2023/2024 Trade Rumors and Speculation Thread

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Russian disinformation

I tracked down the original source, it is SN.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...thy-scratches/

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I tracked down the original source, it is SN.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...thy-scratches/

Lol. I was just messing.

This is going to get interesting

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Reeves says Leafs are abusing IR and he has been healthy for weeks.
https://russianmachineneverbreaks.co...jured-reserve/

Where are they gaining an advantage though? They have a bunch of guys who are waiver exempt and not playing particularly well, so it's not like they need to keep these guys up. Players on IR also continue to count against the cap, so it's also not that. Meh.

[Jiri Hrdina]

In related news - go and get Nick Robertson Craig.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Where are they gaining an advantage though? They have a bunch of guys who are waiver exempt and not playing particularly well, so it's not like they need to keep these guys up. Players on IR also continue to count against the cap, so it's also not that. Meh.

It frees up a roster spot for them.

[traptor]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I know you're asking C4L but I'm sticking to mine which is

LAMBERT
HEINOLA

for Lindholm 50 percent retained. Jets to me need him most and have the asset depth to spare.

Yeah the jets have alot of interesting pieces.


That would be a solid return and I don't think it's a ridiculous ask.

[sureLoss]

Dreger on TSN Insider Trading says that Kaliyev might need a change of scenery. LA isn't quite ready to trade him yet.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

It frees up a roster spot for them.

It would, but like I said, a bunch of guys are up on their team who aren't exactly lighting things up, and are waiver exempt so they could just drop them down without any concern about losing them.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

My buddy was sitting beside an executive from the Blue Jackets this morning on a flight to E=NG. Had some conversations and got some insights. These were things that stood out to my buddy during their conversation:

- Said they were interested in Lindholm earlier in the season, didn't give much info on right now
- Was also interested in Monahan but felt it it was too risky with his injuries
- Says there are concerns in the organization about Laine being injury prone and every time he takes a hit they all hold their breaths
- Scouts aren't too big on Hanifin because of his physicality and unwillingness to go into the corners
- Said Conroy is really trying to make deals but no GMs are wanting to make trades at the moment

With this I'm not going to be surprised if we don't make any deals with Columbus.

Not surprised they had interest in lindholm at start of the season. Have to think that has passed now. Can’t see them spending assets right now. Their season is done. Could see them offering a pretty big contract to him in free agency.

I’m with the scouts in Columbus . The reason I don’t want hanifin re-signed long term is because of his reluctance to go into corners. I don’t think he has another level when it comes to playoff hockey. I’d be fine with not so physical if he could lead the team as a #1 qb on pp but he doesn’t have that either. I’m not saying hanifin is a bad dman , just doesn’t do it for me on a long term extension

[RHSkinny]

Its sure looking like Philly will be without Harts services going forward. I'm curious if either Markstrom or Vladar might end up getting traded to them. (I realize Markstrom would have to waive NMC)
I can't help but think that Conroy is going to start moving some players out soon and maybe moving one of our 'tenders out now should also be considered. Time to give Wolf a full time spot on the team anyhow IMO.

[HUSKER4FLAMES]

Two devils stepping away sure messes with the trade options there.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Reeves says Leafs are abusing IR and he has been healthy for weeks.
https://russianmachineneverbreaks.co...jured-reserve/

Guys this never happens the league is super serious about making sure injuries are legit


Lol

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Guys this never happens the league is super serious about making sure injuries are legit


Lol

There's no cap circumvention. In fact, the Leafs have been spending more money by keeping an extra man on the roster while Reaves was on IR.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

There's no cap circumvention. In fact, the Leafs have been spending more money by keeping an extra man on the roster while Reaves was on IR.

He didn't say anything about cap circumvention. It does show though that league really does not do anything to look into injured players whatsoever.

[Niemo]

Seems like Treliving has reversed course since going to Toronto. In TO, he's forcing guys to pretend to be hurt. In Calgary, he was letting guys play through injuries....

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by HUSKER4FLAMES

Two devils stepping away sure messes with the trade options there.

The Devils nightmare season is getting worse by the day.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

The Devils nightmare season is getting worse by the day.

The one saving grace for that team is their core is so young and talented. They are likely to get more chances at this.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

He didn't say anything about cap circumvention. It does show though that league really does not do anything to look into injured players whatsoever.

The league has no reason to look into regular IR. It's LTIR that is subject to abuse, and that abuse is entirely for cap reasons. The situation with Reaves has zero implications for the league.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

The one saving grace for that team is their core is so young and talented. They are likely to get more chances at this.

Very true. Not having McLeod is going to hurt, Foote not so much.

Foote probably should be in Utica, but was playing due to all the injuries.

I do hope that this keeps them out of the trade market. If they make the playoffs great, if not, look to next year.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

The league has no reason to look into regular IR. It's LTIR that is subject to abuse, and that abuse is entirely for cap reasons. The situation with Reaves has zero implications for the league.

It does though if you want to open up a roster spot and you don't have one with Reeves in the lineup.