Speculation: Trade Proposal Thread Ver 12
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DAChampion
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MXD
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Giving up our main offensive production for one player who is on the downward side of his career, is beyond dumb.
Most here are trading for a name, not a piece to our puzzle.
No thanks to Malkin. We can find what we need elsewhere, for cheaper.
Most here are trading for a name, not a piece to our puzzle.
No thanks to Malkin. We can find what we need elsewhere, for cheaper.
WeThreeKings
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EveryDay
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Yeah right...... When Crosby is healthy and on his game, nobody come close, not even Malkin.
WeThreeKings
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Crosby would still be cup-less if it wasn't for Malkin taking the Penguins on his back.
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Pretty much this. Malkin in his prime was more dominant than any other player of his era quite easily.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-nhl-to-ban-shot-blocking-techniques/
I'm not a big fan of Mikko but any change is welcome with this center core. I'm tired of going with the same Top 3 for the 5th consecutive year.
WeThreeKings
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I really didn't get that point of Friedman's article. The Canadiens may need to make a money-out trade, yet he thinks we'll be intersted in a $6.75 million cap hit centerman who just had a horrible year?
Anyone who would take Koivu over Plekanec has not watched Koivu this year. They are both the same age, and have nearly identical GPG and PPG in the playoffs. He also has a horrible contract, with a cap hit of $6.75 m for 3 more years, compared to Plekanec with one more year at $5 million.
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Because Crosby was targeted and man-marked tightly... because he's clearly the superior player. Crosby is the world's best hockey player by a fair margin. People give Malkin and Ovy a shout because they like to keep things interesting but it's clearly Sid the Kid and the Rest.
I'd hate Mikko Koivu. Terrible contract for an overrated player. He'd be marginally better than Pleks, if even. Garbage production in the playoffs too.
We do have to change our centre-corps though, by any means.
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Really?
Same age, worse contract. Hasn't hit 60 points in the last four seasons. 48 points last season vs Plakanec's 60.
In 10 GP last playoffs he had 1 goal and 3 assists.
The grass isn't always greener.
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The Nightman
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Keep Plekanec.
DD+1st
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Mikko Koivu
DD: 14g+34a 48pts 3.5x2 28 y/o
Koivu: 14g+34a 48pts 6.75x3 32 y/o
If we're looking for more offence this doesn't help.
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The Nightman
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No doubt he's better but if we're giving up a first I prefer to come up with another package and get someone with more offensive upside than disgustingly overpaid Koivu.
WeThreeKings
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I had thought about Mikko too...and also was stunned to learn that he was already 32 and declining rapidly. That's a 5-year ago move.
I think it's somewhat refreshing for people to actually look and see that sometimes the bigger name isn't always the better option. Mikko is a fine 2nd line C at this point but not worth the price and there's no real solution with him.
Eric Staal is also on the decline but I'd rather him if anything.
What's the point? You're moving a guy proven in our system for a similar guy who is unproven in our system in the 2nd line C spot.
Essentially, we'd need to get a good winger for Plekanec. Buyout DD. Ask Minny to retain salary and likely offer them something of value(especially if they retain). It's a net negative.
Keep Plekanec and try to move DD/PAP.
No he's not.
Prime Malkin>Prime Crosby (IMO)
Malkin when healthy and on his game, is unstoppable. He can do everything by himself.
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