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

[BertCorbeau]

Isn't he an LW who is still riding his draft position while putting up terrible numbers?

I don't watch any Calgary, cause why would anyone? But, from anything I've seen, he isn't exactly an ideal target.

Would be curious to hear from people who actually watch.

Also, has knee problems?

Zary seems identical to Robertson IMO

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Kyrou, Tuch, Wilson RW depth for Capitals

and a 20 goal scoring 4 RW in Leonard lol

 

[CtrlAltDel]

Is Chayka still alive?

 

[BertCorbeau]

The back half of that Tuch deal could get ugly

Would have been a really nice get but we’ve seen the folly of putting big money in the wings

Need defense and another centre

 

[notbias]

Admittedly thought he was a center but it does sound like he's been a winger with the Flames. He hasn't taken that many draws.

I've also seen knee injuries as a concern... I'm just curious how he actually looks.

I think he is being propped up by his draft position still, but maybe there is some untapped potential they could look into if they don't have concerns with injuries.

Zary seems identical to Robertson IMO

He does produce worse than him, with more opportunity.

I'd rather just give Robertson more of a chance.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Tom Wilson demands a trade home. He wants to win in Toronto

 

[SprDaVE]

I've also seen knee injuries as a concern... I'm just curious how he actually looks.

I think he is being propped up by his draft position still, but maybe there is some untapped potential they could look into if they don't have concerns with injuries.

Yeah definitely lost all appetite there. Don't need another average sized left winger

 

[showtime8]

The back half of that Tuch deal could get ugly

Would have been a really nice get but we’ve seen the folly of putting big money in the wings

Need defense and another centre

That deal is going to look bad after the 2nd year, IMO.

He looked slow towards the back half of the 1st round and into the 2nd round of the playoffs.

 

[definedMF]

That deal is going to look bad after the 2nd year, IMO.

He looked slow towards the back half of the 1st round and into the 2nd round of the playoffs.

I dont think that, but at best 4 years it will be a negation

 

[Daisy Jane]

Tom Wilson demands a trade home. He wants to win in Toronto

honestly. the issue with Wilson is - he can''t be Wilson in toronto.. you know the department of player safety will be all over his butt

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

The back half of that Tuch deal could get ugly

Would have been a really nice get but we’ve seen the folly of putting big money in the wings

Need defense and another centre

Never understood the love for him. Glad he's off the board.

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

I've also seen knee injuries as a concern... I'm just curious how he actually looks.

I think he is being propped up by his draft position still, but maybe there is some untapped potential they could look into if they don't have concerns with injuries.

Was playing some good hockey with Kadri before he suffered a pretty gruesome knee injury. Came back from it this year and seemed to be behind the play a lot of the time. Very similar player to Holloway if you want a comparision.

 

[rumman]

Who fights a lot in today's game other than a handful of guys?

not Knies, which was my point.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Dallas, having three other good LDs, is the basis of the deal. But in reality, does that get them to move their 2nd-best one?

It would be really nice for the Leafs end of things and is fun to speculate on, but I'm not sure how real it is.

So, which group D in the league do we deem acceptable in a Knies trade?

For me, he's one of a select few I would accept.

 

[Antropovsky]

If Hellebyuk goes to Fla, it will be laughable. Just hand the cup to Fla at that point. Then replay on loop Marchand saying low tax states have a distinct advantage and they wouldve lost two players last year without the advantage.

 

[Fogelhund]

Never understood the love for him. Glad he's off the board.

The best RW available, was still the best RW available. I doubt it’s so much love for him, as much as wanting the best of a thin bunch.. now it’s Mantha, Bjorkstrand, Patrick Kane as the best of remaining RW’s

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Chayka gonna flip Knies + Rielly for Chychrun + Wilson

 

[Rare Jewel]

For me, he's one of a select few I would accept.

I think most would.

But from the perspective of the team with the defencemen, I think it's harder to do and more is needed in that transaction.

 

[ULF_55]

Is Chayka still alive?

Is it true all the other GM's are waiting for him to finalize a deal, and then the floodgates re-open?

 

[francis246]

If Hellebyuk goes to Fla, it will be laughable. Just hand the cup to Fla at that point. Then replay on loop Marchand saying low tax states have a distinct advantage and they wouldve lost two players last year without the advantage.

They will still lose because that roster is geriatric. Outside of Barkov are any of them still in their prime? Not a chance either Tkachuk plays a full 82 any more. They play too reckless and are guaranteed to get hurt.

Helleybuck isn’t exactly the best playoff goalie either. I think Florida will be a victim of adding way too much to a mix that already works

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

The best RW available, was still the best RW available. I doubt it’s so much love for him, as much as wanting the best of a thin bunch.. now it’s Mantha, Bjorkstrand, Patrick Kane as the best of remaining RW’s

Yeah that's why I hope we can get something via trade.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

The sign and trade is sick when we do it. When other teams do it, I think its bad faith and not within the spirit of the game

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Rielly for a retained Pettersson please. Granted, Vancouver sucks and doesn’t give him a shot at winning, but maybe 2/3 of a year playing on the top PP and stapled beside Hronek on his hometown team will increase his value enough that the Canucks can flip him for futures at the TDL.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Tuch is the only real move today so far.

What a let down after all the fireworks yesterday.