GDT: 2014 NHL Trade Deadline Day (Wednesday, March 5th, 3pm ET) - Pens Only

[Lustaf]

I checked out the Rangers' board, thinking they'd be peeved about Kesler not wanting to waive his NTC to go to New York. Instead, I read things like, "Thank God! He's saving us from ourselves." I love hockey fans' passions, especially at this time of the year. It seems Rangers fans don't want to pay the piper, and I don't blame them. I have a gut feeling they'll have Martin St. Louis after tomorrow, though. How much will they have to give up? Aye, there's the rub.

I find it very interesting that Canucks' beat writers knew Kesler didn't want to play for Alain Vigneault again, and they think that's the main reason he didn't waive the NTC.

I wonder how long it would take for Kesler to tire of Bylsma.

2 years when his contract would be up.

St.Louis isn't being traded.

 

[PittPen]

So what do you guys think about the Matthias pickup and whether it affects their interest in a guy like Sutter?

 

[ColePens]

IC - wanna get a new thread started, bud?

 

[KIRK]

I checked out the Rangers' board, thinking they'd be peeved about Kesler not wanting to waive his NTC to go to New York. Instead, I read things like, "Thank God! He's saving us from ourselves." I love hockey fans' passions, especially at this time of the year. It seems Rangers fans don't want to pay the piper, and I don't blame them. I have a gut feeling they'll have Martin St. Louis after tomorrow, though. How much will they have to give up? Aye, there's the rub.

I find it very interesting that Canucks' beat writers knew Kesler didn't want to play for Alain Vigneault again, and they think that's the main reason he didn't waive the NTC.

I wonder how long it would take for Kesler to tire of Bylsma.

What's his moron threshold?

 

[WhatsaMaatta]

So what do you guys think about the Matthias pickup and whether it affects their interest in a guy like Sutter?

I think it lessens the need for a guy like Sutter, for sure.

 

[JTG]

Well he's already played for him, so he sort of knows what would be in store

 

[Michael8771*]

It's between PIT and ANA from what Lebrun suggested about Kesler.

 

[StaalForOne]

Agree with those saying no to Vanek. He's not a good fit. He's not a 200 Ft Player, and he can't carry the play. His only real assets are his shot and net front presence. He's also prone to taking selfish penalties, and we have enough guys capable of doing that in the playoffs. Plus the whole god awful salary thing.(Not sure how many years are left, just know it's north of 6 mil)

 

[#66]

He would've been better than Pyatt.

I think he would have been as lost as Poni.

Has anyone heard anything about Legwand? He would fit in well on that third line.

 

[Dick Sledge]

Wasn't it rumored Kesler wants to be on the east coast?

 

[Michael8771*]

I think it lessens the need for a guy like Sutter, for sure.

Maybe they'd rather have Bennett.

 

[WayneSid9987]

It's between PIT and ANA from what Lebrun suggested about Kesler.

I've heard the Wings and a push by Columbus as well.
I heard the Flyers and Hawks were out but things can change.

 

[JTG]

Looking through Vancouver's roster, you know a guy who has fallen off the face of the earth? David Booth.

His brain must have really been turned to pudding. He hasn't been the same since.

One of my favorites when he was a Panther.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Wasn't it rumored Kesler wants to be on the east coast?

It was but then Anaheim popped up today.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Wasn't it rumored Kesler wants to be on the east coast?

Yes, it was definitely out there at one point. Wanted to get closer to his native Michigan and all that.

I assume he'll go to Anaheim, seeing as how they are stepping up their efforts to land him.

I kinda hope someone other than us overpays for Kesler.

 

[KIRK]

It's between PIT and ANA from what Lebrun suggested about Kesler.

Anaheim has better pieces. IMO, then it's on whether Kesler will play in Anaheim.

 

[KIRK]

Yes, it was definitely out there at one point. Wanted to get closer to his native Michigan and all that.

I assume he'll go to Anaheim, seeing as how they are stepping up their efforts to land him.

I kinda hope someone other than us overpays for Kesler.

I hope so too, but it's only because I want to see what Plan B is.

 

[66-30-33]

Next seasons roster:

Kunitz-Crosby-Kesler
???-Malkin-Neal
BB-ROR-Megna
Sill-Vitale-Farnham

 

[IcedCapp]

IC - wanna get a new thread started, bud?

dang it.


fiiiiiiiine

 

[StaalForOne]

I think he would have been as lost as Poni.

Has anyone heard anything about Legwand? He would fit in well on that third line.

I was thinking he would be a good add if Kesler falls through. I think Hemsky + Legwand would be a better overall deadline than Kesler alone. I think if we do land Kesler that that'll be it, but I think Hemsky and Legwand can be had at a better cost.

 

[Michael8771*]

Anaheim has better pieces. IMO, then it's on whether Kesler will play in Anaheim.

I'd agree that the Ducks have the better pieces. Unless Maybe RS goes nuts and offers two number ones plus Sutter.

 

[IcedCapp]

new gdt is up. Let's see if you guys can blow through it by 6am ET when I get up!

 

[StaalForOne]

I know Anaheim has a real solid forward cupboard, but are they well stocked on D? It was my understanding that is what Van needs is D.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

Next seasons roster:

Kunitz-Crosby-Kesler
???-Malkin-Neal
BB-ROR-Megna
Sill-Vitale-Farnham

And how are we getting ROR exactly?

 

[66-30-33]

I know Anaheim has a real solid forward cupboard, but are they well stocked on D? It was my understanding that is what Van needs is D.

They want forwards.