This shouldn't change anything at all. Girardi is as much of a problem with or without Klein. The plan to buyout Girardi has been in the works since 1-2 years ago. Gorton wanted to grind another year off of Girardi's contract while waiting patiently for the right side to be loaded with capable replacements before he buys out Girardi. There's no point of buying out Girardi if management doesn't think anyone is capable of truly taking over his vacant spot for the long haul. Now we have bear gloves and Pionk that could use that vacant spot to become a part of the core going forward. Klein was already gone last December if management knew about the condition of his back. They were also prepared to have Klein exposed and picked by LV last summer.
We should now TRADE not buy out G, now that his NMC dies effective 7/1.
Preferably ASAP, so, as noted, we can move on w/mobile youth.
IMO fair price is we pay a 2nd and no less than 2 4ths (or instead, no more than 2 3rds) as bribe.
Staal is the one we buy out, unless we can swing an advantageous deal and he consents.
Friedman said LV and CBJ have been working on something to take Clarkson and his $5.25M cap hit that lasts for 3 more season with a NMC/NTC which is almost identical to Girardi except for $250,000 AAV and potentially a different NTC from Girardi's 15 team no-trade list. The LV bad contract open house for a 1st round pick rumors is likely stemming from this type of discussion with Columbus and a few other teams. Now imagine Staal's contract. $5,700,000 compared to Clarkson's $5,250,000. Staal has 4 years left instead of 3. Staal has NMC for all of his remaining 4 years and Clarkson only have 3 years of NMC/NTC. LV is likely willing to just sit on those contract until they end since they're not looking to truly be competitive for 3 years anyway.
CBJ's 1st is right around our value for our 1st. Ours will probably be higher than theirs next year but Staal's contract is much worse. I don't think Vegas is going to give us the same value as CBJ for a worse contract and bank on the fact that we're likely going to finish lower on the standings and end up with a low 20 pick instead of a high 20 pick.
Staal, NYR 1st, NYR 3rd/4th?
The problem I have with this logic is that Staal has played NHL hockey for the past two seasons. Poor NHL hockey, but hockey nonetheless. Clarkson is an LTIR contract that Columbus will attach a bribe to in order to be rid of.
No Staal to CBJ. Don't see he waives, or either side on the same page. I could be wrong, but don't see it.
Phaneuf has denied being exposed in expansion. So now what?
He said no to waiving his NMC. So now Ottawa must protect him, unless he changes his mind by Friday.
Would Marc consider moving to Ottawa?
Not interested otherwise, but would take Phaneuf back in a non hockey trade that costs us some $, but moves MS. As for Phanny, we can ultimately flip.
Staal would probably be better in a zone based system. Regardless, Staal has another 21.2 mil left on his contract. People are asking in the Klein thread why he would walk away from 2.75 mil. You think Staal is going to walk away from 21 mil?
Concur on bold
Not sure, but IMO Staal would waive for Hawks.
Competitive. chance at cup. Second City ballpark similar standard of living to NY. No probs expected with family relocation, schools, etc. If he doesn't want to sell CT digs, would have buy/rent short term, but I think it is close enough he considers to waive.
Of course, Chicago has absolutely no interest, unless Seabrook is unloaded.
I understand others disagree, but if Seabs is willing to give us follow up waiver to his NMC so we can immediately try to trade him -- and that is the thing, there must be no win now bs saying lets try to get a year out of Seabs --- IF all that could be arranged, it could be worth it.
Bet is still most likely for Staal buy out.
One-Way Deal.
That's the way to do it.
Puemps should sign with a smile on his face.
It's the Victor Svedberg reward... multiple one-way deals without doing jack in the NHL.
He's a good kid too, very likable guy. Just not an everyday NHLer.
He'd be a fine cheap spare . Not expecting much more but talents there
ok w/2 way, provided of course, no NMC and min or no NTC.
Not seeing huge dif in $. Good kid worth few extra $.
Stepan for Galchenyuk is a bad trade for the Rangers. *Even if Montreal includes the 25th OA
Chucky more skilled/flashy, but the guy hasn't shown he can play a lick of defense at the NHL level, nor that he can be a center at this level. If Stepan and Chucky are both going to put up 55-60 points a year, I'd rather have the guy who does it at the center position, in all situations, and all strengths.
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