News Article: Hemsky gone?
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Nac Mac Feegle
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Tkachuk27
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No what worries me is losing Aflie last yr now we are losing Michelak Hemsky Spezza then probably Methot and Ryan
This team isnt "broke broke" but we are laying on the floor
We are going backwards ...Dont drink the kool aid "spending wisely" its Melynks clever way of not hurting his ticket sales
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As of now, zero proof that happens.
Arguments should have some shred of evidence behind it, not just panic channeled into hysteric predictions.
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He's only said positive things about playing here. I haven't seen any negativity. I'm not even advocating it but if Spezza stays and the Sens offer Ales a good contract, there's a good chance he stays.
Too many people here are over-reacting based on what amounts to wild speculation and one reporter jumping to a conclusion.
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I would imagine he would play much more (on the first line) if he stayed in Ottawa. I guess that doesn't mean much if all he wants is to be in the playoffs.
Do Make Say Think
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He's 31
He has to start thinking about getting a shot at a cup, and this must be doubly true for anyone who came so close back in 2006 (what an awesome run it was)
This could be the final time he gets to decide where he goes, he needs to make this count
Well we gave up a 3rd and a 5th for him. I don't think we paid too steep a price. Plus we seem to have some promising young players coming up, so I'm not too worried. On the other hand, I can see why people wouldn't be too crazy about giving up picks, even if they are 3rd and 5th rounders for 20 games of Hemsky and we still missed the playoffs. If he sticks around I would say it's worth it though.
Michalek is the last of that trio I'd want back.
Murray's comments were clear.
He talked about the Big Five that would need contracts and the two that will be UFAs this year.
He said he had talked to them all, had made no commitments and he didn't want them all back because he needed to make room for the young players.
He mentioned MM wanted to stay, but there was no commitment made to Milan.
With Hemsky he was also clear, they had talked about him and he was a TBD.
The only player of the seven he indicated he wanted to keep was Ryan.
Considering Ryan, Stone, and Hemsky all play the RW, it is obvious why Ales is a TBD.
Murray also wants to add a big winger, a guy tough to play against.
He also indicated there might be other changes outside of these seven.
The media is operating on nothing but speculation.
The sky is falling!!!
Losing Michalek is probably good for us
Hemsky was a rental. Other teams have done it too.
If Spezza is traded we will get something back. That something could help us.
Ryan has said he wants to re-sign. Will we have the money is the question.
Methot is from here and I assume he wants to stay.
Step back from the ledge.
Hopefully we can keep Hemsky, he actually has chemistry with Spez. If they stay healthy over a full season then that is a legit top line. Michalek certainly frustrated me this year but if he re-signs for very cheap, then why not keep him. I think he can still pot 20-25 goals on the wing with Spez and Hempsky. Off Michalek 2*3mil or 3*2.7.
Hemsky is good, I know he has ton of skill and Id like to get him signed too but imo we are in need of a power forward or someone strong along the boards/can screen goalie than a hemsky. Im not saying Hemsky is soft becuz he goes to the dirty areas but he also got this finesse kind of floater in his game and we have many of those guys already.
Is there any scenario where we can keep Hemsky and get rid of Spezza? Not saying I want us to trade Spezza, but maybe Hemmer could play with Zibby?
If we can't hemsky what's the point of keeping Michaelek? Seems like a possibility that we lose our entire top line this off season.. a shame because I think could have done some serious damage in a full year and with the Turris line we would have had a pretty solid top 6
Vesa Awesaka
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I wouldnt be too worried if Hemsky leaves. I think his numbers were more a product of Spezza getting hot. I'd like to keep him but if we dont resign him hopefully his salary goes to another UFA.
He never specified what forward position. He merely referenced a big tough forward. Could mean that if Spezza leaves, a tough top 6 centre is brought in.
Obviously if Spezza leaves, chances are Hemsky does too. But my point is that we could end up tougher down the middle as opposed to on wing.
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Nope.
He already said that playing with top line center like Spezza will factor into his decision on whether to resign or not.
He absolutely will not stay in Ottawa to play with zibby.
Hmm, it's ok when you speculate but not others. Anyway, Melnyk is in spin mode, he will not spend $$. In another 2 years, any of the remaining Melnyk apologists will sadly realize that until we get a new owner this team simply can not compete. Reminds me of the Expos when they used to have the fire sale of every decent player near the end of their existence; broke my damn heart it did. I love the Sens but I hate Melnyk, he is bad for the team.
Melnyk claims he wants to bring a cup here, but he doesn't want to spend and if you don't spend you're not winning the cup.
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He was pretty good but i think his numbers were inflated by spezza getting hot in the second half of the season. To me if seemed like he had less of an impact that an actual goal scorer would have.
