Let's see, the morning of Game 2 to come to OUR forum to discuss the possibility of obtaining our leading goal scorer, soon to be Lady Byng winner and obvious core part of the team isn't exhibiting common sense. Why would any team give up that type of player? The only reason why anyone even thinks he's available is because of the contract issue last time and some incorrect perception that we can't pay his QO if it came down to it. Also the perception that he's a defensive forward. I bet if you created a poll on the main board less than half would select him as our leading goal scorer. That's the reason for the attitude on the main board, because everyone just throws up lazy proposals without ever listening to what Avs fans have to say and just go by the little they've heard on TSN and within their fanbase. I'm MORE than fine for having a reputation for fighting for our fanbase and team that most people have no clue about. We are not the Habs or the TML and we are not going to get pushed around just like our team isn't. It has nothing to do with emotional attachment, it has to do with logic. I understand until he signs that contract then anything can happen but a) any indication that things are not going well hasn't happened yet and b) we are still in the damn playoffs. If someone wants to get into a what if discussion or a value discussion fine but this is neither the time nor the place. I apologize for shooting the messenger, who I believe had pure intentions and I never ever hope to personally offend anyone but the grand point of everything, no I'm not taking it back.
!! It took us a good 4 or 5 years to get out of "rebuild mode" ; and this is the group of guys that we got that resulted from this long and painful process. 
