2024/2025 Season trade rumours and speculation thread

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by activeStick

I recall Liljegren vs. Valimaki was a thing in their draft year. It looks like Valimaki (despite not hitting his ceiling) was the better pick.

And Erik Brannstrom who was picked just ahead of them by Vegas. None turned into anything much.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by BigThief

And Erik Brannstrom who was picked just ahead of them by Vegas. None turned into anything much.

Totally forgot about him too! I took a look and there was a run on defensemen once the first one in that grouping was picked.

Starting with Cal Foote for Tampa at 14, then Brannstrom by Vegas, Valimaki, Liljegren by Toronto and Vaakanainen by Boston at 18.

[1qqaaz]

Dylan Cozens has 0 points in 4 games. Had a pretty poor year in 23-24.
But he’s a 6’3 Center with upside. He has a long term cap hit, but at the moment, he’s overpaid.

What are your opinions on him? Centers like this don’t grow on trees and are rarely available. With his contract, I’m not even sure what his value would be.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

Dylan Cozens has 0 points in 4 games. Had a pretty poor year in 23-24.
But he’s a 6’3 Center with upside. He has a long term cap hit, but at the moment, he’s overpaid.

What are your opinions on him? Centers like this don’t grow on trees and are rarely available. With his contract, I’m not even sure what his value would be.

Love his game but I think the cost would be too high.

[Sandman]

I think if you have a chance to land a C like Cozens, you should jump on it- big, fast, reasonably gritty, and high IQ. He hasn't put it together consistently, though. I don't see Buffalo letting him go though, as I don't think they have many true top-6 centers on their roster currently-most of their forwards are better suited to the wing, IMO.

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I think if you have a chance to land a C like Cozens, you should jump on it- big, fast, reasonably gritty, and high IQ. He hasn't put it together consistently, though. I don't see Buffalo letting him go though, as I don't think they have many true top-6 centers on their roster currently-most of their forwards are better suited to the wing, IMO.

Completely agree, and the acquisition cost for Cozens would be astronomical.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

Didn't see there was a new thread, so I'll repost it here:

I wonder if the Flames would be in on it

https://twitter.com/user/status/1844814697394258086

Would Liljegren be an upgrade on Pachal or Miromanov? I thought he had some great potential, but coaches just don't trust him enough.

PS: This seems like a classic Treliving, sign a player to a contract, and have instant regret. Glad that's not our problem anymore.

Liljegren = Miromanov.

Only makes sense for a team desperately needing a decent RHD. Funny enough Edmonton could use him after dumping Ceci.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I want the Flames to have a good look at Winnipeg’s Lambert since they acquired Yager. If they’re in a playoff mix and want more scoring I wouldn’t be shocked if they ponied up for a rental like Kuzmenko. They would’ve had a better first round had they had Lindholm (who is a better two way player than Monahan).

Lambert in my opinion is nhl ready and exactly what we need.

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I think if you have a chance to land a C like Cozens, you should jump on it- big, fast, reasonably gritty, and high IQ. He hasn't put it together consistently, though. I don't see Buffalo letting him go though, as I don't think they have many true top-6 centers on their roster currently-most of their forwards are better suited to the wing, IMO.

Kadri for Cozens? Lol.

[Harry Lime]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Kadri for Cozens? Lol.

It would be more like Ras for Cozens, but I agree with Sandman that it leaves too big of a hole at centre for Buffalo.

[Enoch Root]

If they want to move Liljegren, the only deal that makes sense is Barrie. One for one.

[Enoch Root]

Yeah, Andersson for Cozens.

Cozens is the kind of return you go after, if you're going to move Andersson. We got a ####-ton of quantity last year, when we moved all those guys. Now I want quality - one good young player, and make it a C.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

It would be more like Ras for Cozens, but I agree with Sandman that it leaves too big of a hole at centre for Buffalo.

Kadri and Andersson for Cozens and whatever makes the cap work lol

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

It would be more like Ras for Cozens, but I agree with Sandman that it leaves too big of a hole at centre for Buffalo.

Ras alone doesn't get that done not even close. It would be more like Ras+Zary+1st

[Junglist]

Cozens is overrated. Hard pass on trading for him.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Ras alone doesn't get that done not even close. It would be more like Ras+Zary+1st

What!?!?!?

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Ras alone doesn't get that done not even close. It would be more like Ras+Zary+1st

I don't believe you're correct on that front.

Andersson > Cozens

Cozens is a 2nd line centre, and the only thing that closes the gap between Andersson and Cozens is age - Cozens' 23 years old Vs. Andersson's soon to be 28.

I think Zary is pretty much on par with Cozens, it's just that Cozens made his NHL debut at a younger age due to his physical maturity.

[Monahammer]

Andersson + kadri for cozens + Clifton + Buffalo 1st

Salary works.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Ras alone doesn't get that done not even close. It would be more like Ras+Zary+1st

Lol, Conroy laughs and hangs up. Some posters sure undervalue our assets.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Lol, Conroy laughs and hangs up. Some posters sure undervalue our assets.

I don’t think they’d trade Cozens for Andersson due to age and contract status but I don’t think it’s crazy to keep Zary over Cozens. I’ve been high on Zary for awhile though.