Idk... Goose got us a 1st rounder! Pommer has a lot of value to any playoff contending team. I think even what I said is to little TBH.
- Smittyx36

Depends on what teams are looking for as to what guys will get you. The only way to know for sure is to wait til closer to the deadline.

Idk... Goose got us a 1st rounder! Pommer has a lot of value to any playoff contending team. I think even what I said is to little TBH.
- Smittyx36

whats a playoff contending team going to get rid of?

getting a first rounder and a role player for pominville doesnt do us a lot of good, especially if the first rounder comes from a contender.

i wouldn't be totally opposed to getting rid of pominville, or anyone really, but the return has to be good. blowing it up just to blow it up doesnt do you any good unless its the return is going to payoff eventually.

i'd rather hold onto the talented core, even if they do come with a losing mentality, than trade them for anything less than guarantees.

Pominville would fetch a lot.
I think the Sabres would be crazy to trade him.
- Aetherial

I'd prefer to keep him, shop Vanek first, Miller 2nd. Build yourself a nice foundation.

And I thought I was childish...

whats a playoff contending team going to get rid of?

getting a first rounder and a role player for pominville doesnt do us a lot of good, especially if the first rounder comes from a contender.
- Putzfrau

Agreed, need to act now with any of the top players. To get a bidding war (like what 's going on with O'Reilly)

Darcy intends to sign Miller, Vanek & Pommer. (If he's still here, that is)

I'm that guy I guess, that knows it all.

Idk... Goose got us a 1st rounder! Pommer has a lot of value to any playoff contending team. I think even what I said is to little TBH.
- Smittyx36

He's got value. And if you don't get full value, you're still going to get a nice return. If they are going to commit to rebuild mode, then he could go as easy as anyone... and he's one of my favorite players.

But I don't think they are going to tank and/or trade for the future. I think they are going to try to make this season work, again.

I'd prefer to keep him, shop Vanek first, Miller 2nd. Build yourself a nice foundation.
- nfph

That would be the way I'd do it too. I think Pommer is the guy that would want to stay anyway. I think he'd be a good piece to have during a rebuild.

whats a playoff contending team going to get rid of?

getting a first rounder and a role player for pominville doesnt do us a lot of good, especially if the first rounder comes from a contender.
- Putzfrau

First off there is no guaranteeing that the team getting pominville makes the playoffs, 2nd we could get someone they just drafted 1-2 years ago in the 1st round, plus we could also get a decent roster guy.

I'm that guy I guess, that knows it all.
- Irish 14

You better not. . .

He's got value. And if you don't get full value, you're still going to get a nice return. If they are going to commit to rebuild mode, then he could go as easy as anyone... and he's one of my favorite players.

But I don't think they are going to tank and/or trade for the future. I think they are going to try to make this season work, again.
- keptupl8

I know and that pisses me off! We aren't good enough even with 1-2 trades.

He's got value. And if you don't get full value, you're still going to get a nice return. If they are going to commit to rebuild mode, then he could go as easy as anyone... and he's one of my favorite players.

But I don't think they are going to tank and/or trade for the future. I think they are going to try to make this season work, again.
- keptupl8

You better not. . .
- ImThatGuy

More than u know.......

whats a playoff contending team going to get rid of?

getting a first rounder and a role player for pominville doesnt do us a lot of good, especially if the first rounder comes from a contender.

i wouldn't be totally opposed to getting rid of pominville, or anyone really, but the return has to be good. blowing it up just to blow it up doesnt do you any good unless its the return is going to payoff eventually.

i'd rather hold onto the talented core, even if they do come with a losing mentality, than trade them for anything less than guarantees.
- Putzfrau

Multiple first round picks sounds OK to me. Look what options Columbus has with 3. They'll fack it up though

I want to go into full rebuild mode, but i also dont want Darcy making those decisions. So torn on this.

I like the chemistry that Vanek, Pommer and Hodge have though. So if I can still accomplish a rebuild but keep them, I'd be ok with it for the most part.

I just think that in order to do a the rebuild they need to, Vanek could get a really good return and Pommer a fairly solid one.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think we are back to square one and still looking for 2 complete lines once again with a bunch of unknowns. Either Pommer or Vanek would fetch a good return tho.I think most teams know the kind of heat Pommer can bring and they all know Vanek in front of the net.I wouldnt part with Hodgson for anything.Hes a legit number one center IMO.He would have to be part of a rebuild.

Multiple first round picks sounds OK to me. Look what options Columbus has with 3. They'll fack it up though
- keptupl8

Edmonton has had plenty #1 picks!

whats a playoff contending team going to get rid of?

getting a first rounder and a role player for pominville doesnt do us a lot of good, especially if the first rounder comes from a contender.

i wouldn't be totally opposed to getting rid of pominville, or anyone really, but the return has to be good. blowing it up just to blow it up doesnt do you any good unless its the return is going to payoff eventually.

i'd rather hold onto the talented core, even if they do come with a losing mentality, than trade them for anything less than guarantees.
- Putzfrau

The best bet when targeting a playoff team is to look at their top prospects. Guys that are ready to make the jump. Make the team younger and load up with talent.

Multiple first round picks sounds OK to me. Look what options Columbus has with 3. They'll fack it up though
- keptupl8

Not anymore.

Edmonton has had plenty #1 picks!
- Irish 14

And in 3 years they're going to set the league on fire.

Multiple first round picks sounds OK to me. Look what options Columbus has with 3. They'll fack it up though
- keptupl8

I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt with their new GM. He's got a pretty good track record with drafting.

I know and that pisses me off! We aren't good enough even with 1-2 trades.
- Smittyx36

I disagree. If you can bring in the right couple guys they can help raise the game of everyone else. They can step their game up when it counts, and that can be contageous.

The problem is those 1-2 trades are next to impossible to make and guys like that don't get traded very often.

I think we are back to square one and still looking for 2 complete lines once again with a bunch of unknowns. Either Pommer or Vanek would fetch a good return tho.I think most teams know the kind of heat Pommer can bring and they all know Vanek in front of the net.I wouldnt part with Hodgson for anything.Hes a legit number one center IMO.He would have to be part of a rebuild.
- buffalo 1

Yeah, Hodgson isn't going anywhere.

I want to go into full rebuild mode, but i also dont want Darcy making those decisions. So torn on this.
- ImThatGuy

When are dead last in the league and the deadline comes along I can't see darcy passing on "blowing it up" so to speak.

Then once the season ends he gets fired and we get a new GM who comes in and drafts the new guys and evaluates the current squad.