And yet Stepan does not have the same leverage that McDonagh had vis-a-vis arbitration rights. Anything more than Duchene's bridge contract, and Stepan is being unreasonable, IMO.
Speculation: Offseason Thread Part IV - Let's Make A Deal
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And yet Stepan does not have the same leverage that McDonagh had vis-a-vis arbitration rights. Anything more than Duchene's bridge contract, and Stepan is being unreasonable, IMO.
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If we deal Del Zotto and the main piece coming back is Kyle Clifford I'm gonna neuter myself with a weedwhacker.
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would never happen anyway. LA don't need more D, they don't need much more anything really.....they just need to shed cap space.
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or Sather is trying to bridge him this year and pay him more later and they want a long term deal now? Callahan and Dubi both signed in late July, Staal in 2010 went all the way until the eve of training camp. It will get done.
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Actually with the loss of Penner, they might need another top-6 winger if they're unsure of Toffoli's ability to produce in that role.
He looked good down the stretch though, so I'd have to think he'll get the chance to prove himself there without worrying about a UFA acquisition in his way.
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Tawnos
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great quote.
Clifford is more of what we already have.
Clifford is a slightly more skilled, more tenacious and nastier version of what we have.
Would love Clifford, but not at the cost of MDZ, obviously.
LA would be stupid to give him up for anything short of overpayment, his value is worth far more to them than on the trade market. I know it's a phrase used over and over again on these boards, but from watching the Kings, it really is true.
I would not give up MDZ for Clifford. But I would consider other things. He is a good 3rd liner.
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HatTrick Swayze
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Clifford is more of what we already have.
In what universe do the Rangers have a player like Clifford? Not the one I live in.
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Clifford is more of what we already have.
that's just not true.
Only comparable player on our team is Dorsett. And I sound like a broken record but I DO think need one more guy that can drop the gloves at a given time.
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Sort of. No progress to report doesn't mean no progress has ever been made. Talks might have stalled for a moment. My point was that we have no idea where they are in negotiations, so it's not worth worrying about yet. It's only July.
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I would like nothing more than to preserve this post forever, but I'm not sure it's kosher enough for that.
I share your sentiment, in a less graphic way. If rumors are to be believed, they're looking more to trade Stralman than Del Zotto.
You know what you are right. Let's trade arguably are most promising center prospect (yes over Miller) who has only progressed playing in the SEL with grown men, being one of the top performers this past season, for a 3rd/4th liner....****ing stupid
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I simply mean we have enough bottom six guys to compete for 6 spots not exactly meaning that same type of player
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So you are getting worked up over a prospect who by every right is promising and talented, but still hasn't played a single pro game in NA.
What's ****ing stupid is the fact that said promising center prospect is projected to slide into the other said 22 yrd olds '3rd/4th liners' spot...
So, what's the fuss again?
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says the blob in the crown and cape thing.
At least now the off season topicicity has be diversified.
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