No, we waited too long figuring out if we were going to keep Saros or Askarov. Ended up with Wedgewood who is AHL caliber.
Speculation: Trotz: "If we don't get it going, then I'm going to start our rebuild plan."
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As a sharks fan, I appreciate Trotz trading us Askarov before starting his rebuild
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I can't believe how bad a start Nashville has gotten off to..what is their biggest problem right now?
Yeah the rest of the quote is basically him specifying that he's been rebuilding for almost 2 years, but may trade more of the fringe guys now
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They definitely have one used. Whether they have a second used or not depends on the outcome of Ryan Johansen grieving his contract termination, if I understand the process correctly. For the time being, they likely have to operate as though they only have one open retention slot.
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He might want to go win a Cup and you think that means he would green light a trade to ... the Maple Leafs?
Stamkos, Marsh, and Forsberg have no movement clauses, and Saros will as of July 1st.
Yes it is very much a question as to them being tradeable assets.
And even with Saros they aren't moving him after moving Askarov.
As a Devils fan all I heard is how big a mistake it was losing Brunette....
I do think it was really a ploy - actions behind the words will be the only way it can be seen as having teeth.
Doing this ploy before a Wedgewood start seems suboptimal.
I do think it was really a ploy - actions behind the words will be the only way it can be seen as having teeth.
Doing this ploy before a Wedgewood start seems suboptimal.
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You think that Stamkos, Marsh and Forsberg would be eager to stay in Nashville if Trotz announced a rebuild?
Are you serious?
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Stamkos is a liability 5v5, and that decline has been coming for some time. Nobody is going to line up to give assets for that, for the pleasure of a 4 year x $8 mil contract. He's good at standing in one spot on the PP, and being fed passes... that's about it these days. Two even strength points, and a -11... and what a -26 last year regular season and playoffs? I appreciate that +- isn't the greatest stat, but in this case he wears it.
I'd agree that the others would likely waive, if given the opportunity.
Nashville does seem like a desirable location for players, but its not really the country club that everyone wants to go to even if the team is bad to just kick back, play some golf and hang out at the beach in January. Its not THAT warm there, and its only really a couple degrees (celsius) warmer on your average winter day than in Vancouver. If the team is in turmoil, I do think their veterans who haven't been around for that long would be willing to explore the trade market. Marchessault, Stamkos, even O'Reilly don't really have deep roots in Nashville as far as I can tell. I'd imagine those guys would like another shot at playoff hockey, especially since they've already banked their last big contract.
Whether there is much of a market for their services at their age, dollars and term is another story. They also may be willing to give it more time to see if they can turn it around. So forcing out some of their older players isn't really going to be transformational to their asset bank, and would be more about making room for younger players that they already have.
Whether there is much of a market for their services at their age, dollars and term is another story. They also may be willing to give it more time to see if they can turn it around. So forcing out some of their older players isn't really going to be transformational to their asset bank, and would be more about making room for younger players that they already have.
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Yeah, it probably just means the typical sell off of upcoming UFA's and putting veterans who aren't working on the block. He's not blowing up the whole system over a poor start.
Cissons
Nyqvist
L Schenn
O'Reilly
Guys without NMCs/NTCs who they would like to move when the time comes.
Might be good to keep O'Reilly/Schenn around for a re-build, or at least another year.
Nyqvist
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O'Reilly
Guys without NMCs/NTCs who they would like to move when the time comes.
Might be good to keep O'Reilly/Schenn around for a re-build, or at least another year.
O'reilly should stay. Schenn needs to get the hell out. I could see Sissons and Nyquist moved at the deadline.
