Proposal: Miller's Trade Value

[Zip15]

And just like that, Reimer injured in Toronto..

Doubt they'd want to ship him to a rival though.

My voodoo is strong. Must be the Mardi Gras in the air.

And I agree with you: the probability of Regier trading Ryan Miller to the Leafs is roughly 0%, with no possibility of a rounding error.

 

[sabresEH]

You'd trade Miller for Scott Hartnell?

Not straight up. So I guess that doesn't really add much to the value part of the conversation. The Hartnell part I guess was more what I'd do if we acquired Ben and shipped Millsy, my bad.

 

[JThorne]

Your math is funny. Miller plays 100% of 85% of the games (i.e., he plays 60 minutes per game). A star forward plays 33% of 100% of the games. Based purely on minutes, a goalie is better value.

Yeah, you're TOTALLY right. Guess that's why goalies are all leading the league in salary... oh wait.

The top goalie is #23 on the list. And only 5 of the top 50 are goalies. 10%! Your argument is believed by NOBODY in the NHL.

 

[Conan]

Leafs offer:
2013 1st rounder
Jussi Rynnas
Tim Connolly/Clarke Macarthur

For Buffalo's

Ryan Miller

 

[Nibbler]

Leafs offer:
2013 1st rounder
Jussi Rynnas
Tim Connolly/Clarke Macarthur

For Buffalo's

Ryan Miller

 

[Paxon]

Yeah, you're TOTALLY right. Guess that's why goalies are all leading the league in salary... oh wait.

The top goalie is #23 on the list. And only 5 of the top 50 are goalies. 10%! Your argument is believed by NOBODY in the NHL.

His argument is a statement of fact, that goalies play more minutes than any other player. You brought up that goalies only play in X percent of games, which is a poor argument since starting goalies play more than any other player.

 

[sabresandcanucks]

Who would even be interested in Miller?

St. Louis? Florida? Washington? Edmonton? ...Columbus?

 

[Bearbait]

In this short season, I think his trade value will actually increase a lot as we get closer to the deadline and teams know where they stand in the playoff picture.

No point in considering trading him right now, we can get more later for him if we opt to do it.

 

[Zip15]

Sens fans talking about selling now with Karlsson likely done for the year, and Spezza out for most of the season. Now would be a great time for them to sell high on Anderson. If another goaltender is made available, and one who has been the best in the NHL this season, that probably hurts Miller's value.

 

[SabresFan26]

Terrible market for goalies unfortunately, and I do not see it improving. stronger teams in front of good goalies has made it easier to access goalies via Free agency and over drafting.

 

[JThorne]

His argument is a statement of fact, that goalies play more minutes than any other player. You brought up that goalies only play in X percent of games, which is a poor argument since starting goalies play more than any other player.

I originally said games, ya know the status in win-loss columns? He said minutes.

 

[JThorne]

Terrible market for goalies unfortunately, and I do not see it improving. stronger teams in front of good goalies has made it easier to access goalies via Free agency and over drafting.

It's virtually never a strong market for established goalies. Another reason I'm against high salaries for them.

 

[Ness]

If Stafford is traded, the hole at RW becomes even more glaring, already lacking Pominville.

I know this has been discussed with mixed reactions around here, but...

To CHI:

Miller
Stafford

To BUF:

Kane
Crawford or Emery

The reason I suggest this as a possibility is because Buffalo is starting to load up the prospect cabinet. Kane is an elite, established talent, and with the high character players already in the organization, they could rub off on Kane as he grows and matures. I would me happy to make this deal with Chicago.

 

[tsujimoto74]

If Stafford is traded, the hole at RW becomes even more glaring, already lacking Pominville.

I know this has been discussed with mixed reactions around here, but...

To CHI:

Miller
Stafford

To BUF:

Kane
Crawford or Emery

The reason I suggest this as a possibility is because Buffalo is starting to load up the prospect cabinet. Kane is an elite, established talent, and with the high character players already in the organization, they could rub off on Kane as he grows and matures. I would me happy to make this deal with Chicago.

If Regier could convince Chicago to do that, he ought to be extended 100 years. By which I mean the value is brutal for the Hawks.

 

[Karate Johnson*]

Hope Crawford or the goalie of another contender with goalie questions take a **** in the playoffs.

 

[sabresandcanucks]

One year left on Millers contract makes his value decent.....a team like chicago or Washington might take a flyer on him at the draft

 

[Ness]

If Regier could convince Chicago to do that, he ought to be extended 100 years. By which I mean the value is brutal for the Hawks.

I don't see how it's that brutal....Miller would be amazing with Chicago's D in front of him.

 

[tsujimoto74]

I don't see how it's that brutal....Miller would be amazing with Chicago's D in front of him.

The difference between Miller and Crawford is miniscule compared to the gaping chasm between Stafford and Kane.

 

[Beerz]

I don't see how it's that brutal....Miller would be amazing with Chicago's D in front of him.

Kane is elite...his value is 10x's that of Millers... besides Chicago would be stupid to move him

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

I don't see how it's that brutal....Miller would be amazing with Chicago's D in front of him.

Kane is worth more than what buffalo offers?

 

[haseoke39]

I'd take two firsts and a good prospect.

 

[thekenneth]

the sabres would need to throw in a first round pick. if i were the hawks I'd still not take it then. unless it was a top 3 pick and happened on trade deadline day then it seems maybe possible but still a meh.

 

[dkollidas]

Miller will get a mid-round 1st and a decent, but not top-ranked prospect. Vanek will get a similar return as Pominville, but the prospect we receive will be more highly touted than Larsson.

 

[Djp]

Honestly if Couturier is on the table I'd take on Bryzgalov, but I doubt Philly is that desperate to move his contract.

Personally I have no desire for Bryz....not at his cost.

If Philly offers more assets to eat Bryz contract...think of Courtyrier + a couple of 1sts + Bryz the owner may take the bite and then buy out Bryz.

 

[Djp]

The difference between Miller and Crawford is miniscule compared to the gaping chasm between Stafford and Kane.

Crawford is being propped up by the defense there.

You give him our defense his numbers skyrocket.