2015/2016 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[The Original FFIV]

We are scouting the Chicago ahl team. Given that Chicago had two scouts at our game vs Carolina, maybe something there? Mark McNeil anyone?


Tampa scout, and virtual season ticket holder at Rockford this season, Tony Hrkac, was back in attendance at the Ice Hogs/Griffins (Detroit) game last night. Calgary Scout Todd Woodcroft was also there. I was told the other day that there could be a third team in involved in a possibly large deal with Tampa (also possibly including Jonathan Drouin).

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/John-...date/128/74545

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

We are scouting the Chicago ahl team. Given that Chicago had two scouts at our game vs Carolina, maybe something there? Mark McNeil anyone?


Tampa scout, and virtual season ticket holder at Rockford this season, Tony Hrkac, was back in attendance at the Ice Hogs/Griffins (Detroit) game last night. Calgary Scout Todd Woodcroft was also there. I was told the other day that there could be a third team in involved in a possibly large deal with Tampa (also possibly including Jonathan Drouin).

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/John-...date/128/74545

Mark McNeil is a total bust, no thank you.

[ClubFlames]

Maybe someone like Ryan Hartman or Ville Pokka for Hudler.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by ClubFlames

Maybe someone like Ryan Hartman or Ville Pokka for Hudler.

Hartman would be interesting. I thought we might go for him instead of klimchuk in 2013. Shift disturber and a r shot to boot.

As for the previous comment re McNeill, Hartman has similar stats so I think bust is a bit premature. Made his NHL debut this year so it's not like he's Nemisz or anything. 20+ goals in ahl isn't anything to sneeze at either.

Something around Hudler for Hartman or McNeill and I'm happy, especially factoring the drop off in talent in the mid second round. Either guy could fill Jones' role next year.

[The Fonz]

I would love to get Hartman out of Chicago.

[The Original FFIV]

Joe haggerty on Twitter reports flames scout at Bruins/Sabres game tonight. But sounds like he's a regular. Then again, if the Bruins are interested in Wideman, maybe something to it

NHL scouts at Bruins/Sabres tonight...pretty much the usual suspects instagram.com/p/BBdtcnerBkm/

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by The Fonz

I would love to get Hartman out of Chicago.

Why?

[Sandman]

I can see why someone would like Hartman-he's got an Andrew Shaw/ Steve Downie kind of quality where he's undersized, but very tough and is good at playing the agitator role. He's like a pitbull. I was hoping the Flames would nab him in his draft year as well-he just hasn't put up the offensive numbers like i thought he would.....

[sureLoss]

HNIC:

Jets trying to get deal down with byfuglien
Possibility for Ladd deal with Jets if both sides willing to budge

Panthers plan to extend Trochek

[sureLoss]

Boston scribe suggests trading Loui Eriksson for imperfect contracts. I am pretty sure he is suggesting that these teams would have to add picks and prospects as sweetners.

He lists Calgary as a candidate with Wideman.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/20...LCN/story.html

Under normal circumstances, Sweeney could command a first-round pick and prospect for Eriksson. Futures, however, do not serve Julien, not when he’s had Dougie Hamilton, Milan Lucic, and Johnny Boychuk moved from his toolbox within the last 16 months without varsity returns.

Even if the Bruins packaged one of their two 2016 first-rounders with Eriksson, the return would not net their preferred asset: a young top-four defenseman such as Matt Dumba, Jonas Brodin (currently out 3-6 weeks with a broken foot), or Sami Vatanen.

One outcome could be sending Eriksson out for a defenseman with term left on his contract, especially to a team looking to clear salary.

There are questionable terms of blue-line employment all around the league, with Dion Phaneuf (seven years, $49 million) and Dan Girardi (six years, $33 million) the pyrite standards. No team would be equipped to assume those contracts, not without sweeteners such as picks, prospects, and retained salary.

There are contracts with less taint, but still odorous enough to prompt organizations to wash their hands of them for good. Some teams, especially the Canadian ones dealing with the exchange rate problem, wouldn’t mind resetting their budgets by taking on Eriksson’s expiring contract and letting him walk on July 1.

[Roof-Daddy]

So what, something like Wideman + Flames 2nd round pick for Eriksson?

If that were the case, I'd do it, because the Flames could always flip Eriksson for a later 2nd round pick from a contender, plus they may also still nab another 2nd rounder(s) for Hudler and/or Russell, in which case the Flames may not pick as early in the second round, but could still end up with multiple 2nd round picks AND be rid of Wideman's contract next season.

Of course, some may argue the cost to unload Widemans contract would be more than just dropping 15-25 spots in the 2nd round?

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

So what, something like Wideman + Flames 2nd round pick for Eriksson?

If that were the case, I'd do it, because the Flames could always flip Eriksson for a later 2nd round pick from a contender, plus they may also still nab another 2nd rounder(s) for Hudler and/or Russell, in which case the Flames may not pick as early in the second round, but could still end up with multiple 2nd round picks AND be rid of Wideman's contract next season.

Of course, some may argue the cost to unload Widemans contract would be more than just dropping 15-25 spots in the 2nd round?

Can see the Bruins unloading Eriksson for a first or second rounder which would open up space to acquire Wideman. No rush to do so with the suspension and appeal process. Maybe get a second or prospect for him?

Here's another article linking Wideman to Bruins. Smoke starting to form.

http://www.csnne.com/boston-bruins/p...allery#slide-2

[Vinny01]

I knownitnwas Eklund but when he linked Wideman to the Bruins he mentioned either Eriksson or Subban being on the return. Dumping the Wideman money is a win considering his age and the fact he doesn't fit on the top 4 moving forward. Eriksson makes no sense as the Flames are not really in the playoff race anymore. If they were in it that would be a great fit. Subban I could see as a nice Hiller replacement as he could be our backup next year and another possible number 1 down the road.

I think if Treliving is able to move Wideman out at the deadline there will be some upset people around here as that could open the door for a Russell extension. Personally for me the best case scenario would be moving Wideman out AND getting draft picks for Russell. Run with Nakladal for the rest of the year and take a run at adding to the blueline over the summer.

[GioforPM]

Heh. Maybe teams now think Wideman is tough and plays with an edge. Maybe Marchand said "We need to get that guy"

[blender]

The writer suggests that the Bruins could get a first + prospect for Eriksson (seems like a really good return, especially as consensus around here is only a 2nd for Hudler), then why would they take Wideman and a second?

Not adding up.

[Lanny_McDonald]

The Bruins are not getting a 1st and a prospect for Eriksson. If the Bruins are getting that for Eriksson then the Flames can get that for Hudler, which is highly unlikely.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

So what, something like Wideman + Flames 2nd round pick for Eriksson?

If that were the case, I'd do it, because the Flames could always flip Eriksson for a later 2nd round pick from a contender, plus they may also still nab another 2nd rounder(s) for Hudler and/or Russell, in which case the Flames may not pick as early in the second round, but could still end up with multiple 2nd round picks AND be rid of Wideman's contract next season.

Of course, some may argue the cost to unload Widemans contract would be more than just dropping 15-25 spots in the 2nd round?

This would certainly add to the legend of wizardly BT.

[doctajones428]

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

Can see the Bruins unloading Eriksson for a first or second rounder which would open up space to acquire Wideman. No rush to do so with the suspension and appeal process. Maybe get a second or prospect for him?

Here's another article linking Wideman to Bruins. Smoke starting to form.

http://www.csnne.com/boston-bruins/p...allery#slide-2

Chances of him coming to Boston: They are gone along with the $500,000 plus in salary Wideman will lose for a brief instant of losing his cool on the ice.

I wouldn't call that much of a link. Fluff article

[herashak]

Originally Posted by New Era

The Bruins are not getting a 1st and a prospect for Eriksson. If the Bruins are getting that for Eriksson then the Flames can get that for Hudler, which is highly unlikely.

Eriksson most likely has a fair bit more value than hudler.

[Vinny01]

A key to trading Wideman will be getting his suspension reduced. He will have served 13 games before the 29th so if the suspension is reduced to 15 games he could still be in play at the deadline and a team would take a chance considering they get him for another year as well.