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

[Forge]

Is this deal about to get Krug'd?

 

[Chips]

I’m hearing a possible trade between CLY and VCR with Kuzmenko and Lindholm involved

 

[Connor McConnor]

Why would this guy waive

 

[WTG]

Calgary is going to love Hoglander. He'll put up 20 goals 45 points next year playing 82 games and probably end up a 50 - 55 point guy who drives play from the wing in his prime

I dont like this from Van's perspective , it's only worth it if Lindholm helps van win a Cup.

It just doesn't make sense to move Hollander when he has 1 more year at 1.1 million and is an RFA after his deal expires. From a long-term approach, it does not make sense. I don't see it happening. you have like 4 UFAs in the bottom 6 right now, you don't trade Hoglander.

 

[Stealth1616]

Damn this all hinges on Kuzmenko eh.

He might be public enemy number 1 if he nixes this trade .

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

 

[Rare Jewel]

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

Aside from the Swedish GM getting a Swedish player angle.

 

[Canucks LB]

Kuzzy could say no lol

 

[AHLdepth]

When he first signed with us rumor was it was down to us and Edmonton, so I'm sure Alberta hasn't scared him off so badly

Wow what a freaking bozo this guy is....

 

[canadianmagpie]

Is this real, why are we being slowrolled

He does have a limited NTC. Flames might be on it.

 

[Double Dion]

Wow. Even without other pieces, kuzmenko is a good return in value. Too bad it means calgary just never wants to properly rebuild.

No he isn't. He's the cap dump to make the money work.

 

[Phrasing]

Why would this guy waive

He wouldn’t and shouldn’t.

 

[EveryDay]

Chevy asleep on his couch as usual… Jets will likely acquire Monahan when the actual C goes to VAN

At least you would get the most productive player available on the market!

 

[kcunac]

With the way his season has gone how could Kuz refuse? He wants to be benched or a fresh start.

Guy is super talented. Just not a Rick Toc player.

 

[OilWagon]

Why would this guy waive

Maybe he likes not being benched

 

[TheDoldrums]

How does it get this far and leaked without knowing if he'll waive

 

[LemonSauceD]

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

Aside from the Swedish GM getting a Swedish player angle.

Because Horvat wanted 8.5M and we needed to trade him to get a RHD.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

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.

As a hand fan, I LOVE this for monahan value

 

[leafsfan5]

When he first signed with us rumor was it was down to us and Edmonton, so I'm sure Alberta hasn't scared him off so badly

In Edmonton he can play with 2 of the best offensive players this league has ever seen

In Calgary he can play with.....Jonathan Huberdeau?

 

[BoHorvat 53]

Calgary fans, I know Lindholm was up for a Selke nomination 2 years back but how is his defense now?

 

[2023FriendshipTour]

Why would this guy waive

For playing time?

 

[Rowlet]

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

Aside from the Swedish GM getting a Swedish player angle.

To avoid paying Horvat 8.5m a year

 

[aryanoboi]

Makes you wonder if the deal was leaked.

It would absolutely make Kuzmenko public enemy #1 in Vancouver, so I could see someone in VAN leaking it so that he knows that if he rejects it, the public knows he rejected it

lol watch Kuzmenko tank the deal

 

[CanMerc]

At least you would get the most productive player available on the market!

Worst possible option… he’s a faceoff man… that’s it…

 

[thaman8765678]

I hope he refuses to waive unless there is a 1st + prospect coming with him.

 

[Chips]

Why would this guy waive

Ice time is all I can think