At one point i dreamed of landing Johansen, it seems his development has fallen off?
i just dont hear anything about him anymore.
I just cant imagine they'd let him go.
Johansen soap opera is what im reading from Jacket fans that the coach isnt a big fan of Ryan and he was sent down then brought right back on the request of Jarmo ..
Please tell me we have some scouts there
Oh man I already saw similarities to Spezza before reading this.
I would absolutely do Brassard for Bishop straight up. Yea we could possibly squeeze out a similar player and a decent pick, like a 3rd, but who else is there that is actually available? Brassard also could benefit from a change of scenery and improve.
The guy is from the area so theres a solid chance at re-signing him, and he has never played on a good team. Its been Nash, him out of place as a 1C, and nothing else really.
Johansen would also be awesome. He was flashing potential last year, just hasnt seemed to improve that much this year. I saw him a lot in Portland, and theres some definite upside there. He will definentely cost more regardless of his performance so far due to draft pedigree alone.
I don't know whether he could change to wing, but he would be good there imo. Has good hands, can pass or score, and is a big body. I think he could be a solid 25-35 guy on the first or second line if he switched to wing.
Also, I wouldn't mind BM inquiring about Atkinson, though I know the CBJ fans have a huge man crush on him
Bishop plus a 1st 2013 I think would be a great trade ..Jackets will have a number 1 goalie and 4 1st rd picks this year
Ottawa gets depth at C and something they can build for the future
I wouldnt even trade our 1st for Brassard
I believe he was talking about Johansen.
...... and I thought he meant we'd get both Brassard and Johansen for Bishop and our 1st. Anything less is a none starter for me.
Derrick Brassard would definitely be an interesting acquisition.. and if I'm not mistaken he just bought a house in Ottawa (Methot tweeted it) Could it be a sign?!
I really don't think Murray is going to pull a trade anytime soon
Do we need another centre? Not really
Do we need wingers? Michalek should be back (one day) while Silf and Zbad are constantly improving so no
Do we need goaltenders? Hellz no (well one for Bingo would be nice)
Brassard spent a lot of time in the area in past off-seasons. Pretty sure his family lives near by.
I really don't think Murray is going to pull a trade anytime soon
Do we need another centre? Not really
Do we need wingers? Michalek should be back (one day) while Silf and Zbad are constantly improving so no
Do we need goaltenders? Hellz no (well one for Bingo would be nice)
Agree with 1st and 3rd point, however, sens need a legit 1st line winger to be able to call themselves a stanley cup challenger. I think the sens are 1 or 2 pieces away from a cup run.
The Sens could sure use 1, if not 2, top-4 defenceman. They also need another top-6 forward, whether it is at centre or wing.