Speculation: Patrick Sharp trade

[massey1984]

Sharp to Washington for Liam O’Brien, Connor Carrick or Nate Schmidt, a 2015 2nd round pick...

Or…

Sharp to Florida for Vincent Trocheck, Kyle Rau or Corban Knight, a 2015 2nd round pick…

 

[unbridledid]

I doubt he names it too. But having a chance to play with McDavid or Eichel (depends on how the draft breaks) it wouldn't be bad to have such a friendly, smart, good player with a winning track record to mentor them.

I just don't see why the Sabres who are in full rebuild mode want an aging winger. It's not like Sharpie will put them over the top. Washington and the Habs...now those two seem like a good fit.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

That's a 15 hour drive

It's about 20 - and there are no direct flights between the two cities.

edit - if google maps is to be believed, it's 18:16 if you take the Northern Ontario route (fun in the winter!) and 20:43 if you cut south through Michigan. Assuming you drive without stopping, of course.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

If the Hawks don't get Reilly, Sharp to Washington for Carrick and their 2nd.

No thanks on Wilson.

 

[JaegerDice]

If the Hawks don't get Reilly, Sharp to Washington for Carrick and their 2nd.

No thanks on Wilson.

I think Wilson is actually a pretty decent player, he's just miscast as a top 6 guy in Washington right now. As a bottom six guy, he could be useful. Decent hands, good size, good speed.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I'd love to get a young cost controlled defenseman/center for Sharp.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I think Wilson is actually a pretty decent player, he's just miscast as a top 6 guy in Washington right now. As a bottom six guy, he could be useful. Decent hands, good size, good speed.

I think his upside is a rich man's Eager

I see nothing in his game that is top 9 worthy

 

[Blackhawks]

Whoever takes Sharp should take Bickell as a package or no deal, we dont need anything back just take them both and might as well throw Crawford in there so we can get rid of two horrible salaries and Sharpy as a prize for the other two mediocre(s).

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

1) Crawford is going nowhere no matter how much you want it to happen
2) You don't ruin Sharp's value by throwing in Bickell ,, It would make Sharp untradeable

 

[Taze em]

What am I missing on Wilson? He hasn't scored at any level. He hits people... so?

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He's big and mean with flashes of skill. He's a lesser Zack Kassian at this point. Meh on him.

 

[Taze em]

He's big and mean with flashes of skill. He's a lesser Zack Kassian at this point. Meh on him.

Man, these big guys get 9 lives. Chris Gratton made a career out of being big with flashes of skill.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Gratton was a decent third line center for awhile.

 

[Taze em]

Gratton was a decent third line center for awhile.

I mean towards the middle/end. He would keep getting big contracts for average/below average production. It was ridiculous.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

http://www.hockeyzoneplus.com/salaries/1341

He got over a third of his earnings in one year. Really hoping that was some insane bonus stipulation. He also had a pair of sixty point seasons.

 

[ChiGuySez]

I'd love to get a young cost controlled defenseman/center for Sharp.

LD and center, 2 holes for the Hawks.

Im fine with seeing Teravainen can handle 3rd line center assuming Richards is re-signed. If Richards and Vermette are not resigned, Hawks have the center problem again.

LD, looks like Svedberg is at the top of the prospect depth food chain for LD with no prospect behind. Fournier may be ECHL material. Im not a fan of d men from the Q. Signing Reilly could solve that for the short term but we'll have to see how that plays out.

 

[Illinihockey]

Want a first round pick AND a prospect for Sharp and I think that's what Stan will get.

 

[BobbyJet]

I think his upside is a rich man's Eager

I see nothing in his game that is top 9 worthy

Or is Wilson a poor mans Wayne Simmonds? Lot's of compete in him and would be willing to play near the ops blue paint... .... and who may reach Simmonds level one day.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Or is Wilson a poor mans Wayne Simmonds? Lot's of compete in him and would be willing to play near the ops blue paint... .... and who may reach Simmonds level one day.

Simmonds has offensive talent

Wilson has shown none of that

 

[Voight]

Simmonds has offensive talent

Wilson has shown none of that

To be fair, Simmonds didn't really break out offensively until about 23, Wilson is 21.

 

[Voight]

Sharp to Washington for Liam O’Brien, Connor Carrick or Nate Schmidt, a 2015 2nd round pick...

Or…

Sharp to Florida for Vincent Trocheck, Kyle Rau or Corban Knight, a 2015 2nd round pick…

This one without hesitation. I'd take Rau too.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I wouldn't mind Wilson if he came with a 1st round pick, and that ain't happening.

 

[Video Coach]

So what's the consensus on a Habs/Hawks deal from both sides:

to Mtl: Sharp
to Chi: #26

Any +'s? Habs fans, how do we feel about giving up a 1st for Sharp? Is that definitely enough for you Hawks fans?

I'm not convinced but if MB does it, I think it's bc he knows Sharp and is confident he can be an impact player for at least 2-3 years.

Gotta buyout or cap dump PaP then...

 

[Illinihockey]

So what's the consensus on a Habs/Hawks deal from both sides:

to Mtl: Sharp
to Chi: #26

Any +'s? Habs fans, how do we feel about giving up a 1st for Sharp? Is that definitely enough for you Hawks fans?

I'm not convinced but if MB does it, I think it's bc he knows Sharp and is confident he can be an impact player for at least 2-3 years.

Gotta buyout or cap dump PaP then...

I would want a prospect as well as the pick from a Hawks perspective but if the Hawks just got the pick I wouldn't be upset.

 

[Voight]

T-Bay isn't too far from Winnipeg.... thoughts?