Looking to make some deals before the Trade Deadline. I'll be pretty busy tomorrow, so it will be hard to talk to me, but I'll be available for most of today. We are looking for a top 2/3 defensive defenseman as our top priority. But we will consider any deal that we feel will help us.
Notable Players OTB:
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Rene Bourque (Great speed, tenacious, a little streaky but is capable of 20+ goals)
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Colby Armstrong (Fiesty, good energy, versatile and solid leadership skills. Has had some injury problems, but is a good presence when he's in the line up)
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Brian Gionta (Undecided on his fate as he's the captain of the team. He can be moved in a deal if it gets us a slight downgrade but a younger player with some potential)
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Michael Ryder (Same as Gionta basically. I'll take offers, but unless I'm getting a good young player or an upgrade I will probably keep him)
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Jeff Halpern (Excellent at face offs, sound defensively, and will improve your penalty kill. A decent prospect would get him)
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Raphael Diaz (Strong offensive skills, will boost your power play. I wouldn't move Diaz unless a defender comes back my way)
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Ryan White (Heart and soul guy. Plays hard every shift, plays aggressive, and is good at riling up the opposition)
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Ruslan Fedotenko (Once scored 2 goals in the Stanley Cup finals to help Tampa win the Cup. True story)
Notable Prospects OTB:
G - Dustin Tokarski Pro 7.0 C
RW - Patrick Holland Pro 7.0 C
RW - Steve Quailer Pro 7.0 D
RW - Alexander Avtsin Pro 7.0 D
LW - Mark MacMillan NCAA 7.0 D
C - Michael Bournival Pro 7.0 C
C - Joonas Nattinen Pro 7.0 D
D - Scott Mayfield Pro 7.0 C
PM if you are interested in anyone. I'll consider offers on any player, but its very doubtful you'll be able to pry away any of Stamkos, Price, Subban, or St. Louis.