Think they split within the last year or soMalone has a wife and kids, no? Or do they not live in Tampa with him? Or is his wife the most understanding person in the world?
Purcell was also given a significant extension by Yzerman while he inherited Malone and his contract. Plus I'm pretty sure Yzerman has tried to trade Malone before but was blocked by his NMC.
Yeah, wasn't that the whole Kings thing?
Supposedly at the 2011 draft and the 2012 deadline the Lightning and Kings had a deal worked out involving Malone and ironically Bernier but Malone blocked it both times.
I'm not sure Labrie is good enough to be an everyday player. Wyman can be a good two way player, but I just dont see him getting a roster spot. I also don't see Malone being here, and Palat I think they'll take time with, but its hard to say.
I don't think Purcell will be traded. Not yet at least. Why? For two reasons: 1, because he still produces and has only missed three games in three full seasons with the Lightning. 2, for the same reason I don't see a Brewer buyout/trade happening at this point in time (except maybe in a package for another D). You need guys who've been there, who have experience and are able to guide the Johnsons, Palats and Paniks of this team.(...)
Edit: Purcell does not have a no trade clause, which increases the chances of him being moved for a defenseman.
I don't think Purcell will be traded. Not yet at least. Why? For two reasons: 1, because he still produces and has only missed three games in three full seasons with the Lightning. 2, for the same reason I don't see a Brewer buyout/trade happening at this point in time (except maybe in a package for another D). You need guys who've been there, who have experience and are able to guide the Johnsons, Palats and Paniks of this team.
Also, depth. Malone is very likely gone. Our top-6 veteran core would consist of Stamkos, St. Louis and Vinny (who will most likely miss 15-25 games anyway) and that's it. I loved the energy the Crunch kids brought into the lineup last season but ultimately we finished with the 3rd overall pick. All youth and talent without leadership and relief doesn't get you far. Just look at the Oilers. And I dare to say it's not going to get easier with teams like the Bruins, Red Wings, Senators etc. in our new division.
I don't think Purcell will be traded. Not yet at least. Why? For two reasons: 1, because he still produces and has only missed three games in three full seasons with the Lightning. 2, for the same reason I don't see a Brewer buyout/trade happening at this point in time (except maybe in a package for another D). You need guys who've been there, who have experience and are able to guide the Johnsons, Palats and Paniks of this team.
Also, depth. Malone is very likely gone. Our top-6 veteran core would consist of Stamkos, St. Louis and Vinny (who will most likely miss 15-25 games anyway) and that's it. I loved the energy the Crunch kids brought into the lineup last season but ultimately we finished with the 3rd overall pick. All youth and talent without leadership and relief doesn't get you far. Just look at the Oilers. And I dare to say it's not going to get easier with teams like the Bruins, Red Wings, Senators etc. in our new division.
I loved the energy the Crunch kids brought into the lineup last season but ultimately we finished with the 3rd overall pick.
Purcell and Hedman are the only 2 valuable guys we have that do not have no trade clauses. That puts them in a dangerous position. We are trying to improve our defense though, so that only leaves Purcell. It will be difficult to get a good defenseman out of an injury prone Malone, maybe Yzerman can do it though. We could move our 1st or 2nd round pick, but I don't think that would be smart, as we have already lost our 3rd and 4th rounders and we are at the max cap so would still have to dump some salary. Also, Purcell is a great player, but Cooper likes grittiness and consistent work ethic. Those are not Purcells strong points. Those were my thoughts on it anyway.
That sounds like you blame rookies for the bad season, but Killorn was the only one to get a lot of games until near the end of the season. We started with a vet heavy team because we expected to make the playoffs, but our vets just couldn't do it despite the team being mostly healthy.
I'm not blaming anybody. All I'm saying is this: Subtract Malone (buyout/trade) and Vinny for parts (injury) from the roster and it doesn't look too good in terms of depth and experience ("veteranship") heading into a much tougher division. Now subtract Purcell as well (trade for D) and our forward corps looks really thin. I'm not sure the Crunch kids are ready to shoulder that much responsibility yet. Instead of throwing them in at the deep end I'd prefer having them ease into bigger roles over the course of more than just half a shortened season.(...) That sounds like you blame rookies for the bad season, but Killorn was the only one to get a lot of games until near the end of the season. We started with a vet heavy team because we expected to make the playoffs, but our vets just couldn't do it despite the team being mostly healthy.
Purcell and Hedman are the only 2 valuable guys we have that do not have no trade clauses. That puts them in a dangerous position. We are trying to improve our defense though, so that only leaves Purcell. It will be difficult to get a good defenseman out of an injury prone Malone, maybe Yzerman can do it though. We could move our 1st or 2nd round pick, but I don't think that would be smart, as we have already lost our 3rd and 4th rounders and we are at the max cap so would still have to dump some salary. Also, Purcell is a great player, but Cooper likes grittiness and consistent work ethic. Those are not Purcells strong points. Those were my thoughts on it anyway.
That sounds like you blame rookies for the bad season, but Killorn was the only one to get a lot of games until near the end of the season. We started with a vet heavy team because we expected to make the playoffs, but our vets just couldn't do it despite the team being mostly healthy.
Don't you think that adjective may be a tensy, wensy strong to describe Purcell? I look at Stamkos, Ovechkin, Crosby etc. as "great". You putting him in that category?
Don't you think that adjective may be a tensy, wensy strong to describe Purcell? I look at Stamkos, Ovechkin, Crosby etc. as "great". You putting him in that category?
Don't you think that adjective may be a tensy, wensy strong to describe Purcell? I look at Stamkos, Ovechkin, Crosby etc. as "great". You putting him in that category?
I'm not blaming anybody. All I'm saying is this: Subtract Malone (buyout/trade) and Vinny for parts (injury) from the roster and it doesn't look too good in terms of depth and experience ("veteranship") heading into a much tougher division. Now subtract Purcell as well (trade for D) and our forward corps looks really thin. I'm not sure the Crunch kids are ready to shoulder that much responsibility yet. Instead of throwing them in at the deep end I'd prefer having them ease into bigger roles over the course of more than just half a shortened season.
Also, regarding Purcell's attitude and consistency: Maybe Cooper taking over in Tampa was the best thing that could happen to him. Barring a "too good to be true"-offer let's just see how Edward's doing under Coop's regiment before we discuss trading him just yet.
So you say keep Purcell, Pouliot, Pyatt and trade Malone. In other words, you want a soft top six, along with a soft bottom six. Perhaps we can write the Boston Bruins a letter asking them to not hit our guys, because we don't want them to get hurt.