Speculation: 2013 Offseason Thread Part III: Free Agents Suck

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

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[LetterJ]

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FORWARDS
Carl Hagelin ($2.200m) / Derek Stepan ($3.500m) / Rick Nash ($7.800m)
Chris Kreider ($1.325m) / Derick Brassard ($3.200m) / Ryan Callahan ($4.275m)
Mats Zuccarello ($1.400m) / Oscar Lindberg ($0.760m) / Derek Dorsett ($1.633m)
Matt Hendricks ($1.650m) / Brian Boyle ($1.700m) / Arron Asham ($1.000m)
Darroll Powe ($1.067m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Ryan McDonagh ($3.950m) / Dan Girardi ($3.325m)
Marc Staal ($3.975m) / Michal Rozsival ($2.000m)
Michael Del Zotto ($2.550m) / Anton Stralman ($1.700m)
John Moore ($0.965m) /
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Henrik Lundqvist ($6.875m)
Martin Biron ($1.300m)
OTHER
Buyout: Brad Richards ($0.000m)
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Sign McDonagh for the same amount as Marc Staal (hopefully the same length too). Stepan signed to a 2-year bridge contract for the same amount as Matt Duchene. Double MZA`s salary. Sign UFA Hendricks (brings some toughness, grit, etc. to the lineup).

What does the fanbase think of bringing Rosie back for 2.0m? Also, what about a deal with the Blues for the RFA rights to Chris Stewart (trading MZD + prospect(s)) and then re-signing Eminger for 700k, allowing Cally to slide to the third line?

Also, in this scenario, Clowe is NOT re-signed.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Stralman is pretty much a far better version of Roszival at this point. I don't see the need.

 

[Radek27]

Why the hell would Rozy want to sign back here after how the fans treated him?

 

[LetterJ]

Stralman is pretty much a far better version of Roszival at this point. I don't see the need.

I guess I have concerns amount the depth of the D IF McIlrath is not ready and we were to trade MDZ.

 

[LetterJ]

There are SO many juicy RFA`s this off-season, but we all know that`s not happening.

 

[Raspewtin]

sooooooo I went to EDM's boards and asked what the 7th overall meant to them. They mostly agree they want MDZ there (their front office really like the guy) and a forward prospect. As long as it's not Kreider or Lindberg I'd absolutely do it. Would you?

 

[Clowes Line]

sooooooo I went to EDM's boards and asked what the 7th overall meant to them. They mostly agree they want MDZ there (their front office really like the guy) and a forward prospect. As long as it's not Kreider or Lindberg I'd absolutely do it. Would you?

MDZ, St Croix, and a 3rd.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

sooooooo I went to EDM's boards and asked what the 7th overall meant to them. They mostly agree they want MDZ there (their front office really like the guy) and a forward prospect. As long as it's not Kreider or Lindberg I'd absolutely do it. Would you?

Del Zotto PLUS for the 7th overall?

Maybe if the forward was Thomas or Yogan. Would NOT move Miller/Fast/Lindberg/Kreider.

 

[Vidic15*]

sooooooo I went to EDM's boards and asked what the 7th overall meant to them. They mostly agree they want MDZ there (their front office really like the guy) and a forward prospect. As long as it's not Kreider or Lindberg I'd absolutely do it. Would you?

No one available at 7 is NHL ready. Doesn't make sense. I'd absolutely do it to move into the 2 spot and draft MacKinnon, but Florida isn't willing to go further than to the 4 spot.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

No one available at 7 is NHL ready. Doesn't make sense. I'd absolutely do it to move into the 2 spot and draft MacKinnon, but Florida isn't willing to go further than to the 4 spot.

Could snatch up Monahan, who, from what I read, is NHL ready.

Depends on if Calgary takes him, though. We could probably move up to 6 or 5 if necessary.

 

[Clowes Line]

Not happening, but a guy I'd love to have on this team is Craig Smith.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

when was the last time Sather as a GM traded for a first round pick?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Not happening, but a guy I'd love to have on this team is Craig Smith.

Meh, he sucks. Nashville fans did not like him at all last season, he was a healthy scratch several times as well.

 

[Clowes Line]

Meh, he sucks. Nashville fans did not like him at all last season, he was a healthy scratch several times as well.

But he got a hat trick in the WC

Seriously though, I think he'd be an excellent 4th liner.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

Meh, he sucks. Nashville fans did not like him at all last season, he was a healthy scratch several times as well.

he is a 3rd/4th liner at best..

 

[Raspewtin]

No one available at 7 is NHL ready. Doesn't make sense. I'd absolutely do it to move into the 2 spot and draft MacKinnon, but Florida isn't willing to go further than to the 4 spot.

Monahan and Nicushkin would be ready from what I've read. MacK, Drouin and Jones are the guaranteed top 3 picks, then some combination of Barkov, Monahan, Nicushkin, Ritolaien, and Nurse will go the next 4. CAR NEEDS defense, I see them taking Nurse. No way NSH passes up Barkov. So that leaves Lindholm, Monahan, and Nicushkin for the next pick. Would gladly take any of them, and Monahan and Nicushkin are NHL ready supposedly.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

There's rumours that Nichushkin could end up going top-3, or even #1.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

But he got a hat trick in the WC

Seriously though, I think he'd be an excellent 4th liner.

Rather have Zack Smith who brings that grit factor and has the ability to get people off their game.. Craig Smith doesnt use his size at all.. he would be booed within the first month

 

[Tawnos]

when was the last time sather as a gm traded for a first round pick?

2004.

 

[Championship*]

I don't think it's any question that some combination of the first 2 picks with be Jones/MacKinnon. If TBay takes Nichushkin, and we somehow get a high pick for one of our d-men, I hope Slats has a plan to jump up and grab Drouin. He will play next year, and he is dynamic.

If he somehow found a way to draft MacKinnon he could hire Trottier back as coach and I'd still love him.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

I think Nashville takes Monahan. Good fit for them. Closest thing in this draft to Toews.

Big fan of him, Lindholm, and Pulock.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

I think Nashville takes Monahan. Good fit for them. Closest thing in this draft to Toews.

Big fan of him, Lindholm, and Pulock.

I think they'll take Barkov, personally.

Although I know next to nothing about this draft.

 

[Mikachu93]

I would totally do MDZ + St. Croix for the #7 overall. Then I'd try to move up if necessary and grab Monahan or Drouin.

 

[Raspewtin]

I think we've all somewhat agreed FA is just not the answer this year?