So with the Ducks firing Randy Carlyle and hiring Bruce Boudreau, the Bobby Ryan trade rumors are likely over. Unless they get blown away by an offer, he’s likely staying in Anaheim.
Dec. 2nd
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers never reached the stage in negotiations where they made the Ducks an offer for Bobby Ryan. The Ducks never identified the players they wanted from the Rangers. Rangers GM never gave a concrete proposal, though he established the “general parameters” of what they could be willing to send to Anaheim. If the Ducks decide to later this season that they want to trade Ryan and they are looking for 2 prime roster players, a prospect and draft pick, the Rangers won’t be interested.
- Eric Stephens via twitter: Ryan didn’t last long on the 3rd line. He’s back on the top lie with Getzlaf and Perry.
Dec. 1st
4:10 PM:
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Ducks GM Bob Murray has told Bobby Ryan he’s off the trade market today. Ryan’s desire to be moved is no longer an issue.
2:10 PM:
Larry Brooks via twitter: Brooks was told Anaheim didn’t make specific requests to Rangers/teams but asked for trade offers, then for better ones.
Jim Matheson via twitter: Matheson can’t understand why the Ducks would want to part with Ryan. Every team is looking for a player like Ryan, and they have the real Ryan.
1:10 PM:
Chris Botta via twitter: Despite the coaching change, the Ducks are considering trading Ryan and others.
Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside: Both Burnside and LeBrun would be surprised if Ryan is moved in the short term. The coaching change has bought Murray some time. LeBrun thinks there is a chance he could be moved at some point if Murray gets the deal he wants for him.
10:00 AM – most of the notes mentioned for today were made before Carlyle was fired.
- Stephen Whyno via twitter: There is no way Bobby Ryan gets traded now. Boudreau will fix what is wrong.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bob McKenzie said on TSN last night the Sabres, Predators, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Capitals COULD be interested in Ryan.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: A team that was interested in Ryan said last night that based on the asking price, a coaching change was more likely.
- John Boruk via twitter: Don’t assume that the Rangers or any other team would have to “unload the farm” for Ryan. Someone willing to give up 1st round picks could get him.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins forward David Krejci on Ryan trade rumors: “I love the city. I love the team. Everybody gets along. Were winning. I want to stay here”
- Luke DeCock via twitter: The Hurricanes may not have the ammo to make a deal for Ryan if they do want to move him.
- Helene Elliott via twitter: Elliott doesn’t see the Kings trading for Ryan.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein doesn’t see how the Rangers are the front-runners Ryan if Staal, McDonagh, Girardi and Sauer are untouchable.
Nov. 30th
7:45 PM:
- John Boruk via twitter: Source close to Anaheim situation is saying that a Bobby Ryan trade is imminent, with talks having been ongoing for weeks. The Flyers are not involved, and the Rangers may be the front runners. A trade “could” be done by the end of the week. Tampa Bay is also showing interest.
- Tim Panaccio via twitter: Also reporting that the Flyers are not in on Ryan.
- Jeff Miller of the OC Register: Ryan practiced with the 3rd line today, and is expected to start there tonight.
“We’ve talked about moving Bobby and not moving Bobby off of that line,” Carlyle explained. “We still think that that group is going to have to play together for an extended period of time. Because you make a change for one game or two games, there’s nothing etched in stone.”
Randy Carlyle talked to Ryan this morning and later said:
“He has to find that inner peace in himself to deal with it,” Carlyle said. “When you go through situations in which we’re going through right now, these are the things that do come up.”
2:40 PM:
- Chris Botta via twitter: It may not be a Bobby Ryan deal, but the Ducks and Sabres are discussing a possible trade.
10:15 AM:
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Bobby Ryan is aware of the trade rumors surrounding him, and that he could be on his way out. “I wouldn’t be surprised,” Ryan told the Register on Tuesday. “That’s all I’ll say about that.” Ducks GM Bob Murray added: “at any time if we get offered a deal on any player that makes this team better, we would have to take a long, hard look at that.” Ryan added: “If they feel like the Ducks are going to get better and I’m going to get chance to play somewhere else, I guess I would. But I’m certainly not thinking about it day in and day out.”
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: A sources confirms the Ducks are listening to offer for Bobby Ryan. Another source added: “they’re listening on a lot of guys. They have to at this point.” It’s not that the Ducks are shopping Ryan, but teams are calling about him. The Hurricanes and Ducks have talked about Ryan. A deal with anyone would likely involve a young defenseman, young forward and a high draft pick.
- Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: For the Bruins to get Ryan, it may take a package of David Krejci, Dougie Hamilton and a 2nd round pick.
- Sportsnet.ca: 6 teams that need Bobby Ryan: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Flyers, Devils and Panthers.
- Brian Huddle via twitter: Huddle made note that Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 said that Anaheim would be looking for a #2 center, Top 4 defenseman, and a 1st/prospect for Bobby Ryan.
- TSN 1050 Audio: Bob McKenzie talks about the Bobby Ryan rumours, the Burke era in Toronto, the Max Pacioretty suspension.
- TSN 1050 Audio: Darren Dreger talks with possible Ron Wilson contract extension, rumours surrounding Bobby Ryan, Randy Carlyle and Jarome Iginla.
2:36 PM:
- Eric Stephens via twitter: Bobby Ryan is skating at the Ducks practice and has been told there is absolutely nothing imminent with him.
- Gus Katsaros via twitter: A Ryan trade would likely fetch a Kessel type return, 2 first round picks ++. Katsaros adds “There’s also something strange about moving a player of Ryan’s ability to build depth. Especially mid-season. #doesntmakesense.”
- Larry Brooks via twitter: A source has said the Rangers have had preliminary talks with the Ducks about Ryan. Their level of interest or ability to make a deal is unclear. It could just be “tire-kicking” or it could be more. The Rangers wouldn’t trade Derek Stepan or Ryan McDonagh, among others. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: To fit Ryan in, the Rangers would have to clear $5 million. The Ducks aren’t taking Wojtek Wolski back. Bernstein doesn’t think they have the assets, and not a good match.
- BD Galiof via twitter: If Ryan is for sale, can guarantee that Islanders GM Garth Snow has had a conversation.
- Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: A Ryan for Nathan Horton deal would be easy for the Bruins to make. “Krejci for Ryan…hmmmm.”
- Dustin Leed via twitter: When talking to people, it’s all about a defenseman for the Flyers. ‘Interest’ in Ryan has always been there for the Flyers though.
- Josh Rimer via twitter: Maple Leafs scouts have been at Ducks games the last couple weeks.
- Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks the Leafs and every other team should be interested in Ryan. He thinks it would take a young defenseman, maybe one of Luke Schenn, Carl Gunnarson or Cody Franson. Stuart Percy is a young blueliner they may like. Nazem Kadri could be included. Nikolai Kulemin might make sense despite his off year. A 2012 1st round pick could also come into play. Cox then packages Kulemin and Franson for Ryan or Schenn and Kadri for Ryan.



#1 by Devils Fan 007 at November 29th, 2011
Im not buying it.
#2 by Johnny at November 29th, 2011
You dont trade a young potential star like him, unless there is a problem in the dressing room.
If they do trade him, they should focus on a #1 defenceman.
#3 by plaid at November 29th, 2011
im guessing there is a problem in someway.. i think i recall him taking awhile to sign that extension…
if the leafs can package schenn + something else, they should do it…
#4 by Wunschkind89 at November 29th, 2011
“A Ryan for Nathan Horton deal would be easy for the Bruins to make. “Krejci for Ryan…hmmmm.””
Kevin Paul Dupont, lay down the Bruins-homer crackpipe.
Leafs could make a package, but it’s kind of hard to see the Ducks trading Ryan so soon. Shame the Ducks couldn’t get a bargain on Ryan’s contract (he’s paid basically what he’s worth), they could fetch much more for him if that were the case.
#5 by Checkers at November 29th, 2011
There must be something to all of these rumors. Nobody figured Jeff Carter would be traded either.
#6 by Scepter at November 29th, 2011
Ryan is supposed to be Sid Crosbyish 7 goals in 23 games doesn’t cut it. And Bobby is likely pointing the finger back at his linemates and the porous netminding as defense. Carlye is a no B.C. coach if you’re part of the problem you will be on your way.
#7 by Scepter at November 29th, 2011
oops,,,no B.S.
#8 by Jeff at November 30th, 2011
How about this?
Florida has perhaps the best collection of prospects in the league.
If they were to add Ryan (who will likely be angry with a trade and have a big chip on his shoulder), he would play on the top line with Weiss and Versteeg in FLA. Versteeg can play either side. Kopecky and Fleischmann can produce on the 2nd line giving them a little top 6 depth. Hopefully for them. Matthias starts to produce.
I cant see them trading Huberdeau, but Gudbranson might be the right long-term fit for Anaheim.
#9 by Wunschkind89 at November 30th, 2011
Seriously, this Kevin Dupont is an idiot. No one wants David Krejci. His contract is up at the end of the year, and he’s doing nothing. RFA means nothing if the player has no value.
#10 by plaid at November 30th, 2011
oh ya.. krejci for ryan is such a damn head scratcher.. NOT!.
even more ridiculous is horton for bobby ryan, straight up… honestly.
if he gets moved, it will be probably be close to what they are asking.. #2 centre or top 6 forward + top 4 d + prospect/pick..
as a leaf fan, im hoping they dont fire randy carlyle… because if they do, i think its less likely they would trade him..
#11 by muggan at November 30th, 2011
Ryan for Kadri, Franson /or Schenn and a 1st round draft choice would be awesome for the Leafs.
Burke drafted him and he is a top 6 forward
#12 by Jeff at November 30th, 2011
Big difference between these two packages, in my opinion:
Schenn, Kadri, 1st Round Pick.
Kadri, Franson, 1st Round Pick.
And i also dont think either one would be enough.
#13 by plaid at November 30th, 2011
i think giving up luke schenn (plus kadri OR a 1st OR kuli) is the best the leafs could offer.
if schenn is the main piece the leafs are giving up, then they should do it. his contract would appeal to the ducks, and the leafs have the depth on D to part with him.
that would be a very competitive offer from the leafs, and i dont see many teams out there, that could offer a major D piece like schenn.
#14 by Jeff at November 30th, 2011
Ryan is a very good player. I would like to see, though, Schenn as a Leaf for 15 years.
Leafs arent having any trouble scoring goals this season. (or second half last season)
#15 by Zac Edwards at November 30th, 2011
I want Ryan on flyers!!!!!!
#16 by plaid at November 30th, 2011
i think long term it makes more sense for the leafs to have ryan than schenn… beyond kessel, there are still question marks concerning the leaf offence. because of their depth, i think they have some of the best secondary scoring in the league, but grabo needs to be signed… lupul may just be having a lucky year… connolly is good, but can he remain healthy.. lombardi is likely going to be parted with… can kuli score 25+ goals a year again?
id rather get another bona fide top 3 forward. they have the depth at d.. not at the forward position..
#17 by Zac Edwards at November 30th, 2011
I want Ryan on flyers!!!
#18 by John at November 30th, 2011
Dude, the Flyers already have every other great young forward. They can’t have them all!
#19 by Brown at November 30th, 2011
rangers are front runners?
who are they going to give up? a D-man?
I thought they were kinda thin there?
I’d like to see him come to the devils! but i don’t think so, again who would we give up?
I saw a #2 center and d-man as the guess on what the ducks are asking for but were pretty thin in the middle already.
I’m hoping for Ryan coming home to NJ! but I think we all know that wont happen.
#20 by AJ at December 1st, 2011
Boudreau is the new coach in Anaheim
#21 by AJ at December 1st, 2011
Besides, how could it be ongoing for weeks? The struggles have started a few weeks ago and the seasons been ongoing for weeks.
#22 by zac edwards at December 1st, 2011
Does anybody still think Ryan can get traded with the addition of Boudreau? Do you think BOudreau will want to target anyone from the caps for trade? Since he just got done coaching there last week…
#23 by Gordon1221 at December 1st, 2011
I would like to see the Leafs trade Kadri, Kulemin, Schenn and a future considerations for Bobby Ryan or trade Kulemin, Kadri, and future considerations for Jarome Iginla
#24 by Wunschkind89 at December 1st, 2011
Iginla is a hasbeen. A pretty good hasbeen, but they don’t need a 20G scorer. They got enough of those. If Parise hits free agency, which is 50/50 IMO, maybe the Leafs sign him in the off-season. Who knows.
#25 by namenamename at December 2nd, 2011
ya leafs dont need iginla.. not at 7 mil… it would be better to use that dough for a parise if he comes to market..
#26 by Bob at December 2nd, 2011
Schenn and Kadri for Bobby Ryan….are you nuts??? No way the Leafs do that deal. i could see Kulemin and Franson maybe…..i’d rather see Kulemin, Gunarson and a 2nd.
#27 by Bob at December 2nd, 2011
Folks you people are talking about Ryan like he’s Sidney Crosby….he’s a good player but come on…he ain’t playing with Ryan Getlaff AND Corey Perry in to many places. The Leafs will not include Luke Schenn in a deal for Ryan, unless they get something else back to.
#28 by Bob at December 2nd, 2011
Leafs won’t go after Iginla unless price is cheap…and it won’t be. Jarome is on the serious downslide….he’ll go to Detroit or Pittsburgh
#29 by bolognahead at December 2nd, 2011
id do the schenn and kadri deal in a heartbeat. schenn is proven as a stay at home physical defenceman with little offensive spark. kadri is semi unproven. kadri is still a question mark.
there are not many guys like ryan kicking around that have potted in 30 plus goals every year… much more rarer commodity.
#30 by AJ at December 3rd, 2011
Wat u suggest in #26 is insane Bob, people are not overrating Ryan, you are underrating him and the fact that as for a rare commodity, ones gotta probably overpay for a guy like Ryan.
The Leafs got Franson for free, practically, now u wanna turn him into a Ryan?