Gniwder 168 Report post Posted March 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: considering his current play, I wonder what we could realistically expect for Mantha in return? He shoulda been sold this offseason. He'll be 27 in the fall. 3 more seasons at $5.7. Is career average player of about 65 pts a season even with his current play. I expect a deal would take place in the offseason considering the state of the league, his sizable salary, and the haul he'd likely return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 7,644 Report post Posted March 1, 2021 That Athletic trade board has Carolina's Jake Bean listed as well. The logic being that they'd rather trade him than lose him for nothing at the expansion draft. I'd definitely be all over that if I'm Yzerman. 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted March 2, 2021 4 hours ago, kipwinger said: That Athletic trade board has Carolina's Jake Bean listed as well. The logic being that they'd rather trade him than lose him for nothing at the expansion draft. I'd definitely be all over that if I'm Yzerman. Been talking about going after bean for over a year now , doubt they move him especially if they cant get hamilton locked in , theyll likely give seattle an incentive to not take him If he can be had for sure id be in on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 3:32 PM, Gniwder said: He shoulda been sold this offseason. He'll be 27 in the fall. 3 more seasons at $5.7. Is career average player of about 65 pts a season even with his current play. I expect a deal would take place in the offseason considering the state of the league, his sizable salary, and the haul he'd likely return. Where does career average 65pts a season come from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted March 3, 2021 1 minute ago, toby91_ca said: Where does career average 65pts a season come from? I'm sorry, I am retarded. His career scoring rate is 0.644. Or about 53 pts a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Gniwder said: I'm sorry, I am retarded. The truest thing you've ever posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 526 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Just had a wacky idea... would this make any sense? To EDM: Mantha & Bernier To DET: Neal, Koskinen and 2x 1st + 2nd rounder. OR Neal, Koskinen and Ethan Bear, 1st + 2nd rounder. The salaries are about the same, BUT we take on term with Koskinen... we take 2 bad contracts and upgrade both active players for Edmonton and we get futures... do we get enough? The picks would likely be late in each round... Thoughts? Edited March 4, 2021 by mackel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,491 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, mackel said: Just had a wacky idea... would this make any sense? To EDM: Mantha & Bernier To DET: Neal, Koskinen and 2x 1st + 2nd rounder. OR Neal, Koskinen and Ethan Bear, 1st + 2nd rounder. The salaries are about the same, BUT we take on term with Koskinen... we take 2 bad contracts and upgrade both active players for Edmonton and we get futures... do we get enough? The picks would likely be late in each round... Thoughts? I would certainly do it. Wings have two players on the roster with contracts that stretches beyond next season. Neal and Koskinen for 2 and 1 more year(s) after this season ends is very manageable. And 1st’s coming from Edmonton can end up anywhere from just outside the top 10 to the bottom 5. Edited March 4, 2021 by Akakabuto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: The truest thing you've ever posted. Captain retardo knows no logic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 7,644 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 Stop me if you've heard this one. Trade Mantha and a 2nd for Mika Zbanejad. Supposedly NYR want Jack Eichel, bad. To get him they're going to have to trade one of Lafreniere or Kakko (plus other assets). Larry Brooks speculates that they'd want to move out Zbanejad before any Eichel deal. But the Sabres aren't likely to want a 27 yo Zbanejad if they're starting over. So... To NYR: Mantha, Detroit's 2nd (32-34rd overall) To Detroit: Zbanejad NYR gets additional trading stock for an Eichel trade, plus a winger who fits their timeline and can score. Detroit gets a 2nd line center who scores at Mantha's rate and is the same age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 71 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Stop me if you've heard this one. Trade Mantha and a 2nd for Mika Zbanejad. Supposedly NYR want Jack Eichel, bad. To get him they're going to have to trade one of Lafreniere or Kakko (plus other assets). Larry Brooks speculates that they'd want to move out Zbanejad before any Eichel deal. But the Sabres aren't likely to want a 27 yo Zbanejad if they're starting over. So... To NYR: Mantha, Detroit's 2nd (32-34rd overall) To Detroit: Zbanejad NYR gets additional trading stock for an Eichel trade, plus a winger who fits their timeline and can score. Detroit gets a 2nd line center who scores at Mantha's rate and is the same age. Why would Zibanejad waive his NMC for Detroit? Don't see him waiving for the dumpster fire of a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 7,644 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, diehardredwingsfan58 said: Why would Zibanejad waive his NMC for Detroit? Don't see him waiving for the dumpster fire of a team. Not that I'm some expert on Mika Zbanejad's thinking, but I do recall reading an article with some GM (for some reason I'm thinking Rutherford) in which he said that NMC's aren't really that hard to work around because if you want to move a player they usually want to be moved as well and tend to be willing to go to teams that want them. I think it was in reference to Patric Hornqvist agreeing to be traded to Florida from Pittsburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,503 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, kipwinger said: Stop me if you've heard this one. Trade Mantha and a 2nd for Mika Zbanejad. Supposedly NYR want Jack Eichel, bad. To get him they're going to have to trade one of Lafreniere or Kakko (plus other assets). Larry Brooks speculates that they'd want to move out Zbanejad before any Eichel deal. But the Sabres aren't likely to want a 27 yo Zbanejad if they're starting over. So... To NYR: Mantha, Detroit's 2nd (32-34rd overall) To Detroit: Zbanejad NYR gets additional trading stock for an Eichel trade, plus a winger who fits their timeline and can score. Detroit gets a 2nd line center who scores at Mantha's rate and is the same age. Don't you know Habs GM Bergevin will cont to be desperate, and will send us Suzuki in exchange for Mantha? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 7,644 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 48 minutes ago, F.Michael said: Don't you know Habs GM Bergevin will cont to be desperate, and will send us Suzuki in exchange for Mantha? Suzuki is just Larkin-lite. Good player but we have that guy already. I would prefer someone who can actually score in a variety of ways. I REALLY want a center that's a high end playmaker. Larkin does fine 5 on 5 and in transition but he's not a natural scorer and it shoes on the powerplay. Same with Suzuki. Zbanejad would be that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 Zabinejad speaks Swedish, Finnish, Russian, English, French, and Farsi fluently. He's a nationless cosmopolitan. Pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 2,555 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Gniwder said: Zabinejad speaks Swedish, Finnish, Russian, English, French, and Farsi fluently. He's a nationless cosmopolitan. Pass. Clearly too smart for this fan base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Clearly too smart for this fan base. Should have never bought out Abdelkader. Zabinejad's harem is large enough for two inshallah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,743 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) would be a nice addition. nm, he is on LTIR. Edited July 22, 2022 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 71 Report post Posted March 9, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 10:15 AM, kipwinger said: Stop me if you've heard this one. Trade Mantha and a 2nd for Mika Zbanejad. Supposedly NYR want Jack Eichel, bad. To get him they're going to have to trade one of Lafreniere or Kakko (plus other assets). Larry Brooks speculates that they'd want to move out Zbanejad before any Eichel deal. But the Sabres aren't likely to want a 27 yo Zbanejad if they're starting over. So... To NYR: Mantha, Detroit's 2nd (32-34rd overall) To Detroit: Zbanejad NYR gets additional trading stock for an Eichel trade, plus a winger who fits their timeline and can score. Detroit gets a 2nd line center who scores at Mantha's rate and is the same age. So basically 3 years of Mantha plus an early 2nd round pick for one year of Zbanejad, Yeah i think i'll pass on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 7,644 Report post Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Gniwder said: This is absolutely the p*ssiest s*** ever. "Horrifying act of violence"? Give me a f*cking break. Anybody remember this? What's the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted May 5, 2021 7 hours ago, kipwinger said: This is absolutely the p*ssiest s*** ever. "Horrifying act of violence"? Give me a f*cking break. Anybody remember this? What's the difference? Missing Abby after that Benn hit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,491 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 Quote The Lightning’s final two games against the Panthers — their first-round opponent — are about “setting the tone.” “When they leave the rink Monday, they should be thinking about, ‘Holy s***, we’re playing the Tampa Bay Lightning,'” Pat Maroon said Friday night. “We want to make it hard on them, make it physical. We’ve got to play with jam, be hungry.” - Pat Maroon before last nights game against the Panthers (Lightning lost 1-5) Also Pat Maroon: 1 Wings3:16 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
