Proposal: OTT & MIN (minor trade)

[KevinRedkey]

Chris Tierney - UFA - 3.500 (4.200 salary)

for

Victor Rask - UFA - 4.000 (4.000 salary)

The Wild save a bit of cap space
Sens get to try out someone new at C for a few weeks, and Melnyk saves a few pennies.

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[AKL]

Yeah I think that works for Minnesota. Change of scenery deal on two expiring contracts.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

As soon as I saw the title, I knew what the deal was. I have actually made the same proposal!

Personally, I think it makes a ton of sense... but the fact that it hasn't happened yet makes me think there must be some reason why.

 

[Joseph Nathan]

As soon as I saw the title, I knew what the deal was.

I have actually made the same proposal!

Personally, I think it makes a ton of sense... but the fact that it hasn't happened yet makes me think there must be some reason why.

I think part of the reason is Chris Tierney like Rask won't play. It's been reported that our coach value Freddy G as the 2c between fiala because of the turnovers and carelessness of puck handlings by fiala. Apparently because defensively Freddy is so good defensively , our coach dean Evason won't move him off fiala line or is willing to to demote him to 4th line

 

[57special]

Was about to ask why OTT would do that, then realized that they could save a bit of cash, while MN would save a bit of cap. Maybe it's such a small thing that neither team wants to disturb the players for such a small gain.... in other words, out of respect for the player.

 

[stempniaksen]

I don't think there's a spot on the Sens roster moving forward for Rask, so I'm not sure getting an audition matters all that much.

I get the logic of moving out Tierney and trying out something different, especially since it seems like getting futures isn't in the cards at this point, but this is shuffling the deck chairs for the sake of it and I'm not sure either team is interested in that.

 

[Minnesota]

Easy yes from MN.

 

[sisseton]

As soon as I saw the title, I knew what the deal was. I have actually made the same proposal!

Personally, I think it makes a ton of sense... but the fact that it hasn't happened yet makes me think there must be some reason why.

really I know you commented on my posting of the same proposal. Sens fans said no in that one.

Proposal: - OTT/MIN

 

[SensFactor]

You can have Tierney for a friendly handshake and a bucket of KFC

 

[Akrapovince]

No idea why Minny would be interested in a low-event center with an issue with lack of pace, intensity and competitiveness.

This Wild team is fast, energetic and high-octane. Polar opposite of what we see in Chris Tierney, I think he’s better utilized to a team like Edmonton that wants a stab at reliable centre as opposed to playing Nuge at 3C.

Idk, just seems like the Wild brass is far, far, FAR too smart to take a player like CT on. Even if it’s an expiring UFA.

 

[RuthlessLieutenant]

I can see this happening if Min is desperate for cap space, otherwise its kinda pointless

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Yeah, this works.

 

[57special]

No idea why Minny would be interested in a low-event center with an issue with lack of pace, intensity and competitiveness.

This Wild team is fast, energetic and high-octane. Polar opposite of what we see in Chris Tierney, I think he’s better utilized to a team like Edmonton that wants a stab at reliable centre as opposed to playing Nuge at 3C.

Idk, just seems like the Wild brass is far, far, FAR too smart to take a player like CT on. Even if it’s an expiring UFA.

You haven't seen Victor Rask play, i'm guessing.

 

[Digitalbooya]

What would Ottawa fans want for Shane Pinto?

 

[SensFactor]

What would Ottawa fans want for Shane Pinto?

He's not going to be traded. Likely our 2c for years to come.

 

[robsenz]

Ottawa isn't high on Tierney and theres no benefit to this deal. As for Pinto, he's going to be a gem.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Send the paperwork

 

[Qward]

What would Ottawa fans want for Shane Pinto?

Sorry, not on the table.

 

[cwede]

... neither team wants to disturb the players for such a small gain.... in other words, out of respect for the player.

i get your point, but maybe better this could be better for both guys?
maybe a gift, and an opportunity to better position themselves for UFA?
- Rask has now been waived at least twice, and DFA'd, this season
- Tierney gets to join a winning, playoff-bound team with visibility and big moments

 

[SpezDispenser]

We can't get even a 3rd rounder for Tierney?

 

[2CHAINZ]

You can have Tierney for a friendly handshake and a bucket of KFC

Honestly the handshake is negotiable

 

[2CHAINZ]

We can't get even a 3rd rounder for Tierney?

I wouldn't give a 37th round pick for Tierney

 

[SpezDispenser]

I wouldn't give a 37th round pick for Tierney

I mean...me neither, but a contender who needs some depth? Surely....

 

[Adele Dazeem]

I mean...me neither, but a contender who needs some depth? Surely....

I'd much prefer the pick (any pick) over Rask.

 

[SpezDispenser]

I'd much prefer the pick (any pick) over Rask.

Definitely. No need for another tweener who won't help, rather take a chance with a pick.