Speculation: 2013 Offseason: UFAs, Trades, What's Next? | Part VI

[Slack]

I've heard from Leaf fans that MacArthur also has underrated playmaking ability, so should definitely benefit a line with Turris & Michalek. I have yet to see anyone suggest MacArthur up with Spezza & Ryan (not suggesting it), but that slot seems very much open to whatever complimentary player we want to go with.

 

[bacon25]

Im pretty sure Mueller has been signed by a team, I think it was Nashville

edit: Scratch that, wrong mueller.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I've heard from Leaf fans that MacArthur also has underrated playmaking ability, so should definitely benefit a line with Turris & Michalek. I have yet to see anyone suggest MacArthur up with Spezza & Ryan (not suggesting it), but that slot seems very much open to whatever complimentary player we want to go with.

Lol I just did in the post above you

I think McArthur can be an x-factor for that top-line LW position. He can score 20 goals, he has speed, gritty game and raises his intensity.

McArthur-Spezza-Ryan
Zibanejad-Turris-Michalek

Not bad...

 

[Quo]

Murray spoke today on the game-plan going forward...

Wayne Scanlan ‏@HockeyScanner 32m

Sens GM Bryan Murray will continue to pursue trade opps but could be done for summer. "I don't want to give up more kids if I can help it."

Wayne Scanlan ‏@HockeyScanner 31m

More Murray; "eventually we'll have to move a couple of young guys to get a piece." #Sens

Wayne Scanlan ‏@HockeyScanner 31m

Murray likes Jagr but thinks he's too expensive right now. Better fit at trade deadline. #Sens

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

You heard it here first, guys: Murray's not interested in Moves Like Jagr.

 

[King Karlsson]

Someone on twitter brought up a very good point: do you think Alfie knows the extent of Michalek, Spezza, and Karlsson's injuries and that is why he left? Maybe they aren't as healthy as we think?

 

[BonkTastic]

Wayne Scanlan ‏@HockeyScanner 32m
Sens GM Bryan Murray will continue to pursue trade opps but could be done for summer. "I don't want to give up more kids if I can help it."


Wayne Scanlan ‏@HockeyScanner 31m
Murray likes Jagr but thinks he's too expensive right now. Better fit at trade deadline. #Sens

That's... that's sort of a contradiction there, BMUR...

 

[Iggy77]

Someone on twitter brought up a very good point: do you think Alfie knows the extent of Michalek, Spezza, and Karlsson's injuries and that is why he left? Maybe they aren't as healthy as we think?

I doubt it, all of those players should be pretty much ready to go when the season starts. Long term, it's anyone's guess how Spezza and Michalek's health will be.

I don't think he believes the team will be a legit contender before he retires and the team will not spend more to "speed things up"(not that there are any guarantees there).

 

[Super Cake]

Someone on twitter brought up a very good point: do you think Alfie knows the extent of Michalek, Spezza, and Karlsson's injuries and that is why he left? Maybe they aren't as healthy as we think?

No, absolutely not. He left because he wanted to go to a legit contender.

 

[Beville]

Someone on twitter brought up a very good point: do you think Alfie knows the extent of Michalek, Spezza, and Karlsson's injuries and that is why he left? Maybe they aren't as healthy as we think?

I genuinely think that is quite a silly thought...

 

[Sensinitis]

That's... that's sort of a contradiction there, BMUR...

Not really, Jagr can probably be had for a pick or maybe just one young player. It also depends on how he plays during the season; If he blows, we can easily acquire him.

 

[Northern Neighbour]

You heard it here first, guys: Murray's not interested in Moves Like Jagr.

Probably more like he doesn't want to acquire a player like Jagr at the current price, which likely is between $4M and $5M.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Probably more like he doesn't want to acquire a player like Jagr at the current price, which likely is between $4M and $5M.

I think you might have missed the terrible pun.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Improving Sens - Changes to Lineup

I would be shocked if

Greening-Pageau-Condra didn't stick. That line was lethal together.

Zibanejad-Spezza-Ryan
McArthur-Turris-Michalek
Greening-Pageau-Condra
Conacher-Smith-Neil

Do not think that Conacher on the 4th line is a slight. He will alternate with Zibanejad.

Agreed on Greening , Pageau and Condra all sticking.
I like
Mickalek - Spezza - Ryan
McArther - Turris - Greening??? Id like to see an upgrade here Raymond / Jagr / Brunner and move Greening into Conachers slot
Zibabejad - Pageau - Condra
Conacher - Smith - Neil


Conacher is a 12/13 forward IMO.

 

[McManked]

You only spelled 25% of our forwards names wrong!

 

[Super Cake]

You only spelled 25% of our forwards names wrong!

I saw that as well. Zibabejad made me laugh though.

 

[sanityplease]

Add a 2nd line RW (In the mold of Jagr, Hossa, good two way game, size, cup ring, declining is o.k.), plus a dependable #3 or #4 defensive dman (gritty) & this team is a serious contender.

 

[McManked]

There's no way we get Hossa unless it's next year free agency

 

[Iggy77]

Jagr didn't seem to do a whole lot for Boston I don't know why anyone would want him, especially if he wants a lot of money.

 

[Northern Neighbour]

I think you might have missed the terrible pun.

Ahhh...

 

[Super Cake]

Well, being that murray is most likely done for the summer, i guess all we have to do is now wait until the season begins. Ugh, it is going to be a long summer. I for one cannot wait until the new season starts.

 

[Knave]

That's... that's sort of a contradiction there, BMUR...

I don't think you'll find a GM in the league who likes or wants to give up young assets. That being said depending on where we are he might do it if he thinks it will help us win.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Jagr didn't seem to do a whole lot for Boston I don't know why anyone would want him, especially if he wants a lot of money.

Because **** alfie that's why

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Shpellin

You only spelled 25% of our forwards names wrong!

Grate Feedbak

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Grate Feedbak

You're going to be a star poster on these boards in no time.

More to the point, the only time I've seen Zibanejad pushed to the third line was so he could keep his position as a natural center. If you're going to be shifting him to wing anyways, it makes more sense to keep him on the second line. His offensive potential far outweighs Greening's.