Ongoing NHL thread - Part deux

[BGDave]

Patrick Sharp looks like a possibility with the Hawks upcoming cap issues...

Phil. Kessel.

Book it.

 

[ritari330]

Phil. Kessel.

Book it.

He said 1st line.

 

[ritari330]

In all honesty, Kessel's contract is too big $$$ wise. But i mean, if you want to retain some salary....or take on Laich, chimera, and Brouwer...

 

[forty_three]

So, not Jared Boll then?

Jackets have buyout money now with the final payment having been made on Mike Commodore.

Patrick Sharp looks like a possibility with the Hawks upcoming cap issues...

David Clarkson has played on a top line once.


And Hawks need to win now. It's gonna be like vultures on roadkill come summer. Everyone is drooling over their roster.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

In all honesty, Kessel's contract is too big $$$ wise. But i mean, if you want to retain some salary....or take on Laich, chimera, and Brouwer...

I'd rather keep phil than do any of that.

 

[ritari330]

And Hawks need to win now. It's gonna be like vultures on roadkill come summer. Everyone is drooling over their roster.

It's amazing how bad it really is. They have just under $5 mil in cap space with 8 forwards, 3 defensemen, and 2 goalies currently under contract. 5 mil to sign 4 forwards and 3 defensemen.

Troy Brouwer, Connor Carrick (Defensive prospect ready to make the jump), and a pick for Sharp. Would save Chi about $2 mil and give them an extra player as well. Plus they already know what Brouwer brings to the table. Don't think it'll happen though

 

[ritari330]

I'd rather keep phil than do any of that.

Realistically, the asking price and Kessel's contract are out of the Caps price range.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Realistically, the asking price and Kessel's contract are out of the Caps price range.

Likely. There are probably 3, 4 teams tops who could make a trade with Toronto work.

 

[ritari330]

Likely. There are probably 3, 4 teams tops who could make a trade with Toronto work.

What would you think the asking price would actually be?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

What would you think the asking price would actually be?

Something akin to the package the Rangers gave up for St. Louis. If it isn't in that stratosphere the Leafs might as well keep him.

 

[ritari330]

Something akin to the package the Rangers gave up for St. Louis. If it isn't in that stratosphere the Leafs might as well keep him.

Something like Brouwer, a 1st, and a 2nd? That's a weaker deal, but its probably the best player we would be willing to give up. Don't see it materializing into a deal.

 

[DragonfromTO]

Something like Brouwer, a 1st, and a 2nd? That's a weaker deal, but its probably the best player we would be willing to give up. Don't see it materializing into a deal.

Absolutely no way I would take that if it were my decision. Not even close to enough.

Would you be interested in JVR instead (not for that package but just in general)?

 

[ritari330]

Absolutely no way I would take that if it were my decision. Not even close to enough.

Would you be interested in JVR instead (not for that package but just in general)?

I'd be interested in JVR, but how much time has he played at RW as a left-handed shot? Caps may be interested in trading away RFA Marcus Johansson as well.

 

[BGDave]

I'd be interested in JVR, but how much time has he played at RW as a left-handed shot? Caps may be interested in trading away RFA Marcus Johansson as well.

And I suppose you think a right handed shot can play left wing?

 

[BGDave]

It's amazing how bad it really is. They have just under $5 mil in cap space with 8 forwards, 3 defensemen, and 2 goalies currently under contract. 5 mil to sign 4 forwards and 3 defensemen.

Last time I saw this movie, the Leafs signed Dave Bolland.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Last time I saw this movie, the Leafs signed Dave Bolland.

*Traded for him.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Looking at leading RW scorers from last season, it would appear only a guy like Kessel would be available. Maybe Nyquist if Detroit looks to get some assets to move for a defenceman/sign Mike Green and avoid having to pay him an RFA raise? Detroit's got 6 RFA's and $14 million under the cap. They also need to make some progress this year. Tough spot for Holland to be in, so maybe the Caps could figure a way to get them to move Nyquist.

 

[tducey]

Don't think Kessel would fit in Washington.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Looking at leading RW scorers from last season, it would appear only a guy like Kessel would be available. Maybe Nyquist if Detroit looks to get some assets to move for a defenceman/sign Mike Green and avoid having to pay him an RFA raise? Detroit's got 6 RFA's and $14 million under the cap. They also need to make some progress this year. Tough spot for Holland to be in, so maybe the Caps could figure a way to get them to move Nyquist.

Maybe a fringe top line guy but Patrick Sharp will likely be available.

 

[dash]

Don't think Kessel would fit in Washington.

Just like budgets before the House, you need to trim the fat.