Value of: William Karlsson

[Ainsy01]

With the trade for Eichel, the play lately of Stephenson , and acquiring Nolan Patrick etc- could the Knights atleast be considering trading Karlsson? He's centering the 2nd line at moment and would be a very expensive 3rd line center (5.9mx5) for a team desperately looking to shed salary.

The easy answer is to trade expiring contracts in Dadonov or Reilly Smith, but that's not a long term fix. Eichels 10 mill isnt going away.

Could be a chance to re-coup some of the futures/picks they shipped off for Eichel.

Would a top D (or C to replace Krebs) prospect and a first be enough? or is he a non-starter and they do everything they can to keep him?

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[BStinson]

Everyone has a price so I’d wager it depends what is being offered. That said it would take a significant amount to trade Wild Bill.

 

[banks]

If there's a team willing to heartlessly move a fan favourite, it's Vegas. So yes, they'd definitely consider trading Karlsson.

Stephenson is playing so well that he probably sticks with Stone and Patches even when Eichel comes back. So Wild Bill is definitely getting bumped by Eichel.

I'd say a 1st rounder and prospect is reasonable, assuming no relevant cap hit is coming back. That cap relief has value.

 

[dahrougem2]

Jack Eichel just returned a 1st rounder, top prospect and roster player.

In no way does William Karlsson fetch the same futures return without the roster player.

 

[Desmit]

Jt Miller @ 50%
for
wild bill + Nick Roy + mid rounder?

 

[FameFlame069]

Wild Bill for Dube and 2nd?

 

[Maurice of Orange]

William Karlsson has been a great benefit to the Knights during their playoff runs so any team contending team that’s looking to acquire Karlsson may have to part with a 1st rounder to start with.

Nashville or San Jose would probably have the best options of acquiring Karlsson.

 

[Zach716]

Why would the Knights get rid of him as a perfect 2C when even disregarding this year they have 4 more years of Eichel to contend?

 

[The Duck Knight]

If you have to mention Nolan Patrick to lend credence to your argument it's probably not a strong argument. He can't stop getting head injuries. If the Knights move their 2nd best center they go from having great center depth to it once again becoming a question mark. And if you move Karlsson and Eichel isn't peak Jack Eichel that's franchise dooming.

They just need to manage the cap year to year. They aren't going to be worried about 2023 until the time comes. Then after next year Pacioretty expires.

 

[CupInSIX]

When you're in a playoff position and you want to win, you add pieces to help you win, not take them away. Their cap situation doesn't change that. Eichel may cost them more than the initial sticker price.

They might decide to move on from a big piece in the summer though.

 

[elitepete]

The player that VGK should trade to open up cap space and recoup picks is Marchessault.

 

[Foppberg]

They'd be silly to trade him. Great contract, great player. Fits in perfectly.

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

The player that VGK should trade to open up cap space and recoup picks is Marchessault.

it'll prolly be Patches... just to free up cap space

 

[Hookslide]

What is his true value , 43 goals , 24 goals or less and I understand some of the drop off because of COVID . Whenever I have watched him he seems like a pretty solid player. Is he a 2c the Bruins should take a interest in ?

 

[Ice Mammoth]

If there is a Karlsson show, Broadway should be involved.

 

[remer]

Bruins could use a 2nd line Center.
Maybe something with DeBrusk plus

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

It may seem weird but as the Canes do for most players, I wouldn’t be surprised if they inquire. We love Trochek as our 2C but he’s a UFA at the end of the year and we likely can’t retain him. If Canes don’t see one of Necas/Kotkaniemi/Necas as a 2C replacement then we need to find someone for next year and the Canes always like to get guys who are in good contracts with some term.

 

[CanadienShark]

William Karlsson has been a great benefit to the Knights during their playoff runs so any team contending team that’s looking to acquire Karlsson may have to part with a 1st rounder to start with.

Nashville or San Jose would probably have the best options of acquiring Karlsson.

Why in the world would SJ part with their 1st round pick for Karlsson? Why would we gift Vegas a top prospect for a guy that:

1. We don't need at all.
2. Doesn't fit our timeline at all.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

I think the only way they trade him is if they can upgrade him as #2C. Karlsson is a good #2C but he's not exactly a big stage player, he fades into the sunset when the going gets tough.

 

[Hookslide]

I think the only way they trade him is if they can upgrade him as #2C. Karlsson is a good #2C but he's not exactly a big stage player, he fades into the sunset when the going gets tough.

Well sorry to hear that , he would not work out in Boston then..........

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Why in the world would SJ part with their 1st round pick for Karlsson? Why would we gift Vegas a top prospect for a guy that:

1. We don't need at all.
2. Doesn't fit our timeline at all.

San Jose couldn’t use a scorer down the middle? The Sharks are only 2 points out of wildcard spot and have many prospects in their system.

The Sharks have trouble scoring and who knows if Hertl is coming back since he is UFA at the end of season, so they could even flip a 1st if the Sharks decided to trade Hertl and replace him with another center.

 

[CanadienShark]

San Jose couldn’t use a scorer down the middle? The Sharks are only 2 points out of wildcard spot and have many prospects in their system.

The Sharks have trouble scoring and who knows if Hertl is coming back since he is UFA at the end of season, so they could even flip a 1st if the Sharks decided to trade Hertl and replace him with another center.

Not for our 3rd line at that cap hit. Karlsson won't displace Hertl or Couture anytime soon.

We're not in the business of shifting Vegas's problem to ours AND giving up a top prospect. Our biggest need by a huge margin is top end talent that you can only get through the draft. Going after Karlsson is the opposite of what we should do. Especially not overpaying for Karlsson. If Vegas is so desperate to move him, we'll take him for cheap, but not our 1st or anywhere near it.

 

[The Duck Knight]

I think the only way they trade him is if they can upgrade him as #2C. Karlsson is a good #2C but he's not exactly a big stage player, he fades into the sunset when the going gets tough.

Led Vegas in scoring in the playoffs last year and had more even strength points than anyone even the guys on Tampa.

 

[brock hughes007]

Jt Miller @ 50%
for
wild bill + Nick Roy + mid rounder?

He would look great with Petty and Hoglander,,