Speculation: Trade Deadline Talk - March 8th, 2024

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Hanifin is a very good player, it makes sense for a long term perspective if they know Montour is going to be gone. It doesn't make sense to me now because:

1. Florida has nothing to trade Calgary. 2027 first and samoskevich is all they have. Flames have Wolf so would have zero interest in Knight.
2. I am the #1 Kulikov stan here but of course even I will acknowledge Hanifin is an upgrade. But Kuli (and all our defense) have been outstanding, and Florida has Nick Cousins on the 2nd line. I just don't see why they wouldn't get a winger first?

 

[Chaos2k7]

I expect a middle 6 forward, if anything

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

Tarasenko? They were in on him before he went to Ottawa

I’d also say Tarasenko, that would be a nice add. Guy has a long history of playoff production.

 

[Gentle Man]

Friedman keeps saying Hanifin wants to be a lightning


So f*** him and let him be a puto lightning the f*** lol

 

[floridada]

Friedman keeps saying Hanifin wants to be a lightning


So f*** him and let him be a puto lightning the f*** lol

Hopefully it's just Zito dangling Lundell over the flames to up the price and f*** Tampa. 6d chess

 

[BeezKnees]

Hopefully it's just Zito dangling Lundell over the flames to up the price and f*** Tampa. 6d chess

This. If Zito learned his lesson from the giroux trade, hes going to start leaking rumors to drive prices up for rivals

 

[Felidae]

I really thought he would benefit from the Barkov effect when we signed him. It’s unfortunate that it looks like I’ll be wrong about that
EDIT: posted this before reading everyone else’s replies, I know he’s doing good points wise for his career, but I thought he was going to be like one of those super surprise point production players benefiting greatly from barky

I mean, he played with Crosby in Pittsburgh so Barkov propping up his totals should have never been the expectation imo.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I mean, he played with Crosby in Pittsburgh so Barkov propping up his totals should have never been the expectation imo.

Also with MacK in COL

 

[ProjectPanthers]

I feel like Alex Texier is a name we don't hear about but could be someone Zito targets.

Talented player having a rough time (like most) in Columbus. Contract is up this July and he'll be an RFA. Value is pretty low right now but he's versatile enough for the bottom 6.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Just gonna leave this here.
Some on Twitter have lost their bloody mind saying give Forsling for Hanifin.

 

[Gentle Man]

Don't do it Bill

Forsling has been top 5 all year

 

[RogerRoger]

Just gonna leave this here.
Some on Twitter have lost their bloody mind saying give Forsling for Hanifin.

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Hanifin has pedigree since he was a high draft pick, but he's not better than Forsling and imo he's about on par with healthy Montour. So I'd rather re-sign Montour.

 

[floridada]

Don't do it Bill

Forsling has been top 5 all year

Tampa might have even less to give up than we do lol

 

[pantherbot]

Sounds like Hanifin is shortlisting his no-trade list to basically Florida, Tampa, and maybe Boston, LA, and Vegas. If that's the case, give a lowball offer with no roster player, something like a prospect plus a 2nd. If it works it works, if it doesn't then whatever.

But...I'd even be hesitant about that because if we bring in Hanifin now and extend, then it guarantees at least one or even two of Reino, Fors, Monty, Ek are leaving this offseason. In theory I'd be fine with Hanifin for Monty/Ek, but having those imminent departures hanging over the team could disrupt the chemistry while we are on an absolute roll.

Zito sounds like he's very careful about proper fit and prioritizes team chemistry, so I really doubt we'll get Hanifin.

 

[ScottyMascotty]

 

[PBPantherfan]

Somebody in that thread also said Forsling can’t handle the puck in his own zone.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

The whole TDL is making me nervous. I'd like that middle 6 winger if it’s cheap but honestly, if Zito does nothing at all I wouldn’t really mind. Just no stupidity please.

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

I feel like Alex Texier is a name we don't hear about but could be someone Zito targets.

Talented player having a rough time (like most) in Columbus. Contract is up this July and he'll be an RFA. Value is pretty low right now but he's versatile enough for the bottom 6.

This is also a good add in my opinion. Have liked Texier's game whenever we play them.

 

[Gentle Man]

Lmaoooooo

Cancel his podcast powers

Somebody in that thread also said Forsling can’t handle the puck in his own zone.

Lmfao birds of a feather are ass together

 

[MillarWithASave]

Anyone who has watched Florida Panthers hockey this year would not want Forsling off this team, for anything.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

Yeah let's trade *squints* Forsling and Lundell for Hanifin. That's exactly what this team needs.

 

[Gentle Man]

Need a trusted outsider opinion

@Gurglesons honest to goodness, does Guentzel even fit our team

 

[Gurglesons]

Need a trusted outsider opinion

@Gurglesons honest to goodness, does Guentzel even fit our team

I don't think Florida has the right package to acquire Guentzel.

Hard to get a better LW though. Him and Barkov would absolutely cook.

 

[iam76]

Need a trusted outsider opinion

@Gurglesons honest to goodness, does Guentzel even fit our team

Yes I do.. think he plays with barkov.

 

[KW]

Not that I think we’re in on Guentzel, let alone getting him, but he’s obviously a greater need than Hanifin. Also, considering that the Flames are on a 5-0 win streak and have an outside shot at the playoffs still, the price for Hanifin will be astronomical.