Seravalli: Utah 'on the prowl' for big deal ahead of deadline

[waitin425]

They are going to make a splash and grab J.T. Miller.

 

[Jakey53]

Biggest need is a 2C behind Cooley.

Based on the reporting that the team is looking for a long-term fit, and already showed interest in Elias Pettersson, I'd wonder if someone like Dylan Cozens makes sense. Just don't know what a fair return would be for Buffalo.

Cozens is a low end 2C, in my opinion. I think I would try to aim higher.

Three way:

R. Andersson to Buffalo

Cozens to Utah

T. Iginla to Calgary

As main pieces. Maybe a decent prospect like Rosen to Utah as well.

No.

 

[5cotland]

It happens all the time to non-playoff/rebuilding teams at the deadline. See: Any of Ottawa's trades at recent deadlines.

Except for rentals, who did Ottawa trade away that was high performing?

DeBrincat? Although he put up points, he didn't exactly play at anywhere near a high level on the Sens.

The most recent high profile one would be Tkachuk / Huberdeau where both players had come off Elite seasons.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Meh. They can't even get a deal for a team name let alone acquire a player.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Ooh nice .. or Wildcats , wolverines , Snowcats , mountain cats , lynx

Bobcat is good and has a nice ring to it

I think they are going to want 26yr old or younger

Just like Leo DiCaprio

 

[Leafs87]

It makes sense. They loaded up on picks and prospects hard the last few years. Managing all the youth will be hard for Utah I feel.

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

Just like Leo DiCaprio

You need to get them before their ELC expires…

 

[Dead Coyote]

They saw with Vegas that if you're competitive right off the bat, it does wonders for support and attendance. Good for them.

LIterally last in the league in attendance lmao

 

[5cotland]

They are going to make a splash and grab J.T. Miller.

You really think Miller is going to waive for Utah?

 

[waitin425]

You really think Miller is going to waive for Utah?

I've never been to Salt Lake City but I have friends there. There are ski resorts close by. More outdoor activities than you know what to do with. The Temperature is reasonable. I would think that it would be comparable to Denver in terms of attracting NHL talent.

If you are suggesting he wouldn't go because of the team.

They are one point back of his current team.

They have young american superstars in Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley. They have a decent back end. They have an owner who seems to be laid back.

I think Utah would be a great place to go.

 

[Jared Dunn]

I've never been to Salt Lake City but I have friends there. There are ski resorts close by. More outdoor activities than you know what to do with. The Temperature is reasonable. I would think that it would be comparable to Denver in terms of attracting NHL talent.

If you are suggesting he wouldn't go because of the team.

They are one point back of his current team.

They have young american superstars in Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley. They have a decent back end. They have an owner who seems to be laid back.

I think Utah would be a great place to go.

All the talk I've heard is that he wants to go to eastern USA and he has control. Depends how motivated he is to get out of there I guess

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Mika Zibanejad

Honestly as a buy low option it's not the worst idea. Utah does need a 2C.

 

[Stealth JD]

Makes all the sense in the world! The last name trade the Sabres made went on to win a Cup with a team that never won before. Do it!!

you mean the last three, right?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

It's their first year in a new city, got to impress the new fanbase.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

It's their first year in a new city, got to impress the new fanbase.

Especially with the Utah Jazz trying to lose games.

Pittsburgh is looking to offload Patterson a LD with a need for a new contract. Perfect #3 to anchor the 2nd pair.

2nd + B+ prospect would be something we wouldn't mind.

Especially if that prospect is a C.

 

[Diablo2020]

Matias Maccelli
Daniil But
Dmitri Simashev
Utah 2025 1st
For
Elias Pettersson

 

[leeroggy]

Nelson and Pelech?
There's your 2C and experienced LD

What do you offer?

Want Cizikas too?

 

[Voight]

LIterally last in the league in attendance lmao

... because they play in a venue that has less seats than most other NHL arenas. They are averaging 11, 131 per game.... there are 11, 131 unobstructed seats in the arena.

Honestly as a buy low option it's not the worst idea. Utah does need a 2C.

I dont thin kits a good idea at all. Not worth committing that much cap space for him, especially because his deal has a lot of term left. Cap might be going up but Cooley is going to need a sizeable extension in 2026 and they'd be better off saving the cap space for a better player.

 

[sandwichbird2023]

Nice to know that BA knows we need an elite C. A young elite 1C doesn't become available very often.

You are in luck, because we have one named Petterson up for grabs!

 

[Mosby]

LIterally last in the league in attendance lmao

Wrong. The NHL doesn't count the obstructed seats, which have been mostly filled when made available. All 11,000+ unobstructed have all been filled for every single game in SLC.

Matias Maccelli
Daniil But
Dmitri Simashev
Utah 2025 1st
For
Elias Pettersson

EP yes, but not for that package. I imagine both But and Simashev are untouchable.

Any potential additional will need to be about 27 or younger, same age as the top core players like Sergachev and Keller, not like Nelson or some of the other old timers listed in this thread.

 

[Dead Coyote]

Wrong. The NHL doesn't count the obstructed seats, which have been mostly filled when made available. All 11,000+ unobstructed have all been filled for every single game in SLC.

Yes, and that is still dead last in the NHL. They are dead last in attendance as counted by the NHL. I'm sure they're not hurting monetarily but it's still a fact that they're dead last in attendance.

 

[HFpapi]

Look you guys want to make the playoffs, we want our top 10 pick, we have Rasmus Andersson, you have Tig Iginla, we all want the same thing.

Do it.

I came into this thread to say Rasmus Andersson.

Makes so much sense in my mind. A lot of people throwing forwards out there but Utah needs D and shouldn't waste big fish prospects on more firepower at the expense of defensive help.

Calgary shouldn't let this over-achieving season cloud their judgement about what they really are. They should rebuild.

Andersson to Utah to me is a no brainer. Iginla to Calgary also makes so much sense. I think you've nailed it.

 

[HFpapi]

But are they ready to pounce?

They were, but then someone burned down their village.

Luckily for everyone, Mike Richards was cannon.










(too deep of a cut)?

 

[Half Clapper]

I'd love Cozens in Utah! What would it take to get it done?

To Utah: Dylan Cozens
To Buffalo: Barrett Hayton, Aku Raty, Utah 2025 2nd round pick

How does that offer look? Who adds?

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Honestly as a buy low option it's not the worst idea. Utah does need a 2C.

Throw in Krieder for Simashev