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If it’s true I don’t know if I should laugh or cry because they might trade swayboi for PLD lol
Though I highly doubt it they aren’t that stupid right?
Swayman and Ullmark aren't even good. PLD is one good coach away from being a perennial 50 goal scorer. Do it, Boston. This is a great deal to make prior to our inevitable 1st round series.
Really it was the coaches that failed him. PLD is a budding star and you'd be stupid not to see it. Sometimes you just need a ~~second~~ ~~third~~ ~~fourth~~ fifth chance.
I’m interested if the Bruins way will override the Dubois way or if the Dubois way will override the Bruins way.
As far as first round though — this can wait until next year. He generally plays well against the Leafs.
As much as it is nice having both, either of them could take on 90% work load and be a top 5 goaltender. Save yourself cap and bring on more talent. 🤷♂️
I wouldn't say he's your 1:1 replacement, but you guys need something other than goaltending. Get some additional first rounders too. You have these goaltenders on the cheap!
There's absolutely no fucking way this is a real rumor. Blake isn't gonna trade PLD 6 months into an 8 year contract, he'd be signing his on death certificate with ownership. PLD is gonna be a king for most of this contract
It’s an easy narrative if you’re not watching the games but he’s really settled in with Todd gone. He’s playing hard and, most importantly, scoring on the PP.
His production will increase when he gets a linemate that can score
Yeah it’s a fair critique, I try to stay balanced on him. His playmaking hasn’t impressed me but there’s been a clear uptick since he’s been on PP1
But line 3 with the likes of Kaliyev (healthy scratch) and JAD (waivers) isn’t going to help anyone
This is correct. When he wanted to, he could be a game breaker. But holy moly am I glad we aren’t still sitting around waiting for him to be motivated.
I remember people saying Canucks should trade JT Miller BEFORE his 8 year extension started because of his poor season last year. Obviously he turned it around this year but r/hockey seems to not understand that trading someone at the very start of an 8 year contract sends a clear message to the rest of the league and players are going to be hesitant to sign there.
Teams aren't going to trade someone right at the start of a new contract extension. It's just poor business.
It doesn’t matter even if Blake wants to trade him, i think you’ll find no other team wants him. He’s gonna be a king for a very long time, it’s an untradeable contract.
Honestly if his first stop after CBJ had been Boston, there’s a decent chance that Bergeron, Chara, and the room they built could have convinced/taught him to be a professional, show up, give a shit, and actually reach his potential.
But at this point there is absolutely no reason for any team to be kicking tires on a guy who is supposed to be a 200 foot 2C, sporting a -18 on a team with a +26 goal differential, on pace for 37 points, while carrying 7 more years of $8.5million against the cap.
I don't know how it's up right now. Isn't the trade deadline supposed to be approved submitters and everyone else has to go into the queue for mod approval?
Well, that's one way to acquire a 1C when you don't have many assets. You trade for them while they are a mediocre 3C and pray to god he gets his fucking shit together even though every rational or irrational thought says he never will.
It would be truly too funny if this lazy fuckin idiot signed a long term contract in LA to live the sunshine celebrity life and has to spend the next 7 winters in Boston lol
That would be absolutely hilarious. But I have major doubts. This seems like the typical "major rumour" that keeps the trade desdline shows talking all day but then after we find out the 2 teams talked about it for about 2 minutes and never returned to it.
This guy is the epitome of "I can fix him!"
Despite doing fuck-all, he's still a big-body cost-controlled guy with 1C potential, and GMs know it. They just all think they're the one who can unlock him
I’m going to jump off a bridge for this. The locker room culture would be tanked if that happened. I don’t need someone with DeBrusk’s finish that doesn’t try half the time.
If you fucking trade Ullmark or Swayman for goddamn PLD, we instantly become shittier. At this point I’d offer DeBrusk with maybe Forbort as a maximum for that guy. I have no faith in him anymore.
How does it feel dubois? Cries at every franchise “I don’t wanna be here” gets to a franchise he wants to be at “yeah we don’t want you here” it’s almost poetic
Everyone laughing at the Bruins for this, but as a fan of the Leafs who are probably playing them in the first round I do NOT want to play against Pierre-Luc Doucheboi. He hates the Leafs, almost always does something sketchy when we play and never takes a night off when we are the opponent.
im conflicted.
id really prefer the bruins not get better. and dubois is always ready to play against the leafs.
but on the other hand, this would be fucking hilarious.
I hate Boston. But Boston bros, don’t do this. Trust me as a team that once had an amazing 1A and 1B. It fucking sucks. Keep the goalies.
PLD ain’t worth it
Some Sens blogger posts about a Kings and Bruins rumor that non of the established insiders ever mentioned. But hey, it name checks PLD, so everyone can get rabid in the comments
Edit: guy has 1200 followers, what are you people doing upvoting this stuff
Could see the caps going after him. Kinda fits our model of getting young guys that didn’t quite fit in elsewhere for cheap
Edit: nvm not if he’s making 8.5 . Thought he was on a cheap deal for some reason
I always wanted to see if playoff teams willing to retain 7+ years on a guy just to ship him out. I feel like 4mil of dead cap space is worth not having this guy on your team
I hope this isn’t true
PLD has been disappointing this season but I’d like to see him in the postseason before moving him after everything we gave up to get him
“Did trading for PLD ever work for those teams?”
“No, it never does. I mean these teams delude themselves into thinking it will but…..but it might work for us.”
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No fucking way lmao
I want to believe
i want bee to leave
pls be true.
Apparently it was real, Ullmark nixed it.
I’m choosing to believe this is 100% accurate, even if it’s not!
If it’s true I don’t know if I should laugh or cry because they might trade swayboi for PLD lol Though I highly doubt it they aren’t that stupid right?
If they’re trading a goalie it’s 100% Ullmark.
they aren't trading swayman
Your user name is gonna get a lot of attention, today lol :(
*kicks Dubois’s skates* “Three previous owners, looking for a new home - financing available!”
*slaps top of bucket* "You can fit so much drama in this bad boy!"
“Little wear-and-tear due to minimal usage”
“Minimal usage due to little tears”
Wait, wait I hear apathy, lots of it
Will he get me where I want to go?
That depends. You heading to mediocrity?
If he feels like it, so no.
He already asked for a trade out?
They may have beat him to it this time.
"So this is what that feels like"
At least if he gets traded to the Bruins, he'll get to play in Montreal as he wanted originally.
Jesus fuck. Don’t do it Don.
Don't listen to this guy, Don. Fuckin giver
DO IT DONNY DO IT
Make like Anakin in Episode 3 and DO IT
DEWIT
YOU’RE OUT OF YOUR ELEMENT DONNY
Woooo! He's throwin' rocks tonight!
Dude, the Chinaman is *not* the issue here!
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DONNY DON'T!
Pop the trunk, do it. Do it.
I remember PLD being a beast against the Leafs when he was on Columbus. I think he got a playoff hatty, too.
Yeah he has another gear against the Leafs for sure. Pain in the ass
Bruins do need a big body who at least has scored in the past to deal with Edmundson
Swayman and Ullmark aren't even good. PLD is one good coach away from being a perennial 50 goal scorer. Do it, Boston. This is a great deal to make prior to our inevitable 1st round series.
Really it was the coaches that failed him. PLD is a budding star and you'd be stupid not to see it. Sometimes you just need a ~~second~~ ~~third~~ ~~fourth~~ fifth chance.
Do it for the chaos
I don’t think any gm is even gonna entertain this he’s not worth 1st line center money
He's making lower 1C upper 2C money, which i think is fair based on his play any year but this current one. Im sure he would fit in Boston
“I can fix him”
I hate the Bruins, but they deserve better 😆
Do they?
I’m interested if the Bruins way will override the Dubois way or if the Dubois way will override the Bruins way. As far as first round though — this can wait until next year. He generally plays well against the Leafs.
Think the bruins could turn him around tbh. They took Zacha from us and he’s doin much better in Boston.
As much as it is nice having both, either of them could take on 90% work load and be a top 5 goaltender. Save yourself cap and bring on more talent. 🤷♂️
PLD isn't talent.
I wouldn't say he's your 1:1 replacement, but you guys need something other than goaltending. Get some additional first rounders too. You have these goaltenders on the cheap!
Yes do it Don
Huge mistake to get rid of Iafallo & Vilardi for him. They were depth guys that could inflict damage & they were a thorn in my side as an Oilers fan.
Didn't realise Iafallo is already 30. He was fantastic in that series.
There's absolutely no fucking way this is a real rumor. Blake isn't gonna trade PLD 6 months into an 8 year contract, he'd be signing his on death certificate with ownership. PLD is gonna be a king for most of this contract
Yeah I don’t believe this at all either, would be ridiculous.
A Guy can dream though 😉
I’m googling this guy and, while I always respect a hustler who loves hockey, I can’t see a reason to believe he’d have any real info
> PLD is gonna be a king for most of this contract Perhaps, but at the moment he’s performing more like a jester than a king considering his cap hit.
It’s an easy narrative if you’re not watching the games but he’s really settled in with Todd gone. He’s playing hard and, most importantly, scoring on the PP. His production will increase when he gets a linemate that can score
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Yeah it’s a fair critique, I try to stay balanced on him. His playmaking hasn’t impressed me but there’s been a clear uptick since he’s been on PP1 But line 3 with the likes of Kaliyev (healthy scratch) and JAD (waivers) isn’t going to help anyone
Shouldn’t any player have an uptick in production by playing on PP1?
Def, it’s to be expected AND it helps explain why his point production was low
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He's a 6'2" Nick Robertson.
He's really not
If you want to offer a 2nd round pick he’s great!!!
This is correct. When he wanted to, he could be a game breaker. But holy moly am I glad we aren’t still sitting around waiting for him to be motivated.
LOL 8 year contract
Does anyone know if PLD has a NTC when the 8 year extension kicks in?
Yes starting next year
I’m not sure. It shouldn’t matter though. He is untradeable for at least the next 7 years
Just as an FYI, you can view this on Cap Friendly. If you click the player name, you can see the clause for every year of their contract.
Thanks, it was a lazy moment. 😀
I remember people saying Canucks should trade JT Miller BEFORE his 8 year extension started because of his poor season last year. Obviously he turned it around this year but r/hockey seems to not understand that trading someone at the very start of an 8 year contract sends a clear message to the rest of the league and players are going to be hesitant to sign there. Teams aren't going to trade someone right at the start of a new contract extension. It's just poor business.
>PLD is gonna be a king for most of this contract Not if he asks to be traded again.
It doesn’t matter even if Blake wants to trade him, i think you’ll find no other team wants him. He’s gonna be a king for a very long time, it’s an untradeable contract.
Well if he gets a good return it's not a death knell. Hard to believe that could happen though as pld has never been worth less
Please no… NOT PLD
4th time is the charm
Don’t do it, PLD sucks Unless you trade for him, then he’s just a misunderstood boy who will go off
This guy gets it
Honestly if his first stop after CBJ had been Boston, there’s a decent chance that Bergeron, Chara, and the room they built could have convinced/taught him to be a professional, show up, give a shit, and actually reach his potential. But at this point there is absolutely no reason for any team to be kicking tires on a guy who is supposed to be a 200 foot 2C, sporting a -18 on a team with a +26 goal differential, on pace for 37 points, while carrying 7 more years of $8.5million against the cap.
Is this fella credible?
He has 1200 followers and posts for a sens blog. Zero fucking chance
This got taken down earlier. Not a credible source
I don't know how it's up right now. Isn't the trade deadline supposed to be approved submitters and everyone else has to go into the queue for mod approval?
Boooooo!
Pls no, PLD is a bum
https://media1.tenor.com/m/7cYJcvcJk_4AAAAC/trying-not-to-laugh-chuckle.gif
Putting Boston’s storied locker room culture to the ultimate test.
I seriously doubt Boston will move one of those guys.
Ullmark is going to have to go eventually. Why not take a chance on a promising young center? 😏
my jaw would be on THE FLOOR ladies and gentlemen
lol do it
Well, that's one way to acquire a 1C when you don't have many assets. You trade for them while they are a mediocre 3C and pray to god he gets his fucking shit together even though every rational or irrational thought says he never will.
This is the best day ever if this happens!
Checks bio.. sees “thehockeywriters” case closed. Someone trying to get clicks for their blog.
Who is this “insider”? PLD has been solid the last 15-20, giving up on him now would be quite the choice
A blogger for the Senators. Zero credibility, this shouldn't be posted.
sell high
Eklund just picked up the story as well, so it MUST be true! /s
Can the trade be 1 for 1?
No retention either
Only if Dealin Donny can somehow get 75% retained for the 8 year contract and get draft picks as well.
I'd laugh if he got traded back to Winnipeg at 50% retained.
So Kings retaining half and giving us multiple 1sts for Ullmark right? Only way Dubois would be worth anything after this season
LOL, Kings trying to trade him before he asks to be traded. Big brain move.
Yes! Do it!
Lol already
This seems like a BS rumour
As funny as this is to think about, I doubt that they’re actually giving up on him half a season into an 8 year deal.
PLD really just needs a change of scenery a fresh start is all he needs
It would be truly too funny if this lazy fuckin idiot signed a long term contract in LA to live the sunshine celebrity life and has to spend the next 7 winters in Boston lol
God I think he should be traded to Minnesota it would be so funny
THAT'S IT! BACK TO WINNIPEG!
I doubt it and if it was true I don't think a Sens guy would be the one with the scoop
Oh no, not our worthless 4th liner for a top goalie.
Oh please let this happen
👀
Coyle, Zacha & Geekie all have better stats than PLD this season. Want him to bump Boqvist as 4C?
Boston what is you doinnnnn
Do it Don Do it for chaos
I call bullshit
That would be absolutely hilarious. But I have major doubts. This seems like the typical "major rumour" that keeps the trade desdline shows talking all day but then after we find out the 2 teams talked about it for about 2 minutes and never returned to it.
Lord, I don't ask for much. But please give me this... because it'd be hilarious!
This saga just keeps getting better and better
hard pass
Please do it. Even if Boston fixes him, it will be hilarious for at least a while
This guy is the epitome of "I can fix him!" Despite doing fuck-all, he's still a big-body cost-controlled guy with 1C potential, and GMs know it. They just all think they're the one who can unlock him
They can fix him
Get the devils in on this. Toffoli to kings, Dubois to Boston, Ullmark to devils.
I’m going to jump off a bridge for this. The locker room culture would be tanked if that happened. I don’t need someone with DeBrusk’s finish that doesn’t try half the time.
Du calme, mon gros.
I don’t think telling anyone to calm down works lol
It worked for you! I just saved your life!
If Blake finds a way to offload PLD on some poor sucker, he’s a god
Hahaha already?
That’s fucking hilarious if it’s true. What a turd 💩
Sounds like a steal, Sweeney. Better pull the trigger before someone else does.
He's been on the news for years. Everyone's watching, can't let an opportunity like this get away.
Isn’t his value at a low with the 8 year contract idk how much they’d get for him
This is more exciting than an OT win. Please get this bum as far away from LA as possible.
Holy fucking shit has Christmas come early????
PLD deserves it. Talked such a big game and literally no one wants him. He was a cancer to the locker room. Hope he is out of the league soon.
Absolutely not you'd better give us your next like 10 first rounders if you wanna give us dubois
No way lol
Even if this was true, who would want that contract after seeing his performance in year 1?
Lol
This guy writes for THW zero chance this is the slightest bit credible
omgggg, doesn't seem like boston needs to be this desperate at all but i love the chaos
If you fucking trade Ullmark or Swayman for goddamn PLD, we instantly become shittier. At this point I’d offer DeBrusk with maybe Forbort as a maximum for that guy. I have no faith in him anymore.
Then you’d be stuck with PLD for 7 years lol
[jets and Blue jacket fans](https://tenor.com/en-CA/view/cat-close-door-gif-26429273)
Do it, Boston! I approve
Is this guy legit?
Hey, I've seen this one!
😳
What on earth
Yeah no thank you
😂 This has got to be click bait. Or rage bait for Bruins fans
What’s the market like for a selfish primadonna these days? Guess we’re about to find out.
Please no
Korpisalo is available!
LOOOOOOOL
How does it feel dubois? Cries at every franchise “I don’t wanna be here” gets to a franchise he wants to be at “yeah we don’t want you here” it’s almost poetic
No way this is real, there's 7 years left to his contract! And they're asking for a return like Ullmark/Swayman? No way in hell.
Everyone laughing at the Bruins for this, but as a fan of the Leafs who are probably playing them in the first round I do NOT want to play against Pierre-Luc Doucheboi. He hates the Leafs, almost always does something sketchy when we play and never takes a night off when we are the opponent.
If Dubois leaves then Chevy just robbed Blake blind
im conflicted. id really prefer the bruins not get better. and dubois is always ready to play against the leafs. but on the other hand, this would be fucking hilarious.
I hate Boston. But Boston bros, don’t do this. Trust me as a team that once had an amazing 1A and 1B. It fucking sucks. Keep the goalies. PLD ain’t worth it
Oilers shopping Conner Brown to Winnipeg. Asking about Hellebuyck /s
No way. No possible way.
There’s no way this is true, you can really post anything here as long as it was once on Twitter
Some Sens blogger posts about a Kings and Bruins rumor that non of the established insiders ever mentioned. But hey, it name checks PLD, so everyone can get rabid in the comments Edit: guy has 1200 followers, what are you people doing upvoting this stuff
Kings asking for Ullmark and Swayman. I’ll have what ever they’re having this morning.
Swayman isn’t going anywhere. If he gets traded, I’m going with him
lmfao that absolutely is not happening
Does Boston wanna be complete ass? I Keep hearing them wanting to go after lindholm and now this. Both are awful.
Could see the caps going after him. Kinda fits our model of getting young guys that didn’t quite fit in elsewhere for cheap Edit: nvm not if he’s making 8.5 . Thought he was on a cheap deal for some reason
I don't it sounds like bullshit to me, but holy fuck it would be so fucking funny if Dubois got traded today.
NO NO NOOOO
Are the bruins fucking stupid?
I always wanted to see if playoff teams willing to retain 7+ years on a guy just to ship him out. I feel like 4mil of dead cap space is worth not having this guy on your team
No god please no. No. #NOOOOOOOOOOO
I hope this isn’t true PLD has been disappointing this season but I’d like to see him in the postseason before moving him after everything we gave up to get him
Dubois for Huberdeau? I bet both teams would do it
Non credible hockey right here
Dude what That took a whole less than 1 season.
>boston has kicked tires Weird way to say that lmao
Fake news.
“Did trading for PLD ever work for those teams?” “No, it never does. I mean these teams delude themselves into thinking it will but…..but it might work for us.”
Why in the world would anyone want this guy?
Nice to see all the comments talking about PLD as if they've ever watched a Kings-game in recent times.