He's one shortened season removed from his career high in goals.
Not sure why we are so quick to write him off.
I'd sign Milan right now. Pageau will stick. Someone else will be on the block.
As much as I hate to say it, Smith is probably the most expendable, but I think it would be jumping the gun to trade anyone right now.
So people want to trade an injury prone player (michalek) just for another injury prone player (hemsky).
I'd sign Milan right now. Pageau will stick. Someone else will be on the block.
As much as I hate to say it, Smith is probably the most expendable, but I think it would be jumping the gun to trade anyone right now.
I don't think anyone has shown that they can replace Michalek yet.
Smith seems to take a few too many nights off. Frustrating because when he's on he's really on.
I dont think Michalek has shown he can not be replaced. Ima give him some time though, not fair to judge so quick but he left unbelievable bitter taste in my mouth last year and playoffs.
Yup, that is exactly what I said.
Michalek for Hemsky+. Change it up.
He was playing on one leg last year, probably should have been put on the injury reserve list.
But he stuck it out trying to help a team swamped with injuries and some fans now want him traded.
So which way am i suppose to read this? Is this some sort of hidden code because it looks like you did say michalek for hemsky.
If the Oilers take JOB and Smith for Hemsky at 50% the Sens actually shed 25K in salary and cost.
You guys are crazy. We need players like Smith, Neil and Greening. They are money in the playoffs. I'd rather have Smith than Hemsky on my team, unless someone is going to replace what Smith brings. Which we don't have at the moment.
Jean Gabriel Pageau continues to turn heads in the preseason. The thinking is that he will force management's hand, and will stick with the big squad in spite of his two-way contract status.
He is a centre through and through, and Bryan Murray has insisted on keeping Mika at centre as well. With Spezza and Turris, all four centre slots are covered should JGP make the cut.
Both Mika and JGP are younger, and have more offensive upside than Zack Smith. Smith could theoretically be pushed to the wing on the third, or more realistically, the fourth line.
My thinking, however, is that he would hold more value in a trade scenario than he would as a depth winger for this organization. Moreover, Bryan Murray stated in a radio interview two days ago that there are too many forwards that are at or near NHL readiness, and he hinted at the possibility of a trade.
Thoughts on moving Smith versus keeping him? Potential trade partners?
He was playing on one leg last year, probably should have been put on the injury reserve list.
But he stuck it out trying to help a team swamped with injuries and some fans now want him traded.