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Bit slow at work, so I started thinking about some of the trades Edmonton could make to shore up that defense, like we were talking about yesterday. They have need for anyone who can slot in at 1-4. Swordo and Mike D, feel free to forward this list on to Chiarelli.
Blockbuster-type deals. You'll probably scoff at these, and rightfully so, but these are the types of deals Chiarelli could potentially LOOK FOR if he decided to trade Austin Matthews (I don't even need to call it the #1 pick, let's be honest). He'd be stupid to not at least try. Cam Fowler Mike Giordano Brent Seabrook Niklas Hjalmarsson Alex Goligoski Roman Josi Brent Burns Alex Pietrangelo John Carlson Karl Alzner Other defensemen that may not be bona fide #1 guys, but could easily play top minutes. They could be the return in a Yakupov/Nuge deal, or part of a package for Matthews. These aren't guys that should be relied on to fix the problem (as the Oilers mistakenly tried with Andrew Ference), but will help them get there (as the Oilers should have treated Ference). Sami Vatanen Kevin Bieksa Torey Krug TJ Brodie Zach Bogosian Tyson Barrie Brendan Smith Erik Gudbranson Dmitri Kulikov Jake Muzzin Jared Spurgeon Keith Yandle Dan Girardi Travis Hamonic Kevin Shattenkirk Dan Hamhuis Marc Staal Johnny Boychuk |
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noooooo not Keith Yandle :lorraine
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Couple other things. Wow - first time in over 45 years that no Canadian team will be the playoffs. Be nice to see the Caps win a few more to both break their franchise win record and if they win 3 with Holtby in net he breaks Martin Brodeur's single season win total. It will be a footnote if they don't make some noise in the playoffs but would still be a regular season to remember because they have been the most consistent team in the league all season. EDIT: Anyone want to place a wager on where Drouin will be playing next season? |
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you trade matthews and nuge/yak for two bon a fide defensemen and you're looking at a dangerous Oilers team.
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Seriously though Rozi's not going to be in the league much longer since he is already 37 years old but a veteran presence with plenty of postseason experience. Maybe a one or two year cheap contract would be a good thing to help out the younger players. |
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Roszival might be a signing they make shortly before or after training camp if they want a depth #7 guy for a year. But my list above has the guys they should be pursuing right out of the gate. |
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If stan bowman was offered that deal he would take it in a second. Not even a thought given. |
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Sorry Fonz. Hamonic may need to go due to his trade demands but Boychuk not going anywhere. They can't trade both and the islanders record without Boychuk is indicative of what he means to this team.
Plus, Johnny Rockets is my 7 year old's favorite player. In fact, last week, he said he wants a Boychuk jersey for his birthday. He can't go. |
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Almost the same situation with Hjalmarsson - he is another 3 time Cup winner, he is not even 30 years old, he is great at blocking shots and killing penalties plus he is also locked up for a few more years. I doubt Chicago would part with Hjalmarsson but if Edmonton was willing to take on all of Seabrook's salary Bownamn might just move him to get some cap space. Also worth noting is that both Hjalmarsson and Seabrook are members of that core 7 who has won 3 Cups with Chicago, plus they have Shaw who won 2 Cups with Chicago, Crawford who has won 2 with the Hawks and Ladd who also has 2 Cups - one with Chicago and one with Carolina. Not sure you want to break up all that experience but I doubt Ladd will be back in Chicago next season unless they can dump a few guys that can allow Ladd to stay with the Hawks while Chicago barely stays under the salary cap. Edit: I think Edmonton would also have to throw in some first round picks to get Seabrook or Hjalmarsson. |
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I've enjoyed this Flyers season since they're pretty much playing with house money. This team is playing better than it should while that future youth has gotten a year older/better at their respective levels. We all know what Ghost has done at the NHL level, Morin has done well in Lehigh and Sanheim and Provorov killed it this season in juniors.
As for forwards, man am I pleased with Schenn this season. He's finally showing some sustainability in regards to what the Flyers expected out of him. |
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One other thing about the Oilers, if the NHL decides to expand they will likely be the team who is least effected by it!
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EDIT: Like I said, many of you will balk. But the fact of the matter is, Austin Matthews is a generational player. This ain't no Nail Yakupov. This is potential future superstar. |
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I can see the Hawks considering it, but eventually turning it down. They can say they're comfortable going forward with Panarin. Plus, they've got those other two superstars who they're paying $10 mil each per season. Could get awfully tight financially (even more than it is now) if they acquired Matthews as well, then had to sign him once his entry-level was up, not to mention Panarin's. |
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Lol. Seabrook is not in his prime and already seems to be declining. There is no way anyone is giving up the #1 pick in return for Seabrook and his expensive salary.
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Holy fuck the Blackhawks getting Matthews on their team would be insane. They are already set up as a team that is set for the foreseeable future and having Matthews helps lengthen their future
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He is the only long deal that is already looking a little rough. He has not had the best year. |
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And god of all things Blackhawks to have an opinion that does not match yours. |
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Perfectly calm over here. No panic going into the playoffs. |
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On a serious note, I could see someone like Shattenkirk going for their pick. Obviously there would be more to it than that, but that would be the building blocks of that trade. Maybe Shattenkirk and the Blues 1st rounder for the #1 overall and Yakupov? Just spit-balling here.
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