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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Looking at some realistic options:
Getzlaf
- Was once probably one of the top 5 playmaking centers in the NHL. His goals have really fallen off, but he still racks up the assists. I haven't watched him much, but I am going with the assumption that he is still setting up nice plays. I don't think it would cost too much to get him.
Stastny
- Used to be one of the better playmaking centers. His goals vs. assist ratios have not reflected that recently. Not sure what the deal is there. I could be over simplifying things by just looking at goals vs. assists, but I am not an advanced stats guy.
Yannu Guord
- Put him back on a good team, and I bet his numbers pick up.
Max Domi
- It would be worth it just to see a Domi and Tkachuk on the same team. Really though, the price might be low and I think he has some decent skill. He needs to play the right way though, which maybe Sutter could get out of him.
Chandler Stephenson
- He sort of came out of nowhere, but seems like he could add playmaking to the second line. The risk is that he has only done it in Vegas and it could be a case of a player just being in the right situation. It is also contingent on Vegas falling out of playoff spot and not being optimistic about their chances.
Longer Shot:
J.T. Miller
- He is playing great hockey and was rumoured to be on the block, but with the Canucks still in it mathematically, will they want to trade him, especially to a division rival. Probably looking at a 1st and top prospect going back.
Pipe Dreams:
Mathew Barzal
- Not a banner year for him, the Isles would be selling low. I doubt they have lost hope in him yet, and the cost is probably one or two cost controlled young players. I doubt we have the currency for it.
Bo Horvat
- There were some weak rumours that the Canucks could trade him, but I really doubt it. Like above, I doubt we would have the currency to get it done without upsetting the current roster too much. Plus the division thing.
Mark Scheifele
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Why is Vegas trading Stephenson, absent a massive overpay? Even if they fall out of the playoff race in the next few days ( which is not possible), he’s cost controlled cheaply for another two years after this year. On a team with cap issues, he’s a certain keeper for them. Plus he’s 2nd on the team in scoring.
Just because a team is not contending, they generally don’t move good players unless it’s their walk year.