Winger Acquisition Thread | Part V: Wingers in the Hands of an Angry (Hockey) God

[Crafton]

WINGERZ

lets keep all winger acquisition talk here.

Player​

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​

|

Shoots​

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Age​

|

Current Team​

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Playoffs​

|

Cap Hit​

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Signed Till​

|

Role​

|

Attainability​

Corey Perry|

RW/RHS​

|

27​

|

Anaheim​

|

In Contention​

|

$5,325,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Dream​

|Pending UFA

Bobby Ryan|

RW/RHS​

|

25​

|

Anaheim​

|

In Contention​

|

$5,100,000​

|

2014-15​

|

Crosby's Dream​

|Pure Fantasy

Thomas Vanek |

LW/RHS​

|

29​

|

Buffalo​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$7,142,857​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Sniper​

|ein Mann Verbrennung

Drew Stafford|

RW/RHS​

|

27​

|

Buffalo​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$4,000,000​

|

2014-15​

|

Crosby's School-Chum​

|Playing on Third Line

Alex Semin|

RW/RHS​

|

28​

|

Carolina​

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In Contention​

|

$7,000,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Hired Gun​

|Pending UFA

RJ Umberger|

LW/LHS​

|

30​

|

Columbus​

|

Not Likely​

|

$4,600,000​

|

2016-17​

|

Malkin's Kunitz?​

|Burdensome Contract?

Alex Tanguay|

LW/LHS​

|

33​

|

Calgary​

|

Not Likely​

|

$3,500,000​

|

2015-16​

|

Crosby's Third Wheel​

|Impending Youth Movement?

Curtis Glencross|

LW/LHS​

|

30​

|

Calgary​

|

No Likely​

|

$2,550,000​

|

2014-15​

|

Crosby's Third Wheel​

|Hockey Trade?

Jarome Iginla|

RW/RHS​

|

35​

|

Calgary​

|

Not Likely​

|

$7,000,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Olympian​

|Pending UFA, Bourque-ing

Lee Stempniak|

RW/RHS​

|

30​

|

Calgary​

|

Not Likely​

|

$2,500,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Lee Remick​

|Impending Youth Movement?

Viktor Stålberg|

RW/LHS​

|

27​

|

Chicago​

|

In Contention​

|

$875,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's TFK?​

|Ample Forward Depth?

Jamie McGinn|

LW/LHS​

|

24​

|

Colorado​

|

Not Likely​

|

$1,750,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Kunitz​

|Ample Forward Depth?

David Jones|

RW/RHS​

|

28​

|

Colorado​

|

Not Likely​

|

$4,000,000​

|

2015-16​

|

Crosby's Pop-Star​

|Ample Forward Depth?

Ray Whitney|

LW/RHS​

|

40​

|

Dallas​

|

In Contention​

|

$4,500,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Wizard​

|Ample Forward Depth?

Brenden Morrow|

LW/LHS​

|

34​

|

Dallas​

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In Contention​

|

$4,100,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Guerin​

|busted down and worn out

Jaromír Jágr|

RW/LHS​

|

40​

|

Dallas​

|

In Contention​

|

$4,550,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Troll​

|Pending UFA, Nostalgia

Michael Ryder |

RW/RHS​

|

32​

|

Dallas​

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In Contention​

|

$3,500,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Sniper​

|Traded to MTL

Johan Franzen |

RW/LHS​

|

33​

|

Detroit​

|

In Contention​

|

$3,954,545​

|

2019-20​

|

Crosby's Mule​

|Dat Contract, Dat Inconsistency

Aleš Hemský|

RW/RHS​

|

29​

|

Edmonton​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$5,000,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Playmaker​

|Youth Movement?

Magnus Pääjärvi|

LW/LHS​

|

21​

|

Edmonton​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$1,525,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Malkin's Kunitz?​

|Ample Forward Depth?

Alexei Kovalev|

RW/LHS​

|

39​

|

Florida​

|

Not Likely​

|

$1,450,000​

|

2012-13​

|

um, how 'bout this​

|TDL Seller?

Peter Mueller|

RW/RHS​

|

24​

|

Florida​

|

Not Likely​

|

$1,725,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Running Mate​

|TDL Seller?

Simon Gagné |

LW/LHS​

|

32​

|

Los Angeles​

|

In Contention​

|

$4,500,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Sýkora-esque?​

|Traded to PHI

Charlie Coyle|

RW/RHS​

|

20​

|

Minnesota​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$975,000​

|

2014-15​

|

Crosby's Neal​

|Ample Forward Depth?

Dany Heatley|

LW/LHS​

|

32​

|

Minnesota​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$7,500,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Not Crosby's Driver​

|Burdensome Contract?

PM Bouchard|

LW/LHS​

|

28​

|

Minnesota​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$4,080,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Quiet Room Bud​

|Pending UFA

Devin Setoguchi|

RW/RHS​

|

26​

|

Minnesota​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$3,000,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Neal​

|Hockey Trade?

Brian Gionta|

RW/RHS​

|

34​

|

Montréal​

|

In Contention​

|

$5,000,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Midget​

|Overpriced Veteran

Colin Wilson|

LW/LHS​

|

23​

|

Nashville​

|

In Contention​

|

$2,000,000​

|

2014-15​

|

Crosby's Neal​

|Hockey Trade?

Patric Hörnqvist|

RW/RHS​

|

26​

|

Nashville​

|

In Contention​

|

$3,083,333​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Net-Front Screen​

|Pending RFA

Nino Niederreiter|

RW/LHS​

|

20​

|

NY Islanders​

|

On the Bubble​

|

$2,795,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Neal​

| Katie Strang Report

Radim Vrbata|

RW/RHS​

|

31​

|

Phoenix​

|

In Contention​

|

$3,000,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Crosby's Sniper​

|Hockey Trade?

Ryane Clowe|

LW/LHS​

|

30​

|

San Jose​

|

In Contention​

|

$3,625,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Kunitz​

|Pending UFA

Chris Stewart|

RW/RHS​

|

25​

|

St. Louis​

|

In Contention​

|

$3,000,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Neal​

| dream, dream, dream

Ryan Malone|

LW/LHS​

|

33​

|

Tampa Bay​

|

In Contention​

|

$4,500,000​

|

2014-15​

|

See 2008​

|Overpaid Veteran

Clarke MacArthur|

LW/LHS​

|

27​

|

Toronto​

|

In Contention​

|

$3,250,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Big Chief​

|Underwhelming Performance, UFA

Николай Кулёмин|

LW/LHS​

|

26​

|

Toronto​

|

In Contention​

|

$2,800,000​

|

2013-14​

|

Malkin's BFF​

|Underwhelming Performance

Blake Wheeler|

RW/RHS​

|

26​

|

Winnipeg​

|

Not Likely​

|

$2,550,000​

|

2012-13​

|

Crosby's Tyger​

|Little Hope, Pending RFA

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[Crafton]

thread title comes from the Jonathan Edwards sermon.

this board's desire for some wingers to play with Crosby and Malkin is "like the great waters that are dammed for the present; [the desire] increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; and the longer the stream is stopped, the more rapid and mighty is its course, when once it is let loose."

 

[KIRK]

thread title comes from the Jonathan Edwards sermon.

this board's desire for some wingers to play with Crosby and Malkin is "like the great waters that are dammed for the present; [the desire] increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; and the longer the stream is stopped, the more rapid and mighty is its course, when once it is let loose."

Does that mean Ray Shero and his precious defensive prospects are the dam?

So, let's see where we're at . . .

Tarasenko injury means forget about Stewart/mpp9 on suicide watch.

Iginla will cost a ton, might not re-sign, might play old in three years if he does.

Kulemin is worth TK and a 2nd, adds a different third line guy for Malkin and Neal who likely will have marginal if any impact.

Malone gets injured, not worth 4.5M, if Tampa eats a third of the cap hit, then he's worth TK and a 2nd.

Perry is a wet dream.

Anyone care to add?

EDIT: Forgot one . . . Shero so infatuated with perfection of James Neal trade that it has become his threshold for what represents an acceptable risk.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Stewart is actually crossed off even though it doesn't look like it.

 

[KIRK]

Stewart is actually crossed off even though it doesn't look like it.

Don't let mpp9 see this post.

 

[volcom]

if shero somehow pulled off a miracle and got perry to the pens, it would solve all of our problems

 

[Captain Hook]

Originally Posted by gordie
But that would require good coaching and at least some healthy fear of what happen to you if you hurt the team by straying away from a quality game plan, you know like it was here when Michel Therrien was in charge. Can't help but be jealous of Hab's fans these days.

Montreal, 16gp, 105 total penalties
Pittsburgh, 17gp, 89 total penalties.

 

[Crafton]

Stewart is actually crossed off even though it doesn't look like it.

The Everly Brothers don't **** around. they call it like they see it. Stewart is now a fantasy (with sweet vocal harmonies!!!)

 

[Crafton]

Does that mean Ray Shero and his precious defensive prospects are the dam?

well the sermon does make a reference to outlet passing.

as to Shero's cautiousness, i think we'll reach nine or ten of these winger threads before a move is made. that'll be 10000 posts and the title will probably be "Winger Acquisition Thread | Part X: Winger is a Band (and I've Run Out of Literary References)"

 

[Rocket of Russia]

Mueller having a solid game tonight/restoring sanity after puke-worthy loss.

 

[gordie]

Montreal, 16gp, 105 total penalties
Pittsburgh, 17gp, 89 total penalties.

That shows the talent discrepancy that Michel Therrien has to overcome in Montreal unlike our resident whistle blower has too here in Pittsburgh but Thanks! for pointing it out.

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

Now here's something that'll heat up this thread...

Sorry guys but I can't post it using my tablet... Check out Russo's Twitter. He mentions chatting with Don Waddell who is scouting Minny & Edmonton tonight and currently on a super long scouting trip. So far, based on tonight game, interesting how it involves 2 teams we won't play this year who have surplus of forwards and looking for help on D.

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

Mueller having a solid game tonight/restoring sanity after puke-worthy loss.

I always liked Mueller's potential. He'd look great on our team know he can prove that he's completely over his concussion concerns.

 

[stepdad gaary]

That shows the talent discrepancy that Michel Therrien has to overcome in Montreal unlike our resident whistle blower has too here in Pittsburgh but Thanks! for pointing it out.

don't let facts get in the way of the truth, i guess

 

[sexyllama]

Now here's something that'll heat up this thread...

Sorry guys but I can't post it using my tablet... Check out Russo's Twitter. He mentions chatting with Don Waddell who is scouting Minny & Edmonton tonight and currently on a super long scouting trip. So far, based on tonight game, interesting how it involves 2 teams we won't play this year who have surplus of forwards and looking for help on D.

How does a Winger stop this one-trick pony breakout that when countered consistently leaves a 3v2 or 4v2 vs our goalie? (or my favorite cherry pick of the season Paul Martin 1 v 4 while the rest of team skates away...)

 

[Saints11]

Hope all this Shero's talking to the Avs is not about ROR, but rather David Jones. He could be Geno's or Sid's Left wing.

 

[Captain Hook]

That shows the talent discrepancy that Michel Therrien has to overcome in Montreal unlike our resident whistle blower has too here in Pittsburgh but Thanks! for pointing it out.

You can get back to endlessly whining about the coach if you want. I just posted it because I found it interesting. We tend to think we were more disciplined under MT and we probably were in some ways because of his style but the numbers really don't support it.

Bylsma's first two full seasons
936 total penalties

MT's first two full seasons
963 total penalties

DB has had one more full year than MT and his 3 year total was 1306.

I threw out the seasons that there were coaching changes from Edzo to MT and MT to Bylsma.

This year Calgary actually has the fewest penalties in the league and that's followed by Minnesota and Winnipeg. Not exactly stacked teams. St. Louis and their disciplinarian coach Hitchcock have a comparable number of penalties to us at 85. Babcock's Wings are at 84 in the same number of games.

 

[Penguinzilla*]

Malkin for Ovechkin. Malkin becomes #1 guy, Crosby gets his winger

 

[pens877158]

What about Stafford?, if the sabres keep falling like they are

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

Mueller having a solid game tonight/restoring sanity after puke-worthy loss.

I always liked Mueller's potential. He'd look great on our team know he can prove that he's completely over his concussion concerns.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

What about Stafford?, if the sabres keep falling like they are

He is one player I'd love to have here

 

[AgentM]

Now here's something that'll heat up this thread...

Sorry guys but I can't post it using my tablet... Check out Russo's Twitter. He mentions chatting with Don Waddell who is scouting Minny & Edmonton tonight and currently on a super long scouting trip. So far, based on tonight game, interesting how it involves 2 teams we won't play this year who have surplus of forwards and looking for help on D.

We must be getting really close on Cullen! Waddell can't let him get out of his sight!!!

 

[pens877158]

He is one player I'd love to have here

What would we be willing to give up? Mid prospect, 2nd?

 

[domaug*]

What would we be willing to give up? Mid prospect, 2nd?

Buffalo fans would want something big, like Despres or Morrow.

i'm not sure there's a deal to be had there with Stafford's value at an all-time low

 

[sexyllama]

What about Stafford?, if the sabres keep falling like they are

Stafford seems more realistic than the other names we've seen. I guess Dupuis would move to 3rd Line then TK can wash cars?

Now all we need is a coach.