I think I’d want to see Helleson with Minty over Peeke

I'd rather let Helleson over marinate in the AHL until the 25-26 season when he loses waivers and then work him into a 3 way rotation with Gudas and Peeke for RD2, RD3, and 7D his first year, then take over from Gudas at the end of Radkos contract. I already don't like how green our blue line is, I wouldn't make that problem any worse by rushing rookies.

Columbus says yes to that, no problem

I personally think Peeke is worth a 3rd right now so I can agree to that assessment but that's just me.

@Salzy @OldNYIfan @LosPatos thoughts?

Now we know Frankie is done I can see the Avs looking for a cheap insurance goalie so it's not impossible.

Pretty conservative but thats probably for the best, nothing to pick at or complain about in my eyes

Although I do agree with @GeneralLandro in saying I would rather see Helleson/other youngsters we have over a guy like Peeke

If Pat doesnt want to spend any assets to bring in a proven top 4 RHD, then I think Peeke is the best alternative, especially at that price. I just think the Ducks 100% need to bring in a defensively sound RHD. Helleson could maybe slot in, but I just havent heard anything about him yet that makes me confident in giving him a look in a season where we actually want to win. I would rather be too deep at D because both of those contracts will almost certainly carry value and never cost anything to offload if needed. Liking the Wahlstrom trade too, although I will admit I have no idea what his value is. But if we can get a young, big-bodied shooter in the top 9 at the price of an expiring contract and a B level prospect, I send that everyday. Only deal I would maybe not do is the Stalock one, I think having him be the veteran third option is necessary because who do we have after him, Clang? But its a third string Tendy trade so it isnt too consequential. We could easily pick up another veteran guy to play in San Diego. Love the line combos too, this would be a fun team to watch.

Everyone else is pretty much summing up what I think haha.

I wouldn’t be opposed to make a “splash” this deadline

I think if we make the post season this season we are playing with house money, there's a lot of teams in our conference that we're expected to be much better, not sure if any of them will clean their act up.

Only real thing we "need" is a true #1RHD, who could we go get?

I like both Columbus and NYI deals, but I just don't know enough about the other teams situations to judge them.

Henrique was drafted by Lou, so you're 100% right he's a Lou player.

Rasmus Andersson is a true 1 RHD. But that’ll be a hefty cost that I don’t think the Ducks should inquire