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Porter Stoutheart said:
Colton Sissons has been a model of underrated consistency for the past several years for the Preds. He helped do all the little things that helped make the team tick, won faceoffs, killed penalties, made the subtle plays that helped his wingers succeed. That's why the team signed him to that 7-year contract, which is not typical for a bottom-6 role player. So most years when teams have asked about him, the typical response was "go away", because he was worth more to the team than a 2nd round pick or whatever other corresponding value most were pegging him at.

This year, however... well, the first 40 games anyway were probably his worst ever as a Predator. And the team has been playing him on wing a lot lately (which I find ridiculous, because McCarron is barely even an NHLer). So he SHOULD certainly be available at long last. Although he has picked up his play lately. I think that does bode well for his ability to bounce back to his usual self for any team that does acquire him. While at the same time lowering his pricetag?

I think the bigger question is whether Barry Trotz is even willing to trade him at all. He used to mention Sissons as one of the important team leaders and he's certainly usually the style of player Trotz is infatuated with. It's hard to peg what Sissons value might be therefore... Trotz might seek a premium up to that 2nd rounder level again, or if he's become more eager to move him he might actually "firesale" him down to a 5th? :dunno:
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Another player I think the Jets could have interest in. Someone who can be an effective PKer and provide some grit up and down the lineup wherever they slot him.
 
Porter Stoutheart said:
:amazed: I would never have guessed that. I mean, none of us lives in Josi's spare bedroom, so who knows. But to me, he is not ever going to be a Cup-chaser, he is very happy to live in the Nashville country club, tip his hat to the other members, collect the accolades and the easy money, take the summers where the water is clear blue and warm, coast into a front office job when the contract runs out. :dunno:
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Did you see his reaction after the empty netter last night? I don't think anyone likes to lose. I don't think anyone likes to lose the way we have as a team this year. I don't think any player at this level goes, hey, I want to be a big star in my little fish bowl, collect a check and go home for the summer. At some point, he's going to get the itch to chase a Cup one last time and I hope he gets one to be honest. He's a heck of a player and we've been lucky to watch him as long as we have.
 
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Cogburn said:
I never expected otherwise. A lot is subjective though, what did you have in mind?
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Really the only assets that'd be interesting enough to deal Forsberg would be Pettersson, Hughes(I know will never happen) or Wallinder++.
Forsberg is fairly in the 4 1sts range, we'd need a star coming back or an elite prospect you don't want to give up.
 
Soundgarden said:
Really the only assets that'd be interesting enough to deal Forsberg would be Pettersson, Hughes(I know will never happen) or Wallinder++.
Forsberg is fairly in the 4 1sts range, we'd need a star coming back or an elite prospect you don't want to give up.
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Depending on what management is drinking at the time of the trade, I could actually see either Pettersson or Willander being moved for him. If we won the previous game, Willander+ could go, and if we lost and/or Pettersson had a bad game, a package Forsberg+ for Pettersson+ could be in the cards, although age, Forsberg's concussion history and the fact he is exclusively a winger would mean other assets would have to be exchanged.

Hughes would take all of the musical talent in the state, and Vancouver would have the moniker of "Music City" there after. Also you guys pay all of our taxes up here. Also also, the Titans (we need an NFL franchise and something to watch without Hughes in town). Dude is that important to our hockey team.
 
CanMerc said:
2+ years, 3 playoff runs, of ROR at 4.5m per yr
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I don't mind the 1st and two of Lucius/Barlow/Lambert but including Cole P (very good yng player) is too much for me for a aging ROR (who is still solid but this is his last 2.5 years before retiring, he will continue to decline over the next two years, no one beats father time).
 
Players that absolutely should be on the move:

ROR
Lauzon
Schenn
Nyquist
Novak
Saros
Sissons

Players that could be on the move if they asked for it:
Stamkos
Josi

I think Nashville would prefer 2026 draft picks to this year's or NHL ready or close to ready prospects.

And yes, I do believe Saros could be on the move.
 
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