2017/2018 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Parallex

I really don't think Marleau is going to sign up to be 3LW on a line with a guy basically coming of a bit of a sophomore slump (not his fault IMO) and an undrafted rookie. You'd want to find a way to put him on the top line or make Marleau the 3rd M in 3M.

Also I think it's highly doubtful both Foo & Jankowski break camp (I wouldn't even bet strongly on 1 of them doing it).

You're missing the point if the call Tree got was actually from Marleau - he's (or whatever vet it was that called) not going to be worried about the prestige of playing on the 1st line, 2nd line or whatever - whoever Tree spoke to wants to win, and if you're a smart vet and want to win, then you know it's all about buying in and being part of the team.

[Flash Walken]

I would take Doan on the Flames as a bottom 6 burr-under-the-saddle vet.

[Love]

Originally Posted by Parallex

I really don't think Marleau is going to sign up to be 3LW on a line with a guy basically coming of a bit of a sophomore slump (not his fault IMO) and an undrafted rookie. You'd want to find a way to put him on the top line or make Marleau the 3rd M in 3M.

Also I think it's highly doubtful both Foo & Jankowski break camp (I wouldn't even bet strongly on 1 of them doing it).

"3LW" isn't really "3LW" anymore though. All great teams now-a-days send their lines out in waves. It's not really as clear cut as 'top 6' -> scorers and 'bottom 6' -> energy players. We all saw how Pittsburgh rolled 3 waves of attack in the 2016 playoffs with Crosby/Malkin and Kessel and decimated their competition en route to an easy cup win. Not to mention factoring in PP time he'd still average >15min/game which is great for a player of his caliber. Our problem last season was that the top line was great outside of the first 6 weeks, the 3M line was exceptional all year, and then we had a rotating mess of wingers and line combos in the bottom 6 that never really was able to gel together. It was like as the 3M line went, so did the team. Not only would Marleau give us three dangerous scoring lines, but he would also play that 'Hudler role' to Bennett as Jiri did to Sean and Johnny. Surrounding him with someone as skilled and smart like Marleau would transcend Bennett's game to new heights which would not only be a benefit for us next season, but for the next decade as well, long after Marleau retires.

[getbak]

If Miller goes to Anaheim, I wonder where Bernier will end up.

I wouldn't mind the Flames giving him a look if the price is right. He put up better numbers than Johnson last season, but he's likely also looking for more money than Johnson will be.

[Knut]

Bernier is probably going to the Flyers - Hextall likes him

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

It would be awesome if it was Radulov but I don't think the team can afford to go longer than 2 years. Maybe that works for Marleau who I also think would be a great fit with any of our top 3 centers.

Originally Posted by tko

Radulov ��

I think Radulov would be a great acquisition for this team, but I don't think he is the player in this rumour.

In another thread, it was stated that the player wants to play for one of the 4 teams on his list or may retire instead. From most accounts, Radulov is seeking a long term deal somewhere (and is still in his prime earning years).

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I think Radulov would be a great acquisition for this team, but I don't think he is the player in this rumour.

In another thread, it was stated that the player wants to play for one of the 4 teams on his list or may retire instead. From most accounts, Radulov is seeking a long term deal somewhere (and is still in his prime earning years).

No. The original report was corrected, and multiple attendees agreed that Treliving's story was about a UFA who had singled out four teams for whom he would like to play which he believes will be contenders. There was apparently nothing about retirement.

[Incogneto]

Doan has nothing left in the tank at all. Please please please please stay away.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Rumour on TSN 1040 in Vancouver that Ryan Miller is set to sign a contract in Anaheim.

Forgot about him. Seems like a Smith comparable to me.

[AC]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

Doan has nothing left in the tank at all. Please please please please stay away.

Agreed, only scored 6 goals last year.

Marleau almost hit 30.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I think Radulov would be a great acquisition for this team, but I don't think he is the player in this rumour.

In another thread, it was stated that the player wants to play for one of the 4 teams on his list or may retire instead. From most accounts, Radulov is seeking a long term deal somewhere (and is still in his prime earning years).

I was at the session and i do not recall Treliving stating thebplayer that called was thinking retirement. I heard it was a player that was at a spot in his career where winning was the most important and he could pick his team.

Agree it is not Radulov. Doan makes sense but hoping it is Marleau

[SuperMatt18]

You know I have never really been a fan of Doan but he actually wasn't that bad last season. Pretty much everybody on that team was better when Doan was on the ice vs when he wasn't.

Really the big difference in his stats was his shooting percentage dropping off a cliff.

15/16: Shot 16.5% for his 28 goals (Unsustainably high)
16/17: Shot 4.2% for his 6 goals (Unsustainably Low)

If he shot anywhere close to his career average of 10% last year he would have been able to score 15 goals . In the scenario where we could magically get rid of Browuer he would be a great replacement in a bottom 6 role on a cheap 1 year contract.

[Torture]

Hoping it was Marleau but it was probably Doan which gets a solid "meh" from me. I could take it or leave it.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

You know I have never really been a fan of Doan but he actually wasn't that bad last season. Pretty much everybody on that team was better when Doan was on the ice vs when he wasn't.

Really the big difference in his stats was his shooting percentage dropping off a cliff.

15/16: Shot 16.5% for his 28 goals (Unsustainably high)
16/17: Shot 4.2% for his 6 goals (Unsustainably Low)

If he shot anywhere close to his career average of 10% last year he would have been able to score 15 goals . In the scenario where we could magically get rid of Browuer he would be a great replacement in a bottom 6 role on a cheap 1 year contract.

Trade for #48!

[Gaudfather]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

Doan has nothing left in the tank at all. Please please please please stay away.

Mike Smith said he is looking forward to passing the puck up to forwards who can actually score. He alone would likely veto a Doan acquisition.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Gaudfather

Mike Smith said he is looking forward to passing the puck up to forwards who can actually score. He alone would likely veto a Doan acquisition.

Sadly, no. Smith was quoted as saying he believes Doan still has it and can contribute and that he was upset Doan didn't get a better chance at winning while they were both there.

[StrykerSteve]

Smith and Doan are very close. Factor in the Treliving and Maloney connections as well and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if Calgary signs him.

I think he's got more to give and would make a great fit on a young team that has only 3 guys over the age of 30 on it.

People saying they don't want him because he's too old, I can get that, but the ones who don't want him just because they "don't like him" make me laugh.

[Icon]

Doan would be fine for some depth & veteran presence on the roster, but I don't feel adding him would address the top 6 RW need for this year, nevermind going forward.

If he can be had for cheap, go for it.

But I hope that's not the only acquisition we're looking at via free agency or trade before training camp.

[Love]

I doubt Tre would bring up the story like that to the media if he expected to get a deal done with the player in the future. Doan is quite literally the opposite of what we're building here. He is done. He'll be playing in that same beer league with Ryan Smyth next season

[Erick Estrada]

I can't get on board with Doan. Maybe if Treliving doesn't sign Brouwer you could look at bringing him in for a season but the team already has an unproductive veteran player on the roster and can't afford to waist a roster spot on an another potential unproductive vet.