I’m down but has to have an extension. Hope there’s no Pinto in the deal

Agreed. Conditional 2nd + L.Brown ?

Not sure if how much credit I'll give the rumor, though. Hockeybuzz a reputable source?

Hertl has a list of only 3 teams that can acquire him.

I have a feeling Ottawa is not one of those three.

He would also need an extension for this trade to be worthwhile.


I just don't see it happening TBH

Wilson and Dorion have had good relations in the past. I have a feeling Pierre has given a call to inquire but I think you're right. Extension for sure would be needed but I think the ask is fair from Wilson's standpoint. It also depends on which direction SJS wants to go? Do they feel they can compete with the core they have or attempt to sell and nab Wright at the draft?

Looking at the Sharks, they need to sell and rebuild.

100%

Their glory days of making the playoffs and going on good runs ended when everybody except EK65 left town.



As for what Ottawa should do, I think we should just wait about a month or two into the season to see where we're at.

No point in doing anything extravagant until then.

Unless some other team comes around and is willing to take pennies on the dollar.



However ...

If San Jose is offering Hertl after Hertl waives his 3-team trade clause ...

and

We have an extension in place for Hertl ...

You pull the trigger, regardless if we're making the playoffs or not.



I'd be willing to part with Thomson + the equivalent of whatever else we got from the Duchene trade with Columbus.

That's what I'd pay for Hertl if there's an extension or if we're making the playoffs.

Alright lets start from the top

1. Hockeybuzz has no real sources and is always just guys making stuff up

2. Hertl has not been rumored to be dealt by any sources, he said he wants to remain in sj

3. This isnt even close, Hertl will not be leaving sj without a few of Norris, Pinto, Ottawa 2022 first, Brannstrom,Batherson, Sanderson etc included. Lassi Thompson isnt even a starter to a deal, he could be a throw in.

4. Hertl is so far above the tier suggested in this guys post. He seems to believe you can get a 1c for a second round pick, he has no credibility or even logic.

Source: Hockey Buzz lol

2nd + Brown for a top 30 center...

Alright, fair enough. I'll never this "source" again.

Sorry if I came off as a dick to you lol, hockeybuzz has been clickbaiting like this for years and it really annoys most people how they straight up just pretend to know things.

Nah man, no worries, I get it. You're in the right. Specially when I basically just low-balled the offer for Hertl. :P