Looks like the playoff dream is going to have to wait another year, but if you're thick in the hunt for the SC, maybe I can do what I do every year and help you out. The last two SC champions have done deals with the Racers that put them over the edge. Maybe you can be next.

Noah Hanifin

This ...

Wow - Mintyukov actually survived the Racers trade block! Good work, dude. Few people do.

79ers wrote:TBD

Wow.

Trading Bouchard & Dubois

Bold!

Just putting it out there that I've got a few picks that could be in play.

Interested in moving up a little higher in the first round in the 2025 draft.

Also interested in trading down one of the second rounders for a couple of picks

Or if anyone wants to do a consolidation trade featuring a ...

Our Approach This Summer

I figure seeing as the season's going to open any day now (right... right?) it's time to fire up the trade block.

Right now the Racers are still not in a "win now / win at all costs" mode. We're still building something here. But we're also keenly aware that we're flush ...

Sold!

...oh and I should have added, Severson is currently 58th in NHL d-man scoring.

20 teams.

3 starting d-men per team.

That means that, on average, he's a starting d-man on an SCHL team.

Damon Severson

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Are you a contender looking for some insurance because all your d-men are banged up or otherwise crippled?

Are you an also-ran who's worried about making your man games because all your d-men are playing in the AHL or Europe?

Well, I've got ...

Two down... we might be done. But have a re-read of what's there.

Would really need some man games coming back for Severson at this point, so keep that in mind.

Reminder: Making a deadline deal with the Racers usually ends with you in the finals.

The Racers? Sellers?

Artturi Lehkonen

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Quite honestly, Lehks could be good for both a contending team as some nice insurance or even to a rebuilding/middling team who's looking for a point producer ...

Ilya Sorokin

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From the instant I drafted Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, locking up the Buffalo Sabres goaltending tandem (you're ...

Mercer's gone-zo... if you're looking for defensive depth, Sandin as a 24 year old guy who can put up something in that 35-40 point range is nice to have.

Toss me a 3rd rounder in 2025 and he's yours.

What's the Plan?

Looks like the season's going to open up soon, so time to update those trade blocks! Just when you thought I'd already gotten rid of anything that wasn't nailed down, I've rummaged around and still see that I've got some tradable assets. In my eyes, I've got 15 protects and only ...

For future reference: When I put someone on my block, it's clearly not a bluff.

All five guys moved. Good job, everyone!

Update: K'Andre Miller moved.

Update: Kyrou moved. Still actively taking offers (so far) on Tippett and Sanheim.

What Am I Looking To Do?

If you're interested in any of my players and/or you're thinking of how to structure potential offers, please take the time to think about my blueprint and what I'm trying to achieve - aka READ THIS NOW AND DON'T COMPLAIN LATER :

* We only have 14 protects. I've got more ...

This seemed fairly straight-forward.

I guess not though?

<shrug>

Vasisexy on the Move?

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Yes: Andrei Vasilevskiy is currently out due to back surgery.

Yes: At this ...

Olen's not for sale, but seriously, you don't want the hardest goddamned working player in the whole league?

Slavin available for an upgrade. HMU

Pinto, Farabee or Kasper available for an upgrade if you're still hemming and hawing.

Might be better than what you're keeping now.

Got a couple too many d-men as well and we all now they're at a premium. Whether you're looking for just a steady vet or a young guy about to breakout, I've got something for you. Oh, and I'll list a guy that i'm probably not dealing but would deal for the right (high) price.

Jaccob Slavin ...

Highlighting some of the Racers available - looking for picks OR some sort of super blockbuster consolidating nonsense will work too.

Casey Mittlestadt

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It sure ...

Overall Philosophy

This is a general overview / philosophy of what I'm looking to do here. The better you understand what I need or am looking for, the better chance we have of making a deal.

I'll list out guys in groups that I'm open to moving and then I'll likely do some individual posts ...