped
Stuzchuk
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the question is... would OTT be willing to retain half the salary to move his contract?
Habs fans are going to be pumping Chiarot's tires until the TDL.
TheImpatientPanther
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Of course, already gave my semi-prediction in here on what Lindholm may get if moved sooner than later but now ANA may be lulled into a chase for a playoff run?
Chiarot , Kulak , Wideman all three unresticted after this season are the only defencman that Montreal might trade .
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Asymmetric Solution
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If Ristolainen landed a mid-1st+, Manson could reasonably be the most valuable asset on the trade market.
TheImpatientPanther
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Captain97
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In what way is saying Chairot is a top 4 dman pumping his tires? He played 25+ minutes a night on a cup finalist team during the run
I'd rather the Oilers go after Klingberg and deal Barrie elsewhere.
ManofSteel55
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I don't know if we can afford Klingberg to be honest. Maybe if he is the only big fish we go at this year, but I'm still hoping we can go for an upgrade in net. It's going to be interesting to see how the rest of the season goes down. With the Ducks playing well, Gibson isn't going to be available. If teams like the Islanders struggles continue, then we may see someone shake loose that we weren't expecting and need to pay for that player.
I like him Klingberg too though.
yeah, money has to go out in any trade for literally any position. Looks like our top six is in good shape. Our 3C needs some improvement but so far the bottom six is much better than last year.
Goaltending and defense. That is where we are weakest.
ManofSteel55
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I was meaning in assets as well. If we use our 1st+ for a solution in net, then we don't have the horses to win the bid on Klingberg.
McDonald19
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Fowler-Manson has been a very good pairing so far this season. I think the Ducks may keep them together for a few more seasons if Manson’s extension price is reasonable.
McDonald19
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He’s been a lot better in 21-22 than in the previous few seasons, for what that’s worth.
McDonald19
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Drysdale is living with Lindholm and paired with him. I don’t think the Ducks want to mess with that. If Lindholm gets traded it will be on deadline day.
TheImpatientPanther
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Ya the Ducks hot start has likely changed some of the UFAs/vets minds about leaving.
Not taking anything away from the current run for the Ducks but they have played some easier teams, in saying that, you play the teams on your schedule.
The next 6-7 games should tell us a lot more of where they really are.
koteka
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Depending on how the Jackets season goes, Gavrikov could be available. UFA after next season with $2.8 million cap hit. Good defensive left D. He is the 2nd pair LD in Columbus behind Werenski. We’d love to keep him, but I expect he’ll want more money/term than the Jackets will be willing to offer and want to test free agency in 2023. The Jackets might think they could get the best return making him available this year since he is better than his cap hit. They would want a good return.
