Speculation: Trade Proposal/Trade Rumour Thread III It's Christmas, will we get diamonds or coal?

[Chris Hansen]

For the record, Chicago will have to move either a roster player or signed prospect if they're to make another trade. Per Chris Block, they're at the 50-contract limit with the acquisition of Handzus.

Yep. At this point the only position Bowman even should consider trading for is #2C, and a roster player would have to go for there even to be room for that player in a fully-healthy Chicago lineup.

At this point I don't expect another move. Not many sellers.
Hawks can win the Cup with the roster as currently constructed, although I'd certainly feel much better with Bolland on the third line and a true second line center. But what are you going to do? Nigh-on impossible to put together a perfectly complete team in the cap era.

 

[Sarava]

I'd feel better with a goaltender upgrade. Crawford seems to be rounding in to playoff form.

 

[SLarmer28*]

I'd feel better with a goaltender upgrade. Crawford seems to be rounding in to playoff form.

Mike Gillis will be happy to hear that. The bidding for Luongo will start with Dave Bolland plus a 2013 first round draft pick at a minimum.

 

[SLarmer28*]

Freedom isn't free

Who is this prospect named "Freedom"?

 

[Bubba88]

Bolland for Luongo

exactly what we need. NOT


rather get Ott for Bolland and ship Ott to the Nucks...

 

[SLarmer28*]

Bolland for Luongo

exactly what we need. NOT


rather get Ott for Bolland and ship Ott to the Nucks...

Be happy with Crawford because Stan Bowman has placed his faith in Corey.

 

[ndgt10]

Just watched the highlights.

Those two goals Crawford let in......

 

[Sir Psycho T]

I'd feel better with a goaltender upgrade. Crawford seems to be rounding in to playoff form.

You and I are a few of the people who despite his better play aren't sold on Crawford and it's nights like this that show why. He is solid but at times he also has times like this where you just scratch your head and wonder what did he do there. Would be worried if he is the guy we go into the playoffs with and need to win.

 

[RBear]

Joe Pavelski

Would it be worth going for Pavelski? Something along the lines of bolland, morin and a 2014 1st/2nd? I'm not the best at knowing value but it works for us because he's a good 2nd line center, who can win in the dot and is very good defensively. Just wondering what you guys think?

Edit: good cap hit as well

 

[Bubba88]

we won't get Pavelski withoug giving up Saad...

 

[Hawks82]

Would it be worth going for Pavelski? Something along the lines of bolland, morin and a 2014 1st/2nd? I'm not the best at knowing value but it works for us because he's a good 2nd line center, who can win in the dot and is very good defensively. Just wondering what you guys think?

Edit: good cap hit as well

I don't think the Hawks have or would be willing to give up what it would take to get him. I doubt that the Sharks would trade him unless they were blown away by an offer.

 

[Sir Psycho T]

The Sharks aren't giving up Pavs unless the move makes them much better now. He is someone they have no interest in trading.

 

[Bubba88]

Pavelski is not a player we should look at. He just isn't available.

 

[Hawkaholic]

...but the West trade with West teams all the time...

Ken Holland to USA Today: “Nobody in the West wants to help anybody in the West, other than a couple of teams that might feel they’re out."

 

[Illinihockey]

Prospect + 1st isn't free

Clearly they wanted more than a prospect and a pick for Roy. They wanted a NHL player. Perhaps Saad and a 1st could have gone for 1 year or Roy. The problem with all of the trades on this board is that people want to give up prospects we don't care about....there's a reason people are ready to deal the Hayes brother or Pirri, or Morin. Other GM's (other than Feaster) aren't stupid.

 

[Bubba88]

other teams have needs too and some of them need to get younger. Problem is that those teams are in win now mode. Wings would be SMART dealing Filppula away for youth

 

[Hawkaholic]

Derek Roy to Vancouver for 2nd round pick and an unnamed prospect...

cue the Bowman bashers...3..2...1..

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

^
Why shouldn't people be pissed?

You and others kept saying "Who is available" ,, Well a rival just got a real #2 C for affordable cost

Bowman blew it ,,,

 

[Sevanston]

Another 2nd line center passes us by.

 

[Hawkaholic]

^
Why shouldn't people be pissed?

You and others kept saying "Who is available" ,, Well a rival just got a real #2 C for affordable cost

Bowman blew it ,,,

Roy is not that much of an upgrade AT ALL!!

That and we don't have a 2nd, and like 29 other GM's we weren't giving up a 1st.

 

[HawksRule7]

Roy is not that much of an upgrade AT ALL!!

That and we don't have a 2nd, and like 29 other GM's we weren't giving up a 1st.

He's a crystal-clear-as-day upgrade over Bolland and a legitimate fit at the 2C spot.

 

[Hawkaholic]

He's a crystal-clear-as-day upgrade over Bolland and a legitimate fit at the 2C spot.

No he isn't. He's a minor upgrade offensively, and a major downgrade defensively.

 

[Illinihockey]

So clearly Vancouver doesn't think Kesler will be back this year right?

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Remember everyone

No top 6 C's available ,, No West to West trades happen ,, yada yada

 

[sunsoutgunsout]

So clearly Vancouver doesn't think Kesler will be back this year right?

Gillis said Kesler's MRI came back clean, skating today, back by the weekend. Roy's going to be their 3C with Hansen and Higgins.