Paul Berthelot: Blue Jackets expressing interest in Erik Karlsson Blue Jackets exploring an Erik Karlsson trade

Paul Berthelot: Blue Jackets expressing interest in Erik Karlsson
Blue Jackets exploring an Erik Karlsson trade
- Paul Berthelot

Only if he signs that 8 year deal

Jenner

1st 2019

Murray

for

Erik Karlsson

Only if he signs that 8 year deal

Jenner

1st 2019

Murray

for

Erik Karlsson
- Alexzanki

That won't get it done. Not even close. Maybe if they were able to take Ryan as well. Jenner is a middle 6 player. Murray projects as a bottom 4 defender. The 1st round pick is in the late round. They'll have to do much better.

I’m thinking it starts with Murray or Savard, Gabe Carlsson, a forward prospect, a 1st, and a 2nd. CBJ could possibly take on Bobby Ryan but the Sens would have to take Dubi back and I doubt they would wanna do that.

With all due respect,

While he is the last best offensive player left in free agency, what does he really do for the CBJ? We already have a group of offensive defensemen, including two of the best in the NHL. Do we really want to trade draft choices, a young player or two and players up front where our weaknesses are for one more d-man who drives the play?

Karlsson is a great player, no doubt. He seems to be a great offensive player, but does he get us to a higher level as a team. He can set up people all day long, but what if they cannot put it int he net?

With all due respect,

While he is the last best offensive player left in free agency, what does he really do for the CBJ? We already have a group of offensive defensemen, including two of the best in the NHL. Do we really want to trade draft choices, a young player or two and players up front where our weaknesses are for one more d-man who drives the play?

Karlsson is a great player, no doubt. He seems to be a great offensive player, but does he get us to a higher level as a team. He can set up people all day long, but what if they cannot put it int he net?
- jkumpire

Totally agree ! We already have 2 of the top d-men in the league, and 2 more that are B+. Use the Karllson $$ to sign Werenski to a good bridge deal; and then Jarmo needs to go to Panarin and ask him what he plans to do - negotiate an extension, or definitely wants out.
If he wants an extension - give it to him. He's worth it, and even at the end of 8 yrs he'll be 34, and still generating points - probably more than Rick Nash would generate if they signed him !!
If he wants out, make the primo trade. His value is sky-high right now. I understand Panarin owns a condo in Miami. Open talks with the Panthers !! Start with Huberdeau or Barkov, and go from there.