2016/2017 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I know its Orange Julius-ish, but I heard even Hextall didn't want Mason on team Canada at the worlds. If that is true it is pretty telling.

Yeah, that doesn't sound great for Mason.
Who knows though; maybe just a clash of personalities?

[Imported_Aussie]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

I understand why people would take eklund with a large grain of salt, but the Flames having serious interest in Mason makes a lot of sense.
He's maybe not a guy that's going to make the Flames an immediate contender, but he'll be middle of the road and considering what's available, that might be the best we can hope for barring a trade.

I may have to get that jersey if he was to come.
Not because I am a huge fan (not that I hate the guy either)
But then I can have my own name on a jersey and not be committing a jersey foul

[Par]

Tavares "comfortable" with Isles, CDH or Hamonic to be moved for top-6 forward




John Tavares is now more willing to wait on an extension with the Islanders, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

Tavares and his agent, Pat Brisson, feel more comfortable with the general direction of the Islanders, from their new home to what their plans are to build the team into a contender.

Dreger went on to add that a large factor on Tavares' future with the Islanders depends on what pieces GM Garth Snow is able to add in the near future. With New York unable to protect all four of their young defenders from the expansion draft, Dreger believes either Calvin de Haan or Travis Hamonic will be traded. If the Islanders can acquire a top-six forward for one of those players, that could go a long way in helping convince Tavares to sign a long-term extension.

https://www.sny.tv/islanders/news/re...sion/234907390

http://islandersinsight.com/islander...res-front.html


I am scared that the Oilers will do Eberle for Hamonic, that will really help the Oilers, dam it.


This is coming from Darren Dreger.

[Vinny01]

Hamonic would be a fantastic partner for Brodie. Almost perfect as he is big, mean, right shot, signed for 3 more years under $4M cap

[Par]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Hamonic would be a fantastic partner for Brodie. Almost perfect as he is big, mean, right shot, signed for 3 more years under $4M cap

The Isles want a top 6 forward, who are we going to trade? The God forbidden Oilers have Eberle, this, if it happens can really help out the Oilers, I am scared.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Par

The Isles want a top 6 forward, who are we going to trade? The God forbidden Oilers have Eberle, this, if it happens can really help out the Oilers, I am scared.

Say what you want about Eberle but the Flames can't match that without giving up a core player which would kind of make the trade a one step forward, one step back waste of time.

[Par]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Say what you want about Eberle but the Flames can't match that without giving up a core player which would kind of make the trade a one step forward, one step back waste of time.

Very true, with Eberle, I think the Oilers may land a top 4 D

[Ashasx]

who is giving up a quality top 4 D for eberle

[Par]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

who is giving up a quality top 4 D for eberle

Not Eberle alone but they can package Eberle, with their 1st Round pick.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Say what you want about Eberle but the Flames can't match that without giving up a core player which would kind of make the trade a one step forward, one step back waste of time.

I suppose that depends on your view of Eberle. If you think he's still a talented, offensive winger worth 6M per, then yeah, Calgary couldn't beat that.

But if you think he's an overrated and overpaid defensive liability incapable of consistently producing, then Edmonton are going to have a tough time moving him.

[DJones]

Eberle is a top 6 winger. Throw in Nurse or their first and that might be enough to get Hamonic.

Which would aggravate the hell out of me if Edmonton had a top 4 defense for under 20 million.

[dino7c]

Eberle did have 51 points...he would be an offensive loss to the Oilers who already have depth problems at forward

Lose Eberle and Russell

Replace with Hamonic...not sure how much they improve overall. Certainly not to the point we are "scared"

Hamonic had 3 goals and was -21 on the season

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

I suppose that depends on your view of Eberle. If you think he's still a talented, offensive winger worth 6M per, then yeah, Calgary couldn't beat that.

But if you think he's an overrated and overpaid defensive liability incapable of consistently producing, then Edmonton are going to have a tough time moving him.

I don't think the Oilers will have nearly as much trouble moving Eberle as some Flames fans think.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I don't think the Oilers will have nearly as much trouble moving Eberle as some Flames fans think.

I don't think they will either... but that's because I think Eberle is a good player and I'm all in favor of Edmonton moving out good players.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Par

The Isles want a top 6 forward, who are we going to trade? The God forbidden Oilers have Eberle, this, if it happens can really help out the Oilers, I am scared.

Backlund is the only thing we could trade 4 him. Thats a tough, but fair trade.

[sureLoss]

TSN Insider trading:

Chelios is leaving the Red Wings organization to join the NHLPA - may become Ombudsman

LeBrun thinks Ducks will move Vatanen before expansion draft
teams are lining up for Vatanen
teams with interest are Toronto, Tampa Bay, NJ, and many more
moving Vatanen will allow them to keep Manson

LOL Dreger brings up that Eberle is 2nd behind McDavid in puck touches on the Oilers so they aren't going to give him away

Coyotes listening on Mike Smith
not going out of the way to move him
Flames among 3 teams interested in him

#1 target for Flames is MAF if at all possible

Martin Jones extension in San Jose will likely be done in July

Leafs expected to expand Kyle Dubas' role

[ResAlien]

A trade for Mike Smith would immediately end any good will I have for Treliving. Better off re-signing Elliott. Or signing Ramo. Or playing with 6 skaters every period all season.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Par

The Isles want a top 6 forward, who are we going to trade? The God forbidden Oilers have Eberle, this, if it happens can really help out the Oilers, I am scared.

Would you trade Backlund for Hamonic?

Backs needs a big contract after this season while Hamonic is underpaid for 3 more years.

I personally do not favor moving Backlund unless we fill one of those big needs on the blueline, top line, or a long term elite starting goalie. Otherwise we should keep him and extend him. I am also a big believer in the abilities of Monahan, Bennett and Jankowski long term

[Samonadreau]

People are forgetting that acquiring a top 4 D before the expansion draft means he or another D that otherwise wouldn't will get exposed. It's astonishing how often this gets forgotten.

The oilers acquire a top 4 D means they expose Larson, Klefbom or Sekera. The flames acquire a top 4 D and they lose one of the obvious 3.

The only reason the isles are looking at moving one of those 2 is because they will get claimed - hence they will need to be moved before the exp. Draft.

Ok, my rant is done.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

People are forgetting that acquiring a top 4 D before the expansion draft means he or another D that otherwise wouldn't will get exposed. It's astonishing how often this gets forgotten.

The oilers acquire a top 4 D means they expose Larson, Klefbom or Sekera. The flames acquire a top 4 D and they lose one of the obvious 3.

The only reason the isles are looking at moving one of those 2 is because they will get claimed - hence they will need to be moved before the exp. Draft.

Ok, my rant is done.

If the Oilers moved Eberle they could go the 4-4-1 route easily

Draisaitl, Lucic, Nuge, Maroon - Larson, Klefbom, Sekera, Dman, Talbot