Rumor: DW in panic mode; Clowe Available (Murray and Handzus Gone)

[hockeyball]

MacArthur may be a healthy scratch tonight, one of our trade targets with Clowe we've discussed quite a bit.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

MacArthur may be a healthy scratch tonight, one of our trade targets with Clowe we've discussed quite a bit.

Don't mind getting him if its a straight swap with Clowe. Not sure if MacArthur would re-sign with us or not though.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Apparently the maximum voting for one person is 877.

Then how did PF get 1168 votes in?

 

[Gene Parmesan]

MacArthur may be a healthy scratch tonight, one of our trade targets with Clowe we've discussed quite a bit.

I think Toronto is healthy scratching underperformers. Matt Frattin was scratched last night.

 

[pappaf2]

MacArthur may be a healthy scratch tonight, one of our trade targets with Clowe we've discussed quite a bit.

I saw that and was thinking the same thing. I would be surprised if DW trades Clowe for MacAurthur at this point. Seems like DW wants to stock up on young players or picks. Maybe if Toronto adds in a pick Doug makes that trade?

 

[Juxtaposer]

MacArthur may be a healthy scratch tonight, one of our trade targets with Clowe we've discussed quite a bit.

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 4m
Clarke MacArthur is day-to-day with an upper body injury. Seem to recall him taking a hit or two last night.

Then how did PF get 1168 votes in?

Well, some of them were mine. The rest went to Wingels.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

If they were going to do a straight swap..i'd prefer David Clarkson..N.J. is shopping him apparently since talks have stalled in re-signing him. Hes a great garbage man and agitator.

 

[Mafoofoo]

How fast is Clarkson?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Why the **** do people call Clowe old?? He is 30 years old. I don't get it.

 

[Coily]

If they were going to do a straight swap..i'd prefer David Clarkson..N.J. is shopping him apparently since talks have stalled in re-signing him. Hes a great garbage man and agitator.

Not gonna happen. Doug already said he's not going to add rentals which is what Clarkson would be.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Not gonna happen. Doug already said he's not going to add rentals which is what Clarkson would be.

I sure hope so that is the case.

At this point I am perfectly content with us trading Clowe for picks/prospects and finishing the season off without adding any other pieces. Figure out if you want to trade any of the big guys in the off-season before the draft.

 

[Arkansas Shark]

Why the **** do people call Clowe old?? He is 30 years old. I don't get it.

its hf bro

 

[Crafton]

Clarkson is going to break the bank in the off-season. quality player.

i like CMac, he has a fair amount of creativity but is always **** on by Leafs fans because they don't have the centers capable of utilizing it.

i see both guys making a b-line to free agency, thou.

 

[Juxtaposer]

If we had any cap space at all, I'd be tripping over myself to sign Clarkson. Dude is seriously good.

That said, if DW can get MacArthur for not too expensive, I'd be thrilled. I think he's going to be one of the more under-the-radar signings of this offseason.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

If we had any cap space at all, I'd be tripping over myself to sign Clarkson. Dude is seriously good.

That said, if DW can get MacArthur for not too expensive, I'd be thrilled. I think he's going to be one of the more under-the-radar signings of this offseason.

I would think a Clowe for MacArthur trade (get us a good chance on re-signing him) would make sense but .. wait .. no .. Clowe has 0 goals. We'd be lucky to get a 7th for him.

 

[Coily]

I would think a Clowe for MacArthur trade (get us a good chance on re-signing him) would make sense but .. wait .. no .. Clowe has 0 goals. We'd be lucky to get a 7th for him.

7th? Man waivers is the only way for Clowe.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

7th? Man waivers is the only way for Clowe.

Wait. Lets make it enticing for other teams.

Clowe for XXXX. And we eat all of Clowe's salary.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

If we had any cap space at all, I'd be tripping over myself to sign Clarkson. Dude is seriously good.

That said, if DW can get MacArthur for not too expensive, I'd be thrilled. I think he's going to be one of the more under-the-radar signings of this offseason.

Yeah Clarkson is an ideal fit with the shooters the Sharks have. Hes always around the net and has soft hands. Hes definetly turned into more than just an agitator/tough guy energy player. Hes going to get paid.

 

[AstroDan]

Look guys, Clowe is still the 5th fan favorite despite this season. Man, this fanbase doesn't give Dan Boyle nearly enough love.

Oooof. Agree.
Boyler and Cootch are best players on team, AINEC.
DW - Do NOT get rid of Boyle. One of the best D-men in the league, period. I don't care how old he is...

 

[OrrNumber4]

If we had any cap space at all, I'd be tripping over myself to sign Clarkson. Dude is seriously good.

That said, if DW can get MacArthur for not too expensive, I'd be thrilled. I think he's going to be one of the more under-the-radar signings of this offseason.

The Sharks should have a few million left over. The free agent market shouldn't be too crazy this year, since so many teams are in cap hell.

Getting rid of Burish would save ~1 million, trading Braun should save another 500K...plus the hope that Irwin doesn't get too much of a raise

I'd prefer it if DW traded Clowe for a prospect (more known asset) vs. a pick.

 

[Negatively Positive]

7th? Man waivers is the only way for Clowe.

Wait. Lets make it enticing for other teams.

Clowe for XXXX. And we eat all of Clowe's salary.

Are you guys mocking the Bruins fans? I seriously just visited the Trades board for the first time in months because with the recent Murray trade, I was wondering if there were other Sharks-related proposals and I think I read a bit of a Boston-SJ proposal and holy ****.

 

[Coily]

Are you guys mocking the Bruins fans? I seriously just visited the Trades board for the first time in months because with the recent Murray trade, I was wondering if there were other Sharks-related proposals and I think I read a bit of a Boston-SJ proposal and holy ****.

Yeah, Bruin fans think Shawn Thornton is better than Clowe. I left after I read that.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Are you guys mocking the Bruins fans? I seriously just visited the Trades board for the first time in months because with the recent Murray trade, I was wondering if there were other Sharks-related proposals and I think I read a bit of a Boston-SJ proposal and holy ****.

Yep. Bruins and Maple Leafs fans.

 

[WTFetus]

The Sharks should have a few million left over. The free agent market shouldn't be too crazy this year, since so many teams are in cap hell.

Getting rid of Burish would save ~1 million, trading Braun should save another 500K...plus the hope that Irwin doesn't get too much of a raise

I'd prefer it if DW traded Clowe for a prospect (more known asset) vs. a pick.

Trading/buying out Burish would save close to 2 million, and it's not a good move to trade Braun. Braun is signed for another 2 years on a great contract. He's at worst a #5, and he has the potential to develop into a very good #3/4. Plus, you can't go into the season with only 6 defensemen on your roster. The huge downgrade to someone like Petrecki isn't worth the <500k you'd save in cap.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Are you guys mocking the Bruins fans? I seriously just visited the Trades board for the first time in months because with the recent Murray trade, I was wondering if there were other Sharks-related proposals and I think I read a bit of a Boston-SJ proposal and holy ****.

Yeah its pretty outrageous. Let them blow their wad getting Iginla.