Pominville is exactly the kind of player we need, i really cannot fathom why Buffalo wants to part ways with him. He would be a tremendous replacement for Parise both in terms of production and leadership, assuming we aren't one of the eight teams on his no-trade list (i can't see why we would be) i certainly hope Lou kicks the tires on acquiring him.
Pominville - Henrique - Kovalchuk
Elias - Zajac - Zubrus
Ponikarovsky - Loktionov - Clarkson
D'Agostini - Carter - Bernier
Gionta/Kostopoulos
Our forward group would once again be one of the deepest in the league, incredibly solid third and fourth lines with the right amount of high end talent in the top six.
I wonder what Buffalo would want for him though? Surely if they're selling Pominville they're looking to get some picks and prospects in return; perhaps they'd take Tallinder back too considering his previous chemistry with Myers and the fact Regehr is likely to be moved at the deadline as well?
Maybe a deal around:
To
Pominville
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Tallinder
1st Round Pick
Merrill / Severson
Surely that would get the ball rolling at least? Tough price to pay but i'd do it for Pominville.
What about Alexander Burmistrov? Apparently he is in the dog house with the coach. He is a highly skilled lefty shot. I would love to add him to our team.
I am still hesitant to trade Merrill to be 100% honest.
hed be in the doghouse too after one **** up as well.
hey who rules?
odeebo rules, odeebo rules, banana peel, tires screech, off cliff, fire, die. le fin.
I am still hesitant to trade Merrill to be 100% honest.
Brilliant! You might be my favorite poster currently!![]()
Giving up Merrill or Severson isn't cool with me.
Right now, Pominville is a decent Parise replacement. Jon Merill is playing minor league hockey. It's an easy choice for me.
I'm hoping Merrill develops into John Carlson 2.0.
Hypothetical question. Would you rather trade Matteau? Or this years first rounder? We'll undoubtedly be drawing a lower pick this year, but as has been said maybe they will be another bust while we've already got a good look at Matteau.
Hypothetical question. Would you rather trade Matteau? Or this years first rounder? We'll undoubtedly be drawing a lower pick this year, but as has been said maybe they will be another bust while we've already got a good look at Matteau.
That's quite a bit of value for Pomnville. Tallinder is not worth much to us right now, but could net a second round pick based on the trades we've seen.
So, a 1st, 2nd, and Merrill/Severson for Pominville? Sabres just might have to take that.
Hypothetically, I'd offer Fayne, Josefson, Clarkson(Matteau) and a future 2nd. Vanek is almost 30 + he is injury prone. If Lamoriello was really going to go 110% "win now for Marty".
Zubrus-Loktionov-Kovalchuk
Vanek-Henrique-D'Agostini
Elias-Zajac-Ponikarovsky
Bernier-Carter-Kostopolous
Yeah. I wish. But that lineup could seriously contend with a team like Pittsburgh. A great blend of trench soldiers (Ponikarovsky, Zubrus, D'Agostini), 2 way guys/playmakers (Zajac, Henrique, Loktionov), skill (Vanek, Kovalchuk, Elias) and then the crash, bang, boom 4th line.
This isn't very well thought out. Merrill could be a STAR! I'm all for dealing prospects for proven players but I just wouldn't deal him. I guess I just like him a lot but he's the one and only prospect I wouldn't deal.