Dead Thing
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- Jun 24, 2018
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Being 15 pts. out of a playoff spot and only 2 pts. ahead of last place overall, it is obvious that, barring a magical 10 game winning streak, the playoffs are out of the picture. So what to do with our upcoming UFAs?
Nyquist: On pace for a career year(amazing how often this happens when a player is playing for his next contract). Would only waive NTC for a move to a legitimate Cup contender. Possible destinations include Nashville/Pitt/TB/Toronto/Wash. Return would be a 1st. Please do NOT re-sign Gus in the off season as we will need that cap space to pay AA, Bert and Mantha after next season not to mention that eventual additions of Zadina, Veleno, Bergrren and whatever bodies that we get in the next draft or 2.
Howard: Having a decent year given the injury riddled defense corps he has been playing behind. Possible destinations include Calgary/Colorado/Edmonton/S.J./Vegas. Return would likely be a 2nd and/or prospect. Open to bringing him back for 2 yrs(max) in off season.
Jensen: Given that he was a healthy scratch on opening night(even with Green on I.R.), he has now played the following 48 games. Averaging over 20 minutes pre game with a decent +/- of -3. Would be a depth move with a return of a late 2nd or a 3rd. Would be open to re-signing him in the off season.
Kronwall: Surprised to read that he would be open to a possible move. Obviously it would only be to a legitimate Cup contender as a third pair. Barring a bidding war, return would be a 3rd. Can't see him playing next year. Question-If he does get moved and wants to retire as a Wing, can he be resigned on a 1 yr. deal and then announce his retirement after 1 game??
Vanek: Given that he supposedly insisted that he get a NTC, not sure that he would agree to a move. That being said, the lure of winning a Cup has changed minds before. Would take any pick in return. Do NOT re-sign him in the off season.
Witkowski: Would be a pure depth move as he can play both forward and defense. Return likely a 6th or 7th..
On July 1st,unlikely that any of the major upcoming UFAs(Bobrovski/Stone/Karlsson/Duchene/Panarin) would consider the Wings as a destination and I would prefer that we keep open the roster spots to give a chance to our youngsters in our pipeline.
Flame away
Nyquist: On pace for a career year(amazing how often this happens when a player is playing for his next contract). Would only waive NTC for a move to a legitimate Cup contender. Possible destinations include Nashville/Pitt/TB/Toronto/Wash. Return would be a 1st. Please do NOT re-sign Gus in the off season as we will need that cap space to pay AA, Bert and Mantha after next season not to mention that eventual additions of Zadina, Veleno, Bergrren and whatever bodies that we get in the next draft or 2.
Howard: Having a decent year given the injury riddled defense corps he has been playing behind. Possible destinations include Calgary/Colorado/Edmonton/S.J./Vegas. Return would likely be a 2nd and/or prospect. Open to bringing him back for 2 yrs(max) in off season.
Jensen: Given that he was a healthy scratch on opening night(even with Green on I.R.), he has now played the following 48 games. Averaging over 20 minutes pre game with a decent +/- of -3. Would be a depth move with a return of a late 2nd or a 3rd. Would be open to re-signing him in the off season.
Kronwall: Surprised to read that he would be open to a possible move. Obviously it would only be to a legitimate Cup contender as a third pair. Barring a bidding war, return would be a 3rd. Can't see him playing next year. Question-If he does get moved and wants to retire as a Wing, can he be resigned on a 1 yr. deal and then announce his retirement after 1 game??
Vanek: Given that he supposedly insisted that he get a NTC, not sure that he would agree to a move. That being said, the lure of winning a Cup has changed minds before. Would take any pick in return. Do NOT re-sign him in the off season.
Witkowski: Would be a pure depth move as he can play both forward and defense. Return likely a 6th or 7th..
On July 1st,unlikely that any of the major upcoming UFAs(Bobrovski/Stone/Karlsson/Duchene/Panarin) would consider the Wings as a destination and I would prefer that we keep open the roster spots to give a chance to our youngsters in our pipeline.
Flame away