DesertDawg
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I thought he rescinded trade request
Who knows, maybe he rescinded it because a deal has been worked out and won't be announced until the draft and it gives TH time away from the media and work on family issues...
I thought he rescinded trade request
Yeah I'd be okay with it. Though I'd immediately become worried about what kind of deal we can sign Barrie to. If it doesn't buy out a couple UFA years it wouldn't be good.
Well I asked on the avalanche forum about the Duchene rumours. Wondered if Hanzal + Stone + choice of a couple of 7th, 20th, Perlini, Merkley,either Samuelsson would be enough to start a conversation. I got roasted.
What did you expect? Fans are fans and always over rate their players. Duchene is great and all, but what you offered is more than what I would.
Well I asked on the avalanche forum about the Duchene rumours. Wondered if Hanzal + Stone + choice of a couple of 7th, 20th, Perlini, Merkley,either Samuelsson would be enough to start a conversation. I got roasted.
Thanks rabbitt.
Basically Avs fans said I offered nothing of value, "typical HF quantity over quality BS offer". "Where is the Domi, Duclair, Strome, Dvorak, OEL in the offer?"
I did not bother discussing further nor pointing out that what I had offered amounted to 4 or 5 1st round picks.
But I really think Duchene would be an awesome addition so I thought my offer - if he is on the market AND if they are looking to change the culture of the team - was a good starting point. I would have been willing to negotiate pieces added or subtracted on both sides. And as a bonus he is a killer D
Maybe there is a deal to be made with Columbus. They're really screwed for the expansion.
They have 4 forward NMCs they need to protect - Dubinsky, Foligno, Clarkson, Hartnell. They also need to protect Tyutin as he has a NMC.
Four other forwards they'd want to keep: Saad, Atkinson, Jenner, Wennberg
Four other defensemen they'd want to keep: Savard, Murray, Johnson, Jones (RFA)
They're either going to need make a trade, sacrifice a good player to Vegas, or do an expensive buyout of Clarkson, Hartnell, or Tyutin.
Even if you buy out Tyutin, you're still only protecting 6 of the 8 bolded players.
Maybe there is a deal to be made with Columbus. They're really screwed for the expansion.
They have 4 forward NMCs they need to protect - Dubinsky, Foligno, Clarkson, Hartnell. They also need to protect Tyutin as he has a NMC.
Four other forwards they'd want to keep: Saad, Atkinson, Jenner, Wennberg
Four other defensemen they'd want to keep: Savard, Murray, Johnson, Jones (RFA)
They're either going to need make a trade, sacrifice a good player to Vegas, or do an expensive buyout of Clarkson, Hartnell, or Tyutin.
Even if you buy out Tyutin, you're still only protecting 6 of the 8 bolded players.
Somehow it has escaped my attention that Kyle Quincey is UFA and Ken Holland has mentioned he probably won't re-sign. Guy gets a bunch of EV and PK time and is a very mobile veteran player. Seems like a good fit as a partner for Stone. And is a clear upgrade on Grossmann because he can skate and pass.
Somehow it has escaped my attention that Kyle Quincey is UFA and Ken Holland has mentioned he probably won't re-sign. Guy gets a bunch of EV and PK time and is a very mobile veteran player. Seems like a good fit as a partner for Stone. And is a clear upgrade on Grossmann because he can skate and pass.
Had mentioned him somewhere, maybe even this particular thread. Would be totally fine with getting Quincey on a two year, stop-gap type of deal. Still want one more D to get signed, but Quincey and a top 4 would be the right start.
I say a big NO on Quincey. I'm tired of dumpster diving. AL said there is money to spend so I want someone that fits into the long term plans. No more of this stop gap crap. Time to set our sights higher, much higher.
Maybe there is a deal to be made with Columbus. They're really screwed for the expansion.
They have 4 forward NMCs they need to protect - Dubinsky, Foligno, Clarkson, Hartnell. They also need to protect Tyutin as he has a NMC.
Four other forwards they'd want to keep: Saad, Atkinson, Jenner, Wennberg
Four other defensemen they'd want to keep: Savard, Murray, Johnson, Jones (RFA)
They're either going to need make a trade, sacrifice a good player to Vegas, or do an expensive buyout of Clarkson, Hartnell, or Tyutin.
Even if you buy out Tyutin, you're still only protecting 6 of the 8 bolded players.
I think I'm the one who floated and Quincey and that was before the whole big shake up. Expecting they aim higher now.
Could always have Quincy and another better dman too right? I mean we need two, so it Quincy is the lesser of the acquisitions that's fine.