Trades & Free Agency Thread: 2024-2025 Season Edition

[thusk]

He is indeed 32, 33 on December 15th.

From Friedman

8. Yanni Gourde is an interesting one. His production is down, his ice-time is down, but the Kraken organization loves him. Even as things haven’t gone great for him, it hasn’t diminished how they feel. Ultimately, both sides have to agree if this UFA-to-be marriage will continue, but, at this time, there’s no indication of a divorce.

Seattle fans are disappointed in the above... they'd like to move on from him.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of Gourde at this stage. Small guy, who is slowing down and becoming less productive. On pace for 29 points, and the team does much better with him off the ice, than on the ice.

For sure they liked him, itd kind of player everyone like.

Gourde isba small guy who's playing bigger than a 6'6 Bjusgtad.

He's bringing grit, defensive ability, can producr even if his production is not optimal this season. Plekanec in 2018 doesn't had a better production but his impact on the leafs had been amaizing alongside marner and marleau... if he can do the same thing, it would be huge for leafs

 

[Skullz]

Jiricek would be an amazing addition. This type of players do not shake lose often enough. It is very unlikely that we will be able to have the best package for him. But if there is a deal to be made then we should be all over that.

Encouraging to see how the depth has looked, but all of this has only solidified that center is the position we need. I would try and go for someone younger and term this time. Not sure who comes to mind though.

 

[SprDaVE]

Bjugstad might be a good 3C option, if we don't feel Minten is ready. He's a UFA, Utah is struggling, his contract is just $2.1 mil, so he's easy to fit in cap wise... shouldn't cost too much. Big C, physical, has put up points when put in a position to do so. Is at 0.46 PPG this year in 13 games, which is better than guys like Gourde, Laughton... Utah does much better when he's on the ice, than off... It might be a good cheaper option.

Seems like a good fit for the cap hit and the roster fit. A natural center with size and capable offensively would be nice. Not sure I'd consider him physical though.

 

[SprDaVE]

Jiricek would be an amazing addition. This type of players do not shake lose often enough. It is very unlikely that we will be able to have the best package for him. But if there is a deal to be made then we should be all over that.

Encouraging to see how the depth has looked, but all of this has only solidified that center is the position we need. I would try and go for someone younger and term this time. Not sure who comes to mind though.

You'll need to take a chance on a player struggling on their current team. Not many teams want to trade good young (and cheap) players, let alone centers.

Jiricek is a good example of a young player struggling and that probably needs a change of scenery. If he was doing well, he wouldn't be up for grabs.

We're in a spot where we're trying to improve the roster, so finding a player that can elevate our depth is going to be hard if you want a younger version. Morgan Frost would probably fit but it's not like he's excelling either... so there's a risk there.

 

[The Management]

Bjugstad might be a good 3C option, if we don't feel Minten is ready. He's a UFA, Utah is struggling, his contract is just $2.1 mil, so he's easy to fit in cap wise... shouldn't cost too much. Big C, physical, has put up points when put in a position to do so. Is at 0.46 PPG this year in 13 games, which is better than guys like Gourde, Laughton... Utah does much better when he's on the ice, than off... It might be a good cheaper option.

Yeah, I think a player with a bit of size and two-way ability is what you're ideally looking for on that line. If they split up the "big three" you can potentially put Nylander on his wing and spread the offensive creativity. I think that's a good fit because Bjugstad can give Willy some room as well as compensating on the defensive side of the puck. Throw Pacioretty or McMann on the other wing, and I think you have a pretty good third line with size and a scoring touch.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Seems like a lot more buzz around teams wanting to trade this thanksgiving