2021/2022 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[jg13]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

For the record, Lucic is the fastest skater on the team, bar none. Trouble is he takes a while to get there, so he isn't a 'quick' player.

So he's basically Bowser in Mario Kart

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

I don't think he can play. He's currently on the IR, per Capfriendly.

Just to also build on that, if you're on the IR, insurance pays your salary, correct? If not, ownership pays? With a frugal ownership group, what are the odds they'd pay a guys high salary just because they're willing to hold out to get higher value. I'd think they've shown their colours over the past few seasons where I doubt they'd pay for subpar performance from their best guy. By Feb at latest I'd venture to guess he'd be out.

[dammage79]

Is he faster than Jankowski though.

[talladega.25]

Woke up today feeling optimistic about the Flames.

Experience is key and having players with winning pedigrees does offer an intangible element. Both to what we as fans see on the ice (hopefully) and to what happens with the team off of the ice. The Flames added 3 players with Stanley cup rings (Coleman X2, Lewis X2, and Richardson X1). This element might bode well for setting a precedent for the team and instil certain values that this team has been missing.

I know that as a former player, whenever my team added guys that have "Won", this helped in more ways you could think of both on the ice and off of the ice relating to the team dynamic. Culture did shift and the takeaways were invaluable.

Let's hope for the best here!

[Beatle17]

Originally Posted by fleury

Just to also build on that, if you're on the IR, insurance pays your salary, correct? If not, ownership pays? With a frugal ownership group, what are the odds they'd pay a guys high salary just because they're willing to hold out to get higher value. I'd think they've shown their colours over the past few seasons where I doubt they'd pay for subpar performance from their best guy. By Feb at latest I'd venture to guess he'd be out.

Not all are insured.

Are NHL players insured?
As far is insurance goes, only a handful of player's salaries on each team are covered by the NHLs insurance program and that comes with limitations, for instance when the Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nathan Horton to a 7 year-37 Million dollar contract in 2013, he was ineligible to be covered by insurance because of a previous injury.

Also, what gives you the impression that the owners are cheap and won't pay as agreed? They spend to the cap every year in a smaller market and can you name one player who they have moved because they didn't want to pay him?

[FBI]

Originally Posted by jg13

So he's basically Bowser in Mario Kart

Good cuz I always used Bowser.. I dominated that special ice level, under 60 seconds every time

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Beatle17

Not all are insured.

Are NHL players insured?
As far is insurance goes, only a handful of player's salaries on each team are covered by the NHLs insurance program and that comes with limitations, for instance when the Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nathan Horton to a 7 year-37 Million dollar contract in 2013, he was ineligible to be covered by insurance because of a previous injury.

Also, what gives you the impression that the owners are cheap and won't pay as agreed? They spend to the cap every year in a smaller market and can you name one player who they have moved because they didn't want to pay him?

Re: insurance, I thought the vast majority are covered, but the term beyond 8 years isn't what's covered? Don't quote me on that but I thought that was the case?


Regarding the cheap owner comment, I just can't imagine many teams having a star player sitting out and paying him, let alone the Sabres (probably not necessarily out of cheapness, but just as much from a team culture standpoint). They demand results from management too soon and I just can't see a big dollar guy sitting there like this.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Is he faster than Jankowski though.

This is the the question of the offseason

[ComixZone]

Everyone's favourite has Gaudreau going to Buffalo in a deal that sees Eichel going to LA....or something? I dunno what he's saying.

The latest rumor I keep hearing is Eichel tied to the LA Kings. The deal would include a third team and I’m told we could see Johnny Gaudreau from Calgary being moved to Buffalo as part of the Eichel deal. Of course there would be other pieces as well. What Pat does well is his ability to forge a deal that makes Buffalo, LA and Calgary all feel like they have improved through this process..

[Geeoff]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Everyone's favourite has Gaudreau going to Buffalo in a deal that sees Eichel going to LA....or something? I dunno what he's saying.

Are we getting Quinton Byfield?

[Monahammer]

I must be getting desperate because i actually visited eklund's horrible site to view that rumor and gave it a second of thought.

I would like to know what he thinks we would get out of this. On the surface I dont love it but meh I could potentially really like it.

[DeluxeMoustache]

So Johnny’s 5 team trade list includes Buffalo

That’s what his agent worked for

I assume it also includes, what, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Phoenix and Columbus?

Alrighty then

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

So Johnny’s 5 team trade list includes Buffalo

That’s what his agent worked for

Alrighty then

If his goal is America, close to philadelphia, Buffalo is fine.

But I agree, it doesn't make sense.

Closest NHL Cities to Philadelphia (in order):

- Philadelphia Flyers
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Rangers
- New York Islanders
- Washington Capitals
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres -- 8th closest geographically. And really, it's pretty much the same as Boston and Pittsburgh in distance. He would need to fly a lot less for games too.
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[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

So Johnny’s 5 team trade list includes Buffalo

That’s what his agent worked for

I assume it also includes, what, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Phoenix and Columbus?

Alrighty then

Better Buffalo than Edmonton. Neither team has a shot of winning a thing this season, but at least the travel schedule is easier overall, and it is closer to home too. Edmonton is on that list for sure I bet.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

So Johnny’s 5 team trade list includes Buffalo

That’s what his agent worked for

I assume it also includes, what, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Phoenix and Columbus?

Alrighty then

That actually makes perfect sense. Since none of those teams has any reason to trade for a 1 year rental, it effectively gives him a full non trade clause.

Now Winnipeg would not be on there, they might load up for a run. Perhaps Detroit instead. Basically any rebuilding team.

[868904]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

I must be getting desperate because i actually visited eklund's horrible site to view that rumor and gave it a second of thought.

I would like to know what he thinks we would get out of this. On the surface I dont love it but meh I could potentially really like it.

He doesn't care what YOU get out of it, he only cares what HE gets out of it, and what he got out of you was a visit to his website.

[NegativeSpace]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

That actually makes perfect sense. Since none of those teams has any reason to trade for a 1 year rental, it effectively gives him a full non trade clause.

Now Winnipeg would not be on there, they might load up for a run. Perhaps Detroit instead. Basically any rebuilding team.

Without trading him this summer, he either walks or signs a long-term deal. I don't see trading being an option. This team won't be bad enough to sell at the trade deadline.



960 just had the an LA reporter on a few days ago who said that the Kings were out on Eichel after signing Danault.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Why do so many people assume that players fill out their NTC’s to specifically handcuff their team? It doesn’t make any sense.

Unless they don’t want to leave… but how can you think Johnny doesn’t want to leave but also is going to walk away?

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Everyone's favourite has Gaudreau going to Buffalo in a deal that sees Eichel going to LA....or something? I dunno what he's saying.

Pretending that this is a legit rumor for a minute:
I know LA has a lot of great young assets, but based on our offseason, we're clearly not trying to rebuild, so I can't really see any realistic scenario that would see us lose Johnny and not get Eichel.
Maybe we somehow ended up with Byfield and Kopitar?

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

Pretending that this is a legit rumor for a minute:
I know LA has a lot of great young assets, but based on our offseason, we're clearly not trying to rebuild, so I can't really see any realistic scenario that would see us lose Johnny and not get Eichel.
Maybe we somehow ended up with Byfield and Kopitar?

Calgary involved in an Eichel trade...