2013-2014 Offseason Speculation

[Cmon_WTF]

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This is the only article I could find on the trade and I'm not seeing any comment either way but I'm on my phone and its very possible I'm missing something.

NHL.com - News

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward David Perron from the St. Louis Blues for forward Magnus Paajarvi and a second-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft.

Perron, 25, and Paajarvi, 22, each was a first-round pick.

Perron was taken No. 26 by the Blues in the 2007 NHL Draft. He scored 10 goals and finished with 25 points in 48 regular-season games last season, adding two assists in six Stanley Cup Playoff games.

"Right away you're in shock a little bit and don't know what to think, but I'm looking forward to the fresh start," Perron told the Oilers website. "I'm excited to be joining such a young team with a lot of skill, and I think my game is going to fit in Edmonton. The passion the fans have for the game is something I'm really looking forward to. Hopefully I can come in and do my part."

Perron is a two-time 20-goal scorer who has career totals of 84 goals and 198 points in 340 regular-season games with the Blues.

"He's just got an incredible skill set, great set of hands" Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish told the team's website. "He's a pretty gritty player too as well. He'll go to the areas necessary to score goals. ...

"I feel like he's a really good fit for our team and the way that we play. There'll be more attack opportunities for him, more rush opportunities, and I think we potentially could be a better fit for his skill set than the team that he comes from."

MacTavish said he expects Perron to play left wing for new coach Dallas Eakins.

"This guy has, potentially, one of the best set of hands in the League," MacTavish told 630 CHED. "... I've talked before about being able to make a play in the defensive zone, to get the puck to Sam Gagner, or to get the puck to [Ryan] Nugent-Hopkins on the fly, and just cleaning up our breakouts, with our forwards having a greater skill set to make those direct plays. And we feel like he has this. ...

"He's a guy that can really shoot the puck as well. So I think that there's every reason to expect that we can improve upon his goal production. ... I think there's a good upside there."

Perron missed most of the 2010-11 season and the start of 2011-12 because of a concussion.

"There's always concern when someone's had one of those," MacTavish said. "But I'm less concerned because of the fact he's been healthy for a long period of time now."

Perron (6-foot, 205 pounds) said he does not shy away from contact.

"I'm going to try to add on to what they're trying to do, and put some points on the board," he said. "But I also want to create some havoc and draw some penalties. I'm no Milan Lucic, but I'm going to try to finish my checks every time I have the chance. I think forechecking is one of my best skills. It was something I did a lot in St. Louis, and I got good at it."

Paajarvi was selected at No. 10 by the Oilers in 2009. He scored nine goals and finished with 16 points in 42 games last season.

As a rookie in 2010-11, Paajarvi had career highs of 15 goals and 34 points in 80 games. He has career totals of 26 goals and 58 points in 163 regular-season games with the Oilers.

"Magnus is a well-rounded player who has good size and great skating ability," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said. "He is just coming into his own and this will open up more ice time for Jaden [Schwartz] and Vladimir [Tarasenko]. I would like to thank David for his time in St. Louis and wish him well in Edmonton."

 

[Slimpikins]

Theres an article where StL talks about the move and how it wasnt a cap dump...

They never say it's a cap dump. That's like telling the poor girl that it is in fact her and you are going to start dating her more attractive friend.

If I remember correctly Wilson said that Ehrhoff wasn't a cap dump.

 

[MrChangoT97]

We still need a LW for the Thornton line!?!?!!?!?!?

 

[Cmon_WTF]

I think the funniest thing I've read about the trade was:

...but Armstrong said the deal had more to do with diversifying at forward.

Lol, how dumb do you think people are Armstrong? You don't trade a legit top six scoring line forward for a 4th liner who had problems even sticking in the Edmonton line up just to "diversify" your forward group.

 

[Likewall32]

I think the funniest thing I've read about the trade was:



Lol, how dumb do you think people are Armstrong? You don't trade a legit top six scoring line forward for a 4th liner who had problems even sticking in the Edmonton line up just to "diversify" your forward group.

I dont look at Perron as a legit top 6 forward...

 

[Cmon_WTF]

Sharks notes: Wilson talks Pavelski contract, Havlat's status, etc. | CSN Bay Area

Pretty good interview with Wilson. Nothing ground breaking though. Contract talks well underway with Pavelski, changes to scouting, Havlat still injured, believes Hertl can be an impact player this year.

 

[Reefer]

I dont look at Perron as a legit top 6 forward...

Really? Only 25, got good skills. 25pts this past season, put up 21g 21a in 57gp in 11-12, not sure what you are looking for in a top 6 forward. He isn't top line forward, but he'd be playing top 6 minutes for most teams, including the sharks. I think its a great move by Edmonton and they have a nice young group of forwards that is likely to be really scary for years to come.

 

[Likewall32]

lol so I made a mistake... It was Justin Faulk the NYR signed for 975K, it was Justin Falk... hahha now I feel a lot better

 

[SJVP408]

Yahoo article on Dominic Moore

Y! SPORTS

 

[Cmon_WTF]

Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk has retired from the NHL.

 

[SJVP408]

Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk has retired from the NHL.

At least they have Clowe to replace him. Oh wait

he sucks

 

[Slimpikins]

I am interested to see how much he will make in the KHL. Shit move to pull on the Devils, especially to do it after the trade deadline.

 

[ads_2006]

havlat and 1st rounder to devils for half a snickers bar

we probably get the better of the deal though

 

[SJVP408]

Sharks notes: Wilson talks Pavelski contract, Havlat's status, etc. | CSN Bay Area

Pretty good interview with Wilson. Nothing ground breaking though. Contract talks well underway with Pavelski, changes to scouting, Havlat still injured, believes Hertl can be an impact player this year.

Predictions for Pavs' contract?

5 years $5 sounds right. This weak crop of UFAs really hurt (raised) the salary structure of the league. If I'm Pavs, I point to Stephen Weiss' deal and say "pay me accordingly", which could get Pavs about $5.5 (ugh).

 

[Cbrower91]

Predictions for Pavs' contract?

5 years $5 sounds right. This weak crop of UFAs really hurt (raised) the salary structure of the league. If I'm Pavs, I point to Stephen Weiss' deal and say "pay me accordingly", which could get Pavs about $5.5 (ugh).

I'd rather trade him for a younger faster model

 

[Cmon_WTF]

Predictions for Pavs' contract?

5 years $5 sounds right. This weak crop of UFAs really hurt (raised) the salary structure of the league. If I'm Pavs, I point to Stephen Weiss' deal and say "pay me accordingly", which could get Pavs about $5.5 (ugh).

I'd say $5.0m - $5.5m is about right but Bergeron's new contract may throw a wrench in that.

 

[SJVP408]

I'd say $5.0m - $5.5m is about right but Bergeron's new contract may throw a wrench in that.

Bergeron is a badass and $6.5 for him is about right imo. Not many two way centers better than him. No way to an 8 year deal for Pavs, which is what Bergeron got. 4 years is good, 5 years max. $5.5 max for Pavs imo.

Korky - Yeah, I'd like a faster, stronger model that doesn't disappear every other round of playoffs, but Doug will no doubt give him a NTC of some sort and make him a Sharks lifer.

 

[SJVP408]

So if Pavs is next, I suppose Thornton and Patty follow after. Anyone wanna guess what those guys will get? NMC is a given.

Thornton 4 years $6 per.
Marleau 4 years $5.75 per.

I think Thornton's game will not regress as quickly as Marleau's so I see more value in Thornton's hypothetical numbers. Scared to give a speedster like Marleau that kind of deal.

 

[MrChangoT97]

So if Pavs is next, I suppose Thornton and Patty follow after. Anyone wanna guess what those guys will get? NMC is a given.

Thornton 4 years $6 per.
Marleau 4 years $5.75 per.

I think Thornton's game will not regress as quickly as Marleau's so I see more value in Thornton's hypothetical numbers. Scared to give a speedster like Marleau that kind of deal.

Marleau & Thornton want to retire as a sharks, so I'm sure they will take a big paycut to stay with the team and not mess up the Sharks' s future.

 

[snowsurfer13sss]

yeah I hope Joe and Patty help us out a bit with the cap.

Joe 4 years 5m per
Patty 4 years 4.5 per