Speculation: The Offseason: III (All Offseason Wishlist/Strategy Talk)

[enigmatic]

Also don't forget that one of those western Canadian teams are completely out of any trade involving Hamonic since they leaked the trade request last off season. Staple said snow knows who it is and won't trade with them.

garth should not be doing this--he should be taking the best deal for the team

 

[Isles Junkie]

I just don't see the need for Eberle - especially if MD is acquired. Our lines would look like

Lee - JT -Bailey
Ladd - MD - JHS
Nelson/AB - MB/AB - RS
JC - CC - CC

Even if we lose Nelson in MD trade, there's plenty to slot in there.

I like as is personally.

I understand what you're saying. But I do see value in bringing in Eberle and moving Bailey (both are the same age BTW).

I for one wouldn't mind taking advantage of Baileys trade value, which has never been higher after his solid year, to help bring in a replacement for Hamonic/deHaan/Pulock. I like Mayfield & Pelech, but I'm not convinced they are ready/capable of handling that role quite yet. More would likely need to be added to Bailey to bring in a top 4 Dman. But perhaps not too much more?

 

[stranger34]

Other then Bennett not really sure what the Flames have to offer that I can see them willing to trade

If they offer the most attractive assets for Hammer, then snow should take it and flip it into a 3 way deal.

That might be too complex for a backup goalie though.

 

[periferal]

Yes to Duchene, NO NO NO to Eberle.

I say Yes to both if the price is right

For me, the price on Eberle is free. This Chia will go for that? If not...What PW said.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

I understand what you're saying. But I do see value in bringing in Eberle and moving Bailey (both are the same age BTW).

Why not just trade Bailey for Eberle?

 

[Flair19Woo]

my prediction: pain

Snow did average on the expansion draft but this is supppsed to be the year and I hope he steps up. Preparing to be underwhelmed.

 

[periferal]

Mikael Backlund.

Came 4th in Selke voting this past season while posting 53 points.

One year away from UFA, but a damn good centerman.

Probably not the name people want to hear and don't know if he's a match for a Hamonic swap, but that is the only one that comes to mind.

ONLY if it's a sign & trade. Can't trade a top-4 D man on a great contract for 3 years for most anyone on a 1 year to UFA deal.

 

[periferal]

MODS:

Time for a new thread before the storm hits?

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

MODS:

Time for a new thread before the storm hits?

"We're gonna need a bigger thread"

42nd birthday of Jaws the other day, couldn't help myself.

 

[Isles Junkie]

and then, "we tried and had many discussions. In the end, nothing made sense and the prices were too high. We like the group we have in the locker room now."

For the first time since I don't even know when, I think there will be significant changes made. It's put up or shut up time for Snow. If we miss the playoffs/JT leaves he is done. The move with the LGK signals big changes IMO. I just can't imagine he'll stick with the status quo that keeps us as a bubble team.

 

[seafoam]

ONLY if it's a sign & trade. Can't trade a top-4 D man on a great contract for 3 years for most anyone on a 1 year to UFA deal.

True, that would not be good asset management.

 

[LongIslanders]

Why not just trade Bailey for Eberle?

Why would Edmonton want Bailey? Bailey's best year is a bad year for Eberle. Eberle averages 20 goals a season (despite a few injuries) while Bailey hasn't scored 20 goals in his 9 year career.

Maybe Bailey as part of a package but I just don't see teams watching tape of Bailey and coming away impressed. The only way I can see Bailey being part of a deal is if Snow is trying to free up cap space to make room for another big acquisition so we throw Bailey into an existing deal, but I doubt he'd be a centerpiece to any deal.

I hope I'm wrong..

 

[Spybot]

Dreger saying Eberle to NYI may very well have happened already. Brace yourselves.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

Dreger saying Eberle to NYI may very well have happened already. Brace yourselves.

Price better be low. Just as long as it's not for Hamonic.

 

[kmo429]

I swear if we gave up Hammer or De Haan for Eberle I'll be done...."></script>[/IMG]RL]

 

[JKP]

Dreger saying Eberle to NYI may very well have happened already. Brace yourselves.

Ugh

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Why would Edmonton want Bailey? Bailey's best year is a bad year for Eberle. Eberle averages 20 goals a season (despite a few injuries) while Bailey hasn't scored 20 goals in his 9 year career.

Bailey makes close to half as much, his contract ends in a year, and he's is still a top 6 forward.

 

[Spybot]

Friedman confirms. It's happening folks, place your bets who's leaving. Hope it's not more than Strome.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

ICB said Strome is "one" of the players on the move. That better be the main piece.

 

[Costigan77]

Price better be low. Just as long as it's not for Hamonic.

It's Strome relax

 

[Spybot]

 

[JKP]

That's a lot of $ to take on. Does that mean no room for Duchesne now?

 

[periferal]

Looks like somebody is reading the Islanders board getting his info from smart posters

 

[periferal]

That's a lot of $ to take on. Does that mean no room for Duchesne now?

Not at all. Avs would have to take back salary, but absolutely can be done.

 

[periferal]