Depth/Experience Trade with Ottawa
What are your thoughts of a trade with Ottawa? They continue to change coaches more than David Backes changes sticks, but I think their issue is higher up in the organization. 10 coaches since 1992, 5 coaches since Murray became GM in 2007...yeah a new coach every season and a 1/2. How's that working out for ya Bryan?
Army made the Rundblad trade at the draft which looked risky at the time because there was a feeling that Frank could get pressured to play in the KHL. We all know it looks pretty lopsided now, but I don't think anyone was sure (back then) what Frank was capable of or even sure he could escape the lure of the KHL and stay and play at home in Russia. Thanks Mike Liut!
So, would a package consisting of Chris Neil, Chris Phillips (Methot is going to cost major assets) give us an upgraded 4th line agitator and little better 3/4 D option? Neil is a willing combatant and would settle the score against the John Scotts, Brian Bickells, Daniel Carcillo's, Patrick Bordeleau's, Brandon Bolligs, Brian McGrattans, Nolans/Cliffords/ Mcleods, etc which we need to contain so our D can survive a couple playoff series. Phillips is serviceable with loads of experience. They are both older and will cost some cap space, but it's a low risk move because of our depth on D.
The Sens will probably elect to rebuild and should ask for at least 1 or 2 young NHL roster players (or 1 plus a "good" prospect) for two older, experienced players. Together Neil and Phillips have 200+ NHL playoff game appearances vs Reaves, Cole, Butler, Gunnar with 30 games, TOTAL). Would they want one of our young depth D 5/6/7 along with Reaves, or add another piece (not named Rattie, Barbeshev , Jaskin, Fabbri or Rattie) and maybe grab one of their second round picks since we don't have a 1st this year? It would take a lot to get their 1st pick, which may end up as a lottery pick if they collapse, but they do have 2-2nd rounders and will probably add more if the move Methot, Anderson, etc. Their second round pick will likely be top 35 if they become sellers. Could Army pull another miracle with an Ottawa pick?
STL
SOB
Patrick/Paul/Joak/Jask
Ott/Max/Neil
Bo/Pie
Gunn/Shatty
Phillips/Jax (Cole/Butts/lindbolm)