2024 Off-season trade rumours and speculation thread

[Monahammer]

Apparently Marchenko has said he has not "received a worthy offer" from the BJs.

That's an interesting cat imo. Great talent, maybe needs some grounding.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Sec214

This is true, only thing I’ve heard additionally on this is that he would only really consider a return to Colorado which given his cap %. Is highly unlikely until Colorado knows the long term on VN. Even then… doubt it.

Vintage Boats still have value.

Does this boat have a name or call number?

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Highbury

I recall one of the main talking points being how the Flames would be one of the the deeper teams at C going into the season as they could roll out a top three of Lindholm-Kadri-Backlund

That would have been true if Lindholm hadn't turned into a pumpkin. His drop-off was as big an issue for the team as Huberdeau's.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Does this boat have a name or call number?

looking at some "vintage boats", the ones that stand out to me are the SS Price and the SS Backstrom. Montreal doesn't really need the cap space this year, but that Price contract is 2 years. Backstrom makes sense considering the Capitals are up against it and it is only one year left on it.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

You need several of those types of established players on the roster to help bring along the young prospects and develop a strong working culture. Part of the Oilers early rebuild failures was due to the fact that they just rolled out the red carpet for Hall, RNH, Eberle, Yakupov, Schultz etc with little in the way of veteran leadership on the roster to the point the kids were ruling the roost. They got desperate enough to sign end of career Andrew Ference and immediately anoint him as captain but it was already too late as Hall and Co had formed a strong locker room clique and the young guys were just out to have fun.

https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/h...dmonton-oilers

100%, and I've made a great many posts in the past saying that you can't just hand over the keys to a team to a bunch of youngsters, it won't work. You need some vets around to usher in the youth, and those vets should have character and the desire to be there.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

I disagree a bit on Girard being paid like a top 2 D-men. Zadorov just got $5M, and I don't think Boston sees him as a #2. Hanifin is a #2 and he got $7.35M. There are currently ~65 D with a higher or equivalent cap hit, and that doesn't include Seider, Harley, and Lindgren as RFAs. There are additional ~30 D-men making in the $4-4.95M.

So yes, Girard is paid like a #3 while being a #4. He is probably about $500k-$1M overpaid. That said his replacement will likely be making just as much. That's why I don't see Colorado adding a significant asset. Also he's only 26, and had pretty good analytics last year.

I could see Girard popping in a better situation with more ice-time and PP duty.

[TheIronMaiden]

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Does this boat have a name or call number?

Not falling into this trap.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Not falling into this trap.

Just a number...you know you want to...then the rest of us get to guess.

10?

29?

17?

11?

3?

Or even just a range...like number between 10 and 20?

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Zegras?

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Tired duck. Hmmmmmmmmm

[Sandman]

Something about Zegras is really off. I would hope we stay away from him.

[Toonage]

I'm moderately certain you guys are just goofin around but thats just IM saying he's dying in the dessert with no info.

Not a Zegras thing.

[TheIronMaiden]

It's more like no water, no boats in sight.

[Toonage]

Sorry, didn't mean to speak for you just didn't want to see them take off with something that wasn't a rumor

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Sorry, didn't mean to speak for you just didn't want to see them take off with something that wasn't a rumor

No stress, Just board at work trying to drum up some rumours. lol.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

This is ironic but I’ve heard Zegras won’t be moved but he is the 2nd option behind Marner for Vegas.

They like flashy boats.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Sec214

This is ironic but I’ve heard Zegras won’t be moved but he is the 2nd option behind Marner for Vegas.

They like flashy boats.

Kadri = Vintage Boat

Zegras / Marner = Flashy Boat

Huberdeau = Yacht

Gallagher/Andersson = 2 Boats

Starting to break the code a bit.

[Sec214]

I’m meeting with my Flames and Hockey Canada source tomorrow evening for some golf and soda’s. I’ll try to provide an update without Gifs by end of week.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Kadri = Vintage Boat

Zegras / Marner = Flashy Boat

Huberdeau = Yacht

Gallagher/Andersson = 2 Boats

Starting to break the code a bit.

Smart man.

What is the commission price on a Flashy Boat?