Could CGY use a defenseman like Emelin ? I stoped by the line-up thread on the CGY board, and according to some, it looks like there could be a spot open on the left side.
I always thought Emelin would be a much more effective defenseman in the West.
Now, I'm not nearly familiar enough with the organization depth to judge the appeal of an Emelin for Calgary, so don't take any offense to my proposal. But what about...
Calgary gets: Alexei Emelin
Montreal gets: Michael Ferland and Ladislav Smid
Calgary gets a proven defensive d-man to play on the left side, who can fill a spot on the second or third pairing. Giordano, Emelin, Jokipakka on the left side, Brodie, Hamilton and Wideman on the right. The addition of Chiasson could make Ferland disposable, and with Smid's contract off the books, along with Wideman and Engelland going out or being signed to less expensive deals next year, Emelin 2nd year of contract might not be that hard to fit in. The move itself also allows CGY to save a few $100,000 for this year, assuming Smid doesn't go on LTIR.
Montreal gets a fierce winger to bring some much needed energy to their bottom-6 and an expiring contract in Smid, who they could either a) play if healthy in a shutdown role or b) place on the LTIR, if not healthy, for an almost full cap relief.
Would that make sense ?
I always thought Emelin would be a much more effective defenseman in the West.
Now, I'm not nearly familiar enough with the organization depth to judge the appeal of an Emelin for Calgary, so don't take any offense to my proposal. But what about...
Calgary gets: Alexei Emelin
Montreal gets: Michael Ferland and Ladislav Smid
Calgary gets a proven defensive d-man to play on the left side, who can fill a spot on the second or third pairing. Giordano, Emelin, Jokipakka on the left side, Brodie, Hamilton and Wideman on the right. The addition of Chiasson could make Ferland disposable, and with Smid's contract off the books, along with Wideman and Engelland going out or being signed to less expensive deals next year, Emelin 2nd year of contract might not be that hard to fit in. The move itself also allows CGY to save a few $100,000 for this year, assuming Smid doesn't go on LTIR.
Montreal gets a fierce winger to bring some much needed energy to their bottom-6 and an expiring contract in Smid, who they could either a) play if healthy in a shutdown role or b) place on the LTIR, if not healthy, for an almost full cap relief.
Would that make sense ?