I haven't always agreed with Sather during his tenure here, especially pre-cap, but I am on board with what he is doing right now.
We are a really well built team with a strong chance at making a deep run in the playoffs again. In my opinion you have to go for it. This is our window. We just got one of the best offensive defenseman in the NHL with a 2.5 mill cap hit for the next 1 1/2 years. It is a bummer giving up a top prospect and yet another 1st Rd pick but we are a better team than we were 5 hours ago. Our powerplay should also be drastically improved.
My only fear is that we over tinker and start to effect the chemistry of the team. Right now we only took John Moore and Stempniak off our roster. We need to be careful with having too much turnover. This team is really good.
That's exactly what the Stemp deal was, and the Yandle trade was pretty much a deal for a 3rd pair D who also happens to be an elite PP QB.Fair point. I still think it's just too much tinkering. I would've been happy with just a bottom 6 depth move.
I haven't always agreed with Sather during his tenure here, especially pre-cap, but I am on board with what he is doing right now.
We are a really well built team with a strong chance at making a deep run in the playoffs again. In my opinion you have to go for it. This is our window. We just got one of the best offensive defenseman in the NHL with a 2.5 mill cap hit for the next 1 1/2 years. It is a bummer giving up a top prospect and yet another 1st Rd pick but we are a better team than we were 5 hours ago. Our powerplay should also be drastically improved.
My only fear is that we over tinker and start to effect the chemistry of the team. Right now we only took John Moore and Stempniak off our roster. We need to be careful with having too much turnover. This team is really good.
Please trade Girardi and Glass!
Why does everyone think Girardi waives his NTC to leave a contender, to most likely go to a basement dweller.
Wishful thinking.
Rumors they shepherd from San jose dealt . I bet it's here
Girardi will be traded when the following happens:
- McIlrath is good enough to take 2nd pairing, if not 1st pairing duties
Rumors they shepherd from San jose dealt . I bet it's here
Rumors they shepherd from San jose dealt . I bet it's here
I'd take him.
Big body, throws it around and really stood out against LA last year despite his team epic failing.
Doesn't exactly address the need down the middle but hey, he's better than Glass!
I thought Sheppard can play center a little
With Zuccs resigned, I have to believe this means MSL is gone. MSL, Stempniak, and Moore clear up about $7.5 million.
Talbot: $1 million raise.
Stepan: $3 million raise
Zuccs: $1 million raise
Hags: $1 million raise
That's $6 million right there, and we'd still need to add at least one more player, and possibly slight raises for Miller and Fast.
I'd really like Sheppard.
With Zuccs resigned, I have to believe this means MSL is gone. MSL, Stempniak, and Moore clear up about $7.5 million.
Talbot: $1 million raise.
Stepan: $3 million raise
Zuccs: $1 million raise
Hags: $1 million raise
That's $6 million right there, and we'd still need to add at least one more player, and possibly slight raises for Miller and Fast.
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Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 2m2 minutes ago
Pending trade call, NYR acquire James Sheppard from SJS. #TradeCentre