[Trade] Kings acquire PLD (8x$8.5 mil) for Vilardi, Iafallo, Kupari, and 2nd

[MRCboicgy]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I think they want Dubois because they think they need more center depth to get past Edmonton (who has eliminated them the last 2 years)

But they are giving up on a few depth-ish players that played well against Edmonton.

[devo22]

just an okay return IMO. Could become a good one if Kupari ever made the next step ... you never know, others like Joel Eriksson Ek also took a while to pop. But it's a big if with Kupari.

Vilardi is a decent piece, but the deal does feel a bit like treading water.

[bax]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I guess it all comes down to how much you like Vilardi as the other two pieces aren't anything special.

This is where I’m at too.

I guess we’ll wait and see what the entire deal look like but to me:

- Iafallo is a 30 year old middle of the rotation player. Not sure I see the value here for the Jets.

- Kupari is an okay piece, but nothing special. Best case would be he settles in as a third line center.

- If everything goes right Vilardi is a nice piece, but he has battled injuries his junior and professional career. Looked like he put it all together last season, but I’d be wary of a guy coming off a season with a 19% shooting percentage.

I would be pretty bummed if the Flames did something like this for Lindholm.

[Sec214]

Dion Phaneuf Trade.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Dion Phaneuf Trade.

Blasphemer! (As in, I've worked hard to forget that time, and dredging it up brings brain cramps.)

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I thought Iaffalo was younger.

Its a good package if Winnipeg is retooling and hanging onto Hellebuyck. Those guys can help you now.

If WPG is rebuilding then it's more of a lateral move that doesn't make a ton of sense.

[sureLoss]

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[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Now the Flames should have the market cornered for centers.

Not sure there's any one better than Lindy and Backlund available out there

[SuperMatt18]

To me this trade just shows why selling a player to a contender and asking for roster players can be foolish.

You tend to end up in a quantity for quality trade because they aren't going to trade you impact roster players.

Going with a bit of a hybrid strategy is even better where maybe you get one roster player and some picks/prospects to top up. Not a package of only roster players.

[liamenator]

In 2 or max 3 years, both teams are going to be unhappy with this trade.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by liamenator

In 2 or max 3 years, both teams are going to be unhappy with this trade.

Make the number right and they can gift him to Montreal in 5 years.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Now the Flames should have the market cornered for centers.

Not sure there's any one better than Lindy and Backlund available out there

And yet some fans think Conroy is in a weak zituation.

[activeStick]

You aren't going to get much for PLD. This return seems like it may have been the best offer available. He's a player who takes shifts off often, and has requested to be moved twice in the only 2 teams he's been on. Plenty of big dudes who never put it together.

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Now the Flames should have the market cornered for centers.

Not sure there's any one better than Lindy and Backlund available out there

So who needs a C right now?

Colombus is one for sure but I don't think Lindholm or Backlund want to sign there.

Carolina? Lindholm would be a fit. They just signed Staal to be their #3C and Aho is their #1. Kotkaniemi isn't a 4C but not really a 2C yet but he's young. So he would be coming back I assume in any deal.

Boston - no cap space to sign Lindholm.



Who else is there?

[Icon]

That feels like a big overpay for Dubois

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by activeStick

You aren't going to get much for PLD. This return seems like it may have been the best offer available. He's a player who takes shifts off often, and has requested to be moved twice in the only 2 teams he's been on. Plenty of big dudes who never put it together.

That's why he is getting somewhere near 9x8

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Now the Flames should have the market cornered for centers.

Not sure there's any one better than Lindy and Backlund available out there

Scheiffle is out there too.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Saqe

So who needs a C right now?

Colombus is one for sure but I don't think Lindholm or Backlund want to sign there.

Carolina? Lindholm would be a fit. They just signed Staal to be their #3C and Aho is their #1. Kotkaniemi isn't a 4C but not really a 2C yet but he's young. So he would be coming back I assume in any deal.

Boston - no cap space to sign Lindholm.



Who else is there?

Pittsburgh I think would be a great fit. They are trying one more time with the their core but need more. Could take back Granlund as a cap dump and get 2 first round picks from them so would think.

Also, Dubas has never been shy about trading first round picks and would like to make a splash with Pittsburgh early.


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[Southside403]

Originally Posted by Icon

That feels like a big overpay for Dubois

Jets win hands down gabby is good hope he stays healthy. They got rid a cry baby next mark and Blake

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Saqe

So who needs a C right now?

Colombus is one for sure but I don't think Lindholm or Backlund want to sign there.

Carolina? Lindholm would be a fit. They just signed Staal to be their #3C and Aho is their #1. Kotkaniemi isn't a 4C but not really a 2C yet but he's young. So he would be coming back I assume in any deal.

Boston - no cap space to sign Lindholm.



Who else is there?

Seattle
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Dallas
Nashville
Philadelphia

Off the top of my head.