Speculation: Who are the best centers available at the deadline?

[Richard88]

Dvorak to the Avs, 3C this year and insurance if Kadri walks also buys time for Newhook to be ready for 2C. Given what’s gone on in Mtl this year would prefer to wait til next year for his value to rebound but if someone offered what we paid for him would let him go, late 1st (or equivalent prospect) and 2024 2nd. Signed for 3 more years and low AAV

I've suggested something around Dvorak + Lehkonen for Colorado in another thread, with a return around 1st + Barron + Compher. I like the idea of having a matchup center like Dvorak to insulate Newhook as he breaks into the 2C job next year after Kadri leaves.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Strome is likely available. He's been solid over the last month or so, but Hawks have been trying to trade him for awhile and have reportedly been willing to move him for a 2nd or 3rd.

If he's one of the only legit centers with top 6 offensive abilities available at the deadline, I'd imagine a team would certainly cough up that ask provided Davidson hasn't had a change of heart.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

I've suggested something around Dvorak + Lehkonen for Colorado in another thread, with a return around 1st + Barron + Compher. I like the idea of having a matchup center like Dvorak to insulate Newhook as he breaks into the 2C job next year after Kadri leaves.

Likely fetch more trading Lehkonen and Dvorak separately but Barron would fill a need for the Habs as we are paper thin on Top RHD prospects, I’d probably take him straight up for Dvorak.

 

[pth2]

Likely fetch more trading Lehkonen and Dvorak separately but Barron would fill a need for the Habs as we are paper thin on Top RHD prospects, I’d probably take him straight up for Dvorak.

Baron and the first could be counted as 2 firsts, but what else ? Each of the Habs is basically worth a first and a second. Compher is of little interest, Habs can take him to make the trade work, but he has no intrinsic value for us.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Baron and the first could be counted as 2 firsts, but what else ? Each of the Habs is basically worth a first and a second. Compher is of little interest, Habs can take him to make the trade work, but he has no intrinsic value for us.

Looking more at Dvorak straight up for Barron, if we can squeeze something else out then great but I’m pretty high on Barron, was projected to be a top pick til he had the blood clots and missed some key development time, give him a couple of years and could be a Dobson-Lite

 

[tsujimoto74]

Ok but what about the worst center available at the deadline? Because I've got one flaming hot mullet available here for the low, low price of please just take Eakin--he can win faceoffs!

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Jabs have no center depth so moving Dvorak is going to be almost impossible.

Unless the offer was crazy...

Center depth for what? We are not competing (or shouldn’t even be trying) in Dvorak’s contract window, at least not for 2023 anyways

 

[pth2]

Jabs have no center depth so moving Dvorak is going to be almost impossible.

Unless the offer was crazy...

Meh. Byron, Evans, Pitlick, Dauphin can play center, in addition to Suzuki. Drouin can play there if he has to. That'll do well enough for now.

Medium-term the Habs will need better options, but the trade deadline is a great time to get moves done so we can move forward this summer without getting to August without knowing if Dvorak was moved or not.

 

[Tetragrammaton]

Why would Dubois be available?

 

[lanky]

Why would Dubois be available?

He's not. I think Jets fans have been clear about that in this thread. Stastny is available though.

AZ has a couple cheaper depth C's available in Larsson and Galchenyuk.

 

[Volica]

Really nothing but depth guys left, 3/4 guys unless you want to break the bank on guys like JT Miller. There’s always a surprised at the deadline, maybe there?

 

[bernmeister]

Ryan Strome not listed.
Rangers SHOULD trade, can not possibly resign, need his mins for others.

I would be willing to roll the dice here.
IF Byram was really on the table at all b'c of valid health risk due to concussions, and hence at a discount, I would do

Strome
Jones
2025 7th which could morph into a 2025 1st if Byram wins the Hart or Rangers win the cup and Byram is on the roster

for

Byram

HUGE gamble for NY, but only for this specific currency worth it.

I'm sure this will be denounced by some pretending Byram is 111% healthy, but reality...

 

[BlueBaron]

Maybe Kerfoot.

 

[CupInSIX]

Schiefele & Horvat, although Yzerman might strike again with another TDL steal.

I think JT Miller will be dealt in the offseason with an extension.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Ryan Strome not listed.
Rangers SHOULD trade, can not possibly resign, need his mins for others.

I would be willing to roll the dice here.
IF Byram was really on the table at all b'c of valid health risk due to concussions, and hence at a discount, I would do

Strome
Jones
2025 7th which could morph into a 2025 1st if Byram wins the Hart or Rangers win the cup and Byram is on the roster

for

Byram

HUGE gamble for NY, but only for this specific currency worth it.

I'm sure this will be denounced by some pretending Byram is 111% healthy, but reality...

Easiest no for the avalanche simple as that. Bluest of blue nonsense.
Also the rangers aren’t trading their second line center

 

[Richard88]

Ryan Strome not listed.
Rangers SHOULD trade, can not possibly resign, need his mins for others.

I would be willing to roll the dice here.
IF Byram was really on the table at all b'c of valid health risk due to concussions, and hence at a discount, I would do

Strome
Jones
2025 7th which could morph into a 2025 1st if Byram wins the Hart or Rangers win the cup and Byram is on the roster

for

Byram

HUGE gamble for NY, but only for this specific currency worth it.

I'm sure this will be denounced by some pretending Byram is 111% healthy, but reality...

This is ridiculous

Byram has been skating for weeks and has been back in full practice with the team for the last 2+ weeks. He's not getting moved for Ryan Strome lmao

 

[Mrfenn92]

This is ridiculous

Byram has been skating for weeks and has been back in full practice with the team for the last 2+ weeks. He's not getting moved for Ryan Strome lmao

But he’s willing to role the dice. He’s surely taking all the risk

 

[Just Linda]

He's not. I think Jets fans have been clear about that in this thread. Stastny is available though.

AZ has a couple cheaper depth C's available in Larsson and Galchenyuk.

Ask the Habs, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild, and Senators if Galchenyuk is a centre. All tried him there, all put him on the wing afterwards. He ain't a centre anymore.

 

[Sevendust]

What does Stastny cost?

 

[Channelcat]

Any team would do very well to get Copp for just a first.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Copp should easily get a 1st + with the lack of C options. Jets will make out like bandits for Copp as a rental.

 

[Hunter368]

From the Jets:

Copp

Stastny

Mark S (potentially, but more likely a summer deal)

 

[Hunter368]

Why would Dubois be available?

He wouldn’t be, KC and PLD were the best Jets this year, Ehlers also safe. PLD is going to get a big raise in the near future and potentially be the Jets #1C.

Mark S might be available

 

[lanky]

Ask the Habs, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild, and Senators if Galchenyuk is a centre. All tried him there, all put him on the wing afterwards. He ain't a centre anymore.

That's true for the Tocchet Coyotes, Galchenyuk is currently playing very well as a C for the Tourigny Coyotes.

 

[Eggtimer]

Don’t listen to fellow Devials fans or look at analytics , Zacha is your man at C. Think Hagel return for value…

In all seriousness, he is not a C . He and his agent are wantimg him to be a C but he is way better on the wing.
However ,offer away if you would have use for him .He has flashes of great play where he looks like a player that was a high 1st round pick , then other times where it looks like he is daydreaming while playing. If he ever decides to give it 100% every shift and used his body and speed like he can , he woild be a very good player. As in 25g 25a power forward.