Latest on Keith Yandle, Jonathan Drouin, Dustin Byfuglien and Cam Atkinson, plus updates on the Ducks and Red Wings in your NHL rumor mill.
Latest Rangers Rumors.
Could the Rangers shop Keith Yandle?
NEW YORK POST: Brett Cyrgalis believes the recent activity in the NHL trade market puts pressure on New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton to make a move. He notes Gorton reportedly has interest in Tampa Bay Lightning winger Jonathan Drouin, though it’s unclear what it will cost to pry him away from the Bolts. There’s also the question of pending UFA defenseman Keith Yandle’s future, as he could become a trade chip.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH’s Aaron Portzline reported the following via Twitter: “Hearing rumblings that #NYR have called, yet again, regarding #CBJ RW Cam Atkinson, who has quickly become a favorite of John Tortorella.” He added that’s he’s unsure if the Jackets want to move Atkinson. “Tortorella for sure doesn’t.”
SPECTOR’S NOTE: I don’t expect Gorten to panic, but I also have no doubt he’s closely monitoring the trade market. Yandle is likely their best bargaining chip, but he would also be a rental player so the return might not help the Blueshirts this season. After the Johansen trade, I think Blue Jackets management want to take some time to evaluate the roster before deciding if another deal is necessary.
Lightning scouting the Blues.
THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: With trade speculation swirling about winger Jonathan Drouin, Erik Erlendsson reports Tampa Bay Lightning management have recently scouted the St. Louis Blues. Erlendssen suspects the Bolts want to add a right-handed defenseman, preferably one who can work the power play, citing Blues rearguard Kevin Shattenkirk as one who could fit the bill. He also noted Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman claiming the Blues are among the clubs with interest in Drouin. Erlendssen reports there’s nothing imminent regarding a deal.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: I’ll be very surprised if the Blues move Shattenkirk, as he’s their best puck-moving defenseman. He’s also carrying a $4.25 million cap hit into next season, which the Bolts could find difficult to absorb if they hope to re-sign key players like Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn and Nikita Kucherov. Not saying that deal can’t happen, but the Blues would be giving up a key player while the Bolts could have difficulty making the dollars fit.
Stars could pursue a high-end defenseman.
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Responding to a reader’s question, Mike Heika believes the Dallas Stars are in the market for a high-end defenseman and will be in talks with any that become available. GM Jim Nill is currently evaluating his pending UFA blueliners (Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers and Jordie Benn) and must decide if he’s willing to part with some of his promising young defensemen to get a big-ticket defenseman like Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien or San Jose’s Brent Burns.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: To be clear, Heika isn’t saying the Stars are pursuing Byfuglien and Burns, but merely citing them as examples of the kind of blueliner they’d like to add. They’ll be worth keeping an eye on as the trade deadline approaches, as they have the depth in prospects to swing a deal for a rental player.
Latest on the Ducks and Red Wings.
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Eric Stephens reports Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray “is looking at adding offense to the NHL’s lowest-scoring team. The most intriguing name on the market is Jonathan Drouin, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2013 draft who has requested a trade out of Tampa Bay.”
THE DETROIT NEWS: Gregg Krupa recently reported the Red Wings will need to create some space on their defensem to clear room for veteran Kyle Quincey, who is soon returning from injury. His return will mean the Wings have eight defenseman, which GM Ken Holland isn’t willing to carry.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: A trade by the Wings is possible, though they could also simply demote someone.
The Blues need to figure out if they are keeping Shattenkirk or not. He is signed for one more year so his trade value will be higher if they move him this year….question is do they want to pay him 7million on a long term deal? My sense is they will trade him at some point. I don’t think the bolts would trade Drouin for Shattenkirk. I don’t think they can afford to pay him the 7 million he would command on a long term contract even if they parted with Stamkos, as they have to sign the triplets to new contracts. I would suspect they will trade drouin for younger, cheaper players with huge upside. I think the bolts would be wise to trade Killorn and filppula as well….they need to create cap space and Namestmikov is ready for a greater role.
No way does Drouin alone get you Shattenkirk, I think St Louis is looking for a true number 1 center for Shattenkirk and Drouin isn’t that.
No disrespect but Kevin Shattenkirk isn’t going to land a number 1 centre. There aren’t many, if any to be had, and Shattenkirk alone wouldn’t fetch one.
I think it was mentioned yesterday, if Drouin moves its for similar player age wise..otherwise you look really really bad
See St . Louis is a weird one because yes they could use a center especially an offensive one but they are currently over the cap I believe and Shattenkirk only makes just over 4 mill…so if they are looking to make a move like thatI am not sure how it gets done there are not many top 2 type centers kicking around for under 4 million bucks and teams that potentially have one are not going to give it away for 1 player and a salary dump on top to make it fit for the Blues….I wonder if they dont kind of tweak thi gs a little but for the most part stand pat this year see how it plays out, if it doesnt work blow it up in the offseason, Hitchcock and all.
StL has LTIR space due to Schwartz & Ott’s injuries. That cushion sits at 1.731 as I write this & growing daily.
Schwartz will be back after the break and Ott is likely done for the year granted but that still not alot of space if you assume Otts full salary as the LTIR. If they were to ,ake a move that would be it you think? I dunno I think St. Louis might be better served playing it out. If you start dealing pieces like that away and get the same results you cou
d be taking away pieces that maybe useful down the road…shuffling deck chairs at that point imo not enough space to make to big 8f a splash and I am not certain they could with what they might be willing to move. St. Louis is a weird one to me. Kinda reminds me of Calgary the last few years Iginla was there…good but not good enough and may start a rebuild to late
Maybe the Jets can trade for Drouin. They have a tonne of prospects. they could trade Buff to TB as a rental but add one of their prospects to get the deal done.
Smart post Angelo I agree with you on Killorn and to a lesser extent Fillpula, Killorn I think is a tradeable asset that would have a good return I question what Fillpula would bring back but I doubt he would be an overly tough guy to trade by moving those 2 along with potentially moving Drouin they could restock abit so to speak clear enough room for some contracts and provide some more ice time for a guy like Namestmkov.
…..and the Blues need to find out if Shattenkirk wants to go to free agency after next year or is willing to sign lomg term with the Blues.
My prediction: Shattenkirk is traded at the draft
Hopefully to Detroit we sure could use Shattenkirk we need a #1 Dman real bad Kronwall isn’t what he used to be any more.
I’m not sure Shattenkirk is a #1 Dman. Offensively certainly he’s 1 of the best in the league but on the defensive side of the puck he’s not a train wreck but not his strongest suit. He’s #3 in STL for TOI/GP 2 mins per game behind Bo & 4 behind Petro.
I was meaning that he would be a #1 Dman in Detroit, He would definitely be our best Defenceman.
When Quincey returns tomorrow, Most likely Alexy Marchenko gets sent down to Grand Rapids. Though I wish Holland could trade Jakub Kindl or put him on waivers. After playing 34 games or so Marchenko deserves to stay up in my honest opinion.
Most likely Alexy Marchenko gets sent down when Kyle Quincey returns tomorrow, Though Ken Holland should try and trade Jakub Kindl or just put him on waivers after about 34 games or so Marchenko deserves to stay with the big club he’s been pretty solid so far.
100% Agree. Marchenko earned his roster spot. Will be sad to see him demoted with Quincey or Kindl being the “other options”.
Shocked there is no flack for Rangers Management…they tried like gangbusters to get Yandle- when every one seemed to know he was over rated and over paid AND move Anthony Duclair to get it..now they cant unload him fast enough…
So hard in this day and age to determine who is a product of their system versus the real deal…see Jay Boumeester…once left for dead, resurrected and now? does he warrant his money?
See Dougie Hamilton, looks great playing with Chara Seidenberg but not so much in Calgary.
Yandle isn’t getting any where near the quantity or quality of ice time he received in Arz, He is 1 of the best offensive Dman in the game & when he moves on next season most likely to Boston he will bounce right back to being a top 5 offensive Dman.
As it is he sits 21st this season in scoring for Dman with 1/2 a season to go. His TOI/GP in NYR ranks him 6th for D! & he’s getting 2nd unit PP time. Boyle is getting 1st.
I don’t disagree- but offensive defenseman are only as valuable as their defensive games…see Dennis Wideman…They also must have known where he would fit in when they got him..
Yandle: What could a contending team offer to interest the Rangers to not try one more run with Yandle? He is 4th in the team in scoring and no team with the Cup in their sights will give back that production.
Eric Stephens suggesting the most intriguing way of adding offense in the NHL trade market right now is Jonathan Drouin?!
This is a player who has 6 goals in 89 games played.
The entire Leafs roster is essentially for sale. How about a Parenteau with 11 goals in 39 games? Or Komarov with 15 goals?
LOL!
dan…everyone knows what parenteau and komorov bring but lets be honest drouin is gonna be a better point producer than either of those 2
Based on what? Are you not the guy who comes on here weekly and says the NHL is different than JR or the AHL?
And what do you think costs more the guy who has potential to go one way or the other or Parenteau and Komorov? Ya Drouin could develop in to a top 3 guy but what if he doesnt? Tampa Bay isnt going to give him awayfor some draft picks or a prospect….toronto would likely trade either of those 2 for a lot less than Drouin
lol parenteau been benched by the last 2 teams he has played for cant see much interest for a contending team to bring a guy like him in! komorov isn’t gonna keep this up I hope he does but lets be realistic!
Bigbear, I know they aren’t going to bring the same return. I’m just pointing out that they are currently producing (as are many better producers who could potentially be had in the NHL) and Drouin is not so how Stephens thinks that’s the most intriguing trade target for offense is beyond me.
Now, I think Komarov can land a late first at the deadline if he’s still hot. Teams don’t have to bet on him staying hot forever, just for the playoff run to justify the deal. PAP could potentially land a 2nd or a 3rd and a 4th or something similar to what Winnik did if he keeps producing.
What do you think we’re looking at?
You totally avoided the question. I didnt say either Parenteau or Ko arov would get much. I am asking you what youre basing Drouins value on? He has 6 goals in over a full seasons worth of games and you have repeatedly pointed out that stats dont matter and it doesnt matter what you do in JR or the AHL…so why is Drouin so valueable?
dan… I think stephens is just pointing out that drouin is ” intriguing ” as is a former 3rd overall pick offensively gifted asked for a trade and is young. I don’t think Anaheim is making any trades for the now they possible could turn it around but odds are low! as for komorov if he stays how could fetch a late firs if im the lou I keep him for the dressing room they haven’t had a guy like him for the young guys in awhile as far as PA goes he got let go out of Colorado and montreal I just don’t see any true contenders taking a chance on him but for depth you never know! and shticky if you cant see the offensive talent of drouin than I don’t know what to say?
Only thing I see right now is a hypocrite who would besinging a different tune depemding if its a Leaf player orr not. Wonder what your opinion of Nylander or Marner would be if they only had 6 goals in nearly100 games…lol Some how I doubt you would be saying if you cant see their offensive
that’s the difference between you and I shticky all you can do is read the stats pages. yes I am harder on leaf prospects but I think have the right to be look at how bad we have drafted in the past 20yrs! lol and don’t say about the players we drafted and than traded away before playing cause that doesn’t help the cause
Amazing.
Guys been benched by his last two teams so he must be crap.
If that was the case guess some guys would never get a chance to prove themselves.
I’ll use baseball as an example. Guy put on waivers early in his career, bounced around, and was given another chance. Jose Bautista.
Not saying PA is a star, not by a long shot but to a contender he might be a good depth pick up.
And youre excuse for calling Schenn an un moveable plug one day and 2 days later saying he was a good pick up for theKings would be?
6 goals 90 gamessent to the minors 2 request a trade outta town = offensively gifted
40 point avg over 5 seasons = bad attitude for a contender?
Jared Tinordi for Kirby Rychle = makes sense
Gardiner for Drouin =lol
thats just tje past few days bigbear.
Sorry ifIm not buying youre “eye test:
I still think la could have done better than schenn but sutter would be the coach to up his play! parenteau bought out by habs traded by avs didn’t get along with roy! rychel for tinordi could make sense, gardiner for drouin not happening! I would write all the stuff you are so far wrong about shticky but it wouldn’t fit on the page its like you just write stuff to see your name on the board and to troll ppl nothing you write is even close to being right its not funny rather embarrassing
Just the type of answer from a sanctimonious, obtuse troll we all have come to expect.
lol ok shticky (yankee fan) what ever you wanna call yourself
Typical response. Give a reason why the media Damien Cox had the Gardiner for Drouin swap out there. No all you do if laugh and say it is not going to happen.
Give a reason why PA wouldnt add depth ? Because he failed twice ? Not good enough , even during last nights game they talked about it.
Unlike you I can admit my mistakes and am not living in a basement somewhere.I give you credit when you are right and call you out when you’re opinion needs to be be questioned.
All you do is come back with responses like youre the king and have no time for us mere fools.
Funny how I get along with everyone in my life and on other sites yet you are like Marchand to me.
Again you’re a sad troll who I shouldnt be talking to.
go read what I said about PA again! “but for depth you never know” and as far as gardiner for drouin when is the last time a big named player or prospect etc etc hasn’t been linked to Toronto by one of the Toronto media?? and how many have come to Toronto? if you had of said gardiner plus a first pick than it would make more sense
Why the Heck would I add a first ? The parameters of the deal would be based around Drouin and Gardiner. In fact idiot Im just reporting what I read.
Geez buddy you really are something else.
As for Parenteau he got injured in Col and lost his spot. Same with Montreal. Yes his production declined but he was injured.
Do I need to provide links or show you stats ?
Nah why bother you’ll just blow them off anyway and carry on oblivious to how much of an idiot you are.
lol if your a big enough idiot to think the bolts would take gardiner straight up for tb than your hockey knowledge even less than I thought! geez your something else
straight up for drouin
Your caps lock is on! Lol
Thanks I never would have known.
I was just thinking, would Stamkos and Drouin for Shattenkirk and Backes work for both teams?
no.
Can you elaborate why? To me TB gets a big number 1 d-man who can move the puck and a big borderline number 1 center. St. Louis gets a bona fide number 1 center and a potential top 6 young forward and a big boost to the offence that they are needing.
Do you think that St. Louis is giving up to much?
Stamkos has pretty much said that he want’s to stay in the East. I seriously doubt he has any interest in St Louis.
I have a hard time thinking that Stamkos would rejected a trade to St. Louis who are cup contenders. Just my opinion.
St Louis already has 5 players making in excess of 5 million per season, several significantly more, they have 3 UFA’s coming up this season that play significant roles & minutes in Backes, Brouwer & Gunnarson. I think they would like to bring any of the 3 back if they can make the dollars work but more importantly is they have 3 possibly 4 young studs that are going to be do significant raises Starting with Schwartz this summer followed by Allen & Jaskin the next season & Fabbri the season after that.
You add Stamkos to that mix & there isn’t enough money to go around. Schwartz is going to get a significant raise as will Allen. Both well in excess of 5 million per.
Look at it this way, Backes and Shattenkirk cap totals about 8.75mil. Backes is an UFA at the end of this season, same as Stamkos, and Shattenkirk is a UFA after next season. So the Blues would be freeing up cap space to sign Stamkos. So if the Blues sign Stamkos to 9 mil they are really not adding that much more to their cap, and if they sign him for 10 mil, they are only adding a little over 1 mil to their cap. Really not that much more to a cap to a team that needs the offence that Stamkos can offer. Plus Drouin who has one more year on his elc.
The Stars won’t pursue either of those mentioned imo. They’re both right shot d-men. John Klingberg is already the offensive, power play quarterback that Jim Nill wants leading the d core. More realistically, I would see them going after Dion Phaneuf from Toronto in exchange for a prospect or two and a draft pick if Toronto retains around 3 million a year on his 7 mill a year cap hit. They have the cap space to make it happen if they package someone from their own blue line in the deal. Idk, just my thoughts, but I don’t see them going after a top tier offensive blue liner (especially a right shot) when they already have Klingberg. They need a solid, defensive d man.
I agree with a defensive dman but I don’t think phaneuf is a fit for dallas he would get caught a lot in the run and gun offense dallas plays
You think the Leafs would retain close to 3 million of his cap hit? He has been good this year- why would they pay someone 3 million to go away and then have to replace his minutes with someone who makes 3-4 million. The Leafs will not retain anyone else’s long term cap hit…for the balance of the year sure…but none of their current roster is an albatross and if Matt Niskanen can make 6.5 million as a FA- then Dion is a bargain at 7!
All that being said can see the leafs taking Julios Honka and one the bigger contracts back from Dallas
Even last trade deadline GM Jim Nill was inquiring about Phaneuf. If the Leafs indeed retain some salary I think a deal could get done. They need his physicality as well. One thing for sure Dallas will make a big move for a push this season. Stars have Oleksiak, Nemeth, Jokkipakka, and Johns that might attract attention packaged with a pick or two.
I don’t think the Leafs will retain salary, because that would be their last slot of three for salary retention and his and Kessel’s deals would hamstring them for many years into the future. They would likely take a shorter term salary dump coming back.
Also, Phaneuf plays 22 minutes per night so if you move him where do you replace those minutes in 2 or 3 years? D take a long time to develop. The D under contract for next year are
Phaneuf
Gardiner
Rielly
Hunwick
You remove Phaneuf, lose Polak, who fills in? Harrington or Marincin? Percy, Valiev, Loov?
I know its slightly off topic but I think the blue jackets come out better on the trade they made as they are one of the bottom teams in the league trading Johansson should give them one of the top 5 picks this year and if you look at the top prospects which are all forwards they will be able to replace him easily plus they got a potential top 2 defenseman to boot
Nashville gets a player who has only shined for 1 year and has been known as a problem player with management what happens if it continues in Nashville , he could become the newer version of Semin
Two words – Tyler Seguin. He’s a real problem for Dallas isn’t he?
Two words – Tyler Seguin. He’s a real problem for Dallas isn’t he?
2 years actually & he was putting up pretty solid points this season as well. He is only 23 & just scratching the surface of his potential. This was a great trade for both teams.
Johansen in his 1st 4 years in the league playing 1/2 of year 2 in the minors already has a 33 goal & 71 point season on his roster.
Is he immature. You bet who isn’t at 23.
Nashville’s D even with out Jones is still the best in the league, making it possible for them to secure the asset they have never really had.
Lyle, you said not necessarily Burns or Byfuglien but a player like that. Wondering who are the other players that fit the mold of Burns or Byfuglien, two very unique players.
Rumor out of Toronto is Leafs and Tampa are discussing Jake Gardiner and Drouin.
Yzerman has come out and said that he’s looking for a RHD for Drouin not a LHD that is Jake Gardiner most likely to replace Coburn when he goes to UFA.
lol
I see Drouin as a good fit in Colorado on a deal based around RHD Tyson Barrie.
IMO TB would have to send more to Colorado than just Drouin to get Barrie, but yeah Drouin should work well with the young core in Colorado.
The article is at Sportsnet and Gardiner can play both sides of the ice
” The Maple Leafs are thin on right-handed defencemen, but Jake Gardiner can play on both sides of the ice. “
Neon Dion was rumoured to be on Dallas’ radar and creeps up to the type of D man they are looking for (high minute guy not the scoring part). His value is never going to be higher than his play of late has made him and I could see the Leafs moving him. He would likely be “settled for” after Dallas realizes they can’t get Burns or Big Buff but I do see the potential for a fit there if a creative deal is worked(salary retained, etc)
Phuffy would be a good fit in Dallas I think. He would be on the second pairing where he belongs and not having to go up against the other teams top lines every night, but Toronto would need to retain a good portion of that salary.
if salary is being retained and dallas misses out on other dmen than phaneuf might be an option but I don’t think he is the dman dallas needs
Leafs are not retaining salary on Phaneuf until 2021-22. That would be their last retention slot until Gunnarson comes off the books (Kessel is on the books until 2022-23) so it would severely limit their flexibility and they need it for the many trades they need to do.
I hear what you are saying about the salary slot but I still think they consider it or some sort of money adjustment. Maybe a return of dude contract or something like a Patrick Eaves (yes it is only a mil and a half) or a goaltender like Niemi at four and a half with Reimer (two mil) Phaneuf is one of if not the last elephant contract management needs to dump. Others like Bozak’s can be absorbed by teams seeking help
I agree with the idea of them taking whatever salary dump is available coming back because they can absorb that while they don’t need the cap space in the mid term. However, they can’t retain salary, because it stays out till 2021-22 and they are already doing that with Kessel.
They still need to move Lupul who is on the books till 2017-18 – that’s the last of the real duds, aside from Robidas who is gone next season.
The Bozak deal at $4.2 is fair money for the production – 27 points in 35 games, 17 minutes per game. He actually has positive trade value, IMO.
I think bozaks trade value has increased but I don’t know how high it is they couldn’t move him in the summer for a 2nd round pick?
That’s true Bigbear, but last year it was assumed he was useless without Kessel. This year his numbers are way better without Kessel. 0.77 ppg versus 0.60 ppg.
I thought the Leafs got robbed when they traded Kessel. I know you said they would have to retain. Maybe he just wasn’t as good.
your right dan look at this team play without kessel is it a vast improvement I don’t know what he was doing but he wasn’t helping
Jezus you think coaching has anything to do with it? Perhaps because they brought in alot of guys that are possession type players to fill out a roster aswell as a possession type coach
The fact players now have defined rolls? Are you really that simple to think the reason the Leafs are better is because they traded away Kessel? lol
that makes about as much sesne as saying it was all Cody Fransons fault
If the leafs do not retain salary Phuffy is not going anywhere. With the Canadian dollar supposed to stay where it is the cap will go up very very slowly and teams will not afford to take on that much for that many years.
They could also take a really bad deal back – I think they were willing to do that on one of either Phaneuf or Kessel and obviously the pressing need was to remove Kessel of the situation. They really can’t do it for both given the length of the deals. Provides no flexibility.
True, but looking at all of the Dallas contracts they really don’t have a bad contract to dump, unless you call Lehtonen’s 5.9mil cap hit bad, but then that contract is up in the 2017-18 season. That would be 3 more seasons longer the Dions. Sorry, but IMO Toronto will have to retain salary if they are looking to trade Dion.
The leafs may retain but anyone thinking they are going to retain or have to retain 3 mil on dion is crazy. Why would you move him then? 1 mil sure. 1.5 maybe. 3 is a stretch. But stats have assets the leafs would really want. Seems like a deal to be found.
What in the world would the pens want drouin for. They have a young high rated prospect that does nothing in Beau Bennett. Idk what they would even give up. With no good prospects and old guys with crappy contracts. Another 1st round pick? That’d be stupid.
Lol, wow – it’s grim in your fanbase man.
Kessel is the main problem. Thanks TML. I so bad wanted to land oshie. But that dinosaur of a GM we have don’t know to balance a lineup.
I agree pensguy don’t say kessel is the problem a guy named shticky will throw out all the stats in the world to say hes not a cancer in the room lol atleast you didn’t give up much to get him but getting rid of him now will be even tougher
He can throw out all the stats he would like. Kessel is gna be lucky to score 20 goals. How many goals did army and dupuis score along side Sid. Kessel is fast but no heart. But Pittsburgh is all about the name. Not the product.
exactly the no heart is bang on
does a package of Klein+++ get Drouin to the Rangers?
Klein is an affordable salary and can play both ends.
As a Ranger fan I think he is their 2nd most complete D and they need to retain.
Anaheim could give Buffalo Frederik Andersen and take Matt Moulson back. Playing with Getzlaf and Perry with top line minutes could increase his, and Anaheim’s, production.. Or, Sami Vatanen and Jiri Sekac to Boston for Loui Eriksson and Kevan Miller, but Boston gives Anaheim their first rounder if Eriksson leaves via free agency.
Lyle,
This a 2 part question in reguard to the Habs:
1) Is moving Subban to the RW a realistic move?
2) Is trading Subban at all realistic? If so to where and for what?
Drouin reuniting with MacKinnon makes a lot of sense but if TB wants a D man the Avs roster isn’t the best place to look….I could see the Avs RORing it up with Barrie giving him a take it or leave it offer and if he declines sending him to TB for Drouin
Drouin for Barrie was discussed by Freidman ( sp ) yesterday. It could work but Col would miss Barrie as he is very under rated.
Agree Barrie is great but if the Avs play hardball with the next contract who knows
Leaf fans, I’m wondering what do you want from the leafs, to keep playing the way they are and hopefully climb the ladder and maybe claim a wildcard spot or buy into the rebuild and move closer to the bottom of the pack and get a top 5 pick? I find myself in the same thought process as a bruin fan. Some nice top 5 prospects. I really hoping San Jose is in the bottom as the bruins have their 1st round pick
Really with the new lottery rules stick to the plan deal what you can for picksamd prospects but I dont think “bottoming out” is really good for anybody. Keep plugging along. Dont deal to try and get a wild card spot tho by bringing in any more vets…little steps, dont trade guysjust to trade them but dont get caught up in the race either, would be my hope
Hi Caper,
they gotta tank
time to trade anybody and everybody
trade UFAs
keep (or trade) – reimer polak grabner komarov kadri
offer – holland gardiner bernier bozak and some prospects
draft – chychrun/sergeyev/jolivei, big mean dman, 1 goalie
sign a goon in the offseason
call up some marlies to plug holes
trade bad contracts