Boondock
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- Feb 6, 2009
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So this is obviously a fan board so chances of any of this happening are slim and none, but for laughs here we go.
To Carolina: Montour
To Buffalo: Mrazek, Carolina 3rd
Justification - Carolina GM has stated he would like to add a RHD. Montour is an upcoming UFA that fits the bill for a 3rd pairing RHD. He can also play left side which offers some flexibility. With the emergence of Nedeljkovic, Mrazek isn't a huge need. As for the pick, I swayed back and forth between the 2nd and a 3rd, given Montour's and the teams struggles I think the 3rd is probably closer to value.
To Colorado: Staal @50% and Mrazek (with retention - not sure how much would be required).
To Buffalo: Colorado 1st, Francouz (maybe a prospect instead of Francouz??)
Justification - Staal is going to be traded, Colorado would like a #3C and a better backup - this addresses both those needs for the Avs. Buffalo get a late 1st and a serviceable goalie signed for next season (Francouz currently on LTIR). Not sure how this works cap wise, but there may need to be retention on Mrazek as well. This could change the asking price from Francouz to a prospect - maybe Kaut, Bowers or LOC.
To Florida: Hall (with retention - not sure how much makes sense but definitely retention)
To Buffalo: Driedger, Fla 2nd, Hinostroza
Justification - I read that Zito was interested in Hall last year and was circling around again with the deadline approaching. Hinostroza is there for some cap balance and to provide NHL players for the rest of the season. Driedger is a soon to be 27 year old goalie that has taken steps to show he could be a good starter. Buffalo gives Driedger that shot as a starter and a few weeks to see if there is a fit for next year. This trade only makes sense if Driedger is interested in signing an extension with Buffalo.
Not a fan of any of the teams involved. Just was reading trade rumors and listening to GM's talk about what they might be looking for and thought I might try my hand at getting roasted on a message board.
To Carolina: Montour
To Buffalo: Mrazek, Carolina 3rd
Justification - Carolina GM has stated he would like to add a RHD. Montour is an upcoming UFA that fits the bill for a 3rd pairing RHD. He can also play left side which offers some flexibility. With the emergence of Nedeljkovic, Mrazek isn't a huge need. As for the pick, I swayed back and forth between the 2nd and a 3rd, given Montour's and the teams struggles I think the 3rd is probably closer to value.
To Colorado: Staal @50% and Mrazek (with retention - not sure how much would be required).
To Buffalo: Colorado 1st, Francouz (maybe a prospect instead of Francouz??)
Justification - Staal is going to be traded, Colorado would like a #3C and a better backup - this addresses both those needs for the Avs. Buffalo get a late 1st and a serviceable goalie signed for next season (Francouz currently on LTIR). Not sure how this works cap wise, but there may need to be retention on Mrazek as well. This could change the asking price from Francouz to a prospect - maybe Kaut, Bowers or LOC.
To Florida: Hall (with retention - not sure how much makes sense but definitely retention)
To Buffalo: Driedger, Fla 2nd, Hinostroza
Justification - I read that Zito was interested in Hall last year and was circling around again with the deadline approaching. Hinostroza is there for some cap balance and to provide NHL players for the rest of the season. Driedger is a soon to be 27 year old goalie that has taken steps to show he could be a good starter. Buffalo gives Driedger that shot as a starter and a few weeks to see if there is a fit for next year. This trade only makes sense if Driedger is interested in signing an extension with Buffalo.
Not a fan of any of the teams involved. Just was reading trade rumors and listening to GM's talk about what they might be looking for and thought I might try my hand at getting roasted on a message board.
= profit
