McDavid negotiations help (REP)

[Kofax]

I would keep McDavid. I think it is ludicrous to consider trading him. You are getting a lot of good, but not great, talent back, whereas McDavid is a PHENOMENAL talent. At least you're not getting completely hosed on the deal if you do it, but I still think it's a mistake.

[StuntMan12]

I appreciate and respect all your guys opinions. I want to give out REP right now but it says ive given out too much in the past 24 hours. I will give you guys some as soon as I can.

[StuntMan12]

I just sent this trade offer

Connor McDavid
Cam Talbot
Ilya Kovalchuk

for

Ryan Johansen
Johnny Gaudreau
Filip Forsberg



I know he is going to check the league soon because we are in negotiations lol. Im excited, Im scrared, Im worried, EEEK

[junyab]

I think you're nuts trading McDavid for 3 top 75 caliber guys. I would've demanded somewhere around 1 top 10-15, 1 top 25, and 1 top 50 at a MINIMUM, and I would be surprised if you didn't find someone who would have given you that.

[StuntMan12]

I think you're nuts trading McDavid for 3 top 75 caliber guys. I would've demanded somewhere around 1 top 10-15, 1 top 25, and 1 top 50 at a MINIMUM, and I would be surprised if you didn't find someone who would have given you that.

Going forward with the nucleus of my team I like this trade. There is a good chance this man rejects it too. He famously rejected a trade where he would have gotten Evgeni Malkin in exchange for his Filip Forsberg. So its hard to say how he will value those 3 men in comparison to McDavid.


I havent got any other offers and so far this is the team at least willing to negotiate. The early bird catches the worm. I dont have all day to wait around for an offer. Im like Peter Chiarelli I get deals DONE DONE DONE lol

[Axeman33]

Ive said this many times and will continue to say it. If you have to add players to trade McDavid in a keeper, you don't trade him. I think you're just silly but it's your team to do as you please.

[StuntMan12]

Ive said this many times and will continue to say it. If you have to add players to trade McDavid in a keeper, you don't trade him. I think you're just silly but it's your team to do as you please.

One thing Im interested in having is forward depth. You cant win the league on just one guy but a number of guys. Im still sitting tight awaiting his response. In all honesty I think he will reject it and make some sort of counter which I am going to reject. Only other way I can see a deal done is if Hedman is in the deal but that is it. This manager rarely ever makes deals and the last deal he accepted was 2 yrs ago. I believe it was where he traded away Burns, ORielly for Barkov, Johansen. But he is willing to negotiate so we will see. I picked the 3 most high end forwards I believed was on his team.

[Kofax]

One thing Im interested in having is forward depth. You cant win the league on just one guy but a number of guys. Im still sitting tight awaiting his response. In all honesty I think he will reject it and make some sort of counter which I am going to reject. Only other way I can see a deal done is if Hedman is in the deal but that is it. This manager rarely ever makes deals and the last deal he accepted was 2 yrs ago. I believe it was where he traded away Burns, ORielly for Barkov, Johansen. But he is willing to negotiate so we will see. I picked the 3 most high end forwards I believed was on his team.

Forward depth is great, but it is so much more easily acquired than a guy like McDavid. You can't just go out and acquire a McDavid. That's the difference here. Easier to get your hands on a Gaudreau, a Johansen or a Forsberg.

[SergeP]

I feel like this day is a big day. You know that feeling the day of a big wedding or something? lol. Trading McDavid is an EVENT. A big moment of my life haha

Much like a wedding, not long after you make this trade you'll find your assets are only half of what they used to be...

[Axeman33]

Much like a wedding, not long after you make this trade you'll find your assets are only half of what they used to be...

Awww snap! +1

[forumname]

It seems you like may be one of those guys who will never win because he is always blowing things up to chase something new, rather than being patient and sticking to a plan.

How did you come to have McDavid on your team? Did you finish in last place last year and draft him? Did you trade for him? I don't understand your motivation to try to trade him and go for the win, and it sounds like you're just going to make a mess and finish middle of the pack, destined to be in an even worse position next year.

Make a 3 year plan for your team and stick to it! If you're going to try to sell off young assets to make a push, leave McDavid for last! See if you can get close to building a contender, then use him as the final trade piece that nets you the win. If it's not working, at least you still have a good foundation in McDavid and you didn't wreck everything.

[StuntMan12]

It seems you like may be one of those guys who will never win because he is always blowing things up to chase something new, rather than being patient and sticking to a plan.

How did you come to have McDavid on your team? Did you finish in last place last year and draft him? Did you trade for him? I don't understand your motivation to try to trade him and go for the win, and it sounds like you're just going to make a mess and finish middle of the pack, destined to be in an even worse position next year.

Make a 3 year plan for your team and stick to it! If you're going to try to sell off young assets to make a push, leave McDavid for last! See if you can get close to building a contender, then use him as the final trade piece that nets you the win. If it's not working, at least you still have a good foundation in McDavid and you didn't wreck everything.

Ive came last 3 years in a row. So yes I got top draft picks. 2013 MacKinnon, 2014 Reinhart, 2015 McDavid. Im going for the win. Using all my prospects as bait to get points. Win at all costs. You can play it safe for so long before you grow a pair and let all your horses roll. Im pumping all the NOS I can into this team to win. No fear Peter Chiarelli style!!!

[StuntMan12]

I got McDavid to trade for forward points DEPTH
I got Drouin to trade for points
I got MacKinnon to trade for points


ALL IN!

[gainerama]

I think you should totally do it and trade him away if you can.

[StuntMan12]

I think you should totally do it and trade him away if you can.

I like the way you think.



ALL IN!