We’d be able to fit his salary in at the trade deadline and with him being a UFA, maybe doesn’t cost a whole lot. I see Kerfoot being moved in the off-season and that money (plus a little more) would go into re-signing Copp. I think you need 3 strong centres down the middle to really compete (along with other things obviously) and even though Kampf is great, his offensive game is almost non existent and more suited for the 4th line center and PK duties IMO. Also Robertson would replace Kerfoot on the third line next year playing alongside Copp which would make that line pretty tough to play against. Maybe add Kase on the right side or someone else we acquire.
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BayStBullies
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mentioned it in the other thread...we also need a mendoza.All i ever see in my head when this name is mentioned...
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While it's true Soucy isn't going to be a Bogo clone, but he can give the team a legit second pairing quality guy on the right side. Which is a need regardless.
Michael McLeod: 4C on New Jersey, 24 yrs old, 6g/9a, 54 games played, his two wingers have 0 and 10 points, Geertsen and Bastian are not known for their scoring prowess. 6'2/190 lbs, over 14 minutes/g, defensively responsible, PKer at over 2 min/, skates very well and has the 2nd most hits on the team with 104, has been known to drop the gloves and is 57.4% FO. He's signed this year and next @975K per year.
He gives Spezza a chance to return to wing, where I see him more successful. With Kase, could offer some scoring punch. With Simmonds, could offer some basic punch.
Cost?
He gives Spezza a chance to return to wing, where I see him more successful. With Kase, could offer some scoring punch. With Simmonds, could offer some basic punch.
Cost?
SprDaVE
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Yeah he seems to be the kind of player that would fit in very well going into next season. Any rumors that he's available? Seems unlikely.
Mickey Marner
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I like McLeod as a long-term bottom-six center solution. If he ever figures out how to score he could be one of the better 3Cs in the league. Not sure if NJ wants to move him, but maybe Dermott and a pick gets it done.
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I’d rather dermott and a pick get us Giordano than anything on forward right now.
SeaOfBlue
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Pure speculation, but I think Dubas is going after Varlamov.
Lou wants it quiet, and I think Dubas wants it the same if Mrazek is going to be included. Not many teams can afford to take on Varlamov (or need him), and if EDM is not in the equation, then we could be their best bet for them to move that contract for some value. He has a NTC which covers half the league, and I would hope we are not on it (or he would waive to be willing to come here).
G Semyon Varlamov
LD Zdeno Chara
5th round pick 2022 (NYI)
G Petr Mrazek
LD Travis Dermott
LW/C Nick Abruzzese
RD Joey Duszak
It seems like Lou wants to retool, not rebuild. Mrazek can immediately replace Varlamov for cheaper, which I think is attractive to them. Dermott helps out their LD, which is very thin at the NHL level right now. Abruzzese could make their NHL lineup next year. Duszak is a local kid who may be able to compete for an NHL job but is mostly just a throw in.
Varlamov hopefully helps out our goaltending situation both this year and next year. Chara replaces Dermott as our depth LD for this year, and adds size. He is not particularly good anymore, but his position on our depth chart will reflect that and he can replace Muzzin's physicality in the mean time. While it sucks to give up Abruzzese, he does allow us to keep picks out of the equation and there is a legitimate possibility that he does not want to sign here given he will be facing competition for a limited number of jobs (and given he is already turning 23, he may not want to wait that long for an NHL opportunity). Given he has some hype around his Olympics appearance, now may be a good time to capitalize on his value.
Lou wants it quiet, and I think Dubas wants it the same if Mrazek is going to be included. Not many teams can afford to take on Varlamov (or need him), and if EDM is not in the equation, then we could be their best bet for them to move that contract for some value. He has a NTC which covers half the league, and I would hope we are not on it (or he would waive to be willing to come here).
G Semyon Varlamov
LD Zdeno Chara
5th round pick 2022 (NYI)
G Petr Mrazek
LD Travis Dermott
LW/C Nick Abruzzese
RD Joey Duszak
It seems like Lou wants to retool, not rebuild. Mrazek can immediately replace Varlamov for cheaper, which I think is attractive to them. Dermott helps out their LD, which is very thin at the NHL level right now. Abruzzese could make their NHL lineup next year. Duszak is a local kid who may be able to compete for an NHL job but is mostly just a throw in.
Varlamov hopefully helps out our goaltending situation both this year and next year. Chara replaces Dermott as our depth LD for this year, and adds size. He is not particularly good anymore, but his position on our depth chart will reflect that and he can replace Muzzin's physicality in the mean time. While it sucks to give up Abruzzese, he does allow us to keep picks out of the equation and there is a legitimate possibility that he does not want to sign here given he will be facing competition for a limited number of jobs (and given he is already turning 23, he may not want to wait that long for an NHL opportunity). Given he has some hype around his Olympics appearance, now may be a good time to capitalize on his value.
I’m not sure if Dubas would have a lot of interest in Varlamov to be honest. He’s definitely an upgrade in net atm but he’s also signed for 5 million next year. It would basically mean Campbell wouldn’t be returning given our cap situation.Pure speculation, but I think Dubas is going after Varlamov.
Lou wants it quiet, and I think Dubas wants it the same if Mrazek is going to be included. Not many teams can afford to take on Varlamov (or need him), and if EDM is not in the equation, then we could be their best bet for them to move that contract for some value. He has a NTC which covers half the league, and I would hope we are not on it (or he would waive to be willing to come here).
G Semyon Varlamov
LD Zdeno Chara
5th round pick 2022 (NYI)
G Petr Mrazek
LD Travis Dermott
LW/C Nick Abruzzese
RD Joey Duszak
It seems like Lou wants to retool, not rebuild. Mrazek can immediately replace Varlamov for cheaper, which I think is attractive to them. Dermott helps out their LD, which is very thin at the NHL level right now. Abruzzese could make their NHL lineup next year. Duszak is a local kid who may be able to compete for an NHL job but is mostly just a throw in.
Varlamov hopefully helps out our goaltending situation both this year and next year. Chara replaces Dermott as our depth LD for this year, and adds size. He is not particularly good anymore, but his position on our depth chart will reflect that and he can replace Muzzin's physicality in the mean time. While it sucks to give up Abruzzese, he does allow us to keep picks out of the equation and there is a legitimate possibility that he does not want to sign here given he will be facing competition for a limited number of jobs (and given he is already turning 23, he may not want to wait that long for an NHL opportunity). Given he has some hype around his Olympics appearance, now may be a good time to capitalize on his value.
Mess
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Pure speculation, but I think Dubas is going after Varlamov.
Lou wants it quiet, and I think Dubas wants it the same if Mrazek is going to be included. Not many teams can afford to take on Varlamov (or need him), and if EDM is not in the equation, then we could be their best bet for them to move that contract for some value. He has a NTC which covers half the league, and I would hope we are not on it (or he would waive to be willing to come here).
G Semyon Varlamov
LD Zdeno Chara
5th round pick 2022 (NYI)
G Petr Mrazek
LD Travis Dermott
LW/C Nick Abruzzese
RD Joey Duszak
It seems like Lou wants to retool, not rebuild. Mrazek can immediately replace Varlamov for cheaper, which I think is attractive to them. Dermott helps out their LD, which is very thin at the NHL level right now. Abruzzese could make their NHL lineup next year. Duszak is a local kid who may be able to compete for an NHL job but is mostly just a throw in.
Varlamov hopefully helps out our goaltending situation both this year and next year. Chara replaces Dermott as our depth LD for this year, and adds size. He is not particularly good anymore, but his position on our depth chart will reflect that and he can replace Muzzin's physicality in the mean time. While it sucks to give up Abruzzese, he does allow us to keep picks out of the equation and there is a legitimate possibility that he does not want to sign here given he will be facing competition for a limited number of jobs (and given he is already turning 23, he may not want to wait that long for an NHL opportunity). Given he has some hype around his Olympics appearance, now may be a good time to capitalize on his value.
Varlamov has current year + 1 at $5 mil and Mrazek has current year +2 @ $3.8 mil
Varalmov ... 2.85 GAA & 0.912 sv% vs Mrazek ... 3.43 GAA 0.884 sv%.
Why would NYI do this ?
I bet if the NYI shopped Chara they would get a Nick Abruzzese level prsospect in return from many teams for his rental.
123offtheglass
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Dermott + 1st enough for Mayfield + Parise?
Parise does have 750k of performance bonuses but it's still worth it. I could see him being a fit on any line but particularly alongside Tavares.
Parise does have 750k of performance bonuses but it's still worth it. I could see him being a fit on any line but particularly alongside Tavares.
BertCorbeau
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NYI would move Varly to gain cap space. But this proposal doesn’t really do that for them so I don’t see it working.
SprDaVE
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You really think pending UFA 44 year old Chara could fetch a pretty well known prospect that just went to the Olympics.
I'm willing to bet a lot of money that he won't.
A pick? Sure. Of course. Probably. Chara is not good anymore but I'm sure he'd be fine as a bottom pairing veteran if needed.
SeaOfBlue
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I would bet Chara would be lucky to get more than a mid-round pick, if that, from anyone. He is not good enough to be a top 6 defenseman on any contending team. If they want to take him out, then by all means. He is our #8 and I wouldn't give up much for a #8 defenseman.
I explained why the Islanders would do it.
Things could get interesting if there’s not a good performance tomorrow from Mrazek
BertCorbeau
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Ironically that seems like the price Lou would pay to bring Chara to his team if the shoe was on the other foot
BertCorbeau
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What's the story here? If he can't put it together in Ottawa after seeking a trade out of Montreal, this is not a good look for him.
SeaOfBlue
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It saves them 1.2 mill on their backup next year, so they gain some cap space. Dermott does cost cap, but he also fills a top 6 role where they'd need to spend cap anyways.
Campbell is not getting a serious raise anymore. He'd be lucky to get the Mrazek or Driedger deal at this point. Also, if Campbell can't handle a 1A role, I am not even sure the Leafs would even want him. He may have to be willing to take a one or two year prove-it deal to see if he can handle regain his form.
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This is why I’ve suggested trying to trade for Chara. I’m fully aware that he’s slow, old etc… however, his size and toughness and his massive amount of experience would be invaluable in the playoffs. Talk about a presence in the locker room. He’s definitely a guy that can keep the boys from panicking and he’s a total warrior in the playoffs.
Mess
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Nick Abruzzese was a former 2019 round 4 #124 (mid-round pick) ,overall by Toronto Maple Leafs although I wouldn't deal him for Chara.
I would do your suggested deal however but I just can't see NYI agreeing to that goalie swap because Mrazek cost more and has more term left and has been brutal. NYI might take Campbell in return however. IMO
Mickey Marner
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Varlamov would almost certainly agree to a trade to Toronto. Russians seem to prefer NYC, Florida, California and large markets like Toronto, Chicago, Dallas etc. This puts us in a pretty good position to pick him up. Not sure what the Islanders would want in return though.
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