Nah. Phaneuf is a lefty.
- j.boyd919

I’m sure JR has a wishlist on his wall and Dion was under JJ.

Meh, The Sens aren't really giving up anything and they still have to hit the cap floor/ice a roster

Bjugstad and ZAR are serviceable, Maybe Ottawa wants a "tough guy" to police the youngsters like Gudbransson?

To me I'd think Vegas would be wanting more, not that they should, but if they think they have the next Dadanov or Panarin, then they'll want more than a distant 2nd and a 3rd
- RoloTahmasee

If they think that don’t you think they’d open up room for him

Nah. Phaneuf is a lefty.
- j.boyd919

Oh crap you're right.

Agree, they value Hornqvist too much as a leader. They're not trading him. It's JJ, Rust, or Bjugstad.
- Tojo.

I think he wants players that are younger, tenacious and dont have a cup. Maata had 2, rust has 2, Kessel has 2.....Bjudstad has 0 I think he stays, Rust is a goner. He's vanilla so who really cares anyway.

I think he wants players that are younger, tenacious and dont have a cup. Maata had 2, rust has 2, Kessel has 2.....Bjudstad has 0 I think he stays, Rust is a goner. He's vanilla so who really cares anyway.
- sammy87

Can play anywhere in the line up, younger, cups, playoff performer, top pker. He’s so vanilla he’s almost chocolate

If they can unload JJ, they will likely have to add a player, would one think that could open enough space to get Gardiner?

And can a GM reach out to a player and discuss such a senerio?
- Doogs

They can talk all they want technically... but it could be a risky. If the word gets out then that could heavily influence a JJ trade, and could also make other teams try to bid up Gardiner to (frank) us OR try to prevent the JJ trade so we can't make the move.

Dave Pagnotta from the 4th period just said the chatter he's hearing is that JJ is the most likely player the Pens move to dump salary. Said he has talked to someone in JJ's camp who said the Pens have informed him something may happen after the market shakes out. Pens may also be looking for a bargain defenseman to hold that #6 spot

EDIT- said 3 teams have at least talked about JJ as a plan B option but are trying to get other players first. Take it for what you think it's worth.
- Tojo.

I've tried looking to find him saying this... where is this at?

I've tried looking to find him saying this... where is this at?
- Guile

Same, couldn’t find it either.

Same, couldn’t find it either.
- Doogs

I'm going to guess some sort of podcast... but who the (frank) actually listens to those?

Notable UFA’s: Jake Gardiner, Ryan Dzingel, Micheal Ferland, Marcus Johansson, Joe Thornton, Ben Hutton, Justin Williams, Derick Brassard, Pat Maroon, Brian Boyle, Ben Lovejoy, Ben Chiarot, Michael Del Zotto, Jason Pominville, Deryk Engelland, Brian Gibbons, Marc Methot, Thomas Vanek, Niklas Kronwall, Dion Phaneuf, Andy McDonald, Patrick Marleau, Valeri Nichushkin, Ryan Spooner, Marcus Kruger, Adam McQuaid, Devante Smith-Pelly, Magnus Paajarvi, Riley Sheahan, Dmitrij Jaskin, Troy Brouwer, Tobias Rieder, Marko Dano.

Come on Jimmy, I know you have another trade/ deal that you need to butcher before the start of the season!!

Happy Birthday America!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mlCPMYtPk

I'm going to guess some sort of podcast... but who the (frank) actually listens to those?
- Guile

I don’t often agree with the “experts” anyway.

I'm going to guess some sort of podcast... but who the (frank) actually listens to those?
- Guile

I do all the time. Just not about hockey.

Can play anywhere in the line up, younger, cups, playoff performer, top pker. He’s so vanilla he’s almost chocolate
- jchst22

Career fighting Majors-0. He’s like vanilla that lost its flavor. Send him packing.

I've tried looking to find him saying this... where is this at?
- Guile

He was a guest on the FAN afternoon radio show.

I'd say if there's any truth to that JJ rumour he'd be disposed of much like Hunwick. So instead of Sheary, Hunwick and a 2nd(?)....it'll be Rust, JJ and a pick.

That move would clear 6.75 mill in cap space.

Low bawling Petts, ZAR and Teddy total cap hit id say would come in around 4/4.5 mill.

I really think that if JR rid of JJ and his 3.25 cap hit he'd sign the unsigned RFAs and then get....Phaneuf for cheap..
- MattStrat

I was thinking this myself. Especially because the Phaneuf camp has been saying he received few offers, but would like to play for a Cup contending team.

He was a guest on the FAN afternoon radio show.
- Tojo.

Ah well (frank)... those are SUPER hard to sift through... better off tweet at whoever's show he was on for confirmation. You know which segment?

I'd say if there's any truth to that JJ rumour he'd be disposed of much like Hunwick. So instead of Sheary, Hunwick and a 2nd(?)....it'll be Rust, JJ and a pick.

That move would clear 6.75 mill in cap space.

Low bawling Petts, ZAR and Teddy total cap hit id say would come in around 4/4.5 mill.
- MattStrat

I'd be okay with that

I was thinking this myself. Especially because the Phaneuf camp has been saying he received few offers, but would like to play for a Cup contending team.
- 123Kid

If he signed Dion for a year for minimal money I think Id be fine with that over having JJ back there....but we can not trust JR to sign anyone for cheap and short term haha.

I'd be okay with that
- Guile

I mean in the grand scheme of things I'd be ok and wouldnt lose sleep...but I really dont want to lose Rust. He's like a swiss army knife that comes to play every game. I really appreciate his hustle and his cap hit isnt bad at all.

Happy 4th of July to you Americans around here.

I suspect there wont be much action around the league today.

I mean in the grand scheme of things I'd be ok and wouldnt lose sleep...but I really dont want to lose Rust. He's like a swiss army knife that comes to play every game. I really appreciate his hustle and his cap hit isnt bad at all.
- MattStrat

I do not want to lose Rust. I also did not want to lose Sheary... however, my wanting rid of JJ would legit let me not be mad about losing Rust AND Sheary. So losing just one for a JJ dump is fine for me.

Also... where the (frank) is Rust going to play if Kahun takes his spot on the 2nd line? Or Tanev jumps him... or they keep Simon on the 3rd? I don't view Rust > McCain for the 1st line, and I believe Chunky will get a shot with Malkin to start off.

If the argument for keeping Rust is that someone we could have the best 4th line in the NHL... then get rid of him to dump JJ.

Notable UFA’s: Jake Gardiner, Ryan Dzingel, Micheal Ferland, Marcus Johansson, Joe Thornton, Ben Hutton, Justin Williams, Derick Brassard, Pat Maroon, Brian Boyle, Ben Lovejoy, Ben Chiarot, Michael Del Zotto, Jason Pominville, Deryk Engelland, Brian Gibbons, Marc Methot, Thomas Vanek, Niklas Kronwall, Dion Phaneuf, Andy McDonald, Patrick Marleau, Valeri Nichushkin, Ryan Spooner, Marcus Kruger, Adam McQuaid, Devante Smith-Pelly, Magnus Paajarvi, Riley Sheahan, Dmitrij Jaskin, Troy Brouwer, Tobias Rieder, Marko Dano.

Come on Jimmy, I know you have another trade/ deal that you need to butcher before the start of the season!!
- Hodgedog

I wouldn't mind trading a few players away if we ended up signing one of: Ryan Dzingel, Micheal Ferland, Jake Gardiner, or Marcus Johansson. I'm surprised these players are still available honestly! JR has pulled off crazier feats so we can all hope he trades JJ and someone else to open up some cap space. Sadly as I posted above though. I think he will sign someone like Phaneuf, Lovejoy, or McQuaid for the bottom pairing if the previous JJ rumors is true.

I wouldn't mind trading a few players away if we ended up signing one of: Ryan Dzingel, Micheal Ferland, Jake Gardiner, or Marcus Johansson. I'm surprised these players are still available honestly! JR has pulled off crazier feats so we can all hope he trades JJ and someone else to open up some cap space. Sadly as I posted above though. I think he will sign someone like Phaneuf, Lovejoy, or McQuaid for the bottom pairing if the JJ rumors are true.
- 123Kid

Well, if any of those 3 are dirt cheap... not the worst thing out there. Its when he overpays for replacement level veterans its an issue.