Todd Bersnoozi wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:39 pm
Canucks called Bruins trying to get Zadorov back in trade: report
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks ... orov-trade
In light of the FH17 injury, seems to be a lots of chatter about Nucks re-aquiring Big Zaddy. In memory of Skyo, I know he liked Zadorov back in the day as well.
I dunno how we pull off the trade with our cap situation, but I won't mind getting Zaddy back. The Bs have to retain though (minimum $1M/per, ideally $1.5) and it has to be fairly cheap asset wise.
I agree, I don't know how this happens.....
For starters, why would Boston do this? They are struggling already, barely above .500 with a minus-16 differential and just fired their coach a couple weeks ago in hopes of turning it around. Trading Z (a guy the just signed to a 5 year deal)
and retaining, just doesn't seem like something that happens for a team like them, especially in their centennial season.
Zadorov is probably valued at a 2nd rounder price, similar to last season. Probably a bit higher as now has term attached. Retaining salary bumps that price significantly unless the retention can limited to the first couple of seasons (is that possible?).
Vancouver is in a bit of a bind right now, cap-wise and also due to injuries.....our window (if it is indeed one) is seen as being the next 3-4 years. Any team trading an impact roster player to Vancouver would be foolish not to drive as a hard a bargain as possible.
The only scenario I see here is the a 3-way trade where the Canucks send out their 1st round pick plus a young player (Hoglander or better) to a team that then sends a top-6 centre to Boston while Boston then sends Zadorov back to Vancouver.....chances are it costs Vancouver their 1st, a roster player, and another prospect or pick to cover the retainer.
I'm not convinced this team is in the window to pay that price right now.