Pears Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I posted a thread the other day about what it would take to get Mike Hoffman from Ottawa. Today I came up with another idea that would almost surely push Winnipeg over the top. As mentioned in my other post the Senators may look to blow things up and start over. So here’s my proposal: To Winnipeg: Mark Stone To Ottawa: Kristian Vesalainen, Logan Stanley, 2018 1st Winnipeg has a bunch of good prospects/young players that would be enticing for Ottawa. It would be tough to part ways with Stone, but that package would surely be enough. Possible Winnipeg lines: Ehlers - Scheifele - Wheeler Laine - Little - Stone Connor - Lowry - Tanev Matthias - Perrault - Copp Morrissey - Trouba Kulikov - Byfuglien Enstrom - Myers Hellebuyck Mason Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I would not do this if Im Winnipeg. Not a chance Im giving up all that for Stone as good as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Not sure about the pieces mentioned but admit, as a Canadian, I am pulling for Winnipeg to do some real damage in the playoffs. I think they are real contenders if the goaltending can hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Stanley is garbage, something all scouts know. Aside from that, not sure why this makes sense for Winnipeg. Connor has been fine on the top line alongside Scheifele and Wheeler. Bumping him down to the 3rd line is a real kick in the teeth. Not that Stone wouldn't help, he would. But considering how much Trouba, Laine, and Connor will cost to extend, it's really not the area they need to focus on improving. Winnipeg likely needs to find a replacement LHD for Enstrom, as he won't be extended. So if they're smart, they'll be targeting a LHD who's signed throughout next season at the least to replace Enstrom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Monty said: Stanley is garbage, something all scouts know. Aside from that, not sure why this makes sense for Winnipeg. Connor has been fine on the top line alongside Scheifele and Wheeler. Bumping him down to the 3rd line is a real kick in the teeth. Not that Stone wouldn't help, he would. But considering how much Trouba, Laine, and Connor will cost to extend, it's really not the area they need to focus on improving. Winnipeg likely needs to find a replacement LHD for Enstrom, as he won't be extended. So if they're smart, they'll be targeting a LHD who's signed throughout next season at the least to replace Enstrom. I'm glad it isn't just me that thinks this lol. However, I don't think the Jets give up a first round pick in a deal for Stone, where he doesn't fill a gaping hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Pretty solid trade... makes sense for both teams IMO (assuming Ottawa doesn't have cup aspirations as of today) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Also see a nice match between these two. Nashville has a nasty roster..Jets best load up. REALLY like Stone..unfortunately, don't know enough about the Winterpeg kids to give opinion on the valuation. Sell, sell, sell Ottawa! They've got some beauty players, & could rebuild in a jiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 15 hours ago, Monty said: Stanley is garbage, something all scouts know. Aside from that, not sure why this makes sense for Winnipeg. Connor has been fine on the top line alongside Scheifele and Wheeler. Bumping him down to the 3rd line is a real kick in the teeth. Not that Stone wouldn't help, he would. But considering how much Trouba, Laine, and Connor will cost to extend, it's really not the area they need to focus on improving. Winnipeg likely needs to find a replacement LHD for Enstrom, as he won't be extended. So if they're smart, they'll be targeting a LHD who's signed throughout next season at the least to replace Enstrom. Sounds like they could use a man named Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 7 hours ago, N7Nucks said: Sounds like they could use a man named Edler. If he would waive and the Canucks would retain some, then it certainly would be an improvement. There are other options out there as well, ranging from cheaper (ie: Jordie Benn) to ridiculously expensive (ie: OEL). Guess it depends on whether or not the Jets feel their time is right now or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 14 minutes ago, Monty said: If he would waive and the Canucks would retain some, then it certainly would be an improvement. There are other options out there as well, ranging from cheaper (ie: Jordie Benn) to ridiculously expensive (ie: OEL). Guess it depends on whether or not the Jets feel their time is right now or not. Edler does have some familiarity with Winnipeg playing with them for a year or two in the AHL a decade ago. But I doubt Edler waives to go to any team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underrated Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Ottawa is in a really unique situation right now. They just traded a big package of future assets for Duchene...then the team started to tank. They need to make Karlsson happy so that he re-signs after next year, so they can't really rebuild, but they're the third worst team in the league right now! Selling makes Karlsson unhappy and shows the Duchene trade backfired. Buying doesn't make sense since they suck. They're caught between a rock and a hard place. Back to the original post, I think value is somewhat fair, as Stone is a really good player, and he's young and a pending RFA. However giving up first rounders three years in a row is really steep for a team that is up and coming like the Jets. Honestly I think the value is fair, but neither team does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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