Official "Who Should We Trade For Or Sign?" Thread
by ProfessorOak on Jan 9, 2012 9:22 PM MST
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So in many different threads much has been discussed surrounding trades. Who is available, what would we have to give up for them, etc. This is simply a thread for everyone to discuss these at all.
It is obvious we need a winger, should we trade or wait for UFA. Who should we get if we trade or go the UFA route? What are fairly plausible trades (from as an objective viewpoint as we can get)? Is trading Stastny a plausible route right now? So many questions and more, so let's all discuss it!
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anybody but cal clutterbuck
by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Jan 9, 2012 10:21 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
twss
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Jan 10, 2012 10:37 AM MST up reply actions
‘She’ is a porn actress.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2012 1:36 PM MST up reply actions
Don’t ruin our fun
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2012 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
Semin Varlamov?
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
that just made me laugh here at the office way more than it should have.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2012 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
Parise!
J’adore Parise.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
J’adore Parise.
See? Hockey makes you cosmopolitan. Won’t get that with basketball.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Except while I was learning French in high school, I was managing for a basketball team and definitely let slip some French phrases there too.
I just feel like I can use them more on this board because there are at least a few French speakers that understand what I’m saying. Hockey certainly does lend itself to bilinguality more than basketball does.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
Hockey certainly does lend itself to bilinguality more than basketball does.
Not to come across at all racist, but that is not entirely true.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I'm going to pull you out of the bus under which you've managed to throw yourself:
Yeah, look at all of the Euro, Brazilian and Chinese players in the NBA in recent years.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
I wonder how much greater the average height of non-American NBA players is…
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 12, 2012 1:41 PM MST up reply actions
Just look at the Nuggets. A Brazillian, an Italian, a Spaniard, and a Greek American are now on their roster. And all of them can play.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Jan 12, 2012 2:33 PM MST up reply actions
As said many times before, no one would take on Statsny’s contract. With the numbers he’s putting up so far this year, he’s not exactly a bargain. I’m not saying I would want him to go, I just don’t think it would be feasible.
I'm such a huge fan of the Avs I can name who our goalie was FOUR seasons ago! Crazy, right?!
I’ve put far too much time into this question. Here’s my top 5. We’ll assume Peter Mueller is never playing again.
5. Tyler Arnason
4. A russian forward. We don’t need Defense or Goaltending. Kulemin and Semin are skilled players, but I am not too big a fan of either one (especially Semin). I just wish Varly has somebody he can talk to in his home tongue. Meh… maybe it’s important and maybe not… His English is sounding better with each interview.
3. James Van Riemsdyk- A power forward with serious skill has been lacking since the departure of Chris Stewart. Landy’s doing his best but put JVR on a line with Duchene and another quick forward (see #2) and you have a heck of a line. Comparable players are Max Pacioretty, Evander Kane and Milan Lucic.
2. Nazem Kadri- This hot shot is similar to Matt Duchene in that he is fast and skilled. If you put them on a line together, watch the defense try and keep up. Also in the same boat for style of play are the likely unobtainable Tyler Seguin and Patrick Kane.
1. Lars Eller- Could be a problem actually getting the Habs to trade him after his 4g/1a performance, but he is big and responsible defensively with a offensive upside. His offense is a little inconsistent, but he is only 22. Would be an awesome third center is Matty D. continues to play on the wing or Stastny happens to get traded.
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
JVR
Please and thank you.
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Check this link out…
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=611605
"It's not my fault I never learned to accept responsibility."-Woody Paige
by GeorgeInLimbo on Jan 13, 2012 1:39 PM MST up reply actions
- Parise: I still believe he won’t be a Devil next year. His price via trade will be gigantic. Probably too gigantic for the Avs. In FA if he’s on the market, he fits Sherman’s/Sacco’s/Sakic’s mold to the letter and I imagine they will throw 6 million at him for a long time.
- Semin: For some reason, I think he wears the A either after the deadline or next year. Washington will want line-up players in return but Semin’s history and stigma might bring that level down to something manageable. Maybe Sacco, who has done well with other players, can get Semin’s drive back on track. If Washington believes Semin will walk, they will deal him and hopefully not to the Red Wings, as has been rumored. (Washington and Colorado now have a trading history which evidently means a lot between GM’s).
- Grabovski: Here’s an interesting case. I have no idea what the Leafs wants, but if any of the fans come on here they will likely say Stastny. He’s a pretty good fit at a cheaper cost at the deadline, if the Avs want to add someone.
- Kostistyn: Or however you spell it. People over look him but Montreal sucks right now. They need to shed some salary (Gomez) and will likely want to re-tool their team. He’s a very good winger and his brother is already gone to Nashville. Since Montreal appears to be out of the playoff picture, I think he is one of, if not the, most likely candidates.
The caveat: Mueller. No one knows what is going on with him, but it seems the Avs are taking the Bergeron-route. Weeks/months of skating and then putting him back in the lineup. He might be the trade deadline “acquisition” because it looks like he is scheduled (based on a cursory look at the reports of his skating) for a February/March return. He is the key. If he comes back, the Avs likely don’t make a big splash. If he doesn’t, they probably do something. If he’s done forever, I think they run at a huge FA. If a trade falls to them, Sherman has shown a tendency to take it and I think he will.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Grabo's UFA this year.
And he’s said that the only team he’d happily go to from Toronto is Colorado. He’s a center, but he shoots left and could possibly move to LW (depending on what Dutchy does). He’s not exactly a big dude, and his numbers aren’t earthshatteringly good, but .62 PPG is pretty decent. At 27, he’s still pretty young, and he’s in his 5th NHL season.
I wouldn’t mind picking him up for a reasonable price. If we wait until summer, we might even be able to snag him UFA.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
that’s really interesting. I wouldn’t mind it, he’d be a solid second line winger if he was willing to switch (or center with Duchene on wing)
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 10, 2012 12:43 PM MST up reply actions
well it is pretty straight forward who to sign if they make it to UFA
but to trade for?
Brad Boyes- former 43 goal scorer who has produced extremely well with talented set-up guys and so-so with everyone else. Would come cheap (outside of his salary)
Rene Bourque- Size, speed, and the ability to score. Could cost a nice pick or player but would be worth it as we have yet to see him play with a talented center in Calgary and could be a 30 goal guy in Colorado.
Cam Atkinson- One of Columbus prized prospects playing a position the BJs are deep in. Luckily Columbus has dire need for goaltending (even lacking in the system) and could use some depth at all levels on D.
Antoine Vermette- UFA to be but would come cheap right now. Great role-play and two-way player who is intense and can make a difference in other ways when he is not scoring. Has been (or near) a 20 goal scorer for the past 6 seasons (that would be every full season he has played in the NHL).
Bobby Ryan- cost a small fortune. Luckily the Avs have what Anaheim needs (goalies/Ds) if they go for a rebuild or wish to add youth but it will probably not be enough unless Anaheim is crazy.
Tuomo Ruutu- Every playoff team and their mothers will be after him. He, like Vermette, has exactly what the Avs like (skill/character/compete). Unfortunately he has been a dud in his lone playoff season.
Kyle Okposo- Someone needs to pry him from Long Island before he figures everything out and turns into the player he can be. Unfortunately many (including Snow) expected too much (30-40 goal scoring power forward) so a change could help him reach the 25-30 goal scorer he should be. Like many of the above teams mentioned, the NYI have little to no quality prospects/youth in goal or on D (let alone quality depth on D at the NHL level) and could be a fit for Colorado.
Jeremy Morin- struggling this year and the Hawks love to give up players who are not yet part of the core. They will want to add depth for the playoffs on D and in goal and could part with him for it as he is still very raw and may never materialize as an NHLer. If he gets everything together, he could be very very good
Languishing for Landeskog
Free Agents
Are the Avs contenders?
Parise came out and said money and a chance for a Cup are going to weigh heavily in his decision on where to go. On one front the Avs are in good shape, but do free agents consider the Avs to be contenders?
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Look at how other players (Stoll for one) speak of the Avs. It seems they regard the team much higher than some “Experts” and people at M&G.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
A healthy Avs squad is potentially one or two (maybe three) pieces away from being a solid threat. If you think pretty highly of yourself as that one big addition needed to get the team to the next level, well then you just magically made the Avs legit contenders. ‘Course we’re not exactly Chicago or Detroit, so your Marion Hossa’s may have better options out there.
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. - Kv
by MalachiConstant on Jan 10, 2012 9:17 AM MST up reply actions
I hope that’s the case. I’d also be curious to know how many players have the Avs as an option on their list of teams for which they would waive their NMC.
I imagine some FAs are also interested in coming to an established winner. While the Avs have the movement going, there’s a big difference between taking a phone call from captain Joe Sakic and one from captain Milan Hejduk.
Parise is going to have a lot of options. I just hope the Avs’ thrifty ways over the past few years haven’t taken them out of contention before the race has even started … assuming the Avs are interested in racing at all. We’re still in the “hoping” stage that this salary floor business is temporary.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
What about a call from Joe Sakic who essentially runs the team.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
There’s a big difference between receiving passes from Joe Sakic and receiving paychecks from Joe Sakic, but the power of Sakic should never be underestimated.
4th biggest pessimist of MHH.
"There's always next season." -- Jimmy Howard on not winning the Calder Trophy.
Yes, we all must praise and worship St. Joseph in whatever incarnation he chooses to come to us in.
I hear there’s a nice shrine for such worship set up in the Avs lockerroom.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I think it would be a mistake to trade any of the following: Stastny, duchene, landy, elliott, johnson, galiardi, winnik, factor, siemens. I could more or less see anybody else being moved for the right price. Maybe even Stastny if they could pick up a stud winger around draft time or at the deadline (if he is moved, the later the better from an opposition standpoint as they have to take on less salary.)
You look at what this team can do when it is playing well and it would be hard to tear it apart. what they need to add is some size and skill on the wings. I would love to see Parise come to Denver and it could happen. Heck, everybody was convinced Vokoun was going to be an Av. It would be also be cool to see Matt Carle return to Denver
by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Jan 10, 2012 10:00 AM MST reply actions
no thanks to Matt Carle
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 10, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
I’m curious as to your reasons why not Matt Carle. He seems like he’s a versatile defenseman with size, maybe a little like Kyle Quincey. Granted I haven’t watched a ton of Philly games but when I have I have been pretty impressed with him as he has offensive abilities and has not made many DERP turnovers. Of course it would all have to be at the right price and guys like O’byrne, O’brien would probably have moved on in this scenario.
by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Jan 10, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
John Buccigross predicted earlier this season that Carle would get in the $6 million/year range. May be right, may be wrong, but why do we need him? Our D is very solid, good mix of scoring and preventing scoring in there. Or were you thinking about the option where we convert Carle to a top 6 winger, perhaps?
beyond my personal bias against Philly, I feel that Carle was more held up by Chris Pronger. Pronger had to make up for Carle’s mistakes, and because Pronger is a great d-man, he was able to. I also feel he is the product of a really good team. Admittedly, I have yet to watch him very closely this year. Is he solid, yes, but we have plenty of solid d-men right now.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 10, 2012 3:08 PM MST up reply actions
That’s fair. Maybe i’ll have to watch the Flyers some more this week and see what I think of him then. As for the money part of it, $6 million per year for anybody outside of the Weber/Suter/Doughty/Chara class is too much for my tastes. I know some of those guys will make more or less slightly but the point is I view him as a solid 2/3 defenseman not a franchise guy
by Do Not Feed the Octopus on Jan 10, 2012 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
Carle’s playing pretty good without Pronger in the lineup.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2012 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
How disappointing that we didn’t get a wave of Corsi, Fenwick, etc. to back that up.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Sorry, I can do it if you would like.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2012 11:35 PM MST up reply actions
I would, if you don’t mind.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
Carle before Pronger: .490 Corsi 5v5 ES
Carle After Pronger went down: .537
Differences in Fenwick’s are even better. If anything, Carle is playing better without Pronger i the lineup.
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 12, 2012 9:48 PM MST up reply actions
Were they partners on ice?
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 13, 2012 9:49 AM MST up reply actions
Why yes. They were.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Jan 13, 2012 1:04 PM MST up reply actions
What about Ales Hemsky?
The hockey nerds at Copper and Blue love the guy. He’s unrestricted at the end of the season (although it sounds like he’ll get traded before then), and he’s young-ish.
I don’t have an opinion either way about the guy, but I just glanced at the CapGeek list of UFA forwards and it isn’t exactly overflowing with youth or quality or quality youth (besides you-know-who and you-know-who). The only reason I see to pick up Kostitsyn, for example, is that now we’d have yet another sort of dirty name to add to the endless Johnson threads.
If healthy he could fit in. If healthy.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2012 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
if injured, he would fit in even better
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 10, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
That’s last year’s team you’re thinking of. Our MGL this year is actually not too horrible even though December was a nasty month.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
It’s catching up quickly.
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 10, 2012 3:08 PM MST up reply actions
Not really.
We’re at about 116 after tonight by my reckoning. At the beginning of January last year, we were already at 248. If I had to guess, I’d say we’ll probably finish this year in the 250-300 range instead 474 like we did last year.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs and writes for Mile High Hockey.
I meant catching up as in, recently our players are actually getting hurt
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
by ProfessorOak on Jan 10, 2012 5:42 PM MST up reply actions
3th rounder for Prospal.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 10, 2012 11:30 AM MST reply actions
I think he would fit in well on this team (other than his age) he can score and pass and he’s not signed pass this year which would be a bonus to the front office.
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2012 4:36 PM MST up reply actions
No he should though. He is a factor. He is skating and preparing for a return. He should be treated as an acquisition and should play as such.
His future is in flux but he is as likely to play as he isn’t. The only way he shouldn’t factor in is in the sense that they cannot bank on him being ready at the deadline in February, but maybe later.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
They should treat him like every other player: One play away from not being available. That’s why you need a deep organization (and why the Avs should have signed several more wingers last summer).
No. His chances of being out long term have to be over 75%. He should not be counted on. To do so would be silly.
I’d love to be able to say he should be treated like any other player, but you know that just isn’t the case. He’s managed 3 games in two years. I would be SHOCKED if he played again this season. Or ever.
Point is, you should operate under the assumption that he won’t be an asset to the team ever again. And if he comes out and surprises us, then great. But to plan on something like that is unwise.
When does the hurting stop?
by BraxtanFILM on Jan 11, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
LOL. I love it when I eat my own words.
http://www.milehighhockey.com/2012/1/11/2700825/peter-mueller-set-to-return
When does the hurting stop?
At least you admit it.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
But I don’t think you read me right. Every single player is one play away from gone for good. Hockey’s a rough, fast game and there are some dicks in the league who don’t care if they take a player out. I’m saying that Sherm should be planning for depth at every single position (as much as possible). But come on: EVERYONE believed the Avs were weak on the wings coming into the season. Just signing one more would have helped immensely.
Parise is the answer!
When does the hurting stop?
by BraxtanFILM on Jan 12, 2012 11:54 AM MST up reply actions
Also, I am shocked.
When does the hurting stop?
by BraxtanFILM on Jan 12, 2012 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
The obvious trade.
Hunwick and Yip for Nash and enough money to pay the rest of his contract.
Have some respect
throw in a 3rd rounder
Maybe
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 11, 2012 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
1. Ryan
2. Iginla
3. Parise
4. Perry
5. Camalleri
6. Malone
Not a fan of Semin.
I'll keep this brief.
Iginla is too old. Parise should be offered the farm. Not only is he supremely awesome (and American), he’d almost certainly push Duchene or Stastny over the top.
When does the hurting stop?
by BraxtanFILM on Jan 11, 2012 11:05 AM MST up reply actions
Ignila is 34. He’s got a few years left. He’s money for 35+ goals. He’s been remarkably healthy his entire career. He’s done all of it without a center of note. Just look at the possibilities when he’s matched up with quality centermen (ie Crosby and Sakic in the olympics). He’s worth it.
I'll keep this brief.
Regarding Semin, I am not totally sold on him either, but let’s compare him and Varly. Similar things were said: injuries, work ethic, passion, drive, compete.
Varly has shown that the stigma placed on him on Washington was bogus. I truly wonder whether Semin needs the right environment and if Denver was the right place for Varly, could it be the right place for Semin?
Food for thought.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I heard Varly has quite distaste for Semin.
And I mean, he doesn’t like him. Just what I heard. On these boards.
When does the hurting stop?
If Varly dislikes Semin, then there is not way he comes to Colorado. Varly is a huge piece of the future. If that’s true, and maybe vtcaps can confirm, then I am way off the mark.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I’ve never heard of that. Only player in the Caps locker room that has been reported to be distasteful to his teammates is Neuvirth, but that writer is known to sometimes be a little bitter towards guys who don’t give him interviews.
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by red army line on Jan 13, 2012 1:31 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Yes, I thought the same thing about Turris in Phoenix, but he really just needed a coach that believed in him (I know-small sample size).
Peter McNabb thinks I'm outstanding.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jan 11, 2012 4:37 PM MST up reply actions
Sniper that tosses in 25-30+ goals in a full season? Avs need a winger, Cam is on a team having a rough go that the Avs have made trades with before.
I'll keep this brief.
But he’d be OUR little wiener. We all love to play with our little wiener.
More seriously, no one really liked Claude Lemieux, but he was good for the Avs.
OK Shermie, time to be the shepherd
by Busted Twigg on Jan 11, 2012 4:00 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I was a huge fan of Claude. One of my favorite Avs player
by avalanchejef on Jan 11, 2012 7:16 PM MST up reply actions
It's cool.
We have a big Johnson.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
I always like reading peoples thoughts, but hate to give any opinions. I just never know what teams want or what teams are willing to give. I think the one thing the Avs should not do is get a rental player. I want a guy that will be committed to us for a few years.
Also, Looking at the new mid-term rankings for draft this upcoming year. That trade for Varley was actually a good trade. We are strong on Dmen prospects. That is what we would be getting if we did not fall into the bottom 4. We had a chance for a really good goalie that is ready to play now. I am liking the trade more and more as the season continues, still skeptical a bit on it, but I am warming to the cause.
Parise
Grabovski
Clarkson
Bourque
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by Cole D Hamilton on Jan 11, 2012 6:36 PM MST reply actions
Two years ago and last year, the Avs were always in the center of rumors. Articles, posts, blogs, etc. always mention the Avs. Even Eklund, in his stupidity, and Spector, who’s pretty good, always surmised they Avs were looking. Last year after January, you’ll notice the rumors about the Avs stopped. They stopped being featured and talked about and then, bam, the Johnson trade happened.
Right now the Avs are eerily left absent from rumor posts across the board. I think a trade is in the works.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
That makes me sad
Because, and I really hope I’m wrong, but I think it’s not going to end well for Peter.
Much like, and I hope that I’m wrong, but I think it’s not even going to start for Hishon.
since the avs have a neck for young, injury prone players with huge upside and players who didn´t live up to their expectations, why don´t stick with it? Buy two of them before the deadline. If they are clicking, fine; if not, show them the door. It won´t hurt anyone because they wouldn´t cost as much as one of the often mentioned stars but on the other side, if they come in and bring some chemisty the outcome could be enormous. And the nominee´s are:
Ales Hemsky
Tyler Ennis
T.J. Oshie
Linus Omark
Marcel Goc
and sorry for saying it: Justin Abdelkader
or even get back Wolski
hard choice?
Hi everyone, long time lurker, had an amazing idea for a trade… did not read through 89 posts to see if someone else thought of it but here goes
AVS- trade Stastny and third round pick and/or prospects
CBJ- Trade Rick Nash
gives us a a top 3 player who can flat out score goals, frees up the log jam at center and gives CBJ a realistic rebuilding player, Stastny has proven to be capable of a PPG player or better, because of his lackluster scoring a new team could inspire him to get back to his “old” ways and probably sign him cheaper than the 6.6million we are paying now
and we could easily afford to pay Nash
by AvsInAfghanistan on Feb 7, 2012 1:03 AM MST reply actions
I like it, but the way Stastny is playing right now, with Duchene back, we can be a real threat. and Welcome!
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." - Mewtwo
by ProfessorOak on Feb 7, 2012 11:44 PM MST up reply actions
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