- Apr 2, 2008
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If I'm Murray:
I offer Ryan an extension as soon as it is possible. If it appears he isn't willing to sign one before the season, I investigate trading him. I spread the word around the league that Ryan is available. Set the price at top 4 RD, 2015 1st round pick. Watch teams start biting when the few good UFAs this year get snatched up.
I'd dump Greening to a team like Calgary that could use a bottom 6 grinder and isn't afraid of his contract. I'd also get rid of Condra to any team looking for a good penalty killer. Trading these two opens up over 3M in salary for next season. I'd also trade Wiercioch to any team willing to give up a 2014 1st round pick in return. Would open up another 2M in salary.
I'd look to add a bit more grit in the bottom 6. I'd make an offer for Kyle Clifford. He's a young enforcer that can play a regular shift. Could be a good replacement for Neil down the road. Given that LA was interested in Sam Gagner and were looking to add more skill to their lineup, I'd offer Da Costa and a pick for Clifford.
If Callahan makes it to UFA, I offer him 7M on a long-term contract. He's the perfect forward for this team. Guy who can put up 50-60 points while playing physical, defensively responsible hockey. He'd be overpaid by a million, but the leadership presence he would bring would make it worth it.
I would certainly re-sign Hemsky. I'd offer 8M for two years. Could probably get him at 4.5M a season for two years.
End result?
Hoffman - Spezza - Hemsky
MacArthur - Turris - Callahan
Smith - Zibanejad - Stone
Clifford - Pageau - Neil
Grant
Methot - Karlsson
Cowen - Top 4 RD
Phillips - Ceci
Borowiecki, Gryba
Anderson
Lehner
Much better than what we have now, much better in the future as well. Just a bit of creative management and our team could look a hell of a lot better going into next season.
I offer Ryan an extension as soon as it is possible. If it appears he isn't willing to sign one before the season, I investigate trading him. I spread the word around the league that Ryan is available. Set the price at top 4 RD, 2015 1st round pick. Watch teams start biting when the few good UFAs this year get snatched up.
I'd dump Greening to a team like Calgary that could use a bottom 6 grinder and isn't afraid of his contract. I'd also get rid of Condra to any team looking for a good penalty killer. Trading these two opens up over 3M in salary for next season. I'd also trade Wiercioch to any team willing to give up a 2014 1st round pick in return. Would open up another 2M in salary.
I'd look to add a bit more grit in the bottom 6. I'd make an offer for Kyle Clifford. He's a young enforcer that can play a regular shift. Could be a good replacement for Neil down the road. Given that LA was interested in Sam Gagner and were looking to add more skill to their lineup, I'd offer Da Costa and a pick for Clifford.
If Callahan makes it to UFA, I offer him 7M on a long-term contract. He's the perfect forward for this team. Guy who can put up 50-60 points while playing physical, defensively responsible hockey. He'd be overpaid by a million, but the leadership presence he would bring would make it worth it.
I would certainly re-sign Hemsky. I'd offer 8M for two years. Could probably get him at 4.5M a season for two years.
End result?
Hoffman - Spezza - Hemsky
MacArthur - Turris - Callahan
Smith - Zibanejad - Stone
Clifford - Pageau - Neil
Grant
Methot - Karlsson
Cowen - Top 4 RD
Phillips - Ceci
Borowiecki, Gryba
Anderson
Lehner
Much better than what we have now, much better in the future as well. Just a bit of creative management and our team could look a hell of a lot better going into next season.