Trade Deadline is a month away.
Keep all speculation, proposals in here. Sourced rumors get their own thread.
Keep all speculation, proposals in here. Sourced rumors get their own thread.
I was about to ask who we sell.
IMO, Letestu needs to be resigned, and I'd like to see Atkinson packaged
Wouldn't surprise me if he leaves a la DMac because he wants longer term than we feel comfortable giving. Could very easily see Letestu wanting 3-5 years instead of the constant 1 or 2 year deals he's always been getting.This is 100% speculation on my part but given that Letestu likes Columbus and the recent extensions of Bob/Foligno/Dubinsky, if it was going to happen, I think it already would have happened.
He could make 2.5-3 million on the open market. I like Letestu but he's not worth that much and given our center depth, it would be foolish to splurge on him.
I'd like Letestu re-signed as well. I'd love to have him as our fourth line center next year (behind Joey, Dubi and either Anisimov or Wennberg if the latter shows continued progression).
Unfortunately, if he's not signed before the deadline, then I'd rather get something for him instead of having him walk in the summer. I would think that he would be a pretty valuable piece for a playoff team looking to add some versatility to their lineup. Not sure what he'd yield - a 2015 second round pick?
This is 100% speculation on my part but given that Letestu likes Columbus and the recent extensions of Bob/Foligno/Dubinsky, if it was going to happen, I think it already would have happened.
He could make 2.5-3 million on the open market. I like Letestu but he's not worth that much and given our center depth, it would be foolish to splurge on him.
This is 100% speculation on my part but given that Letestu likes Columbus and the recent extensions of Bob/Foligno/Dubinsky, if it was going to happen, I think it already would have happened.
He could make 2.5-3 million on the open market. I like Letestu but he's not worth that much and given our center depth, it would be foolish to splurge on him.
To your first point I'm guessing Jarmo likes to keep his options open regarding the bottom 6.
To your second point I'm not sure about C depth. If you think Anisimov gets re-upped next year, then yes we're solid for the first three lines.
Still wouldn't have a 4C if we let Letestu go unless its Chaput. I'm not sure Anisimov is around past next year so then Wennberg is the logical replacement. But where is the depth? Jenner and I guess Foligno could play there in a pinch but then who fills a top 6 W spot? I don't have answers but I would think (hope) these are things Jarmo would think about before cutting loose a guy like Letestu. He can play C or W and can play up in the line-up if needed.
I think he should be kept unless he wants $3 mill a year. I'd like to see him re-upped at about 2-2.5 per yr, averaging maybe a 2.25 cap hit for a 3 year deal. I think we can afford it.
Cam would probably be rather successful with the Habs. A dump and chase forechecking system isnt very good for him.
Johansen, Jenner, Dubinsky, Anisimov, Chaput. And Wennberg, Dano, and Milano waiting in the wings. So plenty of depth.