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[Wendel Clark]

We need someone that can play on the wall in the top 6. Center hasn't been as big of a problem. Both are huge needs.

 

[lupinko]

Unless it's Ryan G from Disneyland, I'm not going to bother. Burke you know what to do.

 

[Marvie_3]

A Vanek for Kane trade, straight up, wouldn't be an unfair proposition. They're similar players, statistically. I actually like Vanek though... so I'd be apprehensive to send him out.

If a deal was done, though, and I was GM, I'd have to throw Sekera in just to sweeten it

Kane+ for Vanek+ is something I'd definitely entertain. I've been a big fan of Vanek since he was playing in the USHL and always wanted to see him playing for the 'Hawks.

No one wants Keith Ballard

Exactly.

 

[ElNino]

Nash is probably the perfect player for the Leafs' needs, but the contract. He'd replace Kulemin on the second line easily and then some.

If we are going to pick up a big name (contract) type player, I think Getzlaf would be a better fit... and we all know how much Burke likes to deal with Anaheim. As good as Bozak has been at times with Kessel/Lupul, he is really at his best on the rush and isn't as good as controlling the puck in the zone. I think a center like Getzlaf (basically Sundin Jr.) could help make that line be even more productive than it has been.

Or it could kill the chemistry and we'll fall out of the playoffs... who knows.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Exactly.

Apparently though he seems to be a part of every trade rumor that Vancouver would make. :/

 

[Kave_Man]

If the Rangers were able to move Gomez anything is possible!

 

[KingHenrik30]

If the Rangers were able to move Gomez anything is possible!

 

[Marvie_3]

Apparently though he seems to be a part of every trade rumor that Vancouver would make. :/

Obviously, the concept of negative value is not a well known one.

 

[Spire]

Rick Nash is a trending worldwide on twitter right now. I'm hoping he'll actually go to a team of consequence, I don't like seeing talent stashed away on shitty teams.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Obviously, the concept of negative value is not a well known one.

So what your saying is Ballard for Gomez then or is that like dividing by zero?

 

[Kave_Man]

Rick Nash is a trending worldwide on twitter right now. I'm hoping he'll actually go to a team of consequence, I don't like seeing talent stashed away on shitty teams.

The collective boners of TSN and Sportsnet have just raised. They will soon pray to whatever deity they believe in that Nash does get moved and it doesn't happen until deadline day, preferrably just before noon so they can dissect the trade for hours.

 

[Sanjuro]

Big game tonight. Which Ranger fan is going to be my fucking valentine?

 

[Marvie_3]

So what your saying is Ballard for Gomez then or is that like dividing by zero?

I don't think I want to find out.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

I don't think I want to find out.

Well it would probably be worse than what is happening in your avatar.

 

[Wendel Clark]

If we are going to pick up a big name (contract) type player, I think Getzlaf would be a better fit... and we all know how much Burke likes to deal with Anaheim. As good as Bozak has been at times with Kessel/Lupul, he is really at his best on the rush and isn't as good as controlling the puck in the zone. I think a center like Getzlaf (basically Sundin Jr.) could help make that line be even more productive than it has been.

Or it could kill the chemistry and we'll fall out of the playoffs... who knows.

Getzlaf is a beast. He has a lower cap hit and shorter contract than Kessel and is a much better player, so it's not a big contract at all. He isn't going to be traded.

 

[Clydefrog]

Getzlaf is really, really bald.

 

[KingHenrik30]

Getzlaf is really, really bald.

You'd think he'd just accept it at this point, and go the full Messier and shave it all off.

 

[ElNino]

Getzlaf is a beast. He has a lower cap hit and shorter contract than Kessel and is a much better player, so it's not a big contract at all. He isn't going to be traded.

I agree that Anaheim would be foolish to trade him, unless there are off-ice issues at play like Richards/Carter last year. If he is on the block though, Burkie better make a strong play for him.

I like Nash as a player, but I'm having a hard time seeing him make us much better in the long term considering how much we would need to give Columbus as well as what his contract does to signing players in the offseason.

Getzlaf is really, really bald.

That only solidifies my position of him being Sundin Jr.

 

[Wendel Clark]

Also the Ducks have been playing really well.

the GM trading for Nash will be in the driver's seat. NMC + huge salary is no good for Howson.

I'd love Eric Staal on the Leafs even with his 8.25 cap hit for 4 more years. World class player. There have been rumors, but I don't think he's going to be traded either.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

I'm more interested in seeing how the Ducks are after this away streak and if they will end up being sellers. I wouldn't mind getting Viz and Teemu if they were sellers (well if Teemu would waive to come to Detroit). Possibly revolving around Stuart+ as he wants to go back to the west coast for his family, idk Heretic or Dastardly, if you guys do end up being sellers what would you be thinking?

 

[Heretic]

I'm more interested in seeing how the Ducks are after this away streak and if they will end up being sellers. I wouldn't mind getting Viz and Teemu if they were sellers (well if Teemu would waive to come to Detroit). Possibly revolving around Stuart+ as he wants to go back to the west coast for his family, idk Heretic or Dastardly, if you guys do end up being sellers what would you be thinking?

Believe it or not the big 3 are on the chopping block with MVPerry being the Grand prize. You'd have to give up a top line member plus picks and your first born for Perry. Truth be told, Anaheim can't go through a rebuilding year which is why Murray has stressed that he doesn't want just prospects or 1st round picks alone. Lubo is one of the safest trades to make considering they're putting a lot of hope on the shoulders of Fowler and Sbisa and would render a good return. Bobby is tricky because he's a huge fan favorite but he is another that can be considered a safe trade because you still have Getzlaf and Perry.

Ducks aren't deep so any trade is going to hurt at this point unless a huge fleecing happens.

Guys I would love to see as Ducks are Malkin, Letang, Gaborik, Lucic, or Kesler. I think we need players like Oshie or Benn,

 

[KingHenrik30]

I'd still love for the Rangers to get Robert Stevenson. Much more than going after Nash.

 

[Foreign Jackass]

LOL

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-p...601145.html;_ylt=ArFMmSQf3ILw1M5nRrvkhSJ7vLYF

 

[Kave_Man]

LOL

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-p...601145.html;_ylt=ArFMmSQf3ILw1M5nRrvkhSJ7vLYF

They mistake his awkwardness for intimidation.

Phil and his 30+ goals a season are fine.

 

[Kosmo]

Believe it or not the big 3 are on the chopping block with MVPerry being the Grand prize. You'd have to give up a top line member plus picks and your first born for Perry. Truth be told, Anaheim can't go through a rebuilding year which is why Murray has stressed that he doesn't want just prospects or 1st round picks alone. Lubo is one of the safest trades to make considering they're putting a lot of hope on the shoulders of Fowler and Sbisa and would render a good return. Bobby is tricky because he's a huge fan favorite but he is another that can be considered a safe trade because you still have Getzlaf and Perry.

Ducks aren't deep so any trade is going to hurt at this point unless a huge fleecing happens.

Guys I would love to see as Ducks are Malkin, Letang, Gaborik, Lucic, or Kesler. I think we need players like Oshie or Benn,

I'd love the Wings to get any one of those 3 for the stretch run, but I doubt it will happen. I'm just excited to see what Holland does with the $6M in cap room they have, which means they can afford $17M in players, since they only have to pay what's remaining for the year on the contract.

 

[Entropia]

Also the Ducks have been playing really well.

the GM trading for Nash will be in the driver's seat. NMC + huge salary is no good for Howson.

I'd love Eric Staal on the Leafs even with his 8.25 cap hit for 4 more years. World class player. There have been rumors, but I don't think he's going to be traded either.

No way, there's no way that Staal gets moved anytime soon. Him and Ward are franchise players.

 

[SpectreFire]

Apparently though he seems to be a part of every trade rumor that Vancouver would make. :/

Eh, he's a salary dump. We pretty much have to move him if we want to take on a big contract player back.

EDIT: Looks like Rick Nash is officially available now.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=387786

LET THE RICK NASH SWEEPSTAKES BEGIN

 

[Revenant]

Eh, he's a salary dump. We pretty much have to move him if we want to take on a big contract player back.

so one anchor for another?

 

[Fei]

We pretty much have to move him to our AHL team if we want to take on a big contract player back.

Fixed.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

I'd love the Wings to get any one of those 3 for the stretch run, but I doubt it will happen. I'm just excited to see what Holland does with the $6M in cap room they have, which means they can afford $17M in players, since they only have to pay what's remaining for the year on the contract.

Like I had mentioned, I wouldn't my Lubo and Teemu if something around Stuart+ can be done. I would hate to lose Stuart but I don't think he is going to resign after this year because of his family so I wouldn't mind sending him back west for at least some compensation.

 

[Fei]

Was CrankyJay permaed? It's been a month since his last post and he's still banned.

 

[Silexx]

While I'm sure that Nash will command a hefty sum in return, I have to wonder how this will impact the Columbus franchise as a whole if they trade away their most marketable player.

 

[Red_Man]

I don't think he'd let you live long enough to make that claim.

:lol true. he'd probably be waiting for you at your home with a stick that had a sharpened steel blade at the end.

On the plus side, if Chicago actually does lose tonight, that should be enough to get rid of at least an assistant coach. Mike Kitchen preferrably

Speaking from experience this is good for a 5 game winning streak.

It's starting to look like hfboards with all the dumb proposal's that will never happen in here, and yes Kypreos is an idiot.

 

[sazabirules]

While I'm sure that Nash will command a hefty sum in return, I have to wonder how this will impact the Columbus franchise as a whole if they trade away their most marketable player.

Will it really matter? They aren't marketing very well if they have the 5th worst attendance.

 

[Heretic]

Eh, he's a salary dump. We pretty much have to move him if we want to take on a big contract player back.

EDIT: Looks like Rick Nash is officially available now.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=387786

LET THE RICK NASH SWEEPSTAKES BEGIN

Bobby and Lubo for Nash :-(

 

[OnPoint]

Was CrankyJay permaed? It's been a month since his last post and he's still banned.

I really hope not. Sabres-GAF can't afford to lose members.

Plus I like him.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Ballard is a top-4 defenceman on almost every other team. His $4.2M salary is on par with most salaries. He just hasn't been utilized to his full potential here. He's a great skater and could be a decent offensive defenceman (I wouldn't know since he's never used on the Canucks PP). He's also 29.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

While I'm sure that Nash will command a hefty sum in return, I have to wonder how this will impact the Columbus franchise as a whole if they trade away their most marketable player.

What are you talking about? They still have Calder Trophy winner Steve Mason!!

 

[KingHenrik30]

While I'm sure that Nash will command a hefty sum in return, I have to wonder how this will impact the Columbus franchise as a whole if they trade away their most marketable player.

His NTC will limit the return a bit I think.

 

[Socreges]

Oh, I am more than well aware that Kypreos is likely very full of shit. That was pretty much my first thought when I heard it:

"Is this guy some kind of idiot?"

Then why did you post it as if it was credible and worthwhile?

 

[Coldnoodle]

Kuznetsov,Johansson,Jeff Schultz,Washington 1st for Nash.

DO IT.

 

[scissorfight]

I'd love the Wings to get any one of those 3 for the stretch run, but I doubt it will happen. I'm just excited to see what Holland does with the $6M in cap room they have, which means they can afford $17M in players, since they only have to pay what's remaining for the year on the contract.

"getting jimmy howard back is our deadline acquisition"

 

[SpectreFire]

Then why did you post it as if it was credible and worthwhile?

I didn't, I posted it as an interesting thought, despite it being an insane far stretch.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

"getting jimmy howard back is our deadline acquisition"

I saw someone on HFBoards say the same thing except with Eaves.

Why must Holland do that to us.

 

[Socreges]

I didn't, I posted it as an interesting thought, despite it being an insane far stretch.

Just saying. If you think a rumour is "likely very full of shit", maybe that should be a caveat at the beginning or end of your post, if it's even worth posting.

Canucks are not going to make a big splash, I'm pretty sure. Expect one or two depth moves, tops.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Burke needs to drop a bomb and start the dominoes. Every GM in the league is waiting for him to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

 

[Revenant]

Ballard is a top-4 defenceman on almost every other team. His $4.2M salary is on par with most salaries. He just hasn't been utilized to his full potential here. He's a great skater and could be a decent offensive defenceman (I wouldn't know since he's never used on the Canucks PP). He's also 29.

yes we could all pick a player like that on all our teams.

Like Michael "but he's good defensively" Frolik

 

[KingHenrik30]

Now Brooksie is reporting NYR have kicked the proverbial tires. Says it's a "longshot". Shit is crazy. I just want to wake up and have it be Feb. 28th already, I'm sick of all these fuckin' rumors.

 

[Socreges]

Like I had mentioned, I wouldn't mind Lubo and Teemu if something around Stuart+ can be done. I would hate to lose Stuart but I don't think he is going to resign after this year because of his family so I wouldn't mind sending him back west for at least some compensation.

Teemu has an NMC. But poor Lubomir does not.

 

[aidan]

Now Brooksie is reporting NYR have kicked the proverbial tires. Says it's a "longshot". Shit is crazy. I just want to wake up and have it be Feb. 28th already, I'm sick of all these fuckin' rumors.

Gaborik, Richards, Nash would be a disgusting line.