Rumor: Gaborik to LA close.

[Jackets16]

Sounds like we have an offer from LA, but it isn't very good.

Sounds like Columbus trying to get out word they are looking at other teams to try to get LA to raise their offer.

 

[Samkow]

If Hemsky went for a 3rd and a 5th like they just suggested on TSN, Gaborik doesn't have a whole lot of market value right now. Hope they keep him.

 

[Jackets16]

Hemsky to Ottawa. One less LW/RW available.

 

[Jackets16]

If Hemsky went for a 3rd and a 5th like they just suggested on TSN, Gaborik doesn't have a whole lot of market value right now. Hope they keep him.

I know most won't agree with me, but I'd take a 3rd and a 5th for a guy who isn't going to be on the team next year.

 

[Kev22]

I know that deadline day is fluid, but it looks like this is going South fast.

 

[Jackets16]

How? We don't have to make any moves.

 

[IBleedUnionBlue]

I know most won't agree with me, but I'd take a 3rd and a 5th for a guy who isn't going to be on the team next year.

I'd like more, but a 3rd & a 5th for a 20 game rental sounds fair to me.

 

[Fro]

so Eklund tweeted that the Kings are trading for McNab from Sabres...so that means we're getting a defensive guy in a Gaby deal...right?

 

[DJA]

I know that deadline day is fluid, but it looks like this is going South fast.

Not really. Nobody's doing much and there's always a flurry between 2 and 3pm.

 

[Jackets16]

Kings thought there was a deal for Gaborik, and it could still be there, but Jackets are waiting. LA forced to explore alternative options.

https://twitter.com/thefourthperiod/status/441265291440295936

 

[Jackets16]

Wow, I can't believe they are trading Hudson.

Hearing prospect Hudson Fasching (U of Minnesota) is likely on way to BUF as part of Brayden McNabb trade with BUF. Awaiting confirmation.

https://twitter.com/tsnbobmckenzie/status/441265992144924674

 

[Jackets16]

I love what Buffalo has been doing the last year or so.

 

[Kev22]

Not really. Nobody's doing much and there's always a flurry between 2 and 3pm.

Actually, the Caps, Flyers and Rangers have all made moves. Arguably, the Flyers and Rangers moves have made them better. I'm not among those that think we can stand pat and make the playoffs. I think the front office needs to do something to bolster the roster, especially after watching our defense last night, they were hanging on by a string.

 

[Jackets16]

Yet, somehow we have won and moved from being out of the playoffs to in the playoffs. Look, do we need to improve? Of course. Should we do something stupid to try to rush the process? No.

 

[DJA]

Actually, the Caps, Flyers and Rangers have all made moves. Arguably, the Flyers and Rangers moves have made them better. I'm not among those that think we can stand pat and make the playoffs. I think the front office needs to do something to bolster the roster, especially after watching our defense last night, they were hanging on by a string.

I agree. There's 2+ hours left.

 

[Kev22]

Nowhere did I say do something stupid. All I said is that move(s) need to be made if you want to keep up with the Joneses.

 

[Jackets16]

Nowhere did I say do something stupid. All I said is that move(s) need to be made if you want to keep up with the Joneses.

You can't just make a move though. If there is no good move to make, you shouldn't make one.

 

[DJA]

Guys on Sportsnet talking Stafford to CBJ

 

[mt-svk]

Gaby + ??? = Carter and Richards

I thought about Carter too btw. And the second could be J. Johnson.

 

[Jackets16]

Guys on Sportsnet talking Stafford to CBJ

Not sure how I feel about that. We may be waiting to trade Gaborik until we get a replacement though.

 

[Kev22]

Guys on Sportsnet talking Stafford to CBJ

Portzline tweeting that the Jackets in the market for Tuomo Ruutu. Canes would pick up part of his contract.

Also, now that I saw the Kings trade, they get 2 seconds back from Buffalo. Maybe the pre-cursor to a Gabby trade?

 

[Jackets16]

Portzline tweeting that the Jackets in the market for Tuomo Ruutu. Canes would pick up part of his contract.

Also, now that I saw the Kings trade, they get 2 seconds back from Buffalo. Maybe the pre-cursor to a Gabby trade?

I wouldn't take Ruutu if Carolina paid us to take him.

 

[DJA]

Ugh, McKenzie says we're retaining a huge part of Gabby salary

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Ugh, McKenzie says we're retaining a huge part of Gabby salary

If it means more value, then that's fine by me.

 

[bizzz*]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 44s

On-again, off-again Marian Gaborik to LAK from CBJ appear to be "on" again. If completed, bet on CBJ picking up big portion of Gabby money.

I will be disappointed if the Jackets gets anything less than 2 pieces including a roster player.