Trades & Free Agency Thread: Off-season Edition

[Legion34]

It's always about the market at a place in time, right? If no other team wants them and they are desperate to drop them, they got to pay. Which they seemingly did

Why dump now Though? You can go 8 million over. Other teams might miss out.

I was under the impression he was good?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

A lot of teams clearing cap space. Think we’ll be lucky to get one of the big name defensemen on free agency. Hate the fact that Roy hasn’t been tied to us in rumours at all, and now his hometown has cleared space.

Guess it’s Skjei or bust. Really don’t want Pesce, think Montour is overrated, and Tanev is a bit too old to be our only addition. If it’s Zadorov I think that’s extremely risky and could easily backfire and be an anchor contract.

 

[Kiwi]

Demelo just got close to 4x5m. Z might get 6 but it will/better not be from us.

Somebody will give him 6M
And deeply regret it

 

[Menzinger]

Why dump now Though? You can go 8 million over. Other teams might miss out.

I was under the impression he was good?

I'd imagine it's directly tied to an anticipated future trade or free agency signings

Yzerman is likely starting to feel a bit of pressure. Ownership didn't bring him on just to keep missing the playoffs

 

[Phion Keneuf]

I would’ve took Walman for free

 

[OVO16]

Wonder if they going after Zadorov

 

[BertCorbeau]

Why dump now Though? You can go 8 million over. Other teams might miss out.

I was under the impression he was good?

Helped Sieder stabilize his game I thought .. played 20 mins a night

Seems kind like a Gunnarson. Capable complimentary guy up the top 4, but more of a #5 on his own

Big win for SJ

 

[Tony Romo]

Detroit may also be trying to make a run at Jake/Stamkos

 

[OVO16]

Wings fans saying Yzerman gearing up to go after either Guentzel or Stamkos

 

[stats1]

yzerman up to something. Got a feeling this is Stamkos

 

[baton elevated]

He wants and will get 6x6.

He'd be awesome at 4x4

That's free agency in a nutshell.

Ha ha you get Cici and Holl for 4x4, mot a chance on Big Z.

 

[Legion34]

yzerman up to something. Got a feeling this is Stamkos

Sure. But again. Why trade the pick now. They can go over.

 

[WTFMAN99]

I'm sure Carrier is top 4 quality and there's no way in hell I'd give Zadorov 6M

I'm hoping 5x5 is enough.

I don't see a world where he gets 6M, he can ask but I don't think he'd get it.

 

[stats1]

Sure. But again. Why trade the pick now. They can go over.

True. I dunno… trade looks horrendous if nothing else happens. It doesn’t make sense attaching a 2nd round pick to him. He’s not really a cap dump

 

[TheDoldrums]

The Sens had to trade a 2nd to dump ZAITSEV. Insane that the Wings had to do this for Walman, who really isn’t that overpaid. I continue to think Yzermans work in Detroit is unimpressive.

 

[WTFMAN99]

The Sens had to trade a 2nd to dump ZAITSEV. Insane that the Wings had to do this for Walman, who really isn’t that overpaid. I continue to think Yzermans work in Detroit is unimpressive.

Like unless this *had to* be done today, I have no idea how they didn't just send an email out to the league "best offer by 8pm tonight gets Jake Walman" and go with that.

I have no idea how that cost a 2nd to dump Walman, Holl or Petry? Sure.

 

[Skullz]

I would be all in on Roy and Carrier. Roy gives us that reliable partner that we need for Rielly, while Carrier is an underrated puck-moving defenceman who I think could be gotten for a little cheaper than some of the others on the market. If we bring in Carrier, that would allow us to keep McCabe on the left side.

Rielly - Roy
McCabe - Carrier
Benoit - Lily.

If Lily took a step forward, this could be a solid defence corps, with a really good puck mover on every pairing.

I know it's not sexy, but is more cost effective than some of the other iterations I have seen.

 

[Gabriel426]

Stevie Y clearing spaces.
Stamkos and MM, make it happen Stevie Y

 

[Legion34]

Like unless this *had to* be done today, I have no idea how they didn't just send an email out to the league "best offer by 8pm tonight gets Jake Walman" and go with that.

I have no doubt how that cost a 2nd to dump Walman, Holl or Petry? Sure.

Am I wrong or would we not have taken him for free?


Rielly
Walman.
Benoit McCabe

Is pretty good right?

 

[WTFMAN99]

Am I wrong or would we not have taken him for free?


Rielly
Walman.
Benoit McCabe

Is pretty good right?

His usage was really difficult...yeah giving me a 2nd to take a guy like that, no problem.

 

[Menzinger]

Wonder if Yzerman is planning on making a play this summer. I can see Stamkos looking to be reunited, especially since he seems like an unwanted toy now in Tampa

 

[JEI]

Wonder if Yzerman is planning on making a play this summer. I can see Stamkos looking to be reunited, especially since he seems like an unwanted toy now in Tampa

I always Detroit could be a dark horse for Marner. Close to Toronto so family could come watch him easily..lots of cap space..on the rise (a bounce away from the playoffs last year)..

 

[Kiwi]

I'm hoping 5x5 is enough.

I don't see a world where he gets 6M, he can ask but I don't think he'd get it.

I think he will, GM'S love big physical defenseman

 

[JEI]

I would be all in on Roy and Carrier. Roy gives us that reliable partner that we need for Rielly, while Carrier is an underrated puck-moving defenceman who I think could be gotten for a little cheaper than some of the others on the market. If we bring in Carrier, that would allow us to keep McCabe on the left side.

Rielly - Roy
McCabe - Carrier
Benoit - Lily.

If Lily took a step forward, this could be a solid defence corps, with a really good puck mover on every pairing.

I know it's not sexy, but is more cost effective than some of the other iterations I have seen.

I like that group on D. Getting some RH shots is important (I think McCabe is better on LD) and that probably leaves you with 9-10m in cap for goalie and forward addition.

 

[TheDoldrums]

I would be all in on Roy and Carrier. Roy gives us that reliable partner that we need for Rielly, while Carrier is an underrated puck-moving defenceman who I think could be gotten for a little cheaper than some of the others on the market. If we bring in Carrier, that would allow us to keep McCabe on the left side.

Rielly - Roy
McCabe - Carrier
Benoit - Lily.

If Lily took a step forward, this could be a solid defence corps, with a really good puck mover on every pairing.

I know it's not sexy, but is more cost effective than some of the other iterations I have seen.

I really like that defense. Like you said, not sexy but pretty cost effective and would be a solid upgrade while leaving cap room to spend on forwards. If we sign DeBrusk too now we’re really cooking.