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Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:29 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
Mëds wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:24 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:15 pm
Jamie Benn just smashed his face into the ice and went off looking pretty fucked up. Probably a broken jaw or cheekbone.
That should open up some cap space to pick up EP40 for their run
Only if their plan is to not have Benn come back for the post-season.
That was a pretty bad smack. He could barely get off.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:31 pm
by Meds
Lancer wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:27 pm
Only $1 million cap hit, so there would be some cap juggling and Vancouver would likely have to take a contract like Dumba's to make it even-out.
So we're bringing Pittsburgh in on this trade now? Because that's where you'll find Matt Dumba.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:31 pm
by Lancer
Mëds wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:31 pm
So we're bringing Pittsburgh in on this trade now? Because that's where you'll find Matt Dumba.
Ooops, my bad...
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:42 pm
by Meds
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:29 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:24 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:15 pm
Jamie Benn just smashed his face into the ice and went off looking pretty fucked up. Probably a broken jaw or cheekbone.
That should open up some cap space to pick up EP40 for their run
Only if their plan is to not have Benn come back for the post-season.
That was a pretty bad smack. He could barely get off.
My reply is irrelevant anyhow, I was thinking Benn was still on his previous contract. I forgot he signed a short-term deal for $1M.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:43 pm
by Meds
Lancer wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:31 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:31 pm
So we're bringing Pittsburgh in on this trade now? Because that's where you'll find Matt Dumba.
Ooops, my bad...
Well maybe you're onto something. It likely that we would need a third team to move around the cap hits to make something work without retaining too much on Pettersson.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:44 pm
by donlever
Yeah...so Dumba aside....Lancer is right...Dallas has limited cap space from what I can see....
Don't see the Stars as an EP fit.
Now Carolina.
Or Winnipeg.
....both of whom are looking at adding offense on contract allegedly.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:01 pm
by BCExpat
It's funny how one loss changes things. The Flames were one point out of a WC spot before last night's game against Nashville. With the loss, they are 4th from the bottom again. I wish they would trade a few Vets (Andersson, Kadri and Coleman), sooner than later, so they will fully embrace the tank.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:04 pm
by BoS
Car, Det and Ana would be the best fit for Pettersson, methinks. With the ladder the only likely destination he’d agree to wave to.
Dallas made their big ticket acquisition last year with Rant. Also, Robertson and Harley are due for huge raises this summer.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:14 pm
by theman
Short of doing a huge retention (minimum of 25%) I think the ship has sailed regarding trading EP 40.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:17 pm
by donlever
Harley has been re-upped BoS.
8 years 84 sheets and change....
Also....not 100% sure he wouldn't waive for Carolina.
If his agent has any sales pull it's actually a great spot for him and low on the media stress......
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:17 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
Mëds wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:42 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:29 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:24 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:15 pm
Jamie Benn just smashed his face into the ice and went off looking pretty fucked up. Probably a broken jaw or cheekbone.
That should open up some cap space to pick up EP40 for their run
Only if their plan is to not have Benn come back for the post-season.
That was a pretty bad smack. He could barely get off.
My reply is irrelevant anyhow, I was thinking Benn was still on his previous contract. I forgot he signed a short-term deal for $1M.
Same lol. Oh well there goes that dream
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:19 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
BCExpat wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:01 pm
It's funny how one loss changes things. The Flames were one point out of a WC spot before last night's game against Nashville. With the loss, they are 4th from the bottom again. I wish they would trade a few Vets (Andersson, Kadri and Coleman), sooner than later, so they will fully embrace the tank.
I love that Conny is pissing around enjoying mushiocrity. The 14th O/A pick is calling!
As an aside...how is Hunter B doing in the system for you guys? Any sign of making the jump soon?
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:20 pm
by Meds
BoS wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:04 pm
Car, Det and Ana would be the best fit for Pettersson, methinks. With the ladder the only likely destination he’d agree to wave to.
Dallas made their big ticket acquisition last year with Rant. Also, Robertson and Harley are due for huge raises this summer.
Dallas could be in play if the deal had the Canucks retain for the balance of this season and next (not sure if that's allowed). Seguin comes off the cap at the end of 2026-27, that will free up a shade under $10M.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:24 pm
by donlever
No can do Mëds....
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 25-26
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:52 pm
by Meds
donlever wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:24 pm
No can do Mëds....
Then trade him for Seguin, then immediately trade Seguin back to Dallas and retain on Seguin.