2022/2023 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[Bleeding Red]

Vinny01 - Portzline on the radio today said Roslivic is almost a lock to be moved before the start of next season. Sillinger is a future top 6 C for them (Portzline’s words).

I don’t even want Roslivic I tossed him in for cap purposes.

Is there no loyalty to the hometown boy any more!?!?!



Interesting. Still, one of their soon to be RFAs would be preferable over Roslivic.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

https://twitter.com/brianhedger/stat...Id-kuUoekIUv4A

Columbus looking for more veteran D help and mentioned Severson from NJ. I heard Portzline on the FAN today mention the 3rd pick is where they will address the center ice position. He says it is hard to see any situation where they move the pick.

I do wonder if they would have interest for a Lindholm/Hanifin combo which would solve their needs.

I still wonder about something like:

Lindholm+Hanifin+16
For
Roslivic+Bean+3+35

That would be a fair offer as long as Hanifin and Lindholm were willing to re-sign with Columbus.

Looking at it from Calgary’s perspective, they are getting a chance at picking a top player that could be a number one centre in 2-3 years. There is always a risk with any draft pick not turning out but it’s a risk worth taking for a pick that high in this draft. Roslovic and Bean are serviceable players with upside that they could still reach.

From the Columbus perspective, they are getting an established #1 centre with proven chemistry with Gaudreau. A Gaudreau-Lindholm-Laine line could potentially be one of of the best lines in hockey for the next few years. They are also getting a solid top 2-3 defenceman that plays huge minutes and has shown huge improvement each year since he joined the flames.

And don’t discount the 16th overall pick for the Blue Jackets. There are lots of examples where picks taken in that range turn out better than at least one player taken in the top 5 of the same draft. There is a real possibility this trade looks better for the Blue Jackets in 3 years. At best, Carlsson (who the flames would likely draft at #3 overall) is as good as Lindholm by then.

I would still jump on this trade if it was available though. I think both teams take an equal risk/reward in this trade.


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[CliffFletcher]

CBJ still don’t have a #1C prospect for their rebuild. Johnson is probably going to stick at LW. Sillinger is a #2-3 guy. I just can’t see why they’d pass on one of the most sure-fire #1C draft bets in years for a guy who will be 29 when they extend him.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

CBJ still don’t have a #1C prospect for their rebuild. Johnson is probably going to stick at LW. Sillinger is a #2-3 guy. I just can’t see why they’d pass on one of the most sure-fire #1C draft bets in years for a guy who will be 29 when they extend him.

It is a rare trade no doubt. I would not bet on it actually happening. However, their team seems to be pushing hard for a “win now” window. Their core players of Gaudreau, Laine, Jenner, Werenski and Gudbranson are all signed to compete for playoffs right now. Adding Lindholm and Hanifin to that group would be a big boost to that team competing with the others in their division.

Whichever player they get at #3 likely won’t be a player of Lindholm’s caliber for at least 2-3 years. Those are the prime years for all of their current core. You could have a younger (and possibly better) version of Lindholm in 3 years or you could have Lindholm + Hanifin right now. Not to mention still getting 16th overall from Calgary.


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[Royle9]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

CBJ still don’t have a #1C prospect for their rebuild. Johnson is probably going to stick at LW. Sillinger is a #2-3 guy. I just can’t see why they’d pass on one of the most sure-fire #1C draft bets in years for a guy who will be 29 when they extend him.

Depends on wether they view the window is now (4 year Babcock window) which I think some think is the case, or they continue the long play.

An extended Lindholm would make sense if they want to go with what they have now, bolster the TOP line and reunite the chemistry. I could see that being about the only play for the 3rd pick. I was hoping the idea maybe would have come up in the Marek show this morning but it didn’t, Friedman just kept emphasizing that picks that high never get traded and he’s not sure it make sense to unless the deal is really really good.

I think that deal could work, but it’s a long shot if anything, and with the 22nd gone there’s no real other way to make it work for Calgary, unless you want to get really silly and start including one of the top D prospects from Columbus and then Sillinger, 33rd and likely a Roslivic.

If I’m Calgary though, Lindholm has to return you a young stud C.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Depends on wether they view the window is now (4 year Babcock window) which I think some think is the case, or they continue the long play.

An extended Lindholm would make sense if they want to go with what they have now, bolster the TOP line and reunite the chemistry. I could see that being about the only play for the 3rd pick. I was hoping the idea maybe would have come up in the Marek show this morning but it didn’t, Friedman just kept emphasizing that picks that high never get traded and he’s not sure it make sense to unless the deal is really really good.

I think that deal could work, but it’s a long shot if anything, and with the 22nd gone there’s no real other way to make it work for Calgary, unless you want to get really silly and start including one of the top D prospects from Columbus and then Sillinger, 33rd and likely a Roslivic.

If I’m Calgary though, Lindholm has to return you a young stud C.

Who is going to trade you a stud young Centre in the cap era? Those, and young mobile dmen are among the biggest assets a franchise can have. I don’t think anyone would deal those as that sets your future up. My guess on Lindholm’s return for the flames: mid first, B grade prospect (2nd line potential), one or two 2nd rounders

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Who is going to trade you a stud young Centre in the cap era? Those, and young mobile dmen are among the biggest assets a franchise can have. I don’t think anyone would deal those as that sets your future up. My guess on Lindholm’s return for the flames: mid first, B grade prospect (2nd line potential), one or two 2nd rounders

Yup. Sillinger and a 1st is what I was expecting

[Macho0978]

I don't think Columbus will trade #3 either, but they are a small market team that typically does not attract UFA's and or always retains their star players. So timing matters.

Leo going to come over to NA right after his draft? Or is he staying home for a year first?

Gaudreau
Werenski
Jenner
Laine
Provorov

These guys are all UFA's in the next 2-4 years except Gaudreau who will be 32+ by the time Leo becomes a star (may be no better than Lindholm)

They have cap, they have other young players besides #3. Doubt it happens but at some point you need to try and win and timing of the best players they have it makes sense to go all in now.

If it did happen Lindholm and a new contract plus #16 might be what it will take.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Sounds like PLD is looking for a trade lol

[Monahammer]

Call me crazy but PLD is the only one for one lindy trade I'm interested in. I think with the right conditions he would sign here. Prominent French players, hot market, undisputed 1c, potentially even a French coach...

[Monahammer]

Columbus won't trade 3, not even worth thought.
They already used their extra 1st and we were two slow to take advantage. Few potential 23 1sts remain that are reasonable targets.

[868904]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

daily faceoff hast 5 RFAs that might not get qualifying offers:

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/ma...this-offseason

1. Blackwood
2. Puljujarvi
3. Gurianov
4. Comtois
5. Bear

Gurianov and Comtois could be interesting reclamation projects. I recall hearing that the Flames were high on Comtois in his draft year.

Flames should try for all 3 of those forwards. That's the biggest need, big forwards who can skate with skill.

I thought the Canucks included Bear in their core in some public statement they made after the season.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Call me crazy but PLD is the only one for one lindy trade I'm interested in. I think with the right conditions he would sign here. Prominent French players, hot market, undisputed 1c, potentially even a French coach...

I thought it’s the leagues worst kept secret PLD is signing with Montreal the day he can? Assuming Montreal wants him. In any case he’s not consistent. Don’t want. He’s old enough where he is what he is. And fully agree Columbus isn’t dealing the third for anything in a year like this for the reasons outlined. Crazy how many think they will just for Lindholm. If the shoe were on the other foot and my team did that I’d die.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Call me crazy but PLD is the only one for one lindy trade I'm interested in. I think with the right conditions he would sign here. Prominent French players, hot market, undisputed 1c, potentially even a French coach...

It'd be worth a shot. Still a Columbus 3rd overall lol

[FlamesAddiction]

Bring in Bear. If there is one thing the Flames seem to be good at is getting defensemen on the right track. Plus, I just like the idea of having a Bear and Wolf on the same team. This is of course why I could never be a GM.

[dammage79]

Maybe I'm the crazy one but I want no part of PLD.

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Maybe I'm the crazy one but I want no part of PLD.

If he is willing to sign, I'm all for it.

If he isn't willing to sign long term, not interested.

Guys a Beast and would become a fan favourite very quickly. But in the end, we can't afford to lose the assets it would take to get him only for him to walk a few months later.

[Sandman]

I love PLD as a player- he's huge, fast, and mean. We could absolutely use a player like that. As a person, he seems like somebody I wouldn't want in the locker room.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Maybe I'm the crazy one but I want no part of PLD.

Yep, major Josh Anderson vibes. Let Montreal have both.

[Sec214]

Just think about how many shifts he mails it in if he doesn’t get his way… remind you of that Bluejackets shift.

We already got a mail it in guy on the roster… remind you of that Kadri limp-wristed shuffle board shift