McKenzie: Bob McKenzie via Frank Seravalli: Lucic met with the Dallas Stars

[Duck Off]

my guess is that it's between Anaheim and Edmonton. I hope he signs in Edmonton personally. I like Lucic, but he's not what we need.

I say Anaheim because there's no way we'd offer what Edmonton and others would, but yet we've still constantly been linked to him.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Glad Vancouver is out.
I think he could be a good fit in Dallas but I thought they were after defense.
The term is going to be ugly on the contract but for a team in a 'win now' position it could work.

 

[Cynick]

How do Stars fans feel about Nill adding a big ticket UFA forward given the state of their D and goaltending?

Just curious, as I'd feel the money should be directed elsewhere but I also know nothing about the up-and-coming D that people have talked about.

 

[stuffradio]

Either way, either team gets screwed and Vancouver is safe!

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

my guess is that it's between Anaheim and Edmonton. I hope he signs in Edmonton personally. I like Lucic, but he's not what we need.

I say Anaheim because there's no way we'd offer what Edmonton and others would, but yet we've still constantly been linked to him.

him and his wife wanna stay in Cali... LA didn't give the length of contract to him so im assuming Ducks will... perfect situation that he can pretty much stay in the same house

my gut has always said Ducks

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

How do Stars fans feel about Nill adding a big ticket UFA forward given the state of their D and goaltending?

Just curious, as I'd feel the money should be directed elsewhere but I also know nothing about the up-and-coming D that people have talked about.

im assuming they will address d/g needs after.. Nill is smart.. he will figure it out

 

[AZviaNJ]

Alright Lucic To The Stars, Sharp to the...?

Arizona needs a top 6 RW on a short-term deal, Sharp's an ideal fit.

 

[LT]

Alright Lucic To The Stars, Sharp to the...?

Better be a hell of a return for Sharp, if that's the case.

 

[Rebels57]

I'm not really sure why we'd be after him - this is probably just Nill doing his homework, but our owner going out to meet him makes it seem like we're seriously trying to court him.

I don't even know where he'd fit in, either.

Benn - Seguin - Sharp
Janmark - Spezza - Nichushkin
Roussel - Faksa - Hemsky

I wonder if this means Nichushkin might be moving (I'm not going to buy any KHL rumors until they come from a reliable source, but that's for another thread).

Interesting to think about, though.

Well he's a lot better than Janmark and Roussel; so I would imagine he would bump them both down a line.

 

[Ambassador Of Fun]

What time does FA open tomorrow? Midnight like NBA? I remember in years past it was noon EDT?

 

[Juxtaposer]

The Hall trade was not dependent on Lucic signing. If it were, we would just wait. Lucic's situation doesn't change our need for Larsson.

Maroon was good on top six left wing. We've got Pouliot as well, and Drai or RNH can be on the wing. SJ had success with extra centers on the wing.

Dude, if you think Patrick Maroon can actually be a top-6 winger, you're tripping. I watched him wiff on chance after chance after glorious chance set up by Getzlaf and Perry. It was beautiful. Oilers fans are being misled by a small sample size. Maroon is a 3rd line winger at best and cannot be counted on as a scoring options.

The Sharks can put top-6 centers at wing because they have five. The Oilers have three, assuming they don't trade RNH, and if they don't and they put one at wing, then their entire bottom-6 is trash. Lucic isn't a great player (and as a Sharks fan I would love for him to stay in the division because of his truly moronic and untimely back-breaking penalties), but without him either the Oilers' top-6 winger group is Eberle-Pouliot-Yakupov-Maroon or your third line center is Anton Lander. Both of those scenarios are puke-worthy.

 

[oobga]

What time does FA open tomorrow? Midnight like NBA? I remember in years past it was noon EDT?

Yup, same as before, 12pm eastern time tomorrow the floodgates open. Think the NHL is nice and want to let all the TV guys be able to break the signings and start the money tally while they and the audience are fully awake.

 

[LT]

Well he's a lot better than Janmark and Roussel; so I would imagine he would bump them both down a line.

None of those seven should be on a fourth line, though.

Good problem to have, but I'd rather have no problems than good problems. And with regards to the forwards, we currently have no problems.

 

[Mr Misty]

Please let's not do this. Please please please do not sign Lucic.

None of those seven should be on a fourth line, though.

Good problem to have, but I'd rather have no problems than good problems. And with regards to the forwards, we currently have no problems.

Moving Roussel to the 4th line is a no brainer.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

Wonder if Stars were really just messing with Van? And not really caring if Lucia went to Oil? For that feud to be public, feelings must be pretty hard. That said, Stars really need to keep eye on the puck, not cap like that. IMHO, signing Dan Ham makes more sense on both counts.

 

[LowSodium]

Move Roussel & Janmark down a line and package Scevs in a trade.

Stars cap space is fine.

 

[LT]

Please let's not do this. Please please please do not sign Lucic.



Moving Roussel to the 4th line is a no brainer.

I'm being OCD and not wanting to break up Roussel - Faksa - Hemsky

 

[Ambassador Of Fun]

Without a deal in place to send out a forward for a goalie or defenseman, this doesn't make much sense from a Dallas perspective. Kinda seems like over-reaction to losing to a bigger St. Louis team.

 

[McDavidbowie]

My guess is Dallas. They are competitive now and the core is closer to his age.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Lucic will sign in Anaheim and Fowler will be dealt... its gonna be a busy time in Anaheim starting tmrw

 

[Starry Knight]

Without a deal in place to send out a forward for a goalie or defenseman, this doesn't make much sense from a Dallas perspective. Kinda seems like over-reaction to losing to a bigger St. Louis team.

I'm guessing we are going to close a deal on Bishop--sooner rather than later.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

itll be close to 7 years 49 mill if he signs with Edmonton

 

[LowSodium]

I'm really not that concerned about what price he gave Edmonton, the taxes in Alberta are insane. Texas has no state income tax, would definitely drop his price.

 

[Starry Knight]

I'm really not that concerned about what price he gave Edmonton, the taxes in Alberta are insane. Texas has no state income tax, would definitely drop his price.

If he's taking a discount in Dallas, that would also be an automatic NMC. He isn't going to take a discount with the risk of being moved somewhere with high taxes during the contract.