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Originally Posted by CanucksWorstNightmare
Trade for his buddy Anthony Duclair , he is a sniper (scored 30 last year) and has the speed to carry the puck up the ice.
The Florida Panthers have $4,898,555 put away on LTIR and only 2.85 million in cap space. The return of both Patrik Hornqvist and Anthony Duclair is looming. It appears that the team needs to make a trade.
Panthers GM Bill Zito and Flames GM Brad Treliving have a bit of a working history. “A bit” might be understating it. Between Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett, the Panthers have been a landing spot for high-profile Flames players of late.
Flames media is abuzz with the notion of acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau’s former linemate, Anthony Duclair. There’s some sense to it. They have proven chemistry, Duclair has proven he can be a left-shot right wing with Huberdeau, Duclair’s speed plays an essential role in helping Jonathan’s patient style along.
There lies the problem. The guy had his Achilles tendon surgically repaired during the offseason after a training incident. Is it a good bet that the 27-year-old is ready to help in the immediate future?
Duclair had 31 goals and 27 assists last season on Huberdeau’s line. He’s signed through next season at a three million dollar annual average value.
GET ER DONE BRAD!!!
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The Panthers won't activate Hornqvist until the playoffs, maybe not even then. He had two consecutive concussions so they can easilty LTIR him and use whatever loopholes exist if needed.
And I don't see teams wanting Duclair until they see him come back plus if he lights it up, the less incentive the Panthers have to move him (plus he's on a great contract). I was spitballing earlier Kylington for Duclair (the Panthers desperately need a D) but that's not happening obviously.