Parayko going to Buffalo if approves

[2forDiving]

I think whoever said we may take Timmons back might be on to something. Remember we can't retain salary for just this year. Whatever you agree to retain, you retain each year of the contract. Would prefer not paying part of his contract the next four years. So the other option to offset salary would be to take a contract back in the deal.

Agree. If the deal is Mrtka, 2026 1st and Timmins to help with salary, that’s decent. Timmins is a RD signed thru next year at $2.2m. Would help on the right side as a bridge to some of the younger guys.

Edit: Maybe they throw Ellis back to us as well.

Timmins is dreadful maybe use him for the rest of this season, but he can’t be the bridge thru next season IMO.

[tfriede2]

So, we had Thomas away from the team for personal reasons, and Parayko out with phantom back spasms now. Sounds kind of like Thomas took a couple of days to think about waving his no trade and decided to stay so he is back playing. They approached CP55 and he is still thinking about it while "resting his back". This theory would end Thomas speculation.

Opposite. Thomas likely won’t want to stick around if we’re doing a rebuild and trading Parayko. This would accelerate speculation and trade talks with Thomas, and increase the likelihood that he waives.

[TruBlueFan_1970]

Where is the Timmins talk coming from? I don't think I've seen him mentioned. Is this forum chatter or is there a source?

Just forum chatter while we wait for news. Very possibly nothing, but a decent suggestion.

It was mentioned by Maroon on the NHL Now show I’m watching. Pure speculation on their part while they were talking potential pairings in BUF if the trade goes thru.

[Ace]

Mrtka and a 1st at least part of the return

Yes - This is return per Dreger

That would be outstanding.

Love it! Paryako is on the wrong side of 30 and has 1 goal in 58 games. I respect him as a great Blue, but hell yes, love that return if that’s legit.

And he doesn't play on the PP

Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Parayko
Power-Kesselring

Am I underestimating another team in the East, or is it possible that might be the best top 6 in the conference now?

The other team in the conversation would have to be Tampa, but I agree with you because of the age and miles on Hedman and McD.
I still think the Bolts may add a RHD to round that veteran group out.
Detroit will also look to add a RHD

If CP55 approves, does Army keep Faulk to play big minutes on the right side and hold the hands of the youngsters next year?

Faulk isn't nearly good enough anymore to handle those minutes. I don't understand this one at all.

You don't understand this potential trade? Are you in loser denial?

[crookedfeeder]

who knows. maybe we are looking at Simon Nemec as well. Kyrou for Nemec and salary.

[MandatoryDenial]

Parayko is not listed in the projected line up on tye web site.

[leedog68]

So, we had Thomas away from the team for personal reasons, and Parayko out with phantom back spasms now. Sounds kind of like Thomas took a couple of days to think about waving his no trade and decided to stay so he is back playing. They approached CP55 and he is still thinking about it while "resting his back". This theory would end Thomas speculation.

Opposite. Thomas likely won’t want to stick around if we’re doing a rebuild and trading Parayko. This would accelerate speculation and trade talks with Thomas, and increase the likelihood that he waives.

So, you think he went away and pondered his future and decided to stay. And then one trade made him change his mind.

[TruBlueFan_1970]

who knows. maybe we are looking at Simon Nemec as well. Kyrou for Nemec and salary.

Jersey is becoming toast this season. Sounds like maybe a summer type deal.

[Zizzle1297]

As much as I love Parayko he is likely on the decline and probably wont age well. Getting 2 equivalent 1 st rounders is solid. Faulk should get about the same maybe a hair less due to age.

[ShakeyWalton]

Mrtka and a 1st at least part of the return

Yes - This is return per Dreger

That would be outstanding.

Love it! Paryako is on the wrong side of 30 and has 1 goal in 58 games. I respect him as a great Blue, but hell yes, love that return if that’s legit.

And he doesn't play on the PP

Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Parayko
Power-Kesselring

Am I underestimating another team in the East, or is it possible that might be the best top 6 in the conference now?

The other team in the conversation would have to be Tampa, but I agree with you because of the age and miles on Hedman and McD.
I still think the Bolts may add a RHD to round that veteran group out.
Detroit will also look to add a RHD

If CP55 approves, does Army keep Faulk to play big minutes on the right side and hold the hands of the youngsters next year?

Faulk isn't nearly good enough anymore to handle those minutes. I don't understand this one at all.

Like another poster said, we potentially traded an older Parayko for a much younger and cheaper one along with a first. You don't think that would be amazing if it works that way?

[a smell of green grass]

Great trade!
1. Great prospect with great size and skating.
2. Another round 1
3. We need to lose more than we win for the remainder of the season. This will help.

Next up, Faulk.

[tfriede2]

So, we had Thomas away from the team for personal reasons, and Parayko out with phantom back spasms now. Sounds kind of like Thomas took a couple of days to think about waving his no trade and decided to stay so he is back playing. They approached CP55 and he is still thinking about it while "resting his back". This theory would end Thomas speculation.

Opposite. Thomas likely won’t want to stick around if we’re doing a rebuild and trading Parayko. This would accelerate speculation and trade talks with Thomas, and increase the likelihood that he waives.

So, you think he went away and pondered his future and decided to stay. And then one trade made him change his mind.

He went to a funeral. I’m saying that even if Thomas declined to waive last night, his thinking likely changes big time if Parayko waives.

[Pierre McGuire]

Mrtka and a 1st at least part of the return

Yes - This is return per Dreger

That would be outstanding.

Love it! Paryako is on the wrong side of 30 and has 1 goal in 58 games. I respect him as a great Blue, but hell yes, love that return if that’s legit.

And he doesn't play on the PP

Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Parayko
Power-Kesselring

Am I underestimating another team in the East, or is it possible that might be the best top 6 in the conference now?

The other team in the conversation would have to be Tampa, but I agree with you because of the age and miles on Hedman and McD.
I still think the Bolts may add a RHD to round that veteran group out.
Detroit will also look to add a RHD

If CP55 approves, does Army keep Faulk to play big minutes on the right side and hold the hands of the youngsters next year?

Faulk isn't nearly good enough anymore to handle those minutes. I don't understand this one at all.

It was just time to move on. Parayko can’t play forever and the Blues are a long way from competing

[succinct712]

As much as I love Parayko he is likely on the decline and probably wont age well. Getting 2 equivalent 1 st rounders is solid. Faulk should get about the same maybe a hair less due to age.

I agree but why are trades being announced before being finalized by player approval?

[crookedfeeder]

who knows. maybe we are looking at Simon Nemec as well. Kyrou for Nemec and salary.

Jersey is becoming toast this season. Sounds like maybe a summer type deal.

Nemec's name (again) is out there now; just interesting to watch. Funny they mention Toronto in on everything and they have next to nothing to offer up.

[netboy65]

As much as I love Parayko he is likely on the decline and probably wont age well. Getting 2 equivalent 1 st rounders is solid. Faulk should get about the same maybe a hair less due to age.

I agree but why are trades being announced before being finalized by player approval?

Difference between announced and leaked