Connor Garland is exactly the player the Sabres DONT want. He is a head case. Not a team player
And you are right… Tampa would never go for that

I like Olafson, but thats way too much for one year of a UFA, maybe NYR 2023 2nd, instead of Ott 2023 2nd.

Cie la Vie... Don't know players mental state, he could be, from what I've seen he plays with an edge and is truculent

Could work. Olafson most likely would be dealt at tdl for hopefully more draft picks for CHI, with retention even better return

I'm thinking Davidson wants someone for 2-3 years, though that lower 2nd would probably be replaced at the TDL as you indicated.

Chi will have options of players to trade for that's for sure and good players at that. Olafson is a good point producer, if played with Bedard he could put up big numbers where I think Davidson wouldn't mind having him for the half year as he'd be getting better pick(s) at Tdl for him. Could be worth it??

Hawks decline. #19 and #44 might get moved for #13. No chance Hawks trade a '24 2nd for Olafsson. They'll have better options in free agency without giving up that pick.

And Tampa definitely declines. Cernak is a key guy on their blue line just starting a new deal.

Sure CHI could possibly get a better player during FA but how much money and for how long? Olafson isn't a bad player he'd put up over 40 points for CHI and since its his last year at the Tdl with a bit of retention he could be moved for a better return than that '24 Canucks 2nd round pick. Why not gain more assets and sign a UFA. This yrs UFA class isn't anything special.

Tampa won't move Cernak but I'm hoping Colton Ross and Tanner Jeannot ask for the moon. Who knows maybe there is a player at their original 19oa pick they like and feel could step in right away and wouldn't mind moving Cernak for said package.

Chicago's GM as much as said he's willing to overpay for a free agent who takes a one or two year deal. Bunting, Killorn, Domi would all be better targets than Olafsson. And even half retained at the TDL, its doubtful the Hawks get even a better 2nd for Olafsson. No one is giving a 1st for him. At best, the Hawks might break even in the deal.

Tampa is in total "win now" mode. They don't want picks. If Colton asks for too much, that's who gets moved. Jeannot won't be a difficult negotiation. Buffalo would hate the asking price for Cernak.

With all the recent uptick in "Garland to CHI" trades, this is very good to know! Makes more sense why he is being treated as a cap dump.

Cernak, Cirelli, Sergachev will be long term teammates.

Where did you hear this? Can you provide a reference or any context as to why you said this stuff about Garland? You are the only person I have ever heard say that about him, but if true, it is concerning and is worth inquiring.

WSH certainly doesn’t make that trade. Fehervary is an excellent 2nd Pairing DMan and Greenaway and Bryson aren’t very valuable at all. Mantha is not a Cap Dump and will not be traded with Fehervary at a net loss, terrible.

I listen to so many podcasts daily I am going back to try and find it. I wanted Garland too for the Sabres and after hearing this I was sketchy too. Adams wants team players that want to be here. I believe I heard it from Jeremy Roenick on something. He is close to Arizona people and players and he was the one that said Garland is a me player very selfish and all about himself.

Oh, ok. Well, if you find it let me know. I brought it up to some VAN fans, and they said they've never heard anything like that about the guy and by all accounts he is a stand up guy and well liked. Maybe he had an attitude when he was younger, or maybe it was an isolated incident that got blown out of proportion in Roenick's mind.

I really like Jeremy Roenick, he was one of my favourite Blackhawks players in the 90s but I find this funny as he was a very "ME" guy. . Which was one of things I also liked about him, great player with an attitude. I think Garland may have referenced JR once in modelling his game to JRs. I haven't heard this about Garland from anyone, his teammates have said the opposite. Since JR is connected to the coyotes from his playing days he may have said that as Garland did have a poor relationship with management near the end due to contract negotiation. Garland felt he was being low balled by the coyotes. Again funny since JF threatened his teams with not playing if he didn't get his price.

Yeah. Maybe JR is just projecting. haha