2017/2018 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

If we could get Marleau to match his production from last year (with the obvious slight drop that comes with age) and Brouwer could bounce back this team would have some pretty serious forward depth. Late playoff round caliber.

and imagine if Bennett breaks out on top of that?

[Torture]

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland
Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik
Marleau-Bennett-Lazar
Stajan-Jankowski-Brouwer

#dreams


Term and dollars have to make sense but that would be a really nice fit. Skill, experience, leadership, likely a good pairing/mentor for Bennett. Just checks off all the boxes.

Patrick sharp would be a good fit too, I'm liking the rumours we're hearing from the Flames.

[Hugh Jahrmes]

Does Marleau know that the 8 year contract he's demanding can only be fulfilled by the Sharks? Pretty sure the last CBA limits all other teams to a max of 7 years.
Still, I'm interested.

[FanIn80]

Tkachuk - Monahan - Gaudreau
Marleau - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Jankowski - Bennett
Lazar - Stajan - Brouwer

#wetdreams

[TBone290]

We'll see what happens. It'd be weird seeing him in red.
Also, no #12 for him. (Jumping the gun, I know)

[Flame19,289]

Originally Posted by Husky

Im okay with marleau up to max of 3 years at reasonable cap hit.

Would likely take a full NMC to get it done.

And that might be acceptable.

[FanIn80]

Marleau - Monahan - Gaudreau
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Bennett - Versteeg
Lazar - Jankowski - Foo

#wetterdreams

[socalwingfan]

Just maybe Marleau wants to complete the circle, and bunk with Kelly Hrudey for the last years of his career

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Flame19,289

Would likely take a full NMC to get it done.

And that might be acceptable.

If we give up the third year AND the NMC, that salary number better start with a 4.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

If we give up the third year AND the NMC, that salary number better start with a 5.

He's a 40-point winger at this stage of his career, it had better start with a 4 regardless.

[H2SO4(aq)]

Originally Posted by socalwingfan

Just maybe Marleau wants to complete the circle, and bunk with Kelly Hrudey for the last years of his career

nm

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)

What am I missing here...?

That Patrick Marleau was a rookie with the Sharks, he bunked with Kelly Hrudey (who also played with the Sharks at that time)?

[edslunch]

if Brouwer doesn't rebound and the Flames bring in another veteran at the downside of their career this could get ugly. Isn't loading up with washed up vets of the (many) things that started the Av's descent from up and coming team to trainwreck?

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by edslunch

if Brouwer doesn't rebound and the Flames bring in another veteran at the downside of their career this could get ugly. Isn't loading up with washed up vets of the (many) things that started the Av's descent from up and coming team to trainwreck?

No, a nonexistent defense and poor management/coaching based on player history are the main things that left what should have been a promising team in the basement of the league.

[taco.vidal]

Originally Posted by edslunch

if Brouwer doesn't rebound and the Flames bring in another veteran at the downside of their career this could get ugly. Isn't loading up with washed up vets of the (many) things that started the Av's descent from up and coming team to trainwreck?

Too much post-apex junk being discussed. No too all these old guys being brought in. Iginla can have a media or PR job around the team if he wants to be back in Calgary with the Flames.

[MikeMc]

Are we liking Marleau because he's a solid player and a good fit or because he's the best of the crappy UFA crop?

I feel like it's the later.

He's 37 and played with Joe Thornton for I'd guess a large part of his production last year. I personally have never been a fan of his and find he's complacent and on the sidelines of the most games from an emotional standpoint.


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[VilleN]

Originally Posted by MikeMc

Are we liking Marleau because he's a solid player and a good fit or because he's the best of the crappy UFA crop?

I feel like it's the later.

He's 37 and played with Joe Thornton for I'd guess a large part of his production last year. I personally have never been a fan of his and find he's complacent and on the sidelines of the most games from an emotional standpoint.


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Marleau is not a complacent, emotionless player... this comment makes me feel like we aren't watching the same person.

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by edslunch

if Brouwer doesn't rebound and the Flames bring in another veteran at the downside of their career this could get ugly. Isn't loading up with washed up vets of the (many) things that started the Av's descent from up and coming team to trainwreck?

Definitely agree with this line of thinking regarding adding another vet but the only thing that would sway me is if its a one year deal. Anything over 1 year and it gets messy, especially with us wanting to graduate some players here but if we can add a big veteran name for a 1 year deal it could push this club over the top.

[MikeMc]

Originally Posted by VilleN

Marleau is not a complacent, emotionless player... this comment makes me feel like we aren't watching the same person.

From my perspective he is and has been most of his career. You're in favor of adding the player I take it.

I don't see the attraction at his age or likely contract ask.

My two cents.

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[fanman]

Marleau or Sharp would be good adds, depending on the term of course. If the Flames do bring in a vet it needs to be someone with good foot speed.

I have a hard time believing the rumors that Marleau is asking for anything over 4 years at his age. It's just not going to happen, even 4 years is a stretch at this point. Ideally he could be signed for 2, maybe throw in a modified NMC to bring the cap hit down. Anything longer than that would be a big mistake IMHO.

They also need to keep opportunities open for young players. If they bring back Versteeg and add another vet it will create too much of a logjam, not to mention still having guys like Bouma and Stajan to slot in. Management needs to choose one or the other. It'll be interesting to see how things play out over the next few days anyway.