2015/2016 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[Monahan For Mayor]

With Stoll and Moore both getting pretty old, could Backlund interest NYR in Kreider talks ?

Gaudreau - Monahan - Hudler
Kreider - Bennett - Granlund
Colborne - Stajan - Frolik
Whatever

Decent looking lines. That second line would be hard to handle, and extremely good on the boards.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor

With Stoll and Moore both getting pretty old, could Backlund interest NYR in Kreider talks ?

Gaudreau - Monahan - Hudler
Kreider - Bennett - Granlund
Colborne - Stajan - Frolik
Whatever

Decent looking lines. That second line would be hard to handle, and extremely good on the boards.

Faceoff wins might be a problem for that projected 2nd line.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

Faceoff wins might be a problem for that projected 2nd line.

Bennett isn't going to get any better without taking draws. Not to mention Kreider and Granlund are good at getting the puck back.

[GranteedEV]

Most I'm willing to give up for Kreider is Colborne+CProspect. Backlund is out of the question IMO.

[hockey.modern]

Where are we for the waiver order? I would assume a lot of teams would be interested in Tikhonov.

[Da_Chief]

Kreider could be like a Hamilton type add. You have your home grown talent and sprinkle it in with some trades and UFAs.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Most I'm willing to give up for Kreider is Colborne+CProspect. Backlund is out of the question IMO.

For realz? I'd drive Backlund to the airport myself in that swap. I actually value Colborne more then Backs but would move either...

[Monahan For Mayor]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

For realz? I'd drive Backlund to the airport myself in that swap. I actually value Colborne more then Backs but would move either...

I'll pay for your gas.

[Da_Chief]

Who's paying for airport parking?

Might need to grab a lunch too if the flight is delayed?

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

Where are we for the waiver order? I would assume a lot of teams would be interested in Tikhonov.

Only EDM and CLB if I am not mistaken are ahead in the waiver priority order

Edit: 1. CAR
2. CLB
3. TOR
4. EDM
5. CGY

[Fire of the Phoenix]

I would trade Colborne AND Backlund for Krieder without a second thought. I doubt NYR would though as most GMs aren't in the business of trading quality for quantity.

[Caged Great]

Viktor Tikhonov is on waivers. If Jones is out long term, I wouldn't be surprised if the Flames claim him. He is a RW, which we have few options on that side and the Flames tried signing him this offseason.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

I'd be shocked if Tikhonov gets claimed by us. One thing we aren't lacking in is bottom 6 tweener types, even if Jones is out long term.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Viktor Tikhonov is on waivers. If Jones is out long term, I wouldn't be surprised if the Flames claim him. He is a RW, which we have few options on that side and the Flames tried signing him this offseason.

Drew Shore deserves a shot. He's played really well for Stockton and deserves an opportunity before claiming someone off waivers.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Drew Shore deserves a shot. He's played really well for Stockton and deserves an opportunity before claiming someone off waivers.

No. Shore is AHL talent. Did nothing with the chance he had. Move on.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by New Era

No. Shore is AHL talent. Did nothing with the chance he had. Move on.

I also don't have high hopes for Shore, but if he is doing well in the AHL you have to reward that. It helps keep the other prospect hungry and working hard when they see that if you do well, you get rewarded in this organization.

Besides, even though I haven't been a big fan of Shore, I won't label him as an AHL talent only. Some guys just need to have more chances and more time before they find their game in the NHL. He still could very well end up being a staple in the bottom 6 for the Flames for years to come. Still too early to to be so sure of Shore.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Only EDM and CLB if I am not mistaken are ahead in the waiver priority order

Edit: 1. CAR
2. CLB
3. TOR
4. EDM
5. CGY

Waiver order goes on finishing order at end of last season until I thought around Christmas. But I could be wrong

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Waiver order goes on finishing order at end of last season until I thought around Christmas. But I could be wrong

until November 1st. Then it is basically current reverse league standings.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Drew Shore deserves a shot. He's played really well for Stockton and deserves an opportunity before claiming someone off waivers.

I am asuming you are seeing some Stockton games? Because his stats are not exactly eye-popping.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Hayes is unlikely available. He can't sign an offer sheet and he doesn't have arb rights so the Rangers can keep him signed to a cap friendly deal.

I don't believe that's true. He was a 22 year-old signing, so he only needs 2 years of professional experience to be eligible for arbitration and restricted free agency. He will have 2 years experience at the end of this season.


He's not like Gaudreau or Arnold who burned the first year of their contracts without playing enough games to qualify as a year of pro experience, so their ELCs weren't synced with their arbitration and RFA rights. Hayes didn't burn a year of his ELC, so his years line up the way they're supposed to.