Off Season Trade Thread vol. IV: Spezza's Long Goodbye

[TheBradyBunch]

I'll also say we were offered two guys at the deadline who most people would consider untouchable on their team. Two different teams.

 

[Karl Eriksson56]

On NHL 15 i offered st. Louis spezza, 2015 1st, And a 3rd for Pietrangelo. IT GOT ACCEPTED

 

[great1]

I'll also say we were offered two guys at the deadline who most people would consider untouchable on their team. Two different teams.

Was one of the players offered a Colorado Avalanche?

 

[SaltyPete]

I'll also say we were offered two guys at the deadline who most people would consider untouchable on their team. Two different teams.

I'm fairly new here, would it be impolite to ask where you get this kind of information?

 

[Deku]

I'll also say we were offered two guys at the deadline who most people would consider untouchable on their team. Two different teams.

For Spezza?

 

[18Hossa]

For Spezza?

Spezza+ maybe?

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I'll also say we were offered two guys at the deadline who most people would consider untouchable on their team. Two different teams.

are you..trying to tell me.. that spezza is actually worth something... I dont believee

 

[TheBradyBunch]

I'm fairly new here, would it be impolite to ask where you get this kind of information?

I am currently vetting the info with a mod, but I cant publicly reveal too much. I have been confirmed by a past mod about 2-3 summers ago as well.

 

[Qward]

If the Rangers are one of the teams in on Spezza,

I want Brassard as the main piece. They do no have any picks because of the MSL trade.

Maybe Brassard + McIlrath + Ryan Bourque.

Then trade Bourque, Wiercioch, Condra to Boston for Eriksson.

MacArthur/Turris/Ryan
Eriksson/Brassard/Zibby
Greening/Lazar/Neil
Hoffman/Smith/Stone

 

[Valar Morghulis]

I think oshie might be more attainable than Schwartz or tarasenko. The blues are a strong defensive team, losing a defensive forward doesn't cripple them, where as if the sens trade lets say turris or macarthur its a huge blow to the team. this is a reason I think shattenkirk could be an option, for such a strong defensive team, I don't think losing their 3-4 defenseman is such a big deal to acquire a huge/ only piece they are missing.. By no means am I saying we are getting both, but one of the two isn't completely out of the question. I think backes tarasenko and Schwartz are their untouchables.
I don't know who will be more desperate though, the blues, who need a player like spezza, or the ducks, who legitimately dont have a second line center. having getzlaf and spezza could really put them over the hump. that's 2 first line PPG centers, I think a team would give up quite a bit to be able to roll with that

Oh i'd be very happy with a return of Oshie for Spezza, but I just don't think that is realistic. For St. Louis to improve, they need the two of them together.

Agreed, I think Spezza centering the Ducks 2nd line would be a great fit. With Getzlaf taking all the tough matchups, he could dominate playing against weaker opposition.

If Stastny resigns with the Avs, there could be a bidding war for Spezza and Kesler. And if one of them is traded to St. Louis or Anaheim, the other might feel even more pressured to make a trade.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

I'm fairly new here, would it be impolite to ask where you get this kind of information?

I can confirm - the information comes from a legit source.

 

[GreatStateofHockey]

If the Rangers are one of the teams in on Spezza,

I want Brassard as the main piece. They do no have any picks because of the MSL trade.

Maybe Brassard + McIlrath + Ryan Bourque.

Then trade Bourque, Wiercioch, Condra to Boston for Eriksson.

MacArthur/Turris/Ryan
Eriksson/Brassard/Zibby
Greening/Lazar/Neil
Hoffman/Smith/Stone

Wether we like it or not, I think if Spezza is traded a defenseman will be the center piece. McIlrath is terrible. He's basically like Neil in his prime, only on defense. Brassard is good, but how on earth would he be the main Piece for Spezza? Basically we downgrade heavily at center while picking up two minor pieces.

 

[SaltyPete]

I am currently vetting the info with a mod, but I cant publicly reveal too much. I have been confirmed by a past mod about 2-3 summers ago as well.

Alright cool, good to know

 

[Valar Morghulis]

Was one of the players offered a Colorado Avalanche?

The last thing the Avs need is another center. Especially one that is mostly offense.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

The last thing the Avs need is another center. Especially one that is mostly offense.

I think Stastny is pretty much a lock to resign in Colorado so they would probably no longer be interested.

 

[SaltyPete]

I hope the untouchables offered were from Anaheim, they have a crazy good prospect pool.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

I hope the untouchables offered were from Anaheim, they have a crazy good prospect pool.

I dont consider any prospects untouchable. They were established 50+ point players.

Also I obviously cant put a muzzle on anyone, but it would be cool if we could keep this info on the Sens board. This is our little hockey family and I wouldnt tell anyone else but you guys. Also, it will just cause more pointless arguments with fans who expect to get something from nothing.

 

[epinephrine]

I dont consider any prospects untouchable. They were established 50+ point players.

Derek Stepan...? lol

 

[18Hossa]

I dont consider any prospects untouchable. They were established 50+ point players.

Also I obviously cant put a muzzle on anyone, but it would be cool if we could keep this info on the Sens board. This is our little hockey family and I wouldnt tell anyone else but you guys. Also, it will just cause more pointless arguments with fans who expect to get something from nothing.

Schwartz!?

 

[Qward]

Derek Stepan...? lol

They have been unhappy with him this season for some reason.

 

[epinephrine]

They have been unhappy with him this season for some reason.

Wasn't Sather rather upset about the contract holdout as well?

 

[Valar Morghulis]

I think Stastny is pretty much a lock to resign in Colorado so they would probably no longer be interested.

I hope so, he fits perfectly there.

 

[Qward]

Wasn't Sather rather upset about the contract holdout as well?

When they talk about the "old boys" they are referring to Sather.

He has ruined more than few kids through out his hockey history.

 

[SaltyPete]

I dont consider any prospects untouchable. They were established 50+ point players.

Also I obviously cant put a muzzle on anyone, but it would be cool if we could keep this info on the Sens board. This is our little hockey family and I wouldnt tell anyone else but you guys. Also, it will just cause more pointless arguments with fans who expect to get something from nothing.

Hmmm so like Stepan, Tarasenko Oshie, Schwartz, Hornqvist? Those kind of players?

And sure thing

 

[Hale The Villain]

Wether we like it or not, I think if Spezza is traded a defenseman will be the center piece. McIlrath is terrible. He's basically like Neil in his prime, only on defense. Brassard is good, but how on earth would he be the main Piece for Spezza? Basically we downgrade heavily at center while picking up two minor pieces.

McIlrath has turned into a pretty solid defenseman for the Rangers farm team. He's not just a goon, he can play as well.

His upside is Gryba (at the top of his game) that can throw with the heavyweights of the league. Pretty valuable player.