Confirmed Trade: [VAN/CGY] Elias Lindholm for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, 2024 1st, cond. 2024 4th

[WetcoastOrca]

Well that explains the delay.
Looks like someone leaked the details early.

 

[Connor McConnor]

I get the opportunity piece but surely be could force the Canucks hand and get to somewhere he’d prefer (likely not Alberta). They can’t just keep benching him for the rest of that contract with that AAV.

 

[vcanuck]

Allvin just got his contract extension and is already cooking.

 

[DFAC]

I wonder if CHI is on his no trade list because if not Allvin will just give the picks from CHI to CGY instead.

Honestly Kuz would be smart to go play in Chicago with Bedard. First line mins and PP1 with Bedard feeding him for the next big contract

 

[Bankerguy]

I predict the following lineup

Pettersson Jt. Miller Boeser
Hoglander Lindholm Mikheyev
Garland's line (the real first line)
Aman Pius Suter Lafferty

 

[BKarchitect]

Lots of sudden overrating of Kuzmenko. He will never match last season’s charmed SH%/PDO bonanza.

The Canucks improved so much with this deal it’s not even funny.

Also love that Habs fans continue to think this has any bearing on Monahan’s return.

 

[CanMerc]

The deal is reportedly done.

Seems like it's a Kuzmenko for Lindholm swap.

Or picks + prospects for Lindholm

Not done until it’s approved by the NHL

 

[SensontheRush]

So they ultimately got rid of Horvat just cus?

 

[super6646]

If it’s a kuz for lindy swap… imma die. And I had low expectations for the return

 

[TruGr1t]

Probably been said, but suspect the 2024 1st is involved.

 

[DFAC]

I dont think so...

Kuz + 2024 1st + prospect (Wallinder or Raty)

No chance the Canucks trade Willander.

 

[Petey O]

If it’s a kuz for lindy swap… imma die. And I had low expectations for the return

You're getting at least a 1st and a decent prospect/young player on top of that. Don't worry.

 

[Regal]

Nice move by Vancouver, I think the only weakness they had on their roster was at 2C with how well their top line was working. Likely comes in at a comfortable cost for both sides, at least based on the trade threads I've seen on here.

Kuzmenko, a prospect and a 1st for Lindholm was fairly well received by both fans in the thread I saw from about a week ago.

Pettersson and Miller have been centering separate lines for 90% of the season. I think Lindholm makes sense more because of the flexibility that he can play wing and center, but I doubt Pettersson and Miller would be together regularly

 

[WetcoastOrca]

So they ultimately got rid of Horvat just cus?

Nope. They used the first round pick in the Horvat trade to acquire Hronek a top pairing D and an area of bigger weakness.

 

[Atoyot]

I predict the following lineup

Pettersson Jt. Miller Boeser
Hoglander Lindholm Mikheyev
Garland's line (the real first line)
Aman Pius Suter Lafferty

Didn't you just guarantee that Hoglander was a part of the trade?

 

[viper0220]

Why? What incentive does he have to go to the dumpster fire in Calgary

He is not staying Calgary for long, if he is traded.

 

[kcunac]

Think you’d get a mid round pick and be happy to move his cap.

Hoping for our 2nd or Chi 3rd, which would be pretty similar picks and CHI has 3 x 3rd rounders

 

[leafsfan5]

Interesting, Dreger saying Kuzmenko OR picks/prospects, not necessarily Kuz & another top piece or 2.

I wondered if a team looking to stay competitive might look at Kuzmenko for their rental as a decent way to go, get back a top 6 player for next season.

Not necessarily

Dreger is only saying that if Kuz isn't involved they'll go the route of picks/prospects. Not something like a deal centered around another roster piece

We don't know what the Kuzmenko deal fully is at this point

 

[PuckFather]

So why did they trade Horvat then, just to acquire another center?

Aside from the Swedish GM getting a Swedish player angle.

They picked Miller over Horvat as his asking price was too high. And that trade gave ended up giving them Hronek and Raty

 

[Jay26]

There were other options than Hronek that may have not cost a 1st. Like Durzi, for example.

Why are you trying desperately to make your narrative happen? Durzi is not nearly the player Hronek is, especially for a Cup contender.

 

[MardyBum]

Has to be more than just Kuzmenko, the 1st at least. If not, wooof. Hope he plays well, retain 50% and get something else

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

How do I get a NQC ? A No QUOTE Clause so people can't quote me, or I'll f***ing sue, or just cry.

 

[Breakers]

Man this tweet got a few people
even got sportsnet radio

 

[TruGr1t]

If it’s a kuz for lindy swap… imma die. And I had low expectations for the return

Hah, never heard of a guy named Hronek I guess. Around top 10 in defensive scoring and a big reason the Canucks are improved this year.

 

[viper0220]

Kuzmenko will waive.

He has like 4 points in his last 20 games or something like that. He won't even get another contract how he's in Tocchets dog house. Flames will be a fresh start for him.

This is what they are, probably selling to him.