Speculation: Which teams are legitimately looking for defensive help?

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I just don't see Tatar being a Ducks type player. Think over 6' and fast.

If Holland feels like he has soured on Mantha then i guess he could be in play. Though i'm not sure if he is right now.

 

[DeVols]

We are now. We basically need an entire second pairing.

 

[Omni Owl]

Kings desperately need defense, which means it probably won't be addressed.

 

[TwiztedHeat]

If Holland feels like he has soured on Mantha then i guess he could be in play. Though i'm not sure if he is right now.

Would LOVE to find a deal between MIN and DET that involved Brodin++ for Mantha+Tatar

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Kings desperately need defense, which means it probably won't be addressed.

Kings don't have the chips to get in a horse race with anyone else.

 

[Mad Brills*]

leafs need top 4 RHD

 

[RememberTheName]

New Jersey Devils need defensive help bad after they traded Larsson.

 

[1TuchAnd1NoTuch]

Buffalo LHD

 

[57special]

We are now. We basically need an entire second pairing.

What is NJ prepared to give up? or is that a subject for another thread.

 

[Reaper45]

Kings need d but no money for it. Unless someone wants Gaborik...

 

[wonton15]

I could see Hamhuis signing with EDM. Close to home and addresses their defense

 

[TwiztedHeat]

New Jersey Devils need defensive help bad after they traded Larsson.

Sign Quincey on a cheap 2 yr deal. Trade 2017 1st+ for Shattenkirk.

 

[Jkalapeno]

Detroit needs a puck moving, top pairing Dman. Holland, however, doesn't have the balls to pull it off.

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Pretty sure Edmonton has done their only big trade. I can't see us parting with RNH now.

I can.

Drop more salary, get a need in return.

McDavid, Draisaitl in the middle.

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Detroit needs a puck moving, top pairing Dman. Holland, however, doesn't have the balls to pull it off.

This guy speaks the truth.

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Sign Quincey on a cheap 2 yr deal. Trade 2017 1st+ for Shattenkirk.

Quincey will get around 5 million, decent term like 4-5 years.

 

[TwiztedHeat]

Detroit needs a puck moving, top pairing Dman. Holland, however, doesn't have the balls to pull it off.

Mantha+Tatar for Brodin+ could be interesting. I just don't know DET other needs so I don't know the right + that would need to be added to Brodin.

 

[Omni Owl]

Kings don't have the chips to get in a horse race with anyone else.

UFA signings, whether Demers or Hamhuis. Either one would add depth to our thin D when there's an inevitable injury. Good luck relying on McNabb to to improve, I just don't see it. Not a guy I want in the top 4 at all.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Unless Campbell resigns--which is a long shot--Florida could definitely use a depth defenseman.

 

[MBJets]

I was wondering this after all these moves etc....which teams would we say are looking to add a defenseman? Most specifically of the top 2-4 defenseman variety.

I think Boston, Colorado and Toronto come to mind as teams looking for defenseman although Colorado likely wants to figure out it's situation with Barrie first.

Any other team been rumoured to be hunting for help on the back end?


EDM
DET
TOR
COL
BOS

Who is available?

Shattenkirk
Fowler(?)
Trouba(?)
Brodin
Dumba(?)
Demers (UFA)
Hamhuis (UFA)
Russell (UFA)

Would like to see the Oilers go after Russell I think he would be a good number 4 d-man.

 

[Stealth JD]

Shattenkirk would be awesome with Toronto or Detroit. I'm hoping he ends up in either place...or Philly.

 

[DuncanKinney]

Dennis Wideman is very available.

 

[Pavelski2112]

Sharks could use some bottom pairing depth. Dillon has been ok-to-bad ever since his injury halfway through last season. DeMelo can probably step in on the right side, but all we really have after him is Heed. Mueller isn't looking NHL-caliber as of yet, and it'll still be a while before Ryan or Brodzinski are ready.