Chester Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Thought id start a thread for the amateur prognosticators. Those individuals who can try to out guess each other and predict which teams will land what players, PRIOR to them signing. Yes, "free agent frenzy" will start on July 1st, but not all sign on that date. So get your guesses in while the players are still unsigned. My thoughts, Bobs and Panarin to Florida. Reimer bought out. Lehner to Columbus. Mike Smith to Pitt as a stable backup for Murray. (And this new "load management" theory) I think we will see backups getting more games this year. Mrazek to stay in Carolina. Carolina will buyout Marleau (he will ask for it) Then he'll sign with San Jose. Varlamov - Calgary With Orpic retiring, they'll throw some money at Jake Gardiner. With the leafs losing Zaitsev, Gardiner and letting Hainsey walk, throw some money at Tyler Myers?? Im on the fence with Matt Duchene. Stay in Columbus (theyll have $ when Pan/Bobs walk) or will the Canadiens attempt something. Thoughts and predictions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raucebyalien Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 One of the TSN guys suggested that Talbot would end up in Calgary! Can see Lehner sticking with the isles and Varley heading to Carolina if Mrazek / Mac leaves Also been a rumour since the trade deadline that CBJ will try and grab Quick once Bob is officially gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Allen traded or bought out in St. Louis. Yes, he won a Cup, but was touted as a starter. Marner could be an interesting situation, and I agree that with speculation that he could test the RFA waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 58 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: Allen traded or bought out in St. Louis. Yes, he won a Cup, but was touted as a starter. That's like saying that Rask or Jeff Zatkoff have won a cup. I doubt anyone would trade for him and he's halfway through his contract, either they bury him in the minors or ride it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: That's like saying that Rask or Jeff Zatkoff have won a cup. I doubt anyone would trade for him and he's halfway through his contract, either they bury him in the minors or ride it out. A few goalie coaches that teach in my neck of the woods won Cups wearing the back up towel around their neck and tout that they have won a Stanley Cup, so “winning a Cup” can literally be loosely interpreted. They are excellent coaches, so watching the starter helped their coaching acumen. Notice that few superstars EVER become wonderful coaches. But I know what you’re saying... I think Allen would garner more than a jelly doughnut, though I have no idea what his contract is. The contract could dictate trade value. He was so highly touted when he was in the juniors and minors. He did do better when Brodeur was coaching him, but I don’t think he ever matched his hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said: I think Allen would garner more than a jelly doughnut, though I have no idea what his contract is. The contract could dictate trade value. He was so highly touted when he was in the juniors and minors. He did do better when Brodeur was coaching him, but I don’t think he ever matched his hype. He's got two years left at ~$4.25 Million. There are far more enticing available guys out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: He's got two years left at ~$4.25 Million. There are far more enticing available guys out there. Won’t disagree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledjean Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I am surprised to hear rumors of both guys leaving Carolina. Surprised Columbus wouldn't try to entice bob more. Hoping detroit gets ride of the train wreck that is howard. The Isles would have to be pretty stupid, almost pittsburgh/detroit stupid, not to resign Lehner. I don't think allen will go anywhere. Wouldn't be surprised to see quick traded somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledjean Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Well bob is for sure going to florida with Luongo retiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1200 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Lehner has already told NY media he doesn't plan to talk to any other teams. I'd say he's a lock to resign with the Isles. Calgary is interesting, they definitely want someone with experience to tandem with Rittich. I could see Smith going back to Calgary on a cap friendly one year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Mrazak to Oilers Talbot or McElhinney to Calgary Varlamov Columbus Smith Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Snowman30 said: Mrazak to Oilers Talbot or McElhinney to Calgary Varlamov Columbus Smith Carolina And around, around we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Smith to Oiler Mrazak Columbus or NYI Talbot or McElhinney to Calgary or Canadiens Varlamov Columbus or Carolina Lehner to Columbus but am hoping for NYI These are my best guess as of today, and seeing the news reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Smith- EDM Talbot-Calgary McElhinney-MTL Varly-NYI Lehner-Carolina Mrazek-CBJ Bob-FLA Seems like its time to change my pfp? Will miss you Lehner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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