2015/2016 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[azzarish]

Wouldn't mind Okposo to be fair.

[azzarish]

Originally Posted by Poe969

Hudler for okposo and a first? Worked for the Sabres lol. We might have to add hanowski though...

I do wonder what they'll ask for him. I'm guessing lots

They don't have a first. Unless you mean next year.

[chubeyr1]

Originally Posted by azzarish

They don't have a first. Unless you mean next year.

I think you missed some green text there lol!

[Roof-Daddy]

I'd love to see Okposo on the Flames. I'd probably take him before Oshie if the price was the same. A little younger, much heavier, just as tenacious, and a better skater.

[Vinny01]

Okposo looking for $7M next contract? Not worth trading the assets we would have to give up to get him. The only reason the Isles would move Him is because they don't want to pay him

[Husky]

Wouldn't mind a somewhat reclamation project in grabner if the price ischeap enough.

[FlamesAddiction]

Yeah, Okposo would be a fine addition.

[FlameZilla]

$7m is a bit steep for someone who has never reached the 30-goal mark.

I love Okposo, but is it smart to spend serious assets to acquire someone who is looking to cash in on the UFA market next summer? A year-long 'rental' of Okposo would be fun to watch, but it's not a great move longterm.

Isles don't pick until 72nd overall. Maybe one of our 2nd rounders would be appealing to them? I sincerely hope 15th overall is untouchable.

[The Original FFIV]

How do we afford okposo moving forward with all the $$$ we will be paying our guys, let alone the assets required to obtain him?

We're on a plan, let's stick to it. Prefer that we draft our own okposo and not short cut the rebuild. Let's do it properly.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

How do we afford okposo moving forward with all the $$$ we will be paying our guys, let alone the assets required to obtain him?

We're on a plan, let's stick to it. Prefer that we draft our own okposo and not short cut the rebuild. Let's do it properly.

Fair enough. Didn't realize the guy wanted $7 million, which is laughable IMO.

[sureLoss]

Friedman's 30 thoughts:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/3...ng-to-heat-up/

Toronto’s let it be known it will take salary back for Phil Kessel, but there is a limit. It’s got to be less (in term and value) than Kessel’s. The Maple Leafs are more interested in prospects and draft picks, but recognize that alone won’t get a deal done. Since the idea is to help create cap flexibility, it doesn’t make sense to receive a similar contract in return.

Whatever happens with Dubnyk, no one would be surprised if the Wild go for a goalie or two in the draft. It’s an organizational need. Same for Philadelphia. Expectation is the Flyers are interested in bolstering that position.

As for Cam Talbot, the toughest thing preventing the Rangers from getting the best possible price for him is that he’s on a one-year contract with free agency beckoning. Under CBA rules, he cannot be extended until Jan. 1, 2016. If teams knew they could do it in July, you could get permission to talk to him and have an idea of what you’re looking at. That’s not possible. He’s still good value. But this gives the acquiring team less control.

Ducks GM Bob Murray wouldn’t comment, but word is he’s getting other GMs asking if the way the Western Conference final ended changed his long-term feeling about Frederik Andersen. Whatever the case, the cost would be steep, since the Ducks don’t need to address the Andersen/John Gibson contract situation for another year.

Skinner’s name is out there, I think, because, unlike some of his teammates, he does not have no-trade protection. His cap hit is $5.725M. He’s 23, one year removed from a 33-goal season. Health is a concern, but he has played 190 of Carolina’s past 212 games. You can see why other teams would query. Former GM Jim Rutherford did explore the market on Skinner at least once.

Another Hurricane rumour is the club would consider packaging Alexander Semin with the fifth overall pick to get his contract off the books. History suggests that is very unlikely. Last year, Calgary said it would acquire Cam Ward as long as the seventh selection was included with it. GM Ron Francis declined. As much as the organization would love to move Semin, this draft pick is way too important to give away in a salary dump. It’s got to be a significant, legit hockey trade if at all.

The Blackhawks are asking a lot for their best pieces. Some teams will try to wait them out, for sure. The prices may drop. But, what Stan Bowman knows is the more the prices drop, more contenders enter the race for a player or players. He’s hoping someone decides they need a Patrick Sharp or whoever and moves to ensure it happens.

Also some stuff on Lucic, ROR, Okposo and others.

[Badgers Nose]

What would have to go back to get semin and the 5th?

15 and a second?

Prospect and a second?

More?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

What would have to go back to get semin and the 5th?

15 and a second?

Prospect and a second?

More?

I doubt they drop back 10 spots to dump Semin

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

What would have to go back to get semin and the 5th?

15 and a second?

Prospect and a second?

More?

I wonder if they would take 15th and a prospect like Klimchuck? I'm not sure I want to loose Klimchuck, but getting that top 5 pick is tempting.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

What would have to go back to get semin and the 5th?

15 and a second?

Prospect and a second?

More?

I... Don't really care as long as it's not Monahan/Gaudreau/Brodie/Bennett. They can have Poirier if they want. Provorov, Barzal, Hanifin.. And Semin himself ain't bad either. We'd be talking contender.

[Bourque's Twin]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I doubt they drop back 10 spots to dump Semin

People will do anything to dump Semin

[Trailer Fire]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

People will do anything to unload Semin

fyp.

[Ashasx]

Semin essentially gives us a $7M cap penalty for the next two seasons.

Although that won't be an issue next season, I'd worry for the season after.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

And Semin himself ain't bad either.

What is this based on? He's horrible. He just floats around with dollar signs over his head

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Semin essentially gives us a $7M cap penalty for the next two seasons.

Although that won't be an issue next season, I'd worry for the season after.

It really does depend on what Gio's extension cap hit is, and I suppose Hudler.
We've got Brodie/Backlund on very good deals right now, IMO. Hopefully Monahan and Gaudreau join the mix with reasonable deals.
We do know David Jones and his 4M hit'll be gone.
Smid, Engelland, Raymond, and Bollig are the four bad contracts that would conflict with Semin's.