what a return for Ladd.
- Scooby_Doo

It's Ladd plus a couple of young guys, still though.

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 29s30 seconds ago

Ladd for Dano and first, plus a conditional pick
- Retinalz

Marlo Dano, 1st in 2016 and a conditional for Ladd, Harrison and Fraser. Wpg retains 36% of Ladd's remaining salary.

Thanks Carol

There is some super interesting stuff from Hamhuis on TSN Vancouver radio right now. He seems pretty down to be leaving. Says he is open to a return in the summer to VAN and also thinks if he gets asked, he will be going to a contender
- Codes1087

But he wasnt in JB's list on Twitter. He isnt going anywhere.

From Hawks Thread.

Totally worth it. We didnt lose a roster player. Idc if its a rental, we were't going to see anything out of Dano or that 1st rounder until future years and RIGHT NOW we have a chance to make history as arguably the greatest hockey team ever.
- SimpleJack

Yikes, if true thats (frank)ing pricey
- Whiskey-Tango

It's always like this. Every yr. I don't know why unless you were in a playoff spot or a point or 2 out, you wouldn't sell.
Looky what the leafs got for for Spaling and Polak. Polak a 6 and Spaling is a depth player.
Thus my comments that benning can't say he isn't getting good offers

Some big prices being paid so far.
- walshyleafsfan

You haven't seen nothing yet.

#hamhuis #vrbata

Marlo Dano, 1st in 2016 and a conditional for Ladd, Harrison and Fraser. Wpg retains 36% of Ladd's remaining salary.
- Whiskey-Tango

Marko Dano

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- Scooby_Doo

How can you argue with this logic,

"Step 1. Acquire Ladd
Step 2. Acquire Hamhuis
Step 3. Acquire Boedker

Boedker-Toews-Hossa
Panarin-Anisimov-Kane
Ladd-Danault-Teravainen
Desjardins--Shaw

Keith-Hjalmarsson
Gustafsson-Seabrook
Hamhuis-TvR"

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- Scooby_Doo

love that poster's name, pricelessly ironic. He went full retard.

I am super surprised they paid that much for Ladd. I mean I totally understand it, but what do they do with him come Summer?
- Codes1087

Drown your sorrows of him leaving in the Stanley cup

As a GM looking to bolster your team for a cup run, you look for certainty. You make sure you have as much depth as possible to compensate for inevitable injuries. You also want experienced vets who are proven. You expect they'll be able to handle the pressure situations better than someone who's younger and maybe has had a stronger regular season. You might start your younger guys and keep the hired gun you traded for in the press box, but he's still there and ready to come in if your own guys can't step up. Bottom line is, giving your team the best chance for success in a cup run covers your ass and maybe keeps you in your job if you don't win. That's why teams overpay more at this time of year than any other.

Hamhuis' resume suggests he's worth a first.
- YeOldTimer

Agree whole heartedly.

Playoff runs require depth n experience.
Hamhuis in the 3/4 pairing gives just that.
Riding Seabrook/Keith is one thing but Kjalmerson/Hamhuis is a seriously good 2nd pairing. Vrbata is in a lesser role on team like Chicago n fits nicely. He adds depth for another cup run.

I see it as Hamhuis/Vrbata for Bickell/1st n maybe a prospect or Pokka/Bickell/2017 2nd. Just my 2 bits.

conditional pick bbecomes a 3rd round pick if CHI wins the cup.

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- Scooby_Doo

Hey, if they win 18 Cups this year, they catch the Habs

Agree whole heartedly.

Playoff runs require depth n experience.
Hamhuis in the 3/4 pairing gives just that.
Riding Seabrook/Keith is one thing but Kjalmerson/Hamhuis is a seriously good 2nd pairing. Vrbata is in a lesser role on team like Chicago n fits nicely. He adds depth for another cup run.

I see it as Hamhuis/Vrbata for Bickell/1st n maybe a prospect or Pokka/Bickell/2017 2nd. Just my 2 bits.
- Nighthawk

Given past prices and the Ladd price benning will clearly be offered more then that. The canucks should be able to net a blue chipper for Hamhuis alone or 1st and B prospect.
I'm gonna say he goes to one of Tampa, Pitts, Or the kings

Any deal with Bickell coming here spells the end for Burrows.
A buyout or moved out cheap this TDL n eat salary maybe 1/2m.
Hansen is a gem tbh n hate to see him go but at the right price it could happen.
Much depends on which vets JB wants around next year n Hansen brings it every game at a great price.

Next years roster could be really different n the next few days will say much on how that will look.
Do we blow it up or 1/2 way do it remains to be seen.

From JJ.

"Hearing hard push for Hamhuis underway, Bickell could go to Van, could go down soon"

From JJ.

"Hearing hard push for Hamhuis underway, Bickell could go to Van, could go down soon"
- Whiskey-Tango

JJ?

From JJ.

"Hearing hard push for Hamhuis underway, Bickell could go to Van, could go down soon"
- Whiskey-Tango

They better be takign Vrbata and giving us a serious return then. They no longer have that 2016 1st

Given past prices and the Ladd price benning will clearly be offered more then that. The canucks should be able to net a blue chipper for Hamhuis alone or 1st and B prospect.
I'm gonna say he goes to one of Tampa, Pitts, Or the kings
- Bieksa#3

I can see him in TB but idk what Pitt or LA would offer that we would like.
Neither has a 1st n their prospects r not that deep IMO

Btw Hawks still have their 1st.

They better be takign Vrbata and giving us a serious return then. They no longer have that 2016 1st
- Retinalz

Pokka must be on the table with no 1st

Any deal with Bickell coming here spells the end for Burrows.
A buyout or moved out cheap this TDL n eat salary maybe 1/2m.
Hansen is a gem tbh n hate to see him go but at the right price it could happen.
Much depends on which vets JB wants around next year n Hansen. Rings it every game at a great price.

Next years roster could be really different n the next few days will say much on how that will look.
Do we blow it up or 1/2 way do it remains to be seen.
- Nighthawk

I don't see a deal happening now with the Hawks

But put yourself in Chicago's shoes: why do you give up a #1 and a highly touted dman for Vrbata and Hammer? Does that deal seem like smart move for your org?
- Ronning4ever

Not to pour gas on the fire, but #1 and a forward prospect for Ladd and 2 depth players is the far better deal...and Chicago still paid high.

From Hawks Thread.

Totally worth it. We didnt lose a roster player. Idc if its a rental, we were't going to see anything out of Dano or that 1st rounder until future years and RIGHT NOW we have a chance to make history as arguably the greatest hockey team ever.
- SimpleJack



- Scooby_Doo

Do the Leaf fans know about this?

I can see him in TB but idk what Pitt or LA would offer that we would like.
Neither has a 1st n their prospects r not that deep IMO

Btw Hawks still have their 1st.
- Nighthawk

I'll take Derrick Poulliot
And I'll take Kempe and a 2nd.

Do the Leaf fans know about this?
- YeOldTimer

Funny enough, that 2010 team is probably the best team of the last 15-20 yrs. Probably since the mid 90's wings team