I would definitely take Zegras on the Flames (contrary to what many Flames fans seem to say, not sure why) but I actually think it would be a bad decision for him. This Flames team generates so little offence that I think his scoring struggles would just continue. Plus, as much as I like Huska as a coach, I know he would just turn Zegras into a defensive forward as he seems to do with every skill player lol. I totally agree with your assessment of Cozens and would take him on the Flames in a heartbeat (obviously). But the price would likely begin with Zary or Coronato which should be a hard no for Conroy.
I would love Zegras to become a Flame, but at what cost. I do t know if giving up a first and/or a top prospect is worth a guy that might not turn out in the flames system. Maybe like a 2nd plus a solid prospect like Etienne Morin, but the Ducks would probably want more.
@ he’s actually underrated by virtue of how many people unjustifiably shit on him. And he’s a high end offensive driver no doubt, not a “support” player
Such a sad situation with Zegras. He’s done everything Verbeek and Cronin have asked of him in regards to putting in effort on the defensive side of the puck (the Ducks brass has been vocal about his improvement in other areas), but unfortunately the way Cronin coaches actively hinders production (look no further than Terry leading the team with 8 goals). Anaheim should be a fast, transition based team who should be given free rein to cheat for offense/stretch the ice at times with the mobility and skill they have throughout their lineup, yet instead Cronin is hell-bent on making everyone a bottom six grinder type and places a gross overemphasis on 200 foot play to the point where energy is expended and Anaheim can’t get out on the rush, where they’re at their best. The irony of Cronin being a defensive-minded coach is that Anaheim is still the second worst 5v5 defensive team and obviously production has cratered for the entire team. If Zegras is out of Anaheim before Cronin that would be close to a fireable offense for Verbeek in my opinion. He and Leo are the two most dynamic forwards in the team and I’m sick of seeing their talent go to waste, due to both systematic limitations and a lack of elite finishing talent around them.
@@iceyreelz3228 it's one thing to instill some defensive habits in Z's game that he previously didn't have. But when it comes at the expense of his playmaking, creativity and transition play then it becomes a massive issue developmentally. McTavish looks awful, Cronin's trying to mold him into a Brady Tkachuk type power forward. While McT has some puck protection elements to him, he's best when carrying the puck in. Feels like he's either dumping it in or the puck is dying on his stick nowadays, sad to see.
Verbeek isn't a good gm to me. He's drafted decently well, but his free agency signings and most of his trades are just bad, just look at the Trouba deal. And it's not like he's had any draft steals either outside of Zellweger
@@RIS3N1 Actually Verbeek didn't even draft Zellweger either 💀but yeah I agree with your comments, still love the Mintyukov and Leo picks but not really any found money in later rounds with him (except possibly Luneau depending on how he pans out). Love the Cutter trade, but he did have leverage to be fair. The lack of creative moves to enhance the team and even moves on the fringes has left me disappointed tbh
@@RIS3N1Even when it comes to draft, he's average at best. He passed on Michkov, going with a safer option, then passed on Demidov picking Sennecke who was projected to go way lower.
@@OhNyquistTarasenko really bought in and played hard and physical. Would be interesting to see Kane on a contender for sure though if Detroit doesn't improve
@@OhNyquistfair but Tarasenko is a different type of player than Kane. I think dude is right I think Kane isn’t capable of keeping up with a contender unless he accepts being like a 3rd or 4th or role player. The days of Kane being The Guy are gone
@@duckattak Agreed. Kane is getting significant minutes in Detroit and has lost a step from last season. Although, who knows, if he went to another team he might find chemistry and play at least a little better and he can always be a PP specialist (not on a contender though).
I think Kane is suffering from Lalonde style of play like many others on Detroit currently. I think frustration is the key element to being off. That being said just because other wings are not finishing I still see Kane making those pretty passes that he does. They are overlooked because nothing comes from them. On a contender those passes would be finished on
Trevor Zegras might be a great fit in St. Louis. While the Blues really need defense, they could also use a young, skilled center going forward to grow with the team. Pavel Buchnevich is great on wing, but really a 'last resort' at center, and, after Robert Thomas, our other centers (Brayden Schenn, Oscar Sundqvist, Radek Faksa, all 30+), while solid defensively, on face-offs, and in other ways, don't have the speed to keep up with our young, up-and-coming, wingers, like Dylan Holloway and Zachary Bolduc who seem to have some good chemistry together already. The Blues could send back draft picks and/or solid young prospects (the Blues have something like a dozen former 1st round draft picks who're 25 or younger on the team or in the system), helping Anaheim's youth movement as well. I doubt it would be Dalibor Dvorsky, but MAYBE Jimmy Snuggerud or others. The question I'd have is how Zegras would play for Jim Montgomery. While EVERY NHL coach worth their salt wants a 'complete game' from their players, Monty seems OK with offense-first players “stretching their legs” a bit, as long as they're still mindful of the defensive side of the game (witness how well Jordan Kyrou has been developing his all-around game this season while still leading the team in goals, albeit that started even before Monty got here). Just a thought.
I agree. I think center deph has been in very high demand the last 3 years. I can see O' Riley also going there. Maybe even a JT Compher. There's definitely some options but I'm just not sure what they will have to give up and if they are willing to
With O'Reilly it's hard to say. He did seem to choose Nashville because he didn't want to be there in Toronto. But at the same time changing the GM and coach may have created an environment that works more for him than the Dubas/Keefe combination. And the Leafs could use a huge boost in the bottom 6.
A little surprised you didn’t mention mikael granlund. Kinda want to keep him on the sharks, but that definitely not a guarantee. Maybe I’m over estimating him, but I think he would make an impact on a number of teams as a middle 6 center.
It’s pretty clear when people don’t actually watch Ducks games. Zegras has been defensively responsible this year, and Zegras had 6 of those 10 points in the 7 games before injuring his knee. He was looking just fine. 2nd round picks aren’t remotely interesting.
Fantasy situation: Kane is traded to the Hawks for a few/a late round pick and/or future considerations If he doesn’t play next year, let him end his career as a Hawk and maybe Kanes style of play gives Bedard a bit of a boost
I’m a Panthers fan, but I watch every hockey game I get on ESPN +. Nashville actually shows effort every night, I just think it’s a mix of age and roster chemistry. I’ve never seen a worse offense in my life. That being said, I could see Zegras going to the Rangers and actually playing well.
No smoke without a fire. Makes a lot more sense to me for the Senators to shop Tkachuk around than to trade Norris out. He's been the most undisciplined top line forward in the league of the past decade. Way ahead of bona fide pests like Marchand. (Worse to me is not even the record high PIM for a top line fwd, it's the shear stupidity of so many of those, most frustrating super talented scorer I've ever seen. One minute he's a once in a generation genius, the next he's a freakin liability) If they truly wanna shake up the core and send a message, no other guy could bear the same significance nor send this powerful a shockwave.
I believe there will be a trade involving Mike Matheson. You might argue he isn't a star but he's had in his last 3 years: 22-23 48gp 8g 26a 34p 23-24 82gp 11g 51a 62p 24-25* 26gp 2g 13a 15p He's also a very versatile player. You can slot him in as a #1 offensive defenseman and get very solid 50+ point production. You can also slot him as a middle pairing two way defender and get 25+ points with good defense. I could see a team like the Flyers in a package deal involving Frost and some picks/prospects for Matheson. They aren't really in a position where there's a reliable #1 producer. Sanheim had 44 last year and 17 last. And would be a good trade to move off of Frost.
I wouldn't mind seeing O'Reilly play for division rival, Winnipeg Jets. They need a reliable 2C who can win faceoffs and add some scoring depth to the team, especially come playoffs. He could still be a 40 point guy which wouldn't be terrible. And having him on the 2nd with Ehlers and Chibrikov or Niedereitter would be solid.
I actually cant see ROR getting moved. After signing Stammer, Marchy, Skjei, Josi, Saros, Forsberg for term you cant kinda just sell away your 1C which almost eliminates any chance of winning within the next few years. I think ROR also has a good reputation with coaching and management and is a guy they wanna keep
I think the Flyers could be another team to consider for Zegras or Cozens. They have a desperate need at center with Michkov breaking out and have log Jams at both wing positions and LHD. Plus the picks to get it done. Really comes down to if Briere values them as high as others do
As an Islanders fan it would really, really hurt to see Brock go. However, watching the entire team play for the loser point every night is so painful that I'm just waiting for them to either ask Lou to resign after the year or commit to blowing it up now. Every fan has turned on him, and understandably so, and even Roy seems to want input on the roster. This roster simply won't win. The most dynamic players on the team are either out with injury or underperforming (e.g., Horvat without Barzal and Duke next to him, or Dobson with a rookie next to him). The team struggles to score and is wildly inconsistent. Brock is a very good 200-foot center who is a very consistent scorer. His contract is up after this season, and $6 mil was considered a discount six years ago, so one can imagine what a pay raise would look like now. Would love to see him go for a cup in Dallas. Just as important though is that they trade Kyle Palmieri, who is also on an expiring deal and somehow leads the team in scoring while looking like a caveman on skates. If only the Isles could trade Lee as easily as the Rangers got rid of Trouba, not that I don't like Lee but $7 mil for solely a net-front presence on the ice is just not worth it any longer. The Isles are the definition of a team that got left behind with the times, and a Calgary Flames style retool I believe would be the right way to go.
As a sens fan I don't really see a Norris trading working. If he plays well enough for someone to want to trade for him, then Ottawa might as well keep him because he's playing well. If he doesn't play well, nobody would want him at nearly 8mil a year. I don't see Ottawa retaining salary for that long unless they decide they want to try another rebuild
I think Granlund could be moved at the deadline, he’s expiring and is ppg on the sharks. Probably not a mid season deal though so makes sense to leave him out.
Unless Norris can magically get his shoulder back to where he can rotate it and take one timers again I'd be surprised if he ever gets back to his 45-50 goal pace as he was an insane 1 timer weapon that season. He doesnt take 1 timers anymore and thats probably going to leave him as a 2nd liner who can score 30-35 goals and play a solid 2 way game which is pretty underrated. Also with Ullmark showing hes the actual starter recently and pkaying well I'd expect the Sens dont make any moves the team has been top 10 in most advanced analytics just goaltending has sewered them again but the goaltending at least on Ullmarks side seems to be going again but we'll see Id love Cozens though if the Sens do look to move Norris
honestly, montreal almost traded the 21st pick for Zegras last year. i could see a similar trade actually happen between the ducks and the habs. dach isnt working out right now, and as a 2C, Zegras would be perfect.
Give Dach time! He's been injured so much and needs TIME to develop, this year and next year. If he doesn't start playing better next year, then you can worry. This season is just to get him experience...hopefully he can create some magic with Laine (develop his 2 way game). Also, increase his physical presence...which he doesn't use enough yet.
Cozens gets paid what 7 million? That's good 2nd line money. He's proven he could almost be a 1st liner with his 61 in 68 year. Not to mention he's a very nice two way player as well. I think you look at that guy and if you can give up Norris a guy who can't stay healthy and is more money you take that any day.
The Wild have reportedly been shopping Marco Rossi, and while I like him and wouldn't mind holding on to him, just thinking about playing any of these centers with Kaprizov has me salivating. I'm particularly keen on Zegras, but a lot of Wild fans are clamoring for Brock Nelson homecoming, and that could be a good deal as well.
For a run at the Cup I'm assuming! Rossi's too young and you want experience. It's a good idea. Try and get the best centre you can! While we have maybe the biggest rivalry (Jets vs. Wild), if you win the Cup I will be very happy!!!
Zibanejads contract is a contract that might be difficult to move, must be too difficult cause he has a full nmc so unless he waives, he aint leaving NYR
I think patty kane to Dallas would be great years ago I predicted that we would Patrick sharp and Joe pavelski and I was right so I’m thinking that maybe we could do the same with patty kane we would fit in nicely with the core we have
I hope not, we have enough undersized skill guys. Hoping for Nelson plus another D, but I heard a possible Kadri-Andersonn to Dallas deal isn’t out of the question. I know it’s Kadri, but I’d take him just for a potential Colorado matchup.
Stars were rumored for both Larkin, and Nelson I think. I would be pleasantly surprised if we got Larkin, but knowing our GMs love for older players, he'll go out and get a retired David Krejci. Also Zegras is a show pony. He was a bright spot on a terrible team. He'll be better, but still a middling NHL player if traded to Calgary.
I doubt Cozens and Joshua are moved at the deadline. If, these are summer deals. Joshua still has 18pt (12g) in 27 games, and has 5 more years at 8m. Cozens also has 5 years and 7m, and he has a down year. With Kreider, why would anyone want to have the but end of Kreiders contract? A soon 34 year old power forward, signed for 6,5m that apparently did fall of the cliff this season.
I think Kane would be a good fit on the bolts, their most glaring hole is 2nd line RW. If they could get him for 2 2nd round picks and Nick Perbix and then pick up someone like Tyson Barrie from CGY I think they would be a more serious threat in the east
Well yeah I like this. The biggest problem for Tampa this year is just PK and consisent goaltending. Not that Vasy is bad. He still is putting up very solid numbers. It's the back up. Vasy is kind of their only option in games they want to win. I think they should go for a guy like Cam Talbot. For the PK, I can see Greenway. He last year led in many stats for PK situations and provides forward deph. Kane doesn't really solve either of these things. They're averaging 3.84 GFPG which is super high and have a 28% PP. I think unless the offense dips come Deadline time they should go for those guys.
@ all fair points, but they’ve started to turn it around on the PK. They’ve killed 11 of the last 11 penalties and a few of those were without cirelli and Cernak. I think if they get a solid 5th/6th D man and a solidified top 6 RW for cheap (similar to the Duclair pick up last year) we would look much better than last year and could potentially make a deep run
@jmstock03 I mean hey Kane still does play in Detroit. Maybe they get Kane and Talbot for Issac Howard and some picks? And then Greenway from Buffalo for like a 5th? I think you can't really complain with that team Guentziel-Point-Kuch Hagel-Cirelli-Kane Chafee-Paul-Atkinson Girg-Glen-Eyssimont Hedman-Raddysh McDouagh-Moser Cernak-Permit Vasy Talbot If that team stays healthy I think I have them above (no order): -Boston Bruins -Toronto Maple Leafs -Ottawa Senators -New York Rangers -New York Islanders -Buffalo Sabres -Washington Capitals -Pittsburgh Penguins -Montreal Canadiens -Detroit Red Wings -Philideplhia Flyers -Columbus Blue Jackets -Carolina Hurricanes So they beat out 6 of 7 other teams in Atlantic and 13 of 15 teams in the East easily. I struggle putting them above New Jersey and Florida. I mean Florida won in a clean 5 last year. And New Jersey I will give credit is a lot closer. That will be a 7 or 6 game series and could go either way. Wouldn't bet my money on either side.
@ I mean yeah, that top 6 is lethal. And McDounagh and Cernak is still a great shut down pair. I think the only issue I have with that is you would need to trade for Talbot soon for it to be worth it, cuz once playoffs come Vasy is the starter no question. So I think if you wanted him fresh you would want to get in a solid back up pretty quick to get Vasy some rest throughout the season imo
@jmstock03 Well it's quite frankly so they don't finish in a wild card position and in case vasy gets hurt or if they wanna rest him in round 1. If they get Talbot and Kane in Febuary I think they finish 3rd in the Atlantic. They face the Leafs in round 1 AGAIN. But now the Bolts are just better then they were even when they did beat them in 2022 and when they lost in 2023. I think they take care of them in 5. And now your getting set up for a very good path with high rest. Now let's say they don't get Talbot. They are the 1 WC again and have to face Florida. That's not a series I'd like if I'm a Bolts fan.
Don’t see the Leafs even sniffing around O’Reilly unless a contract like Kampf or Jarnkrok go the other way to make the dollars work. Treiliving wont pull a Dubas and unload draft capital for a player on the wrong side of 30 with two years left at almost five million. Even if Nashville retains money.
That's a lot for Zegras. I mean at this point he's really not been healthy and has been not good. In his last 2 seasons (55gp) he's had just 10 goals 15 apples and 25 points. Thats under a 40 point pace. Considering he's not bringing any physicality or defense either. I think the Ducks will be happy with like two 2nds at this point
Why the duck are there only 4 countries in the 4 nations ? Even if you leave out the Russians, there should be a CzechSlovak entry and some other combined Rando Euro teams (Denmark, Italy, Baltics etc)
He has done some great stuff.. I follow him but he's not thinking things through in this episode. I don't think it's wrong to let him know. He is better than this. We know it.
I doubt Nashville would send O'Reilly back to Toronto. Less about it being a "good fit" for the player and more just Toronto has nothing that is of interest to Nashville for O'Reilly that Toronto would be willing to move for him.
Made a comment about this too. I hope he does resign with the sharks… unless we’re offered something crazy, which might not be completely off the table.
I can’t tolerate the Patrick Kane slander by the entire NHL fanbase since he got traded to New York. Kane easily is the best American born hockey player of all time and there were so many people saying he fell off. Not true. Here are the facts: Kane was traded from Chicago fully expecting that he would be a Hawk for life. Didn’t happen, and there was such an adjustment that his season with the Rangers was rough. On top of that, he was dealing with a hip injury nearly the entire stint with the Rangers which limited his movement. Missed training camp due to the injury recovery when he got signed with the Red Wings and it took literally forever for him to get back into the game. Kane’s issue is he never has gotten a chance to gel with a consistent center man or winger since leaving Chicago. He went to the Rangers and he never stayed on the same line for too long, and the same goes for Detroit. Of course, no one will be able to replace the synergy Kane and Toews had, but keeping Kane on the same line with the same linemates is a good start. Showtime can still bounce back, but I also don’t know if Detroit is a place where he should.
@@ivantot506 Norris is much better defensively and has had a better season statistically in the past than zegras. He is a more complete player, albeit zegras is more creative. One for one is more than fair
Disappointing. Your work is usually much better than this. Too superficial ... Both too obvious and too obviously not going to happen. Ah well Next one will be better
As a Jets fan Scheif ain't going anywhere. He just signed a long term deal with the Jets, has openly said he wants to stay and is having an insane year so far on a cup worthy team. Why trade him?
Brock Nelson looks like he's 53 instead of 33.
The Professor
Scores like he’s 23
I would definitely take Zegras on the Flames (contrary to what many Flames fans seem to say, not sure why) but I actually think it would be a bad decision for him. This Flames team generates so little offence that I think his scoring struggles would just continue. Plus, as much as I like Huska as a coach, I know he would just turn Zegras into a defensive forward as he seems to do with every skill player lol. I totally agree with your assessment of Cozens and would take him on the Flames in a heartbeat (obviously). But the price would likely begin with Zary or Coronato which should be a hard no for Conroy.
So basically Huska would be Cronin 2.0 in terms of hampering Z's offense lol
I would love Zegras to become a Flame, but at what cost. I do t know if giving up a first and/or a top prospect is worth a guy that might not turn out in the flames system. Maybe like a 2nd plus a solid prospect like Etienne Morin, but the Ducks would probably want more.
Zegras isn’t going anywhere
Zegras is one of the most overrated star type players in the league. He's a supportive cast player, not your top guy
@ he’s actually underrated by virtue of how many people unjustifiably shit on him. And he’s a high end offensive driver no doubt, not a “support” player
Dragging Ryan O'Rielly back into the "bright lights" of the Toronto media would be funny
Such a sad situation with Zegras. He’s done everything Verbeek and Cronin have asked of him in regards to putting in effort on the defensive side of the puck (the Ducks brass has been vocal about his improvement in other areas), but unfortunately the way Cronin coaches actively hinders production (look no further than Terry leading the team with 8 goals).
Anaheim should be a fast, transition based team who should be given free rein to cheat for offense/stretch the ice at times with the mobility and skill they have throughout their lineup, yet instead Cronin is hell-bent on making everyone a bottom six grinder type and places a gross overemphasis on 200 foot play to the point where energy is expended and Anaheim can’t get out on the rush, where they’re at their best. The irony of Cronin being a defensive-minded coach is that Anaheim is still the second worst 5v5 defensive team and obviously production has cratered for the entire team.
If Zegras is out of Anaheim before Cronin that would be close to a fireable offense for Verbeek in my opinion. He and Leo are the two most dynamic forwards in the team and I’m sick of seeing their talent go to waste, due to both systematic limitations and a lack of elite finishing talent around them.
I agree let the kids play how they want on offence that’s what they were drafted for
@@iceyreelz3228 it's one thing to instill some defensive habits in Z's game that he previously didn't have. But when it comes at the expense of his playmaking, creativity and transition play then it becomes a massive issue developmentally. McTavish looks awful, Cronin's trying to mold him into a Brady Tkachuk type power forward. While McT has some puck protection elements to him, he's best when carrying the puck in. Feels like he's either dumping it in or the puck is dying on his stick nowadays, sad to see.
Verbeek isn't a good gm to me. He's drafted decently well, but his free agency signings and most of his trades are just bad, just look at the Trouba deal. And it's not like he's had any draft steals either outside of Zellweger
@@RIS3N1 Actually Verbeek didn't even draft Zellweger either 💀but yeah I agree with your comments, still love the Mintyukov and Leo picks but not really any found money in later rounds with him (except possibly Luneau depending on how he pans out). Love the Cutter trade, but he did have leverage to be fair. The lack of creative moves to enhance the team and even moves on the fringes has left me disappointed tbh
@@RIS3N1Even when it comes to draft, he's average at best. He passed on Michkov, going with a safer option, then passed on Demidov picking Sennecke who was projected to go way lower.
Don't really see a true contender even wanting Kane at this point. Imagine him trying to keep up with like the Panthers' style for example
Tarasenko did well with them down the stretch last season, I think in the right role Kane would help.
@@OhNyquistTarasenko really bought in and played hard and physical. Would be interesting to see Kane on a contender for sure though if Detroit doesn't improve
@@OhNyquistfair but Tarasenko is a different type of player than Kane. I think dude is right I think Kane isn’t capable of keeping up with a contender unless he accepts being like a 3rd or 4th or role player. The days of Kane being The Guy are gone
@@duckattak Agreed. Kane is getting significant minutes in Detroit and has lost a step from last season. Although, who knows, if he went to another team he might find chemistry and play at least a little better and he can always be a PP specialist (not on a contender though).
I think Kane is suffering from Lalonde style of play like many others on Detroit currently. I think frustration is the key element to being off. That being said just because other wings are not finishing I still see Kane making those pretty passes that he does. They are overlooked because nothing comes from them. On a contender those passes would be finished on
Canucks would love O'Reilly, given that we can't win a single draw
Hopefully, miller isn’t too rusty tonight, but it’s gonna be a rough game
I’d also be interested in proverov
Don’t think he has any interest in playing in Canada.
Trevor Zegras might be a great fit in St. Louis.
While the Blues really need defense, they could also use a young, skilled center going forward to grow with the team. Pavel Buchnevich is great on wing, but really a 'last resort' at center, and, after Robert Thomas, our other centers (Brayden Schenn, Oscar Sundqvist, Radek Faksa, all 30+), while solid defensively, on face-offs, and in other ways, don't have the speed to keep up with our young, up-and-coming, wingers, like Dylan Holloway and Zachary Bolduc who seem to have some good chemistry together already.
The Blues could send back draft picks and/or solid young prospects (the Blues have something like a dozen former 1st round draft picks who're 25 or younger on the team or in the system), helping Anaheim's youth movement as well. I doubt it would be Dalibor Dvorsky, but MAYBE Jimmy Snuggerud or others.
The question I'd have is how Zegras would play for Jim Montgomery. While EVERY NHL coach worth their salt wants a 'complete game' from their players, Monty seems OK with offense-first players “stretching their legs” a bit, as long as they're still mindful of the defensive side of the game (witness how well Jordan Kyrou has been developing his all-around game this season while still leading the team in goals, albeit that started even before Monty got here).
Just a thought.
Brock Nelson is the oldest 33 year old alive
I think Carolina should look to trade for Norris or Cozens. They need a 2C very badly
I agree. I think center deph has been in very high demand the last 3 years. I can see O' Riley also going there. Maybe even a JT Compher. There's definitely some options but I'm just not sure what they will have to give up and if they are willing to
Kotkaniemi and staal been that bad? Dang
With O'Reilly it's hard to say. He did seem to choose Nashville because he didn't want to be there in Toronto. But at the same time changing the GM and coach may have created an environment that works more for him than the Dubas/Keefe combination. And the Leafs could use a huge boost in the bottom 6.
I mean O'Reilly did play his best under Craig Berube, so maybe that helps
Feel like O’Reilly wants more of a role than a 3C. Likely would want top 6 minutes
A little surprised you didn’t mention mikael granlund. Kinda want to keep him on the sharks, but that definitely not a guarantee. Maybe I’m over estimating him, but I think he would make an impact on a number of teams as a middle 6 center.
YES...definitely deadline deal...he'll go somewhere.
Hopefully back to minny!
It’s pretty clear when people don’t actually watch Ducks games. Zegras has been defensively responsible this year, and Zegras had 6 of those 10 points in the 7 games before injuring his knee. He was looking just fine. 2nd round picks aren’t remotely interesting.
I’m a flyers fan and I’d give up one of our firsts for Zegras in a heartbeat
Fantasy situation: Kane is traded to the Hawks for a few/a late round pick and/or future considerations
If he doesn’t play next year, let him end his career as a Hawk and maybe Kanes style of play gives Bedard a bit of a boost
I’m a Panthers fan, but I watch every hockey game I get on ESPN +. Nashville actually shows effort every night, I just think it’s a mix of age and roster chemistry. I’ve never seen a worse offense in my life. That being said, I could see Zegras going to the Rangers and actually playing well.
LETS GO PANTHERS!!!!!!! GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWLLLLLLL MEEEEOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW
Great to have ya back man. Hope all is well with you. THG has been putting me to sleep.
No smoke without a fire. Makes a lot more sense to me for the Senators to shop Tkachuk around than to trade Norris out.
He's been the most undisciplined top line forward in the league of the past decade. Way ahead of bona fide pests like Marchand.
(Worse to me is not even the record high PIM for a top line fwd, it's the shear stupidity of so many of those, most frustrating super talented scorer I've ever seen. One minute he's a once in a generation genius, the next he's a freakin liability)
If they truly wanna shake up the core and send a message, no other guy could bear the same significance nor send this powerful a shockwave.
Nelson the most underrated goal scorer and center in the league
I would die if the Flyers trade for Cozens, we need so much help at center.
Correction at 3:18, Kings retained salary on Provorov, not Philly.
I think the jets push for Nelson
I believe there will be a trade involving Mike Matheson. You might argue he isn't a star but he's had in his last 3 years:
22-23 48gp 8g 26a 34p
23-24 82gp 11g 51a 62p
24-25* 26gp 2g 13a 15p
He's also a very versatile player. You can slot him in as a #1 offensive defenseman and get very solid 50+ point production. You can also slot him as a middle pairing two way defender and get 25+ points with good defense. I could see a team like the Flyers in a package deal involving Frost and some picks/prospects for Matheson. They aren't really in a position where there's a reliable #1 producer. Sanheim had 44 last year and 17 last. And would be a good trade to move off of Frost.
Why would Montreal move Matheson?
@@JoelER78 Why wouldn't they? He at his peak trade value and eats up minutes for Hutson.
I wouldn't mind seeing O'Reilly play for division rival, Winnipeg Jets. They need a reliable 2C who can win faceoffs and add some scoring depth to the team, especially come playoffs.
He could still be a 40 point guy which wouldn't be terrible. And having him on the 2nd with Ehlers and Chibrikov or Niedereitter would be solid.
I actually cant see ROR getting moved. After signing Stammer, Marchy, Skjei, Josi, Saros, Forsberg for term you cant kinda just sell away your 1C which almost eliminates any chance of winning within the next few years. I think ROR also has a good reputation with coaching and management and is a guy they wanna keep
That’s the point of a rebuild tho. Selling off your high paid high producing guys for picks
I think the Flyers could be another team to consider for Zegras or Cozens. They have a desperate need at center with Michkov breaking out and have log Jams at both wing positions and LHD. Plus the picks to get it done. Really comes down to if Briere values them as high as others do
Not Zegras! Maybe Cozens
Definitely Cozens > Zegras.
Cozens doesn't even look like he can cut it consistently as a center in the NHL, wouldn't waste my time if I was Briere. If you needed wingers, sure.
In retrospect, we should've seen Nashville's problems coming. ROR is making 3C money and is their top center.
As an Islanders fan it would really, really hurt to see Brock go. However, watching the entire team play for the loser point every night is so painful that I'm just waiting for them to either ask Lou to resign after the year or commit to blowing it up now. Every fan has turned on him, and understandably so, and even Roy seems to want input on the roster. This roster simply won't win.
The most dynamic players on the team are either out with injury or underperforming (e.g., Horvat without Barzal and Duke next to him, or Dobson with a rookie next to him). The team struggles to score and is wildly inconsistent. Brock is a very good 200-foot center who is a very consistent scorer. His contract is up after this season, and $6 mil was considered a discount six years ago, so one can imagine what a pay raise would look like now. Would love to see him go for a cup in Dallas.
Just as important though is that they trade Kyle Palmieri, who is also on an expiring deal and somehow leads the team in scoring while looking like a caveman on skates. If only the Isles could trade Lee as easily as the Rangers got rid of Trouba, not that I don't like Lee but $7 mil for solely a net-front presence on the ice is just not worth it any longer. The Isles are the definition of a team that got left behind with the times, and a Calgary Flames style retool I believe would be the right way to go.
Man, ROR would be great in a Wings sweater to hold that 2C spot until hopefully Danielson or Kasper are capable of taking that position.
As a sens fan I don't really see a Norris trading working. If he plays well enough for someone to want to trade for him, then Ottawa might as well keep him because he's playing well. If he doesn't play well, nobody would want him at nearly 8mil a year. I don't see Ottawa retaining salary for that long unless they decide they want to try another rebuild
I think Granlund could be moved at the deadline, he’s expiring and is ppg on the sharks. Probably not a mid season deal though so makes sense to leave him out.
Good video. Brock Nelson would pop somewhere else. Look for Dallas to make a move for a big fish.
Would LOVE Z on the Stars. Need a lefty Young gun to balance out Johnston, Stankhoven and Bourque
A Devils fan, trade speculation @ Vatrano has heated up. Would like to see a depth center, Sturm/Bjugstadt move sooner than later
Unless Norris can magically get his shoulder back to where he can rotate it and take one timers again I'd be surprised if he ever gets back to his 45-50 goal pace as he was an insane 1 timer weapon that season. He doesnt take 1 timers anymore and thats probably going to leave him as a 2nd liner who can score 30-35 goals and play a solid 2 way game which is pretty underrated. Also with Ullmark showing hes the actual starter recently and pkaying well I'd expect the Sens dont make any moves the team has been top 10 in most advanced analytics just goaltending has sewered them again but the goaltending at least on Ullmarks side seems to be going again but we'll see Id love Cozens though if the Sens do look to move Norris
would absolutely love seeing nelson to the stars
honestly, montreal almost traded the 21st pick for Zegras last year. i could see a similar trade actually happen between the ducks and the habs. dach isnt working out right now, and as a 2C, Zegras would be perfect.
Give Dach time! He's been injured so much and needs TIME to develop, this year and next year. If he doesn't start playing better next year, then you can worry. This season is just to get him experience...hopefully he can create some magic with Laine (develop his 2 way game). Also, increase his physical presence...which he doesn't use enough yet.
I think Boston will move some guys too!
I forgot how nice those Red Wings jerseys are,
As an Islanders fan I’d be really upset if Nelson left, but I’d be backing him wherever he goes.
ROR needs to redeem himself, badly! From Conn Smythe to being a burden.
Norris for Cozens. Too young overpaid guys
Cozens gets paid what 7 million? That's good 2nd line money. He's proven he could almost be a 1st liner with his 61 in 68 year. Not to mention he's a very nice two way player as well. I think you look at that guy and if you can give up Norris a guy who can't stay healthy and is more money you take that any day.
Nah Norris has been good recently. I can’t see the sens trading him tbh
Why? Norris is good and will develop nicely for the Sens. Cozens should be doing so for Buffalo as well...but they stunt ever player's development.
I really can’t see O’Reilly going to the leafs, he was just there and left, seems like it wasn’t his kind of place
My impression is fans don't want him. They want Kadri.
The Wild have reportedly been shopping Marco Rossi, and while I like him and wouldn't mind holding on to him, just thinking about playing any of these centers with Kaprizov has me salivating. I'm particularly keen on Zegras, but a lot of Wild fans are clamoring for Brock Nelson homecoming, and that could be a good deal as well.
For a run at the Cup I'm assuming! Rossi's too young and you want experience. It's a good idea. Try and get the best centre you can! While we have maybe the biggest rivalry (Jets vs. Wild), if you win the Cup I will be very happy!!!
I dont think the preds will trade ROR. He’s their only good center. Also he hated playing in TOR.
Nyqvist is more likely to be traded.
Nelson looks like 50 yo. in that picture.
Zibanejads contract is a contract that might be difficult to move, must be too difficult cause he has a full nmc so unless he waives, he aint leaving NYR
I think patty kane to Dallas would be great years ago I predicted that we would Patrick sharp and Joe pavelski and I was right so I’m thinking that maybe we could do the same with patty kane we would fit in nicely with the core we have
I hope not, we have enough undersized skill guys. Hoping for Nelson plus another D, but I heard a possible Kadri-Andersonn to Dallas deal isn’t out of the question. I know it’s Kadri, but I’d take him just for a potential Colorado matchup.
Stars were rumored for both Larkin, and Nelson I think. I would be pleasantly surprised if we got Larkin, but knowing our GMs love for older players, he'll go out and get a retired David Krejci.
Also Zegras is a show pony. He was a bright spot on a terrible team. He'll be better, but still a middling NHL player if traded to Calgary.
I doubt Cozens and Joshua are moved at the deadline. If, these are summer deals.
Joshua still has 18pt (12g) in 27 games, and has 5 more years at 8m.
Cozens also has 5 years and 7m, and he has a down year.
With Kreider, why would anyone want to have the but end of Kreiders contract? A soon 34 year old power forward, signed for 6,5m that apparently did fall of the cliff this season.
I think Kane would be a good fit on the bolts, their most glaring hole is 2nd line RW. If they could get him for 2 2nd round picks and Nick Perbix and then pick up someone like Tyson Barrie from CGY I think they would be a more serious threat in the east
Well yeah I like this. The biggest problem for Tampa this year is just PK and consisent goaltending. Not that Vasy is bad. He still is putting up very solid numbers. It's the back up. Vasy is kind of their only option in games they want to win. I think they should go for a guy like Cam Talbot. For the PK, I can see Greenway. He last year led in many stats for PK situations and provides forward deph. Kane doesn't really solve either of these things. They're averaging 3.84 GFPG which is super high and have a 28% PP. I think unless the offense dips come Deadline time they should go for those guys.
@ all fair points, but they’ve started to turn it around on the PK. They’ve killed 11 of the last 11 penalties and a few of those were without cirelli and Cernak. I think if they get a solid 5th/6th D man and a solidified top 6 RW for cheap (similar to the Duclair pick up last year) we would look much better than last year and could potentially make a deep run
@jmstock03 I mean hey Kane still does play in Detroit. Maybe they get Kane and Talbot for Issac Howard and some picks? And then Greenway from Buffalo for like a 5th? I think you can't really complain with that team
Guentziel-Point-Kuch
Hagel-Cirelli-Kane
Chafee-Paul-Atkinson
Girg-Glen-Eyssimont
Hedman-Raddysh
McDouagh-Moser
Cernak-Permit
Vasy
Talbot
If that team stays healthy I think I have them above (no order):
-Boston Bruins
-Toronto Maple Leafs
-Ottawa Senators
-New York Rangers
-New York Islanders
-Buffalo Sabres
-Washington Capitals
-Pittsburgh Penguins
-Montreal Canadiens
-Detroit Red Wings
-Philideplhia Flyers
-Columbus Blue Jackets
-Carolina Hurricanes
So they beat out 6 of 7 other teams in Atlantic and 13 of 15 teams in the East easily. I struggle putting them above New Jersey and Florida. I mean Florida won in a clean 5 last year. And New Jersey I will give credit is a lot closer. That will be a 7 or 6 game series and could go either way. Wouldn't bet my money on either side.
@ I mean yeah, that top 6 is lethal. And McDounagh and Cernak is still a great shut down pair. I think the only issue I have with that is you would need to trade for Talbot soon for it to be worth it, cuz once playoffs come Vasy is the starter no question. So I think if you wanted him fresh you would want to get in a solid back up pretty quick to get Vasy some rest throughout the season imo
@jmstock03 Well it's quite frankly so they don't finish in a wild card position and in case vasy gets hurt or if they wanna rest him in round 1. If they get Talbot and Kane in Febuary I think they finish 3rd in the Atlantic. They face the Leafs in round 1 AGAIN. But now the Bolts are just better then they were even when they did beat them in 2022 and when they lost in 2023. I think they take care of them in 5. And now your getting set up for a very good path with high rest. Now let's say they don't get Talbot. They are the 1 WC again and have to face Florida. That's not a series I'd like if I'm a Bolts fan.
I think the Panthers push for Nelson despite they will be over the cap
Don’t see the Leafs even sniffing around O’Reilly unless a contract like Kampf or Jarnkrok go the other way to make the dollars work. Treiliving wont pull a Dubas and unload draft capital for a player on the wrong side of 30 with two years left at almost five million. Even if Nashville retains money.
Hey man what was your alternate channel you had?
I wouldn't mind seeing ryan o reilly going back to st louis if they can make it wo3k with the cap. He won a vup there it was a good fit
Nike Robertson from the Leafs will be traded maybe to Nashville for O'Reilly
Ryan Oreilly knows he can’t come back to Toronto. I don’t think he can handle any market in Canada
Andrew Mangiapane 1.8 Mill retained a 2025 1st and Bostons 2025 second for Trevor Zegras
That's a lot for Zegras. I mean at this point he's really not been healthy and has been not good. In his last 2 seasons (55gp) he's had just 10 goals 15 apples and 25 points. Thats under a 40 point pace. Considering he's not bringing any physicality or defense either. I think the Ducks will be happy with like two 2nds at this point
@@4u2nvHock3y not really Washington is good so it is basically a second a 3rd and a expiring contract who has been in the bottom 6
Hawks should trade their first round pick from toronto for Zegras.
Is Calgary dumb enough to take Compher in a trade?
this list is just my fantasy team
Kane's gonna be fine
Trading norris would be incredibly foolish for the sens
Flames are calling about Yegor Chinakhov
Who would be on team Russia if they were on the nations face off? And how would they rank among nations
Cozens was over paid for having one good season. GM adams handed out too much money too soon
I'm guessing a deal or no deal is coming in the next couple weeks
Why the duck are there only 4 countries in the 4 nations ? Even if you leave out the Russians, there should be a CzechSlovak entry and some other combined Rando Euro teams (Denmark, Italy, Baltics etc)
Norris is making 7.95?!
trent Fredrick on Boston Bruins.
He has done some great stuff.. I follow him but he's not thinking things through in this episode. I don't think it's wrong to let him know. He is better than this. We know it.
Care to elaborate?
Why has Nashville not fired there coach yet
I doubt Nashville would send O'Reilly back to Toronto. Less about it being a "good fit" for the player and more just Toronto has nothing that is of interest to Nashville for O'Reilly that Toronto would be willing to move for him.
NHL "Stars"... recognizes one guy on the thumbnail... perhaps we have a different definition of "star"..if those 3 are Stars, so is 75% of the league.
Didn’t O’Rielly say he hated playing for the leafs?
Why no love for Granlund?
I think he is going to re sign in SJS
Made a comment about this too. I hope he does resign with the sharks… unless we’re offered something crazy, which might not be completely off the table.
Grandlund from the Sharks?
Zegras ain’t going anywhere
Sorry gotta get back to work, maybe later
Appreciate the feedback
Can you make a part 2 soon Rasmus Anderson mikeal granlund etc are guys I think will move
I want Norris to go to Detroit
What about Mikael Granlund?
I think he is going to re sign
Trade Reaves and Domi, give me Oreilly and Bertuzzi
Norris for couzens 1 for 1
Josh Norris contract is sooooooooooooooooo bad
Zegras is not going anywhere, stop with this bs already.
I can’t tolerate the Patrick Kane slander by the entire NHL fanbase since he got traded to New York. Kane easily is the best American born hockey player of all time and there were so many people saying he fell off. Not true. Here are the facts:
Kane was traded from Chicago fully expecting that he would be a Hawk for life. Didn’t happen, and there was such an adjustment that his season with the Rangers was rough. On top of that, he was dealing with a hip injury nearly the entire stint with the Rangers which limited his movement.
Missed training camp due to the injury recovery when he got signed with the Red Wings and it took literally forever for him to get back into the game.
Kane’s issue is he never has gotten a chance to gel with a consistent center man or winger since leaving Chicago.
He went to the Rangers and he never stayed on the same line for too long, and the same goes for Detroit.
Of course, no one will be able to replace the synergy Kane and Toews had, but keeping Kane on the same line with the same linemates is a good start.
Showtime can still bounce back, but I also don’t know if Detroit is a place where he should.
Send Kaner to FLA for a 3rd and 4th
Zero chance of that happening. Florida’s biggest need is defense
Id trade justin trudeau to wsh for donald trump
As an American, I will take that trade. Would be sad to see Canada turn into a dumb factory, though.
@@Dannyuh7move to Canada please…
would love to see Kane come to MN for this season only 👀
Don’t want him
@ @ i’d take him on the third line every day, personally. Plus, if the trade were to there happen tomorrow, he could play line 2 instead of Moose
Zegras for Norris isn't a bad idea.
Oreilly to TO too
Oreilly to TO too
Maybe for Norris and a couple of 1st round picks
@@ivantot506 Norris is much better defensively and has had a better season statistically in the past than zegras. He is a more complete player, albeit zegras is more creative. One for one is more than fair
@gludiousmaximus7918 older and injured 90% of the time. So no, he isnt better
Not a single star was named
Disappointing. Your work is usually much better than this. Too superficial ... Both too obvious and too obviously not going to happen.
Ah well
Next one will be better
Bro wants to be the main character so bad. Have some respect
Why does everyone INSIST on mispronouncing Jiříček? It's gotta be purposeful at this point
- Trevor Zegras (if healthy)
- Rasmus Andersson
- Matt Duchene
- Ryan O’Reilly
- Kaapo Kakko
- Brady Tkachuk
- Travis Konecny
- Evgeni Malkin
- Ivan Provorov
- Mitch Marner
- J.T. Miller
- Mark Scheifele
Why would the jets trade scheifele? they just got him locked up
bro brady aint being traded
As a Jets fan Scheif ain't going anywhere. He just signed a long term deal with the Jets, has openly said he wants to stay and is having an insane year so far on a cup worthy team. Why trade him?
Brady ?!
Tkachuk? Marner? Miller? Malkin? Scheifele? None of this is happening my guy
First
how old are you?