2020/2021 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[Vinny01]

Ryan 50% retained should get this team at least a 4th

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Would think Ryan especially retained would have some value

I don't see it but I hope you are right. The thing is we know Sutter likes to ride his starter so trading Rittich is not surprising. However, if Sutter still thinks they have a chance to sneak in I don't see Ryan being dealt.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Interesting, to me that could actually give some credit to the random Lawton call out earlier today. I will see it when I believe it, I don't think we're going to see a big change today. Treliving doesn't seem to be a deadline GM. I have thrown out some proposals for fun but I am not sure I really see Tre pulling the trigger.

Gaudreau is the one who is traded if someone is traded today though. Not sure how I feel about that either.

I think the only guy traded thus far that has any term beyond this season is Jeff Carter...and he could retire.

Gaudreau isnt getting dealt today unless one GM somewhere goes completely rogue to the rest of the league.

I still think both Bennett and Ryan go somewhere though. Maybe Stone.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by transplant99

I think the only guy traded thus far that has any term beyond this season is Jeff Carter...and he could retire.

Gaudreau isnt getting dealt today unless one GM somewhere goes completely rogue to the rest of the league.

I still think both Bennett and Ryan go somewhere though. Maybe Stone.

I think you are right the only way we see a big deal is due to the fact a lot of teams have disappointed this year and perhaps some GM’s are in job saving mode (ours included) and a little more open to a big deal. Trading for Johnny now gets a team potentially 2 runs with Johnny.

Just doesn’t seem like it will happen today

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by transplant99

I think the only guy traded thus far that has any term beyond this season is Jeff Carter...and he could retire.

Gaudreau isnt getting dealt today unless one GM somewhere goes completely rogue to the rest of the league.

I still think both Bennett and Ryan go somewhere though. Maybe Stone.

People are going to hate this, but I think Bennett stays... Seems like he’s played better under Sutter and Treliving, already stubborn enough about his value, isn’t gonna sell him short of overpayment. I hope he does though.

[IliketoPuck]

I'm of the opinion that the Bennett trade request was a turning point for our season.

He shouldn't have played another game for us this year after that. If you don't want to be here, then don't be here.

[FanIn80]

You'd have to think contender out there would take Johnny to add some danger to their lineup going into the playoffs. Who (player) would be some prime targets to pair up with him?

Ovie? ...?


Edit: I mean the good kind of danger from him not being the only guy on the team worth double-teaming, not the way it is here.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

People are going to hate this, but I think Bennett stays... Seems like he’s played better under Sutter and Treliving, already stubborn enough about his value, isn’t gonna sell him short of overpayment. I hope he does though.

My gut has me thinking that his want to leave stemmed from the country club attitude and coaching.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

People are going to hate this, but I think Bennett stays... Seems like he’s played better under Sutter and Treliving, already stubborn enough about his value, isn’t gonna sell him short of overpayment. I hope he does though.

Bennett isn't going anywhere unless Seattle takes him. He has looked much better under Sutter.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

My gut has me thinking that his want to leave stemmed from the country club attitude and coaching.

He wanted to leave because Ward was playing games with him and clearly disliked the player.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

People are going to hate this, but I think Bennett stays... Seems like he’s played better under Sutter and Treliving, already stubborn enough about his value, isn’t gonna sell him short of overpayment. I hope he does though.

My thoughts as well.

If Sutter and the organization did really give everyone a clean slate when Sutter stepped into the room, then Bennett's 8 even-strength points in 15 games is pretty damn solid production from a player who has played 4th line LW while also being on one of the PK units. He's also recorded 35 hits in those 15 games (Tkachuk has 31, Lucic has 36, Ritchie has 52)

[Stanley]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

He wanted to leave because Ward was playing games with him and clearly disliked the player.

Yea that's how I see it...and when Ward was playing musical chairs with his lineup Bennett continued to play on the 4th line, it wasn't until he/his agent spoke up about wanting out that he was finally put in rotation along with everyone else...or even if he was bumped up occasionally it's obvious there was no clear direction.

That's not to excuse Bennett's play, but at least give the guy a role, ie: a PK role under Sutter.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by IliketoPuck

I'm of the opinion that the Bennett trade request was a turning point for our season.

He shouldn't have played another game for us this year after that. If you don't want to be here, then don't be here.

I woud counter it was Matt's reaction after the puck flip. There were plenty of other passengers as well.

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Ryan 50% retained should get this team at least a 4th

I don't think Ryan gets traded. Sutter commented his appreciation of Ryan when Ryan returned to the lineup. He's the veteran that can play up and down the lineup in all situations. He's our best face off man. He works his butt off and Sutter likes that effort. I don't get the hate for his 3.125 salary.

Sutter also singled out Monahan for doing everything asked of him, so I doubt he gets moved either. Gaudreau and Bennett would be my guess as to who is most likely to be gone. But Bennett might stick because Sutter likes his aggressiveness.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by IliketoPuck

I'm of the opinion that the Bennett trade request was a turning point for our season.

He shouldn't have played another game for us this year after that. If you don't want to be here, then don't be here.

Maybe, but pretty sure it was when the GM just gave the Head Coach job to the guy who got it by default vs actually choosing the best person for the job and doing some interviews.

[ComixZone]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1381642420090179585

[FanIn80]

Oh man, how good would Johnny look on Mackinnon's line?

[Rejean31]

What the heck happened to Button's face. Somebody pop him?

[Moneyhands23]

I wonder if they want to rent Laine

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

What the heck happened to Button's face. Somebody pop him?

He fell playing pickle ball. No joke.