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Will accept caffeine.
Heatley (cap dump) + Clutterbuck (RFA rights) + Konopka.
Wishful thinking, maybe, but it might just work.
Wishful thinking, maybe, but it might just work.
Yeah, don't forget about me here.Other than SoH
The minor trades (Havlat/Heatley) still play a significant role in the organization, especially with cap space and roster limitations. The problem with conclusions is that a dozen different people see it a dozen different ways. I have always taken the approach of net gain vs net value vs long term potential vs short term potential.
The Pens will have a decent amount of turnover up front this offseason. We could use a Cooke replacement as he'll most definitely be gone.
Been mentioned before, but is a Nisky/Clutter swap fair for you all?
If Clutterbuck's rights are dealt to LA and he signs with them...
I can't imagine how much this trade would take. I don't want any part in this. Plus, do we forget about Kuemper and Gustafsson? Not to mention Bernier has only played 72 games the last 3 years combined. That ain't much.
Just watching Bernier in his last game he played against the Wild, I was so impressed. Super calm, poised, just looked so confident. He does not deserve to be a backup. I don't think GMCF will overpay for him if we trade for him since he has the option to re-sign Backstrom.
There is no doubt in my mind that he'll be a solid starter in the NHL. But that isn't the issue, the issue is how much it would take to obtain him, especially since we are bidding with two other teams. I can't imagine the Flyers are planing on starting the season with Bryz, Mason, and Bernier. Leafs have Reimer, who I think is underrated. Just in a pressure cooker situation on a mediocre team, but they few good prospect assets to trade, unless they are adding plenty of picks. Unless Minnesota wants to make Kuemper/Gustafsson backups in Los Angeles I don't see this trade being made.
I would trade Granlund for a 1st and a prospect in a heartbeat. We need to get something for Granny now, while people still think he has value.
Good thing you're not the GM because only a fool would give up on him already.
I'd rather wait for all our prospects to be ready and prime, including Kuemper/Gustafsson, rather than having such a staggered timeline for everyone.
And your trades are any better how?
With that said, Minnesota isn't going to give up on Granlund while his value is really low.
Suggesting Clutter for Demers is certainly better than suggesting Koivu for Strome and a prospect (or maybe it was a pick, can't remember).
Not really. Demers had an off year but is going to be paid, which Minnesota can't do. Furthermore, it makes no sense to San Jose since they have Torres. We need a proven contract back not some guy that had an off-year and is looking to get paid.
BTW; can we get this thread closed or moved into the trade section of the board?