Megustaelhockey
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- Apr 29, 2011
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Rick Nash had 1 less point than Craig Smith in 22 less games played during an injury riddled year. They also have Arvidsson, Fiala, Kamenev, and Austin Watson waiting in the wings.
To be honest, I prop up trading for Smith mostly for salary reasons. The crown jewel of the trade is Jack Dougherty.
Rick Nash also makes far more money, is only signed for 2 more seasons, and his best years are likely behind him. Replacing Smith with Nash doesn't accomplish what they want to do. It's swapping wingers, not adding a top-six player.
Watson will never be a top-six player.
Board opinion...does Brassard/Klein bring back Dumba and a 1st from the Wild?
Nash can play on Johansen's wing. That's a solid top 6 acquisition. Assuming this is done at 50% retained, that's a STEAL for Nashville.
Board opinion...does Brassard/Klein bring back Dumba and a 1st from the Wild?
Brassard alone brings that back
I hope this team acquires(even if it's late, around the 20-25 range) a 1st rounder this year. And maybe a mid 2nd. The depth in this draft isn't great but there are some good players we can snag.
Board opinion...does Brassard/Klein bring back Dumba and a 1st from the Wild?
Brassard alone brings that back
To me, letting go of Boyle, EStaal and Moore isn't a youth movement, it's just obvious. None of those players are that good anymore and we have adequate replacements who are cheaper already on the roster.
Same with trading Nash, Staal or Girardi. If all three of those guys get moved then maybe that'll mean something but this is just more obvious stuff.
Here's what to me, signifies a real rebuild is coming:
1. Don't resign Yandle. I love the guy and have advocated for keeping him but if the team is going to rebuild then it better be done right. If Yandle is resigned that should end this debate instantly. We're win now if we give him a big contract.
2. Shop players that other teams actually want. I'm talking Stepan, Brassard, Zuke, Klein. Trading two of those guys would go a long way towards rebuilding the system, especially if they're moved to a bad team and we get some firsts back.
Just moving out players we don't want anymore isn't a rebuild.
I think moving Nash and Staal gets you those pieces and more.
Good...then have the Wild add Alex Tuch to the deal.
Nash can play on Johansen's wing. That's a solid top 6 acquisition. Assuming this is done at 50% retained, that's a STEAL for Nashville.
Board opinion...does Brassard/Klein bring back Dumba and a 1st from the Wild?
You're entirely missing the point. They want ANOTHER top-six wing. As in, they want to add to Smith, Forsberg, and Neal, not trade one of them away.
You're entirely missing the point. They want ANOTHER top-six wing. As in, they want to add to Smith, Forsberg, and Neal, not trade one of them away.
What is their cap situation? If Nash can return a package around Fiala I think that would be an awesome move, depending on what else comes back. Could they get Fiala and Dougherty or Fiala and a 1st with salary retained?
Probably not, but if Nashville is desperate enough to maximize their "window", who knows.
You're entirely missing the point. They want ANOTHER top-six wing. As in, they want to add to Smith, Forsberg, and Neal, not trade one of them away.
Board opinion...does Brassard/Klein bring back Dumba and a 1st from the Wild?
Brass would be a really good fit in Nashville as a 2nd line center behind Johansen. Fisher as the 3rd. They have Ribeiro under contract for another year but he is not a legit 2nd.