GDT: Trade and Free agent Rumours thread | Chayka off-season edition

[SprDaVE]

Grier, we don't mind being a consolation prize.

 

[TheDoldrums]

... what's the update? This is just regurgitation.

The tone seems to be shifting from maybe Knies gets moved to it’s likely Knies is moved

 

[Buds17]

Grier, we don't mind being a consolation prize.

Helped to drive up the bidding for a conference rival.

 

[Fogelhund]

I'm interested in Marchment and would take a flyer on Mantha if he's not expensive but yeah I'm not big on the remaining UFA options. That being said, it's up to the pro scouting and Chayka to find some diamonds in the rough / reclamation projects as well like recent successful teams have done (e.g. Florida).

Marchment is a Left Handed, Left winger. He doesn't belong in the discussion for Tuch, who is a Right Handed, Right Winger. I might not have an issue with signing Marchment, but we currently have three Left Handed Left wingers in the top nine... barring trading Knies, and assuming drafting McKenna.

Tuch is Right Handed, can play on the first line, provides some grit, is fast, and decent production.

Marchment on the other hand is a relatively slow skater... not a problem on your third line, depending on who he is playing with.

 

[BallardEra]

what happened to Ovi?

At a point in his career where he can just walk away.

 

[MapleLeafs77]

Man trading knies is a terrifying deal. Guy can be a 80 point power forward who can dominate in playoffs. Scores. Hits. Passes. PK. PP. Fights.

Better be careful here and get something insane back. Need a number 1 D

 

[WTFMAN99]

A lot of sizzle but no steak today, mega boring after yesterday.

 

[sxvnert]

A one for one deal (Knies for Nik) would make sense for both teams.

 

[SprDaVE]

Man trading knies is a terrifying deal. Guy can be a 80 point power forward who can dominate in playoffs. Scores. Hits. Passes. PK. PP. Fights.

Better be careful here and get something insane back. Need a number 1 D

I have a hard time seeing a trade that fits.

Not sure why they would but maybe Dickinson + 9th gets the Leafs to listen. I like Dickinson, and Cowan would be very pumped, but he had a rough rookie season. But then the Sharks lose another D -- something they desperately need. They just traded Eklund for a pick...

After that, there isn't much out there that makes any sense to me unless it's a blockbuster to go after Werenski or something.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

A lot of sizzle but no steak today, mega boring after yesterday.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Possible connection?

 

[Fogelhund]

I have a hard time seeing a trade that fits.

Not sure why they would but maybe Dickinson + 9th gets the Leafs to listen. I like Dickinson, and Cowan would be very pumped, but he had a rough rookie season. But then the Sharks lose another D -- something they desperately need. They just traded Eklund for a pick...

Dickinson + 9 + 27 <-> Knies + Rielly.

 

[Aashir]

Man trading knies is a terrifying deal. Guy can be a 80 point power forward who can dominate in playoffs. Scores. Hits. Passes. PK. PP. Fights.

Better be careful here and get something insane back. Need a number 1 D

whoever we get will also have to live/play with the fact that they were traded for the fan favourite PWF who had potential to be elite...

if they struggle, the media and fans will let them know. If it's a forward the comparison's will be made often

its why I would rather have a Knies + for Werenski type trade....Everyone knows what Werenski is, and he is very unlikely to disappoint. Basically trading Knies for an even more guaranteed asset

trading knies for prospects or guys on the cusp of breaking out puts a lot of pressure on those guys we get

 

[Duffman955]

Nikishin seems like a good option but I dont want to pay a kings ransom for a heavily sheltered #6Dman

All the tools are there though. Maybe 1st + 2nd + prospect?

 

[SprDaVE]

Dickinson + 9 + 27 <-> Knies + Rielly.

Mike Grier doesn't believe in defense clearly lol

 

[Daisy Jane]

You can have a discussion anytime you want. You can agree upon a future contract if you'd like. You cannot sign it until next year though.

still seems kinda risky to me. he could change his mind, right? but anyway, thank you for clarifying

At a point in his career where he can just walk away.

ah.
time. where did you go?

 

[dubplatepressure]

A one for one deal (Knies for Nik) would make sense for both teams.

Not for us. He's a good target but Knies is worth more.

 

[definedMF]

Possible connection?

if this is the basis of the trade then fire chayka, have to get back Nikishin and Blake MINIMUM, otherwise we will regret this deeply

 

[DarkKnight]

Nikishin seems like a good option but I dont want to pay a kings ransom for a heavily sheltered #6Dman

All the tools are there though. Maybe 1st + 2nd + prospect?

Sorry why would anyone pay that for what you call a 6 D man, that’s an insane price.

 

[WTFMAN99]

A one for one deal (Knies for Nik) would make sense for both teams.

Not even close.

He's all potential at this point.

I'd do Hildeby and Carlo, if someone wants to offer more, go nuts.

 

[1specter]

Not for us. He's a good target but Knies is worth more.

Yup. If Knies is being traded, then it has to be a bonafide top pairing D coming back.

 

[SprDaVE]

Nikishin seems like a good option but I dont want to pay a kings ransom for a heavily sheltered #6Dman

All the tools are there though. Maybe 1st + 2nd + prospect?

If the Leafs get more draft capital I'd trade a late 1st or a few picks if the Hurricanes don't want to pay his extension.

Size, shot and potential. Not sure why anyone wouldn't take the plunge here. You won't find many perfect guys out there.

Hurricanes are super smart so I do get nervous trading with them... That's my biggest red flag.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Tuch to Capitals?

 

[Duffman955]

Sorry why would anyone pay that for what you call a 6 D man, that’s an insane price.

Potential and tools I guess?

I dont know the real value here. What are everyone's thoughts on what Nikishin gets?

 

[Superstar]

Would Leafs do Larkin plus? lol