2015 NHL Trade Deadline Thread

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It's from Dreger, so take it with a entire shaker of salt...

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger
Montreal, Calgary and Pittsburgh were all interested in Franson, but couldn't match Nashville's offer.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

It's from Dreger, so take it with a entire shaker of salt...

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger
Montreal, Calgary and Pittsburgh were all interested in Franson, but couldn't match Nashville's offer.

Makes sense. PIT doesn't have their first, the Habs were like "we had a deal for him for Gorges, why you want so much more?", and Treliving probably had to get down on his knees and beg Burke to not trade two first rounders for Franson. Or got him so drunk he passed out and by the time he woke up Franson was traded. Either way, Flames fans win.

 

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If Nonis asked for Bennett+, I hope Treliving slammed the phone down.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

If Nonis asked for Bennett+, I hope Treliving slammed the phone down.

If he takes any call for Bennett he's an idiot.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Heres the Canucks list of possible trade bait ... I hope they can somehow extend Matthias ... maybe let him host a couple more canucks yoga nights to motivate him to stay



Botchford: A look at the Canucks trade portfolio

ZACK KASSIAN, WINGER

Age: 24

Future: Signed next year for $1.75-million cap hit.

The situation: The Canucks have spent much of the first half of the season looking for a trade partner.

It seems like Kassian could use a fresh start and the team could use a player about the same age who head coach Willie Desjardins has more trust in.

Kassian has gone on a nice goal-scoring run and maybe that will move the needle on the market.

The most likely destination is Boston, as the Bruins have expressed the most interest.

Player’s value: A second-round draft pick, or a player around the same age who, like Kassian, could use a change of scenery.

CHRIS HIGGINS, WINGER

Age: 31

Future: Signed two more years at $2.5 million per, and has a limited no-trade clause (NTC).

The situation: Higgins is a great example of an older vet who still has value. The Canucks could trade for a younger player and not lose much, with Jannik Hansen ready to move off the fourth line and into the top-six.

A shrewd executive should be all over Higgins. His six-per-cent shooting percentage is the lowest of the season. His score-adjusted Corsi-for percentage of 57 per cent is in the same zone as top-line NHL players.

Even with just seven goals, he would be a good bet for a contender looking for some scoring punch.

Player’s value: The Canucks could get a B prospect or an early draft pick for Higgins, especially if he’s willing to go to either New York teams.

EDDIE LACK, GOALIE

Age: 27

Future: Signed for one more year at a $1.15-million cap hit, then he’s set to be an unrestricted free agent (UFA).

The situation: Lack is the goalie most likely to get squeezed out of an organization which also has Ryan Miller and Jacob Markstrom.

The Canucks have explored Lack deals, but have concluded that the best time to make a deal will be during the offseason, probably at the draft.

That said, things could change and teams, say the Philadelphia Flyers, may make a pitch for Lack before the deadline.

The issue here is that Lack is not viewed as someone you can bring in and make a No. 1. He’s more a guy you bring in to share the load, or challenge for the top spot.

Player’s value: The goalie market is non-existent, so not much. Maybe the Canucks could get a second- or third-round draft. Either that or a middle-of-the-road prospect.

JANNIK HANSEN, WINGER

Age: 28

Future: Signed for three more years at $2.5 million per, and has a limited NTC.

The situation: Locked up and still under 30, the Canucks will not be eager to deal Hansen. He can play anywhere in the lineup.

His speed and versatility would be missed the second he wasn’t in the lineup.

That said, if the Canucks are trying to put a package together to land an impact player, Hansen is the type you include.

The way he’s played this year, his game should translate well to the playoffs, and if a team was looking for a strong third-line winger, Hansen is the type they would target.

Player’s value: Hansen should be able to get the Canucks a B+ prospect if dealt alone. But he could help get something much better than that if packaged with some of these other pieces.

SHAWN MATTHIAS, CENTRE

Age: 26

Future: Set to be a UFA.

The situation: The Canucks know by now their chances of re-signing Shawn Matthias and they haven’t been trying to deal him up to now.

It suggests he is in Vancouver’s plans moving forward and that they have no intention of moving him.

He has improved over the course of the season and is probably in line for a deal that pays him more in the $2-$2.5-million-a-year range.

With 10 goals and a pretty low score-adjusted Corsi-for percentage of just 46.8, the Canucks could at least look at moving the power forward.

Of course, there’s really no one else who charges to the net with the regularity Matthias does. There are not many who have the size he does.

In other words, he would be missed.

Player’s value: On an expiring contract, Matthias alone wouldn’t get you much. Maybe a younger third-line player or a second-round draft pick.

KEVIN BIEKSA, DEFENCEMAN

Age: 33

Future: One more year on a contract that pays him just $2.5 million, with a $4.6-million cap hit.

The situation: Yes, yes, I know he has a full no-trade clause and vowed to go down with the ship.

But, let’s be real, the ship is down. It needs to be rebuilt.

Generally, when you’re focused on building a team that will come together in three or four years, there’s not much room for a 33-year-old defenceman.

While everyone concentrates on age catching up to the Sedins, it seems to have eroded Bieksa’s game more than any other player on the team.

Before his finger injury, he was in the midst of his worst season since he broke into the league.

The fact he still has value, because of his reputation, helps make him the perfect guy to trade here.

It probably won’t happen but, hey, the Canucks badgered Jason Garrison until he was willing to waive his no-trade clause.

Player’s value: The cost for defencemen is always ridiculously high at the deadline. I would think a Bieksa trade to the East could get the Canucks a good young player or a decent prospect plus a draft pick.

 

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This part under Chris Higgins is a head-scratcher:

Even with just seven goals, he would be a good bet for a contender looking for some scoring punch.

He doesn't even score against the Flames anymore (he's turned into a faster Blake Comeau)

 

[Cobiemonster]

Heres the Canucks list of possible trade bait ... I hope they can somehow extend Matthias ... maybe let him host a couple more canucks yoga nights to motivate him to stay



Botchford: A look at the Canucks trade portfolio

EDDIE LACK, GOALIE

Age: 27

Future: Signed for one more year at a $1.15-million cap hit, then he’s set to be an unrestricted free agent (UFA).

The situation: Lack is the goalie most likely to get squeezed out of an organization which also has Ryan Miller and Jacob Markstrom.

The Canucks have explored Lack deals, but have concluded that the best time to make a deal will be during the offseason, probably at the draft.

That said, things could change and teams, say the Philadelphia Flyers, may make a pitch for Lack before the deadline.

The issue here is that Lack is not viewed as someone you can bring in and make a No. 1. He’s more a guy you bring in to share the load, or challenge for the top spot.

Player’s value: The goalie market is non-existent, so not much. Maybe the Canucks could get a second- or third-round draft. Either that or a middle-of-the-road prospect.

A Steve Mason-Eddie Lack tandem would be real nice

 

[tducey]

Cross Marc Methot off from the Sens. He got re-signed today so he's not going anywhere.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

This part under Chris Higgins is a head-scratcher:

Even with just seven goals, he would be a good bet for a contender looking for some scoring punch.

He doesn't even score against the Flames anymore (he's turned into a faster Blake Comeau)

Ill agree with that. I think he can still score though. Just not on the canucks and not in a top 6 role

Hes been playing better lately being paired with vrabata/vey. But he doesnt belong in the top 6 and his confidence got shot as the pressure to score built up

He was always described with the canucks as a helicopter guythat can move up and down lines for brief periods of time.

He was really versatile and helped during the cup run when he was acquired. Gave them a real boost with his energy and pk ability. Think hed be a perfect fit with the isles on the 3rd line and give them some cup experience

 

[Cobiemonster]

Ill agree with that. I think he can still score though. Just not on the canucks and not in a top 6 role

Hes been playing better lately being paired with vrabata/vey. But he doesnt belong in the top 6 and his confidence got shot as the pressure to score built up

He was always described with the canucks as a helicopter guythat can move up and down lines for brief periods of time.

He was really versatile and helped during the cup run when he was acquired. Gave them a real boost with his energy and pk ability. Think hed be a perfect fit with the isles on the 3rd line and give them some cup experience

Agreed - they need a good defensive forward with all the offense they have

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Higgins grew up on long island too so theres that

 

[pixburgher66]

This part under Chris Higgins is a head-scratcher:

Even with just seven goals, he would be a good bet for a contender looking for some scoring punch.

He doesn't even score against the Flames anymore (he's turned into a faster Blake Comeau)

Well, in that case, I'll take him on the Pens.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Well, in that case, I'll take him on the Pens.

Aquiring Lapierre and Higgins in the same year almost worked once before

 

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Okay Pierre LeBrun, put down the crack pipe:

Rumblings: Would Detroit Red Wings pay price for Dion Phaneuf? - ESPN

 

[DevilishWon]

Okay Pierre LeBrun, put down the crack pipe:

Rumblings: Would Detroit Red Wings pay price for Dion Phaneuf? - ESPN

Guess he needed something for todays article

 

[pixburgher66]

Aquiring Lapierre and Higgins in the same year almost worked once before

Hahahah, and I'm sure that five years later it's still a good idea, right?

 

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@reporterchris: Couple interesting faces taking in today's Marlies-Senators AHL game: #habs GM Marc Bergevin and #flames assistant GM Brad Pascall.

Oh noes, Colton Orr to the Flames, here comes truculence.

 

[DragonfromTO]

@reporterchris: Couple interesting faces taking in today's Marlies-Senators AHL game: #habs GM Marc Bergevin and #flames assistant GM Brad Pascall.

Oh noes, Colton Orr to the Flames, here comes truculence.

If the intended acquisition was Orr why would they have to even be at the game though? To watch him in the press box?

 

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If the intended acquisition was Orr why would they have to even be at the game though? To watch him in the press box?

Maybe he's scrapping with a media guy

 

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Friedman: Anaheim, Boston, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg have called about Glencross

on Sportsnet 960 radio in Calagary this morning.

He says contract talks with the Flames have gone nowhere and doubts Flames would do a trade with Winnipeg. He thinks Glencross would waive to go to Anaheim and says the Flames would have to have discussions with Glencross and discuss whether he would actually move on.