2018/2019 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by simonsays

I don't blame him for looking. But he has a long way to go to being a Tom Wilson level of effective. I like Ferland but he's a filler piece at best. Outside of our 4th line roundhouse of players I'm not sure that he'd be an upgrade anywhere on our roster.

Problem with ferkland are twofold.

1. He is concussion prone so can’t play the way he did when he was at his absolute best
2. He disappears for months at a time in season. Great for 10 then invisible for 25


Doesn’t deserve Wilson money. Would be lucky to get 3 mil per

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Problem with ferkland are twofold.

1. He is concussion prone so can’t play the way he did when he was at his absolute best
2. He disappears for months at a time in season. Great for 10 then invisible for 25


Doesn’t deserve Wilson money. Would be lucky to get 3 mil per

Thing is he is likely gonna get what he wants...that is the problem, won't be good value IMO

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Problem with ferkland are twofold.

1. He is concussion prone so can’t play the way he did when he was at his absolute best
2. He disappears for months at a time in season. Great for 10 then invisible for 25


Doesn’t deserve Wilson money. Would be lucky to get 3 mil per

Wilson doesn't deserve Wilson money either, but here we are.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by New Era

Neal is not being traded. If anything I think you can count on Neal’s continued improved play to be like adding an extra player at the deadline. Neal is here to stay for at least a couple more years.

Yeah, he has been playing OK. Just really snake bitten. He needs to get his edge back.

I can see him thriving in the playoffs.

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Wilson doesn't deserve Wilson money either, but here we are.

Wilson brings it every night. He’s everything Ferland should’ve become.

Guy definitely deserves his money

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Wilson brings it every night. He’s everything Ferland should’ve become.

Guy definitely deserves his money

Honestly though, with Ferland's concussion history, I think he needs to somewhat reinvent his game a little. I don't think it's fair to keep expecting him to be crashing and taking punches to the head very much any more.

[MrMike]

Man that was a wicked one timer winner in Ot from Panarin. I think he might be equal to aquisition cost and contract extension to Stone. But I think Columbus runs with him even if they lose him.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by fleury

What's people's thought on Nolan Patrick? He doesn't seem to have the ceiling he once did, and no, I don't think a one for one with Bennett is the answer as Bennett is a perfect player to keep for the playoffs, but I do wonder if a b-grade prospect could get the guy and benefit him for a change of scenery? Who that would be I have no idea, but I wonder if it's worth a try this off-season if you have to try out some guy on the 4th line next year if the team goes top heavy and has to try out a cheap project.

Wonder no more, Patrick isn’t available for a B-grade prospect, he’s not available for even a late first.


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[Mattman]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Wonder no more, Patrick isn’t available for a B-grade prospect, he’s not available for even a late first.


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What about Bennett + 1st for Patrick?

[Machiavelli]

Everyone's dumping on Simmonds just like they did Kane, but I bet a western team picks him up to their benefit.

Others did well to beef up at the deadline last season. No shame in going for it with a good team, even if you fall a bit short.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Mattman

What about Bennett + 1st for Patrick?

I think Tre will be looking to upgrade the team without losing any roster players. Patrick will almost definitely be a better player than Bennett in the long run, but as it stands right now, Bennett brings a skill set that Patrick doesn't.

Not that I think Philly would even be looking to divest themselves of Patrick; most GMs have more patience with recent 2nd overall picks.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Everyone's dumping on Simmonds just like they did Kane, but I bet a western team picks him up to their benefit.

Others did well to beef up at the deadline last season. No shame in going for it with a good team, even if you fall a bit short.

People dumped on Kane as a locker room issue. I think no one thinks that about Simmons, he's just long in the tooth especially for his style.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

People dumped on Kane as a locker room issue. I think no one thinks that about Simmons, he's just long in the tooth especially for his style.

He's a shadow of the player he used to be. The game is too quick for him.

[Karl]

The game is really passing Simmonds by. He can barely keep up skating wise anymore and the rest of his skills are also deserting him.

[Samonadreau]

At least if we had Simmonds people could bitch about someone other then Smith and Neal.

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[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

At least if we had Simmonds people could bitch about someone other then Smith and Neal.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Nah, I like bitching about Smith thank you very much

[the_only_turek_fan]

Already talk of Carolina trading Hamilton and Ferland.

I thought that CAR won the trade in June but now I look at it and can't believe Carolina made that trade.

[simonsays]

Yep. I don't necessarily like it, but Neal is a Flame. It's funny, I remember when he was acquired there was talk about his contract being fair and tradeable. Well at least he doesn't ave any NMCs...

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Nah, I like bitching about Smith thank you very much

You (we) could still bitch about Smith, but could about Neal and Simmonds too! Lots of options

[Wolfman]

I still believe Neal is saving his best for the playoffs