NHL rumours 4

14 Mar 2025 14:36:55
Montreal:
Barzal 9.5 mil
Dobson RFA (signs at 8x8)

Islanders:
Dach (3.3625)
Malloux
Dobes
Roy
2025 1st
2025 1st
2026 2nd conditional (turns into a 2026 1st) if Dobson signs (currently RFA)

Would work from a cap perspective

Slafkofsky-Suzuki-caulfield
Demidov-barzal-laine

Matheson-Dobson
Hutson-carrier.

14 Mar 2025 17:06:05
Decent value, but I think the Islanders would want more of a hockey trade with young roster players as opposed to an all futures deal.

14 Mar 2025 17:06:49
You also cannot make picks conditional on a player signing anymore.

14 Mar 2025 20:43:03
I wouldnt do this. Barzal seems to be injured alot. Would like to see a little more toughness and grit at the 2nd line center.
There was some talk at the deadline that Byfield may be available, id kick tires on what that might look like.

14 Mar 2025 23:59:38
I’d rather Sam Bennett (long term) or Matt Duchene (short term 1-2 years) as free agents than barzal but definitely go after Dobson
Habs offer Mailloux , Roy , 2025 1st round , 2nd round and 3rd round
For Dobson
Then habs still have a 2025 1st round, 2nd round, and two 3rd round picks left to use or trade

15 Mar 2025 05:09:45
I think Bennett is locked back up with the Panthers. but ya, he's the kind of guy Habs could use.

15 Mar 2025 18:17:34
- Huge overpay by the Habs.

- Habs already have a 2C who can’t stay healthy, and nor can Barzal.

- if the Habs shop for a 2C, preference will be given to a lefty.

15 Mar 2025 23:58:18
I see Bennett still is available, hmm. Would like him.

16 Mar 2025 03:05:51
Barzal is not a centre…. he has primarily played RW his whole career but takes Faceoffs occasionally like William Nylander.

16 Mar 2025 11:16:03
@Sosahabs24! With Byfields play in the second half i doubt they look to move him. Kopitar isn't getting any younger and Byfield looks to be taking the steps necessary to take that 1C spot over when Kopitar retires or regresses.

Bennett is an intriguing option as well. A lot of teams are going to be in on him if he hits the market. Won't be surprised if the Panthers are able to get him signed for 8 yrs though at a decent cap hit.

If Duchene is available I'd be going after him. He's a nice stop gap center that can fill that hole until a younger guy like Hage is ready or if the plan is to convert Demidov to center then you still have to luxury of Duchene being able to play the wing.

Dobson would be a good add, I'd kick tires on Fabber as well. He's a had a down year, maybe Guerin would move him gor the right price. Clarke is another option as well a little more NHL ready then some of the RHD in the Habs system and it sounded like he was available at the deadline.

16 Mar 2025 16:05:55
Duchene might work as we wait for Hage to hopefully become an NHLer
This might be controversial, and I'm not sure if he's under KHL contract, but. maybe ( not even sure I like the idea) Kuznetsov?

13 Mar 2025 02:02:38
Hey it's my first post here, I've been reading you guys for a bit! It's nice to read you all!

Being a fan of the Habs, I wonder what it would take to land Crosby! Here's what would be my offer at the draft if both Habs ans Calgary Pick are between 10 and 20:

Crosby
Vs
1st habs 2025
1st+Calgary 2025
Dach

Habs get the perfect Center for Demidov and bring Mr. Canada, who grow up as a Habs fan! Habs become a team that should make the playoff next year.
Pens start the unevitable rebuild and hope for Mckenna to be the new Crosby! Pens receive proper picks to build around the superstars they will draft during the rebuild.
Pens also capitalize on a guy that can only lose value.

What do you all think?

13 Mar 2025 23:19:00
I would definitely, but I think we would have to add , maybe kapanen and a 2nd round, I’d still do that ! We could also trade for a winger ( panarin? If available) and sign Matt Duchene for 2c, and if possible trade for dobson’s rights
Slavkovsky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov ( Crosby, Duchene)( panarin laine)
Gallagher Newhook (roy laine)
Heinemen Evans Anderson
Hutson Dobson
Guhle carrier
Xhejaj (Matheson, struble, Mailloux ,, reinbacher)

14 Mar 2025 17:09:12
i doubt Crosby moves at all. However, if he did there will more than likely be some young NHL pieces involved instead of pure futures.

14 Mar 2025 20:31:14
Crosby probably wants to pass Mario before he leaves if ever. Could see him ok after that?

14 Mar 2025 20:49:19
I would love to see Crosby wearing the Habs jersey, however, I think the timing is a couple years to late. if he was 34, maybe even 35, sure, but he's gonna be 38, by the time Habs might be potential serious contenders, he's 40.
I doubt he would, but wish Jets or Oilers could get him, as they are right there for the Cup, would love to see Captain Canada win one more, especially for a Canadian team ( not Leafs though)

15 Mar 2025 18:20:15
Welcome to the page Whazzup👍

Seems like Crosby wants to stay in PIT, so though I don’t foresee PIT trading him, good on you to get your first post up. I look forward to seeing more from you🤜.

12 Mar 2025 13:57:54
OTT : Chabot, Forsberg, Perron, Boucher, and a 1st

BUF : Dahlin, and Quinn

Hear me out. Ottawa has proven they aren't afraid to shake things up a bit by trading a key player like Norris for an equal or near equal return like Cozens, and Buffalo has also proven they aren't opposed to doing the same thing, when their players want out. Rumor has it, Dahlin like Cozens wants out. So, why not swap a couple big name defencemen like Dahlin and Chabot. Then have Ottawa bring the Cobden native Quinn back home at the same time. Buffalo gets a 1st out of it, a decent backup goalie, and some familiarity for Norris to link up with again in Chabot and Forsberg. Plus maybe a change of scenery will do Boucher some good too like it did so far for Cozens. Plus Ottawa also gets some familiarity for Cozens to play with as well in Dahlin and Quinn in a happier environment.

13 Mar 2025 11:43:55
Buffalo easily says "no thank you".

11 Mar 2025 06:23:11
Just an idea for off-season. Edm: nurse ( 1 million retained) remaining contract. 3rd round.chi: brodie. Gives Edmonton room to go for marner. Still 4 years on nurse but get another pick and a ok bottom 4. Brodie only one year left so serviceable at 1 year gives Edmonton more flexibility.

09 Mar 2025 15:09:28
Since the trade deadline has past I will post a draft trade proposal.

Philadelphia Trades
Ristolainen*

Toronto Trades
Kampf
Danford (OHL)
2nd Round Pick 2025
2nd Round Pick 2027

*Flyers retain 50% of Ristolainen's remaining 2 years of his contract.


Toronto doing most of the work on Defense this past season add that one defenceman to solidify next season.
Flyers rebuilding and retooling get a good return for the future, Kampf has to be part of this proposal to give The Leafs enough Cap to figure out who stays or who comes in as UFAs.

09 Mar 2025 01:25:29
Habs offseason trade both 2025 1st round, Kirby Dach , both 2025 2nd round picks
To Pittsburgh for Sid Crosby
Habs either offer sheets or trade for Noah Dobson
Habs sign evening kuznetsov 1 yr 850000
Slavkosky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov Crosby laine
Newhook kuznetsov Heineman
Gallagher Evans Anderson
Hutson Dobson
Guhle carrier
Xehjaj Matheson struble

07 Mar 2025 18:51:26
EDM - Carlo (50% retained)

BOS - Lundkvist, 3rd (EDM), 3rd (BOS)

DAL - Kulak.

12 Mar 2025 17:15:40
Would Boston rather Lundkvist and two 3rds or Minten and a 1st?

07 Mar 2025 18:21:28
CAR - Kotkaniemi, 2025 1st, 2026 1st

VAN - Pettersson, Silovs.

07 Mar 2025 18:47:42
Interesting EBS. CAR are just so unpredictable in how they make their moves, so I could see them being the ones who think they could turn Pettersson around.

07 Mar 2025 18:57:37
Necas, Kotkaniemi, Drury, 2nd, 4th
For
Pettersson, Stankoven, Hall, Silovs, 3rd.

12 Mar 2025 17:18:00
VAN could be in for a retool, especially if they lose Boeser. Hopefully have a decent team by the time they have to resign Hughes.

06 Mar 2025 17:33:52
Donato
for:

Benoit
Danford
Jarnkrock
2026 3rd
2027 6th



Risto (@ %50)
Laughton (@ %50)
(via anaheim) getting a 2027 3rd and 2027 and 5th

for:

2026 1st
2027 2nd
Timmons
Topi
Cowan
Dewar
Hidelby


Robertson
for: Brandon Tanev

Abruzze
Kampf (cap dump)
2027 7th

Luke Schenn @ %50 for:
Timmons
Raifi
2026 6th


Matthews
Knies
Marner

JT
Nylander
McMann

Laughton
Lorenz
Tanev

Donato
Domi
Doan

extra = holmberg and Reeves


Morgan
Risto

Mcabe
Tanev

ELO
Luke Schenn

extra Myers

Stolarz
Well
Murray

06 Mar 2025 19:48:30
Patches would also beeee an extra^ Looks like reeves is on waivers and may get picked up.

06 Mar 2025 19:52:47
oops, forgot that this offer^
Abruzze
Kampf (cap dump)
2027 7th

was to Utah for Doan.

07 Mar 2025 09:37:25
I honestly can’t imagine anyone picking up Reaves for a playoff run. I just don’t see him cracking a playoff roster on contending team.

07 Mar 2025 10:46:25
Chicken foot. I tend to agree and only placed him as an extra at first as I too really want better talent than him for even a 4th line.

I really hope Trev is not falling for the rope a dope Carolia bait and waiting to get Ratanen off Carolina. Can't see it happening. Hurcs ain't going to improve the rivals pathway to the cup so maybe if Rat gets traded. he goes back out west.

I felt this Leaf team I posted would make a better run than what they have now but to pull off that many trades, it's obvious that Trev will have to sell the farm future for todays run.

and pssst. Glad you said you have a Leaf friend as a besty ( I have a dog named wendel) cheers and happy deadline day, . may it go your way. :)

07 Mar 2025 18:53:57
THATGUY: my posse is FULL of leaf fans. I actually painted a leaf man land for a bud who dug my Habland, AND I got him a Wendell Clark autographed picture for it. 👍

Treliving to make over his team next year when some cap space frees up. He’s been as expected today: responsible with his trade deadline.

I can’t believe CAR made that ridiculous trade with COL, and then had to undo it. I’m equally surprised they got as much from DAL as they did!

07 Mar 2025 22:12:12
Hey Chickenfoot, that painted the picture well! I'm sure you do too! Awesome!

Trev did great, got two key players to round out the team that are signed for next year as well. (so no rental deal)


lol, the Rat as stated traded to the west, Dallas choked up a lotta Salad but signed sealed and delivered.

Gonna be a great playoff race all round.


Trades can still be in our minds forever and everyone posting and including the MODS thanks for keeping the site flowing because a picture paints a thousand "words". I think I spelled "trades" wrong ;)

11 Mar 2025 02:31:28
: ) 🤜.

06 Mar 2025 13:48:34
Toronto:
Luke Kunin C
Nico Sturm C
Carl Grundstrom LW

San Jose:
Max Domi LW
David Kampf RW
Topi Niemela D
Roni Hirvonen C
3rd 2026

Toronto:
Mikko Rantanen RW (50%)
Jordan Staal C (50%)

Carolina:
Nicholas Robertson RW
Artur Akhtyamov G
Fraser Minten C
1st 2026

06 Mar 2025 14:50:04
first one looks possible. Carolina hangs up.

06 Mar 2025 18:05:14
LesHabitants…the guy that pretends to be a Hab fan, but posts only leaf-friendly deals. You can’t make this stuff up folks! 🤣

SJ and CAR hang up, but first they encourage you to embrace your leaf fandom and tell the world loudly and proudly, that you are a leaf fan. (It’s okay, some of my best friends are leaf fans😁)

06 Mar 2025 13:12:15
Carolina Trades
Rantanen*
Tokarski (AHL)

Toronto Trades
Domi
Minton (AHL)
Hildeby (AHL)
Danford (OHL)
1st Round Pick 2026
1st Round Pick 2027

*Caines retain 50% of Rantanen's expiring contract.

06 Mar 2025 18:08:04
Pinball, I have to ask…what’s your fascination with 35 year-old AHL netminder Dustin Tokarski?

06 Mar 2025 19:41:00
Chickenfoot
Carolina needs another Goaltender for the future and The Leafs are set for today and the future, it's for Carolina not Toronto.
Tokarski will be one of the 3 with The Marlies.
That's why I included Tokarski.