2024 Off-season trade rumours and speculation thread

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807754706250244339

No clue who this guy is, but good grief GM's are outright ignoring age at this point. He'll be 40 when that deal expires.

Almost have to offer Mercer a one year 4.57 million dollar contract then if you are a team other than the Devils. Hopefully that team is the Flames.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by memphusk

He also has one year less on his contract, can be bought out, and would definitely be rejuvenated. He hasn't taken alot of damage in his career either. I would rather watch the John from Columbus than this one we have right now.

Gaudreau has five years remaining on his deal, Huberdeau seven. It’s worse than you think and even more reason why Columbus wouldn’t consider it for a second.

The only redeeming thing to say about Huberdeau’s contract is that for at least 4 of the 8 years the Flames should be a rebuilding team and that contract should not present too significant an issue to work around. There will be a time, though, that something is going to have to happen whether it be a buyout, trade with heavy retention, or Robidas island.

[ComixZone]

I wonder if we see Ekblad and Knight traded today.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

I'd take Duclair. Marchessault is going to demand a lot of money and will likely have a number of suitors. Duclair will come a lot cheaper and be more likely to sign with a rebuilding team.

….and easier to flip for assets down the road, if that’s the preferred option.

[Major Major]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Any of our CP insiders hearing anything new this morning? I am a bit surprised to not see a Calgary trade yet or even rumored.

Awesome, hope for no Calgary news today.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Major Major

Awesome, hope for no Calgary news today.

Maybe he can assist some teams with their cap situations

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Not sure why you would want Stamkos unless you are ready to win it all?

Anaheim, Nashville? Wtf

I know, it’s strange. Why do NHL teams want good players? It’s as though GM’s are trying to improve their teams, or something? WTF are they thinking?

[Royle9]

I haven’t heard anything new yet.
Sounds like most guys have been signed and it’s just a matter of announcing

Same targets I said before were a priority for Craig.
I know Calgary called on Kakko but no idea the cost.
I still feel like Duclair will be a flame.
DeBrusk was a very real target but if a bidding war took place CGY likely would be out, won’t offer the term other teams would.
Still hearing Copley as a goalie target though another names come up as well, I’ve inquired but haven’t heard.
Dumba remains of interest on a buy low veteran presence
I asked about Gio on a 1 year no word yet
No Monahan here pretty much confirmed.

CGY remains open to take on bad contracts, though it sounds like teams would rather buyout then give a prime asset to take a contract thus far.

[iloveicedhockey]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807754706250244339

No clue who this guy is, but good grief GM's are outright ignoring age at this point. He'll be 40 when that deal expires.

I wouldn't have thought someone with that name would be serious hockey media but who knows? Perhaps his info is legit and if it is, boy am I glad we aren't still on the fringe with Treliving here because that's a lot.

[BigThief]

What's Spencer Knight worth at this point?

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Almost have to offer Mercer a one year 4.57 million dollar contract then if you are a team other than the Devils. Hopefully that team is the Flames.

That would be interesting. Do it Craig! Off the top rope!!

[Jiggy]

Originally Posted by Royle9

I haven’t heard anything new yet.
Sounds like most guys have been signed and it’s just a matter of announcing

Same targets I said before were a priority for Craig.
I know Calgary called on Kakko but no idea the cost.
I still feel like Duclair will be a flame.
DeBrusk was a very real target but if a bidding war took place CGY likely would be out, won’t offer the term other teams would.
Still hearing Copley as a goalie target though another names come up as well, I’ve inquired but haven’t heard.
Dumba remains of interest on a buy low veteran presence
I asked about Gio on a 1 year no word yet
No Monahan here pretty much confirmed.

CGY remains open to take on bad contracts, though it sounds like teams would rather buyout then give a prime asset to take this far.

Always appreciate your insights!

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by TOfan

I know, it’s strange. Why do NHL teams want good players? It’s as though GM’s are trying to improve their teams, or something? WTF are they thinking?

There are better way to improve your team than overpaying 34 yrs old that probably won’t help you much because your team is not ready

Overpaying older FAs looking for retirement contract has rarely worked

[ComixZone]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807768498745061885

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807754706250244339

No clue who this guy is, but good grief GM's are outright ignoring age at this point. He'll be 40 when that deal expires.

As the GM he knows he'll either

1) win a cup
2) not be around to have to deal with the back end of that contract


A thought that has very frequently went through many GMs heads on July 1st is "well, if this doesn't work at least it won't be my problem in the end"

Guaranteed that thought went through Trelivings head while signing the Huberdeau deal.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

As the GM he knows he'll either

1) win a cup
2) not be around to have to deal with the back end of that contract


A thought that has very frequently went through many GMs heads on July 1st is "well, if this doesn't work at least it won't be my problem in the end"

Guaranteed that thought went through Trelivings head while signing the Huberdeau deal.

Not the thread for it but I guarantee you the main thought going through his head was that he had to get a management "win" having lost two of their best players suddenly. He couldn't bear to lose in ownership's eyes, on a player he just acquired. 8 years? Who cares, I need a "win" or my career looks like I can't sign big fish.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

As the GM he knows he'll either



1) win a cup

2) not be around to have to deal with the back end of that contract





A thought that has very frequently went through many GMs heads on July 1st is "well, if this doesn't work at least it won't be my problem in the end"



Guaranteed that thought went through Trelivings head while signing the Huberdeau deal.

This is where ownership would step in and stop the gm from being a dummy.

That said... I think teams are just building in buyouts to their plans now. Flames did it with the Kadri deal. The elite guys end up with contracts you can't buy out with bonuses.

[Toonage]

That name. Zero chance he's legit.

"Kevin Weekes"

Sure buddy

[Mattman]

Originally Posted by Royle9

I haven’t heard anything new yet.
Sounds like most guys have been signed and it’s just a matter of announcing

Same targets I said before were a priority for Craig.
I know Calgary called on Kakko but no idea the cost.
I still feel like Duclair will be a flame.
DeBrusk was a very real target but if a bidding war took place CGY likely would be out, won’t offer the term other teams would.
Still hearing Copley as a goalie target though another names come up as well, I’ve inquired but haven’t heard.
Dumba remains of interest on a buy low veteran presence
I asked about Gio on a 1 year no word yet
No Monahan here pretty much confirmed.

CGY remains open to take on bad contracts, though it sounds like teams would rather buyout then give a prime asset to take a contract thus far.

Good. The "Enternal Buyout Well" will soon run out pretty quickly once signings have happened or even mid season moves.

Teams can pay the premium now or mid season.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807768498745061885

Stamkos was a pretty loyal guy to Tampa. Bad circumstances in the end but I think he appreciates some level of loyalty. He doesn't seem like a Las Vegas guy, especially with this history of dumping guys, no discretion. I didn't see NJ but that does make some sense. I'm surprised Dallas hasn't jumped on anyone like him yet.