yave1964 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Less than 48 hours to go until July first and all hell breaks loose. Here are some of the latest rumors.... Buffalo has snuck in and the rumor is that they have outbid Dallas and Colorado and will be signing Mats Zuccarello to go with skinner and Eichel on what would be a strong top line. Pavelski seems destined to be leaving San Jose behind due to term/money, he is trying to find a structural fit that would allow him to Tampa which is simply insane. Lehner wanted desperately to stay with the Isles, imploring them for a contract but they are miles apart, the Isles also seem destined to lose a second captain in two years, Anders Lee is frustrated because he wanted to stay but both will likely be moving on. Lehner is rumored to be on his way to Columbus to replace Bob who is almost certainly going to Florida and Lee appears to have a chance to land in Chicago. Panarin wants more money than God and some teams such as the rangers appear ready to come close to meeting his asking price of 12 million per for 7 seasons. Rumors are that this is a done deal, just a few details to work out. Zaitsev to Ottawa is picking up steam. Tyler Myers appears heading to Vancouver for too much money and too much term. Arizona cannot get anyone to take their money. On the RFA list, it would appear no offer sheets are imminent if there is one it will likely be to Aho in Carolna who has been offered a shockingly bad offer by the club and in spite of loving playing in Carolina, money is money. Edmonton is in on Connolly, Nyquist and Donskoi, if they manage to add all three their top nine will look vastly different next season. Finally, Duchene seems destined for Nashville after they freed up the money to get him by trading Subban. Essentially it would make the deal Subban for Duchene, Santini and two second rounders which is one hell of a haul and further proof that Poille is one of the best and most aggressive GMs in the game. Anyone else hearing anything else? It has been a bit quieter than the last several years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 A couple of others.. Jake Gardiner wants to play in either Dallas or Vancouver both have contingency offers on the table but he is their second choice behind other players so he is in a wait and see right now. and Buffalo is trying to find someone, anyone to take Ristolainen off their hands. The talented offensive blueliner will be moved partially due to salary but mostly because although he can move the puck with the best of them he has never learned the name of his position is defense, he is sorely lacking in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Done deal. Kessel traded to Coyotes for Alex Galchenyuk and more coming... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 This ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 does that represent cap relief for the Pens ? or has Kessel worn out his welcome at stop #3 ? Galchenyuk could be pretty effective if paired with the right guys, does this allow for the Pens to try to cash in on Malkin ? This deal raises more questions for me than it provides answers for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 It cannot be even up can it? I posted elsewhere that I always feel the team getting the best player wins the trade and that clearly is Kessel, love handles and all. There has to be other pieces involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 The Penguins got FLEECED and destroyed in this trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, FD19372 said: The Penguins got FLEECED and destroyed in this trade. I do like Pierre Olivier Joseph the young defenseman coming to Pitt in the deal, first rounder a few years ago, first year pro, more of a project. The big thing is Kessel is signed long term while Chuckie is an UFA after next season. If Pittsburgh either a) loses him to free agency or b) pays way too much to keep him, it will look really dumb no matter what kind of a career a nice steady stay at home defenseman prospect has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Maple Leafs have a tenative trade with the Senators. Leafs trade Nikita Zaitsev for Cody Ceci. Leafs can't finalize the deal till July 1 as they will pay Zaitsev's $3M signing bonus and it is likely the Leafs will add something else to the Senators. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Fenton is apparently pursuing Mats Zuccarello, and Ryan Harman. Could offer Zuccarello a long and lucerative contract according to Michael Russo. The Blue Jackets also have interest in Zuccarello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Seems both the Panthers and Islanders are going after signing both Panarin and Bobrovsky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 6 hours ago, hf101 said: Maple Leafs have a tenative trade with the Senators. Leafs trade Nikita Zaitsev for Cody Ceci. Leafs can't finalize the deal till July 1 as they will pay Zaitsev's $3M signing bonus and it is likely the Leafs will add something else to the Senators. Wow I like that one for Toronto, Ceci is an underrated player in desperate need of a change of scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 11 hours ago, FD19372 said: The Penguins got FLEECED and destroyed in this trade. Agreed! The 4th rounder to Arizona made it to much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 7 hours ago, hf101 said: Seems both the Panthers and Islanders are going after signing both Panarin and Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky goes back to the Flyers would be funny! Flyers need someone to back up Hart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 32 minutes ago, notfondajane said: Bobrovsky goes back to the Flyers would be funny! Flyers need someone to back up Hart! Not anymore, They signed Elliot this past week to a one year deal. Bobrovsky clearly wants a lot of money and a long contract. The Flyerss don't need that as they've annointed Carter Hart as their #1 for the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 58 minutes ago, hf101 said: Not anymore, They signed Elliot this past week to a one year deal. Bobrovsky clearly wants a lot of money and a long contract. The Flyerss don't need that as they've annointed Carter Hart as their #1 for the long term. Until he struggles and they bring in a psycho to stabilize the position and Hart demands a trade, and gets traded to Columbus for a 3rd.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, notfondajane said: Bobrovsky goes back to the Flyers would be funny! Flyers need someone to back up Hart! Not at that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, notfondajane said: Agreed! The 4th rounder to Arizona made it to much! Amazing what the return was. You get the next biggest Russian ripoff not named Kovalchuk, and in return you gave up Fat Phil AND a 4th. Shocking how Kessel's stock has fallen, and that Rutherford couldn't anything more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Mike Smith to the Oilers sounding very likely, makes some sense, never a fan of his but nice veteran insurance for Koskinen. With Talbot going to Calgary it is almost as if they orchestrated a trade with the Flyers as the short term third team in to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 These appear to be true as of this morning Duchene to Nashville- done 7 years. Bobrovsky to Florida Panarin has chosen the Islanders Zuccarello on his way to the land of a thousand lakes Both Pavelski and Perry have chosen Dallas Varlamov leaning heavily towards the Island Luke Schenn joining the Bolts Tyler Myers on his way to Vancouver That is it so far unless you count Calvin Pickard signing with the Wings to play with the Griffins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 A couple more Jordie Benn going to Vancouver who is completely revamping it defense with Myers, Benn and Quinn hughes for enxt year. Brett Connolly goes to Florida. Nice add. Richard Panik replaces Connolly in Washington, nice piece affordable 4 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Kind of ironic both Pavelski and Perry to Dallas. lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 Nyquist replacing Bread. Heh. Filppula two years in Detroit meaning Veleno wont be rushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Seems like Aho's situation is going to get very interesting. The Canadiens threw an offer sheet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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