Speculation: Acq./Rost. Bldg./Cap Part XLIII (Trade Deadline 2015 Target Poll)

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Eriksson + the smartest defenseman Trotz has ever coached.

Also added Atkinson for good measure.

 

[ChibiPooky]

At least we all agree on one thing so far: 0 votes for Bozak

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

At least we all agree on one thing so far: 0 votes for Bozak

Bozak is everything that is already wrong with the forward group.

 

[Blades of Steel]

I voted Cole, but Atkinson would be a good one. Eriksson also. I think a change of scenery would do wonders.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Eriksson + the smartest defenseman Trotz has ever coached.

Also added Atkinson for good measure.

Timo has yet to play a game this season, is he suppose to comeback anytime soon?

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

Eriksson + the smartest defenseman Trotz has ever coached.

That would be an incredible deadline.

For salary reasons, I would think any Eriksson deal has to include Brouwer which gives it less of an impact, but I'd still be very happy.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Timo has yet to play a game this season, is he suppose to comeback anytime soon?

He's skating and will travel with the Flyers on their road trip.

 

[Blades of Steel]

He's skating and will travel with the Flyers on their road trip.

I can't imagine philly would deal him unless it was a jaw dropping offer, like a green situation

especially not to the caps.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

That would be an incredible deadline.

For salary reasons, I would think any Eriksson deal has to include Brouwer which gives it less of an impact, but I'd still be very happy.

Johannson and Chimera out somewhere would work. I don't imagine Boston would want Brouwer, given their desire to cut salary.

Then there's always the Green option...maybe if they're able to bring in another former Trotzian (Zidlicky), it'll be palatable.

 

[Hivemind]

That would be an incredible deadline.

For salary reasons, I would think any Eriksson deal has to include Brouwer which gives it less of an impact, but I'd still be very happy.

And the biggest motivation for Boston to move Eriksson is to clear salary. Which is why I don't think a trade for Eriksson is particularly plausible. It would likely involve moving salary elsewhere in a separate deal.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

I can't imagine philly would deal him unless it was a jaw dropping offer, like a green situation

especially not to the caps.

Why not? He's a pending UFA and there's very little chance they make the playoffs.

 

[Raikkonen]

Too bad Ovie ruined Komarov.

 

[Hivemind]

Why not? He's a pending UFA and there's very little chance they make the playoffs.

This was a make or break weekend for them, and they won both of their games to stay in contention. The odds are slim, but because they're only 4 points behind Boston, I don't envision Snider being willing to sign off on selling assets at the deadline.

 

[Raikkonen]

And the biggest motivation for Boston to move Eriksson is to clear salary. Which is why I don't think a trade for Eriksson is particularly plausible. It would likely involve moving salary elsewhere in a separate deal.

If it's only Eriksson just dropping Chimera would do the trick probably. The worst case being some little bonus cushion.

But if it's Eriksson for prospect like Vrana? Erat all over it.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

This was a make or break weekend for them, and they won both of their games to stay in contention. The odds are slim, but because they're only 4 points behind Boston, I don't envision Snider being willing to sign off on selling assets at the deadline.

X factor is that Philly management may be inclined to do Timonen a favor.

 

[Hivemind]

My "other" Forward is still Pavelski. Sharks are 3-6-1 in their last 10, and are now outside of playoff position. The teams ahead of them (Wild, Flames, Kings, Canucks) all have 2-3 fewer games played than San Jose.

 

[Capitlols]

Props to whoever made the poll, a lot of effort.

 

[Raikkonen]

Btw, while it's good to have Eriksson-level top-6 RW to add to the team... it doesn't make it NOT "one line". It's upgrade but Rangers would handle it to degree.

Would Eriksson-Kuznetsov-Brouwer click? As an option.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

I just can't wrap my head around Pavelski because trading him would be so staggeringly stupid. I don't think Wilson is that dumb.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I mentioned Eberle as a possibility a few months back. It's too bad Orlov was hurt all year, he could have been a decent trade chip if we went that route. I am looking forward to a Schmidt/Orlov pairing next year though.

 

[Hivemind]

I just can't wrap my head around Pavelski because trading him would be so staggeringly stupid. I don't think Wilson is that dumb.

Thornton and Marleau have NMCs.
They aren't trading Couture, Hertl, or Nieto.
Pavelski is already 30.
Wilson needs to do something to save his job. He promised a rebuild, and didn't deliver. The team isn't any more competitive this season, either. Pavelski and Burns are the most movable assets they have that can provide a significant return.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Speaking of Burns, I seem to remember him being pretty boss at RW.

 

[Blades of Steel]

I mentioned Eberle as a possibility a few months back. It's too bad Orlov was hurt all year, he could have been a decent trade chip if we went that route. I am looking forward to a Schmidt/Orlov pairing next year though.

I think if Orlov was healthy Green would have or would be dealt by dead line, not Orlov.

 

[Blades of Steel]

Why not? He's a pending UFA and there's very little chance they make the playoffs.

I don't think they consider themselves out of the playoff race. (i agree little chance)

also not sure if Philly helps Washington period, it would probably have to be a requested favor as Brooklyn said.

side note ..

Adam Vingan @AdamVingan
The eight forwards who started games with Ovechkin/Backstrom have scored a combined six 5-on-5 goals with those two. http://t.co/wsZvokQ5fk

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

Thornton and Marleau have NMCs.
They aren't trading Couture, Hertl, or Nieto.
Pavelski is already 30.
Wilson needs to do something to save his job. He promised a rebuild, and didn't deliver. The team isn't any more competitive this season, either. Pavelski and Burns are the most movable assets they have that can provide a significant return.

Well if he's going to put his job ahead of his team's best interest, I hope we're first in line to talk to him.