[Trade] Tkachuk (8 yrs x $9.5 mil) + `25 4th to FLA for Huberdeau, Weegar, Schwindt & `25 1st

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Burke talked about the Phaneuf trade in his book (as he was the GM in Toronto at the time). Basically, Burke said he only wanted Phaneuf, and Sutter said he wasn’t available. The next day Sutter apparently changed his mind; earlier that day Ron Wilson (coach for Toronto) told Burke he wanted to get rid of three guys: Nik Hagman, Jamal Mayers, and Ian White.

Lo and behold, Sutter asked for three players: Hagman, Mayers, and Matt Stajan. Burke didn’t really want to trade Stajan but was willing to do it to get Phaneuf. Sutter added Sjostrom to make the salaries work, and Burke was okay with that because he liked Sjostrom. Finally Darryl asked for a defenceman, specifically Ian White.

Burke was probably over the moon at this point, but he asked that Sutter include prospect Keith Aulie as well. Sutter said no ****ing way. The next day, Sutter relented and Aulie was included.

So basically Burke traded away three guys that the Leafs didn’t want plus Stajan for Phaneuf.

this post should be Mod Edited and deleted!!!! ugh

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

This guy just ran an NHL 22 simulation with Huberdeau on the top line and we end up missing the playoffs with a 32-52-8 record for 30th in the league.

Lindholm and Huberdeau dropped to 59 points lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxI_FLECy3c

lmao why is Micheal Stone our 4th line LW?

In the simulation I'm guessing the team is coached by a splicing of Gilbert, Gulutzan, & Ward.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

You know what contracts mess teams up?

Overpaying depth.

You know what contracts don’t mess teams up?

Paying for elite talent.

Problem with the bolded is when they stop being elite (if they ever were). Seguin, Skinner, Vlasic, Karlsson (injuries), Subban, Phaneuf, etc.


That said, screw it, just do it. And this is coming from someone ambivalent about 13 and 19 and well aware of Huby's shortcomings.

A huge value of extending either/both of these players is that you can take advantage of this year at exceptional value AAVs without risk. Saving 3-4M each on the first year when your team is as close as they've ever been (IMO still not very close) is huge.

If things go well, push ALL-IN at TDL. If not, you could still trade them for a great return this TDL even with an extension in place. Teams like WAS and PIT don't care about bad AAVs 5-9 years from now.

[djsFlames]

All for Huberdeau #14.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

All for Huberdeau #14.

I don't care about Theo anymore but that just adds more pressure

go with 22 or something and call it a day

[TheScorpion]

As far as I can tell, the only time Huberdeau has ever worn another number other than 11 was at the 2010 Hlinka, when he wore 10.

[SuperMatt18]

I think 71 could be an option too…

That or Backlund should go back to his sweet rookie number of 60 and give 11 to Huberdeau.

[powderjunkie]

We’ve never had good 91


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[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I think 71 could be an option too…

How about 77 ...

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I think 71 could be an option too…

That or Backlund should go back to his sweet rookie number of 60 and give 11 to Huberdeau.

Can’t do 71.

We’re going to acquire Hall next

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Can’t do 71.

We’re going to acquire Hall next

Hall can just wear 14.

[mccalgary71]

Originally Posted by looooob

The lanny trade was a famous one but that wasn’t the trade





Konroyd and kromm went for Tonelli another big trade

I was only 11. Memory is getting fuzzy I guess.

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[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Hall can just wear 14.

Hall had 91 in Arizona ... it's available.

[getbak]

10 or 21 are my guess.

Although, the Flames website has Rooney with 21, but I'm sure he'd give it up if Huberdeau wanted it.


77 is a possibility like when guys like Fleury would swap a 1 for a 7 on Team Canada if their normal number was taken.

[FanIn80]

Every championship team has a good #19. Huberdeau would look good in it.

[TheScorpion]

I maintain that he would look badass in #1.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

This guy just ran an NHL 22 simulation with Huberdeau on the top line and we end up missing the playoffs with a 32-52-8 record for 30th in the league.

Lindholm and Huberdeau dropped to 59 points lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxI_FLECy3c

So bad it's good. End up trading Huberdeau and getting a good shot at Bedard.

[getbak]

I wonder if Tkachuk will keep 19 or try to get 7?

It looks like Gudas has #7 currently, but he has worn many numbers in his career, so he isn't likely tied to it. Thornton wore #19 in Florida last year, so it should be free now.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Yes, after the crazy rants, conspiracy theories, and angry things 14 has said in the last few years, 14 should be open season again. Hockey history/legacy is not some sacred thing that should be held without accountability if players do bad things off the ice.

So focus on the negative right? What about the huge amount he has done for sexual abuse victims? I think that trumps his crazy political views. His number should be retired, the organization might not do it but the players that come there have.

[Plett Me Tell You]

I don’t know how many times, watching games in the garage, I said to my pals “Imagine if Gaudreau was 190 pounds, could finish his checks with some physicality and dig corners...”