Absolutely. It is unfortunate when long tenured Captains have to spend their last season with a different team over contract squabbles.
I have no issue trading Z or D if they were OK with it.
I have no issue trading anyone on this roster.
It would be a favor to them if they want it. They've both won a Cup/Cups and been on other teams that were favorites for and could have won other Cups. Nothing like Bourque being on the Bruins who never won a thing while he was there.
And morally right? These guys are under contract. The team doesn't owe them a shot at the Cup with someone else.
Don't want to give up a couple of years of watching the Magic Man for maybe a late first and an okay prospect.
I'd trade Datsyuk as pending UFA if we are 100% out of the playoffs and it's quaranteed he signs back at the next summer.
I agree with dealing Dats, but I would not resign him in the off season. You're talking about a guy who will be even older and the skills will be further deteriorated.
I would be willing to deal anyone that has started the downhill slide
I think Larkin et al. could still learn a tonne From Datysuk and hank.
Does this not count for anything?
+1
Really not much to add than this. Of the 3 that would bring in the most only Zetterberg doesn't have a NTC/NMC.
6 mil a season is his NTC
Its a hindrance but its not the end of the world. A young team like Edmonton, Buffalo, or Arizona would love to have a locker room presence like Zetterberg.
True but I don't think he'd want to go to Edmonton and I don't see Holland forcing him. I think a place like St. Louis or Nashville would be a good fit because he could be the piece to put them over the top but they have enough talent to shelter him so he's not gassed by game 60.
However he's got 4 more years on contract and if he retires early (IMO would be very likely if traded but I could see him play out/ LTIRetire with us) the wings will be hit with a recapture penalty ranging from 2+ mil to 5+mil for a few years.
His recapture penalty breaks down like this, if he retires after this season its around 2.1mil on the books for 5 years. If he retires after next season its around 3 mil for 4 years. The year after its 4.3mil for 3 years, and after that its 5.083 for 2 years.
source: http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...e-cap-hit-recapture-what-it-means-for-the-red
That is one of the many reasons he won't be traded unless he absolutely demands it maybe not even then.