I figure Gauthier should be comfortably ahead of Minten due to draft pedigree (5th overall versus high 2nd round pick) in spite of Minten having a modicum of NHL experience. Perhaps Drysdale and a 2nd or 3rd for Minten and a 1st?
What's more likely is that Drysdale was never available until Gauthier became an option
He might have to prioritize the UFA market over the trade market (it might not be wise to give up the prospect/young NHLer teams are likely to ask for).
Agreed. At a previous time, I mentioned this being a tough trade to replicate because of the circumstances involved (Gauthier not wanting to sign with PHI; ANA having a good pipeline of blueliners).
Teams that have called to express interest in making a trade for his rights have been told the Senators aren’t interested in trading him.
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Damn he would have been a good target for 3C and eventually to replace JT as a 2C.Teams that have called to express interest in making a trade for his rights have been told the Senators aren’t interested in trading him.
Suspended Senators centre Shane Pinto can rejoin his teammates
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Doesn’t even matter apparently they’re turning down calls regarding his availability.
His value isn't exactly at its highest, so it's protection for that, but if they get a good offer, then they'll likely consider it. If it's Toronto, that may make it difficult., but it wouldn't be a cheap deal.
Out of curiosity, are you actually high on Minten as a prospect? I think he's a solid, career 3C, who can play some 2C in a pinch, but likely not on a top flight team.
A couple things.
Like that forward group. Heavy minutes for the top 9, leftovers for the 4th line. Might even switch McMann and Gregor if Leafs want some forecheck, but they need some PKers as well.
