Lucic Bruins rumour

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by CF84

If we traded Lucic and signed Kadri, I'd also like to see either:

Huberdeau-Lindholm-Mangiapane
Monahan-Kadri-Toffoli
Pelletier-Backlund-Coleman
Lewis-Ruzicka-Rooney

or

Huberdeau-Lindholm-Monahan
Mangiapane-Kadri-Toffoli
Pelletier-Backlund-Coleman
Lewis-Ruzicka-Rooney

I think the lines you have are good, but I really like Monahan on LW because he seems to naturally gravitate to that side of the ice, and after watching Mangiapane's highlights, almost all of his goals and plays start and end on the right side. Mangiapane just seems to play his best game on the right side. I like all three of Monahan, Toffoli, and Mangiapane as the top line RW with Eat Bread as my favorite option.

Where is Dube?

[mile]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Where is Dube?

somewhere

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by BlindMilwaukee

It's just not that cut and dry. Kadri said it wasn't about not wanting to be in Calgary but that it was about staying in Toronto.

He was OK going to the Avs when TO traded him for Tyson Barrie.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Does Tree only work on Fridays?

Each of his wizard spells takes a whole week to cast, and he takes his time so he will get them right.

As John Cleese said, when talking about his own process: ‘Listen, babycakes, I don't have to decide this until Friday, and I am not going to chicken out of my creative discomfort by taking a snap decision now!’

Right now, Treliving is probably trying to structure the deal so the Bruins have to pay to refill our soda machine.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by CSharp

He was OK going to the Avs when TO traded him for Tyson Barrie.

Didn’t have a full NTC only limited

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by mile

The real Pagnotta said on TSN that Kadri to NYI was a formality 4 days ago

https://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-69...lity-1.1834216

Pagnotta also said the Flames were trading Gaudreau so they could sign Hall 2 years ago. He is a fringe insider but he could be right. Far more credible than where I heard he was leaning towards Calgary

Maybe the Islanders can’t move Bailey and Huberdeau extending changed Kadri’s opinion? Maybe he is in fact signed by the Islanders?

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

If Lucic is dealt and Kadri brought in are the Flames a better team than last year? Center depth and defensive depth would be the best they have been in recent memory. There really would be no spot for Monahan unless he shifted to the wing?

Huberdeau-Lindholm-Toffoli
Mangiapane-Kadri-Monahan
Pelletier-Backlund-Coleman
Lewis-Ruzicka-Rooney

Much better depth, much more skilled, less tough. Different views on how much team and player toughness matters in the playoffs. I believe it matters. A lot.

[mile]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Pagnotta also said the Flames were trading Gaudreau so they could sign Hall 2 years ago. He is a fringe insider but he could be right. Far more credible than where I heard he was leaning towards Calgary

Maybe the Islanders can’t move Bailey and Huberdeau extending changed Kadri’s opinion? Maybe he is in fact signed by the Islanders?

Friedman and Seravalli said that talk about Kadri already having a deal with the Islanders was premature though. Pagnotta may very well be right but his track record is pretty hit or miss. Have to wait until a more reliable insider says something.

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by CSharp

He deliberately ran Binnington in the playoffs. I think the Blues had a pretty good chance of beating the Avs if Binnington wasn't hurt. Still think he's a dirty player on the ice and a liability that could lead to suspensions.

So he's a liability to his teams' on-ice success but you also think the Blues had a good chance of beating the Avs if not for Kadri?

Interesting

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

If Treliving does make Kadri happen I will gladly give him credit for his willingness and ability to make big, bold moves. Couldn't fault him for sitting on his hands instead of trying to win.

I don't feel he's ever sat on his hands since becoming GM.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Much better depth, much more skilled, less tough. Different views on how much team and player toughness matters in the playoffs. I believe it matters. A lot.

I totally forgot Dube as well.

[CF84]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Where is Dube?

Traded? Injured? Nope, I just forgot him

I would probably have him on the fourth line in place of Rooney with the option of swapping him with Monahan if Sean still can't find his game. Dube has always been a very frustrating player for me even though I do see an upside in his game. Also, I think he'd suit the bottom line more than Pelletier.

I guess Dube was forgettable this year since both Vinny01 and I missed him in our lineups? He seems like he could become an excellent player if he stops fighting with the puck so much. Also, I would hope Dube would be a fourth line player because that would mean the Flames are icing a far deeper team than last year.

[metroneck]

Originally Posted by CSharp

He deliberately ran Binnington in the playoffs. I think the Blues had a pretty good chance of beating the Avs if Binnington wasn't hurt. Still think he's a dirty player on the ice and a liability that could lead to suspensions.

If it leads to a cup (or even SCF), it’s a liability risk worth taking.

I don’t remember any Flames fans complaining about Ville.

[dustygoon]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Where is Dube?

Suspended for a year.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by CSharp

He deliberately ran Binnington in the playoffs. I think the Blues had a pretty good chance of beating the Avs if Binnington wasn't hurt. Still think he's a dirty player on the ice and a liability that could lead to suspensions.

Was it deliberate? That's matter of opinion.


"Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri won’t face disciplinary action for an unpenalized collision that injured St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington."


As per the Blues had a pretty good chance of beating the Avs if Binnington wasn't hurt, again matter of opinion.



I don't think he is a dirty player, he just plays on the edge. Sometimes he might cross it but I don't think he deliberately goes out to hurt others, unlike Wilson.

[SeanCharles]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

So they have the money to sign Kadri. Rumors Valimaki wants out so could add some fuel to the fire. Lucic has a limited NTC so we can’t dump him wherever. For all we know his trade list is all capped out teams

Where you hear this?

[Gemnoble]

Originally Posted by CF84

Traded? Injured? Nope, I just forgot him

I would probably have him on the fourth line in place of Rooney with the option of swapping him with Monahan if Sean still can't find his game. Dube has always been a very frustrating player for me even though I do see an upside in his game. Also, I think he'd suit the bottom line more than Pelletier.

I guess Dube was forgettable this year since both Vinny01 and I missed him in our lineups? He seems like he could become an excellent player if he stops fighting with the puck so much. Also, I would hope Dube would be a fourth line player because that would mean the Flames are icing a far deeper team than last year.

I'm not that big on Monahan, he needs to come in gangbusters next year or punt him off for parts.

[mile]

Not Ryan Leslie but this guy dropped similar hints before the Huberdeau signing

https://twitter.com/user/status/1558211442146390017

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CSharp

He was OK going to the Avs when TO traded him for Tyson Barrie.

Nah, he said he would have blocked any trade to stay in Toronto but had no say going to the Avs

its also irrelevant now years later

[djsFlames]

Bruins have to send cap out. They're 2.2M over.

I think this (if it materializes) is for Debrusk with retaining on Lucic.

With the right amount retained both players can fit on each roster.