Speculation: 2013 Offseason: UFAs, Trades, What's Next? | Part VI

[VortexDr]

Ryan is a natural right winger i think. I think he was forced to play on the left wing and it did not really work out for him.

This having 80% of people list Ryan as playing on the left is kind of weird. Iffirst line is Michalek, Spezza and Ryan. I dont see Ryan playing on the left wing.

 

[Tampacuseforever]

not sure we need/want any more forwards

or dmen

Exactly what is the point of all these good prospects if you sign Jagr to take their playing time. Hoffman, Prince, Stone, ect ect ect.

 

[Laoghaire]

I think we may be done, as far as free agents go. The Corvo signing gives us 7 roster defencemen. Up front, we had too many 1-way deals as it stood, and we haven't really gotten rid of any bodies (Regin is the only departure we didn't replace).

Did we replace Gonchar?

 

[CanadianHockey]

Did we replace Gonchar?

We added Corvo as the 7th body, and are giving more minutes to Cowen/Wiercioch/Gryba. Don't see space to add another UFA defender.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Did we replace Gonchar?

Corvo and the kids will do just fine

We're done with FA

Outside of Alfie giving us the finger I think we did very well this year

 

[kilroy]

I think we're done for free agents too.

Coincidentally, if the RFAs that everyone has on their lineups are included at reasonable cap hits, the payroll is pretty close to $50m plus Michalak's salary.

 

[Laphroaig]

I also think we're done. A quantity for quality trade is the only move that makes any real sense right now but those trades aren't easy to make. I could see Jim O'Brien being put on waivers since it's pretty clear he's been blacklisted. Not sure who's daughter or wife he messed with but something smells funny here.

 

[Super Cake]

I also think we're done. A quantity for quality trade is the only move that makes any real sense right now but those trades aren't easy to make. I could see Jim O'Brien being put on waivers since it's pretty clear he's been blacklisted. Not sure who's daughter or wife he messed with but something smells funny here.

Yep, we are done with free agency. The only moves that are most likely to happen now are trades.

 

[Othello*]

Do you think we could trade smith and Job to sign damian brunner?

 

[Marty Straka]

Horrible idea. There are better players at cheaper prices in free agency. Makes no sense. Please use logic next time.

This comment made by you almost made me spit out my drink of laughter.

 

[Beville]

Get DP on the second line with Turret and MacArthur...

JOB and Smith for anyone.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Get DP on the second line with Turret and MacArthur...

JOB and Smith for anyone.

Ideally we put Zibanejad on the top line with Spezza and Ryan

That way Michalek can slot in with Turris and MacArthur

It's a long shot but I think it has potential

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Ideally we put Zibanejad on the top line with Spezza and Ryan

That way Michalek can slot in with Turris and MacArthur

It's a long shot but I think it has potential

Zibanejad-Spezza-Ryan
Michalek-Turris-MacArthur

 

[Slack]

So no Pancakes then?

 

[WhiteLight*]

This comment made by you almost made me spit out my drink of laughter.

ditto


Jagr, Brunner, Roy, etc could be had/could have been had for less than $5M (Hemsky's salary. I feel I need to mention it because you probably don't know). So, you are wrong

 

[WhiteLight*]

Not only do you want to pay Hemsky more than them (please consider the injury risk as well), you want to give up Smith for the right to do so.

I mean it's nonsensical, to put it kindly

 

[Qward]

clears out Smiths horrible oversized contract for years of good hemsky.

 

[sens613]

Not only do you want to pay Hemsky more than them (please consider the injury risk as well), you want to give up Smith for the right to do so.

I mean it's nonsensical, to put it kindly

It would of been an ok idea if we had not gotten ryan , a solid plan well D probably. Smith is good but if melynk is as broke as everyone says we probably would of had to ship out an nhl contract to add someone. Thankfully the ryan trade came along so we do not have to hope michalek spezza and hemsky aka our whole first line could stay healthy.

 

[CanadianHockey]

Not only do you want to pay Hemsky more than them (please consider the injury risk as well), you want to give up Smith for the right to do so.

I mean it's nonsensical, to put it kindly

Edmonton is now able to eat some of Hemsky's salary... so it won't necessarily be a full $5M on our books.

 

[WhiteLight*]

clears out Smiths horrible oversized contract for years of good hemsky.

''years of good hemsky'' lol wut

Smith's contract is fine, many teams would take it. And likely pay a good amount too

It would of been an ok idea if we had not gotten ryan , a solid plan well D probably. Smith is good but if melynk is as broke as everyone says we probably would of had to ship out an nhl contract to add someone. Thankfully the ryan trade came along so we do not have to hope michalek spezza and hemsky aka our whole first line could stay healthy.

If a contract needs to be shipped out to add someone (like Brunner, or Jagr, ...) just ship it to a team for prospects/picks.

Trading Smith for Hemsky leaves you with just Hemksy.

Trading Smith after signing Jagr/Brunner leaves you with Jagr/Brunner + picks.

Easy choice

 

[Super Cake]

Is anyone nervous about corvo? All i have been hearing is that he sucks. He is getting so much hate on the thread that was posted in the free agency frenzy forum.

 

[Qward]

''years of good hemsky'' lol wut

Smith's contract is fine, many teams would take it. And likely pay a good amount too

did not think I would need to add the

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Is anyone nervous about corvo? All i have been hearing is that he sucks. He is getting so much hate on the thread that was posted in the free agency frenzy forum.

Great offensively poor decisions defenselessly and turn over prone . Has an incredibly good shot . He puts a good numbers but it seems like no one wants him cause hes a bit of a gong show defensively sometimes and carries some off ice baggage .

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Is anyone nervous about corvo? All i have been hearing is that he sucks. He is getting so much hate on the thread that was posted in the free agency frenzy forum.

You must be a recent fan then

He's a turn over machine but he's also very good offensively and him being right handed is a big deal for our team

As long as he paired with a good and quick defensive minded partner it will be fine

He's the author of the only goal to ever get us a 2-0 lead in a series against the Sabres in 2007

It was a GLORIOUS day and while Corvo will give us fits and will undoubtedly lead to some epic goals against he remains a hero of mine

It's also a one year deal for a player who will likely be the 7th dman and a PP specialist

I'm very happy with the signing

 

[CanadianHockey]

I'm happy with the signing purely because we can always trade him to Carolina at the deadline.