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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
According to Serivelli, Lindholm rescinded his trade request now that Sutter is gone. I don't know if everyone here remembers the dark years after Nieuwendyk was traded, and Calgary didn't have a true #1 center for two decades. Here are my targets to trade, and the reasoning.
Toffoli - he just had a career year and loved Sutter's system. I really like the player, but I don't think that you resign him to a big contract, so this year is the time to get value.
Vladar - Wolf is ready, and there is no easier landing spot to learn the NHL game than with Markstrom. Do not mess up Wolf's progress.
Hanafin - I really liked the exit interviews with Hanafin. I think that he has really come into his own as a player, but I also think that he is a high end second pairing who is going to get paid as a first pairing guy. With Kylington coming back, you have to be business smart about the cap.
You keep Tanev as the best defensive defenseman, you keep Lindholm as your #1 and try to sign him to a Zibinejad contract. I see a big bounce back for Mangiapane as they let him play injured all last season. You let all UFAs go and hunt for a pure defensive defenseman that can skate for the bottom pairing.
Dream scenario
- NYR are losing Kane and Tank, and a 50% off Toffoli could land a Laf?
- Would love Hanafin for a Turcotte.
- If the Jets move on from Hellybuck, Vladar as a tandem for one of the D Heinola, Chisholm or Salomonsson.
Huberdeau - Lindholm - Coronato (pure disher - pure center - pure shooter)
Mangiapane - Kadri - Dube (tough tough line)
Turcotte - Backlund - Coleman (let Backlund teach one more player)
Pelletier - Jones - Phillips (#1 AHL in the country, no more bruisers)
Weegar - Andersson (legit top pairing)
Kylington - Tanev (don't fix what's not broke)
Zadorov - Hulking Menace
Markstrom
Wolf
To me, that sets the stage for exciting hockey, and three potential top six players of the future actually on the roster. I also didn't add Laf because I think that there's no way that happens; I'd be happy with a 1st. I think that Turcotte is achievable because the Kings are so deep on forward and weaker on defense.
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I think the problem with Lindholm is going to be his salary ask after this year. I don't mind him on the roster at all as a player.
With Hanifin you mention losing a mainstay C and not replacing him. Hanifin is like a Jaybo to me - we never knew what we had until he was gone. He's young, can probably be extended at a reasonable price because he's not a big points guy.
I'm also concerned about Tanev's continued effectiveness and health and how Kylington returns - we tend to recall him with rose coloured glasses plus he's been away from the game for a year.