Yeah he would’ve been an excellent fit. I remember people clamoring for him here this summer
Speculation: Trade and Free Agency - 2024-25
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Dr Jan Itor
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Dr Jan Itor
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Not huge on paying for either Nelson, Boeser when we can possibly get them for free this summer.
Rakell is likely too expensive now, but I’ve wanted him for a year or two.
I like Crouse as (an admittedly risky) middle 6 acquisition who could fit well across from Foligno to create a legitimate shutdown line.
Frederic is a really good bottom 6 C IMO. Fast, big, mean. Brings some of the same characteristics than Crouse does.
Love Laughton’s versatility. Which reminds me of my other sneaky acquisition — Coyle. I think he has a few good years left and he is a guy who can play anywhere in your Top 9.
I think you go for a middle 6 F to add depth. If you want a big piece, gotta wait til summer. The problem with most these guys is we don’t have any expirings or cap space to accommodate a trade. I’m dubious about a Minnesota team being able to finesse a Vegas like IR move, but that’s probably just me being jaded
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That additional year could be a way to get Boeser to sign for a little cheaper on an 8-year deal. I’d give a 2nd + B-level prospect for him, which probably isn’t enough.
I do think there is a benefit to bringing in someone that will be more than a rental, regardless of whether they may have signed in the offseason anyways. Bringing in Boeser now (if he’s one of our main targets) makes it a lot easier to avoid a bidding war in FA.
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Although, looking at our roster next year I’m not sure where everyone would fit.
Kap - Rossi - Zucc
Boldy - Yurov/Ek - Boeser
Ohgren - Ek/Yurov - Hartman
Foligno - Khus - Trenin
Virus, Gaudreau
I guess you trade one of Gaudreau, Trenin, or Hartman.
I do think there is a benefit to bringing in someone that will be more than a rental, regardless of whether they may have signed in the offseason anyways. Bringing in Boeser now (if he’s one of our main targets) makes it a lot easier to avoid a bidding war in FA.
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Although, looking at our roster next year I’m not sure where everyone would fit.
Kap - Rossi - Zucc
Boldy - Yurov/Ek - Boeser
Ohgren - Ek/Yurov - Hartman
Foligno - Khus - Trenin
Virus, Gaudreau
I guess you trade one of Gaudreau, Trenin, or Hartman.
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I'd like to see him with Knuts and Lako to make a speed line. He might even be able to pot a few points down there.
Dr Jan Itor
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If we bridge Rossi (~$6M per) and send Hartman somewhere, we could actually make a play for Marner or Rantanen at ~$12.5M per. And that's factoring in Kaprizov getting $15M the following year. Anybody up for that?
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I'm up for Rantanen, not so much Marner
Would rather drop Trenin though but I know Hartman is public enemy #1 right now
Dr Jan Itor
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I feel like Marner gets a bad rap, that gets enhanced because of where he plays. Plus, we should probably get a good ol Canadian boy one of these years.
Hartman or Trenin. I just think it's less likely with Trenin so soon after signing. I was more just saying that that's the number that would have to come off the books.
I like Marner more than Rantanen. RHS, PKs. I think his game will age better
