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Originally Posted by Sandman
I don't doubt that Tre still has things brewing for another top-9 player. The media seems to think so as well. I almost never post trade proposals, but I have some thoughts:
Oliver Wahlstrom-having growing pains on the Island, as are most players currently playing there. Their D is good, but I think they are putting WAY too much faith into Romanov. IMO, they could use another offensive defenseman-perhaps there's something around Kylington+?
Brandon Tanev-Gritty as hell, like his bro. He would look great on a line with Backlund, as he's defensively responsible with a touch of offense.
Lawson Crouse-Huge, physical, good skater. Probably not feasible, and not sure what ARZ would want, probably young players, picks, and prospects. Cap would have to go the other way.
Kakko/Kravtsov-there was rumors that they might trade one of these two.
Christian Dvorak-He's in every rumour out of Montreal. Money would need to be moved, but he's a good two-way player who can play C or LW.
Scott Laughton-Tough, gritty, and physical. Kinda reminds me a bit of Glencross. There's rumours of Philly shopping him in order to get younger. He can play C or LW, and up and down the lineup. Another player that would look great with Backs, and he's affordable-3 mil/yr for the next 4 years. Fast with some skill, and defensively responsible, but can put up numbers when given the chance. Laughton-Backlund-Coleman
Maxime Comtois-Big, fast, and mean. Sutter would love this kid. He's put up offense in the past, but has had injury issues the last few years. I think he'll rebound.
Jesper Bratt: Not possible due to cap, but can you imagine him on Kadri's wing?
Alex Formenton-Sens are looking for D. He's a good all-around player, with size, speed, and some offense.
Barrett Hayton-He's had his struggles, but looked good in the second half last year. Not sure ARZ would want to part with him yet.
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Wahlstrom - I think the Isles will see how he does without Trotz only giving him so few minutes a game. If he was for sale for cheap then he’d be traded already. We’d have to overpay if we wanted him.
B. Tanev - I like the idea. Would be cool to have brothers playing on a team. Would be tough to fit him in though, and not sure I want to have his contract past this season with only 10m in cap space for next season. Would rather have that wiggle room for Weegar.
Crouse - just gets paid too much. We have Lucic. Lucic would have to go the other way, but again, I want that cap for Weegar.
Rangers wingers - I think the Rangers are going to use one of those guys to acquire a top end forward at the deadline, likely Patrick Kane. And they’ll need the other for cap-related purposes.
Dvorak - I wouldn’t mind him. I just find him redundant and not a need since we have Kadri in the fold now.
Laughton - I dig this guy. Would be a good third liner with Backlund and Coleman. Could play center when one of the centers go down.
Comtois - Probably the most intriguing of the list. But also a similar situation as Wahlstrom in terms of seeing what he could do with more minutes. Maybe not the case for Comtois, I think he just needs a change of scenery. Would he be able to make it in the middle 6 though?
Bratt - it really depends on what NJ does this year, but if they have a down year again I’d love to get Bratt. Perfect addition to the second line with Kadri like you said. Moves Mangiapane to the first line RW spot.
Formenton- don’t even want to touch that guy with the current allegations.
Hayton - zero reason for the Coyotes to move him until he is forced out of the top 9.