2018/2019 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[868904]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Still, Jankowski isn't really something the Leafs need is he?

Regardless I would imagine the Flames need to add to make that deal happen anyway.

The Leafs need cap space and they will need a third line centre to replace Kadri. Plus Jankowski has some upside too and is a good penalty killer.

The Leafs have a lot of young forwards, but not much in the mold of a typical third line centre: a guy who is big and kills penalties but also has some offense in him. A lot of the Leaf's young forwards are offensive guys and wingers too. They had Tavares killing penalties as well in the playoffs, that's how much they were lacking in this area.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by 868904

The Leafs need cap space and they will need a third line centre to replace Kadri. Plus Jankowski has some upside too and is a good penalty killer.

They don't need a C.

Petan & Gauthier are right there for 3L/4L duty

Also sorry everyone as I added to my previous post after some of you had replied.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Would they take right side D as opposed to RH?

What did Babcock complain most about when they got Muzzin?

I just don't see the Leafs as a landing spot for Brodie

[868904]

Originally Posted by Toonage

They don't need a C.

Petan & Gauthier are right there for 3L/4L duty

Two AHL tweeners?

I know the season ended badly and we think all our players suck, but you don't seriously think Petan and Gauthier are the same player as Jankowski do you?

Jankowski put up 32 points last season in a third line role.

Gauthier and Petan didn't crack 20 points together.

Gauthier may be a decent 4th line centre, but there is no offense there. You want your third line centre to produce some offense.

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by Toonage

What did Babcock complain most about when they got Muzzin?

I just don't see the Leafs as a landing spot for Brodie

Yeah, but he might not be there much longer.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Yeah, but he might not be there much longer.

Fair point

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by 868904

Two AHL tweeners?

I know the season ended badly and we think all our players suck, but you don't seriously think Petan and Gauthier are the same player as Jankowski do you?

Jankowski put up 32 points last season in a third line role.

Gauthier and Petan didn't crack 20 points together.

Gauthier may be a decent 4th line centre, but there is no offense there. You want your third line centre to produce some offense.

They like Gauthier. And he's cheap. So is Petan. For a few years more, both of them.

[SeanCharles]

Just as Leafs need RHed shots on D, we need RHed shots in our top 9.

We only have Lindholm.. dont see how others and Treliving wouldnt be wanting to target guys like Kapanen over anything else.

Having 8 lefties in our top 9 makes us easier to defend IMO

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by transplant99

The Athletic NHL
@TheAthleticNHL

Jim Rutherford isn't sure if Evgeni Malkin is part of the Penguins' long-term plans.
@JoshYohe_PGH
on what could be a tumultuous summer:

To add on to this - The Athletic interviewed a panel of coaches, players and execs. This was one of the quotes about Pittsburgh:

One coach who knows Pittsburgh GM Jim Rutherford well said he anticipates a big offseason response to the disappointing end to this season.
“He’s not afraid to do anything,” the coach said.
How big are we talking?
“I think I wouldn’t be surprised if (Evgeni) Malkin or (Phil) Kessel are gone,” he said. “I think they have to turn the page and try something new. So those two guys would be pressure point guys to me.”

[Fan in Exile]

Was thinking about this even before rumours about Malkin being available....Monahan and Brodie for Malkin. I think he thrives as the clear #1 Centre.

[nik-]

Malkin strikes me as a guy who's in career coast mode at this point.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by nik-

Malkin strikes me as a guy who's in career coast mode at this point.

100%

I want players who haven’t won the cup yet. Or at least haven’t won multiple.

[CliffFletcher]

An article in the Athletic about the Pens pointed out that Malkin has a full NMC, he gave up significant dollars on his last contract to get it, and he has never given any indication he'd be willing to leave Pittsburgh. It also said Lemieux regrets moving Jagr back in the day and wants Malkin to retire a Penguin.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

An article in the Athletic about the Pens pointed out that Malkin has a full NMC, he gave up significant dollars on his last contract to get it, and he has never given any indication he'd be willing to leave Pittsburgh. It also said Lemieux regrets moving Jagr back in the day and wants Malkin to retire a Penguin.

Yeah I don't think he's going anywhere as it's more likely Crosby and Malkin retire Penguins. If they ever do cross that road he's certainly not going to waive his NMC to go to Calgary.

[Muffins]

Fine. If Malkin won't waive his NMC to come to Calgary, we'll take that Crosby fellow. I hear he's okay at hockey.

[Fan69]

Originally Posted by Muffins

Fine. If Malkin won't waive his NMC to come to Calgary, we'll take that Crosby fellow. I hear he's okay at hockey.

Here here

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by nik-

Malkin strikes me as a guy who's in career coast mode at this point.

87 pt pace this year...he can coast on my team any day.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by 868904

The Leafs need cap space and they will need a third line centre to replace Kadri. Plus Jankowski has some upside too and is a good penalty killer.

The Leafs have a lot of young forwards, but not much in the mold of a typical third line centre: a guy who is big and kills penalties but also has some offense in him. A lot of the Leaf's young forwards are offensive guys and wingers too. They had Tavares killing penalties as well in the playoffs, that's how much they were lacking in this area.

People on this board complain constantly that Janko is a very soft player who can only take face offs and kill penalties, but is otherwise bench worthy. He was many people's target to be bench during the playoffs.

But in trade discussions, he's just what the Leafs ordered as a big centre, typical third line centre in fact. Nice sales job.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

100%

I want players who haven’t won the cup yet. Or at least haven’t won multiple.

So you want the Flames to stand pat year after year and you may well get your wish LOL....

[bax]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

100%

I want players who haven’t won the cup yet. Or at least haven’t won multiple.

That's an interesting take...don't the Flames have enough players that haven't had any post season success?

Malkin is one of the best. Would take him in a heart beat.