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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
It’s because good GMs know that other RD will become available as the season progresses.
They have a value in mind for Ras, and like CC they are firm on it.
I doubt any team thinks they are a Ras away from winning everything, but they might think they are a RD upgrade away and have a list of guys they would like, Ras being one of them.
This situation won’t resolve CC’s way. He’ll end up taking something similar to what was already offered, and we’ll hear about it through the media grapevine.
Can’t blame CC for trying. He has to maximize the return. I just don’t think Ras is a hot commodity.
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Originally Posted by Macho0978
Exactly. Nobody has a RD available now...why Ras value is higher now
It's hard to predict who will be having a poor season, but at least 8 teams will. Who those 8 teams are will determine who is available. Also, if this draft is considered very strong with a potential generational talent at the top...we could see 10 maybe 12 teams selling at the deadline and no teams wanting to trade their 1sts. Similar to 2023 draft.
Also, if there is a bunch of top LD available at the deadline that are better than Ras, teams aren't going to go for just Ras simply because he is RD. They will add the best players they can get.
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It is easy to say these things in generic terms but when you actually look, there are very few top pair RD (#2/3 D on the team) that are likely to become available. Also, a team like the Stars who already have 3 LD in their top 4 are very unlikely to want to add another LD.
But if we stop talking in generic terms and pick a team and look, I think the absolute statements "other/better RD will become available" falls apart:
- Kings - If they were to blow up this year they wouldn't trade Clarke. They would likely look at moving Doughty, which would be very hard to do, and Ceci, who they just signed to a 4 year contract.
- Red Wings - If they tank they won't move Seider. Probably Chairot, Holl, or Gustafsson if they can work around the NTCs
- Canucks - If they crash and burn would they trade Hughes or Hronek? I doubt it.
- etc.
Teams will offer up players in their mid 30s or players that are 18-20 minute guys that should be on the third pair of a contender. No other teams will offer up a RHS D in his 20s who plays 24 minutes per night unless they are forced to (Dobson).
Note: you can look at the list of UFAs for 2026 and see that there isn't another Dobson coming up.
However, for arguments sake: Yes, another RD that is equivalent or better than Andersson could become available this year.... but even if that does happen, there are 5+ teams looking for an upgrade in RD and only 1-2 available players. The market for Andersson won't change dramatically if one or even two other player becomes available because there are still more buyers than sellers.