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Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 10:39 am
by Meds
Lancer wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 6:20 am
Agreed. At least the kid WANTS to play in Vancouver.
The points between his two seasons can be plausibly explained any number of ways that don’t point to him being a lemon on the ice.
The dreaded sophomore slump immediately comes to mind…..
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 10:49 am
by Meds
donlever wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 10:07 am
To point 3 agreed.
I think there are better deals out there for the Kraken than with us if they are looking for an NHL proven scorer with duration and value.
I don't see us obtaining Wright for that reason.
Most likely true.
The idea of Lekkerimaki plus a sweetener for Wright only fits because they are both 2022 1st rounders. I think you toss in the 2nd because Wright was selected 10 spots higher and has proven he can play a regular shift in the bigs.
Any team paying more value than that is, imho, overpaying.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:01 pm
by donlever
Yandle stating on Chiclets that a little birdie told him that Gauthier's agent is telling Verbeek not a dollar less than Carlssons 18 mill.....
Lol if true.
A fine mess we've made little ball....remember what happened to little finger!!!!
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:15 pm
by Aaronp18
Shouldn't be an issue trying to shed $9m in cap space!
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:23 pm
by Meds
Hahahaha.
Snowball effect.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:33 pm
by theman
Mëds wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:23 pm
Hahahaha.
Snowball effect.
Get the ducks to attach a protected 1st to take on a contract.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 3:22 pm
by UWSaint
donlever wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:01 pm
Yandle stating on Chiclets that a little birdie told him that Gauthier's agent is telling Verbeek not a dollar less than Carlssons 18 mill.....
Lol if true.
A fine mess we've made little ball....remember what happened to little finger!!!!
Always one of the side effects of matching Carlsson. The cascade to other Duck contracts. First, Minky, then Gauthier. At least they locked up LaCombe.
To be sure, that Carlsson contract will effect all RFA deals, but there’s something about guys on your team producing the same or less and getting paid more that makes things break down. Where have we seen that?
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 3:56 pm
by Meds
The difference here is that Carlsson drives the offense, Gauthier rides shotgun and is more of a Laine-type scorer.
Nobody would offer sheet Gauthier to the tune of $18M.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 4:12 pm
by Aaronp18
Mëds wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 3:56 pm
The difference here is that Carlsson drives the offense, Gauthier rides shotgun and is more of a Laine-type scorer.
Nobody would offer sheet Gauthier to the tune of $18M.
According to Puckpedia, Cutter is offer sheet ineligible anyways.
So he signs or sits, I'm assuming he didn't file for arbitration?
Cutter may have to settle for a short term show me deal for now.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 8:14 pm
by Megaterio Llamas
Aaronp18 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 4:12 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 3:56 pm
The difference here is that Carlsson drives the offense, Gauthier rides shotgun and is more of a Laine-type scorer.
Nobody would offer sheet Gauthier to the tune of $18M.
According to Puckpedia, Cutter is offer sheet ineligible anyways.
So he signs or sits, I'm assuming he didn't file for arbitration?
Cutter may have to settle for a short term show me deal for now.
Gauthier was one of those college players that leave school in the spring and burn a year off their ELC by playing some games late in the season. They fall under something called category 10.2 c and are ineligible to recieve offer sheets. I think Quinn Hughes was in this category as well.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 9:58 pm
by BoS
Megaterio Llamas wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 8:14 pm
Aaronp18 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 4:12 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 3:56 pm
The difference here is that Carlsson drives the offense, Gauthier rides shotgun and is more of a Laine-type scorer.
Nobody would offer sheet Gauthier to the tune of $18M.
According to Puckpedia, Cutter is offer sheet ineligible anyways.
So he signs or sits, I'm assuming he didn't file for arbitration?
Cutter may have to settle for a short term show me deal for now.
Gauthier was one of those college players that leave school in the spring and burn a year off their ELC by playing some games late in the season. They fall under something called category 10.2 c and are ineligible to recieve offer sheets. I think Quinn Hughes was in this category as well.
As did Brock, iirc
On another note, Zeev played his first 4 NHL games in the post season. Does this apply to him, too?
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 9:59 pm
by Megaterio Llamas
BoS wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 9:58 pm
Megaterio Llamas wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 8:14 pm
Aaronp18 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 4:12 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 3:56 pm
The difference here is that Carlsson drives the offense, Gauthier rides shotgun and is more of a Laine-type scorer.
Nobody would offer sheet Gauthier to the tune of $18M.
According to Puckpedia, Cutter is offer sheet ineligible anyways.
So he signs or sits, I'm assuming he didn't file for arbitration?
Cutter may have to settle for a short term show me deal for now.
Gauthier was one of those college players that leave school in the spring and burn a year off their ELC by playing some games late in the season. They fall under something called category 10.2 c and are ineligible to recieve offer sheets. I think Quinn Hughes was in this category as well.
As did Brock, iirc
On another note, Zeev played his first 4 NHL games in the post season. Does this apply to him, too?
Yeah, I would presume it does.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 7:08 am
by dangler
Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2026 8:31 am
I would do Lekkerimaki for Wright. Both come with high potential. Both have not reached "star" status but still hold that potential. To me that would be a fair swap.
Wright has a lot of what RJ likes.
He captained the WJ team in U17, U18, U20 teams. The 2021 U18 won gold. The 2023 U20 won gold.
He was also named captain of Kingston at the age of 17.
RJ has said a few times how he values players who have worn letters.
At this point in Wrights and Lekkerimakis career a straight up swap is reasonable.
2nd rd picks are a bit of a long shot, but you never know when your going to get that Laine Hutson, Matthew Poitrias, Ryan Greene, Fraser Mintin type player in the 2nd rd.
Alot of these proposals stink of Bearcheese and Benning type strategy.
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 7:10 am
by Picker of Cherries
Re: AROUND THE LEAGUE - 26-27
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 7:13 am
by Hockey Widow
JR is available