Josh Rimer: Another edition of Rimer's Rambling's This weeks edition of Rimer's Ramblings

Josh Rimer: Another edition of Rimer's Rambling's
This weeks edition of Rimer's Ramblings
- JoshRimer

Not that I'm sold on Steve Mason, but the Flyers trading for Ryan Miller reeks of dumb. They have more needs than a 30 year old, soon to be UFA goalie who will eat up $6mm in cap room.

Josh Rimer: Another edition of Rimer's Rambling's
This weeks edition of Rimer's Ramblings
- JoshRimer

Not surprised to hear the Oilers are looking for a D-Man. I agree with you that the Isles trade is really risky, especially if they really don't have any idea on whether or not Vanek might re-sign. I doubt he'll re-sign if he hits the first week of July as a UFA.

Not that I'm sold on Steve Mason, but the Flyers trading for Ryan Miller reeks of dumb. They have more needs than a 30 year old, soon to be UFA goalie who will eat up $6mm in cap room.
- Jsaquella

Ding Ding Ding...you are correct sir....I am not nearly as stubborn about dealing coots or schenn anymore, but honestly for a goalie with all the cap baggage as Miller and Mason is playing pretty well...the idea of Miller to the Flyers makes zero sense...

Not surprised to hear the Oilers are looking for a D-Man. I agree with you that the Isles trade is really risky, especially if they really don't have any idea on whether or not Vanek might re-sign. I doubt he'll re-sign if he hits the first week of July as a UFA.
- Nucker101

I'm sure the Isle's and Vaneks agent will be in talks soon as the Isle's have to act quickly...if Vanek and JT develop a chemistry and they produce big numbers I can't see why Vanek wouldn't consider signing an extension especially if Snow makes a move for a goaltender and a d-man. Is he willing to take less to go to Minnesota? He won't have a center of JT's caliber in Minny. Time will tell whether it's about winning or being close to home.

Ding Ding Ding...you are correct sir....I am not nearly as stubborn about dealing coots or schenn anymore, but honestly for a goalie with all the cap baggage as Miller and Mason is playing pretty well...the idea of Miller to the Flyers makes zero sense...

- nonpoint22

I think you are incorrect, mostly because I want Coutourier.

Think you could also dump cap on us.

I'm sure the Isle's and Vaneks agent will be in talks soon as the Isle's have to act quickly...if Vanek and JT develop a chemistry and they produce big numbers I can't see why Vanek wouldn't consider signing an extension especially if Snow makes a move for a goaltender and a d-man. Is he willing to take less to go to Minnesota? He won't have a center of JT's caliber in Minny. Time will tell whether it's about winning or being close to home.
- Leninthebuff

He may have the best C option in JT, but the overall line combo in Minny of Vanek - Koivu - Pominville or Parise - Koivu - Vanek would be much more appealing IMO.

I think you are incorrect, mostly because I want Coutourier.

Think you could also dump cap on us.
- ImThatGuy

If there's a player on the Sabres the Flyers should be after, it's Erhoff.

If there's a player on the Sabres the Flyers should be after, it's Erhoff.
- Jsaquella

I agree there. I would think the price would be pretty hefty though. He has a great cap hit(4MM) and is signed long term with half of the salary already being paid (18 of the 40mm)

I agree there. I would think the price would be pretty hefty though. He has a great cap hit(4MM) and is signed long term with half of the salary already being paid (18 of the 40mm)
- ImThatGuy

Yeah, it's definitely not something that Reiger would part with cheaply. It's not that Miller's not a good goalie, but the Flyers are getting solid play from Mason. If that lasts, he's cheaper and younger than Miller & honestly, if Miller's out there this summer, why trade an asset for him now, when the Flyers aren't a serious contender?

Yeah, it's definitely not something that Reiger would part with cheaply. It's not that Miller's not a good goalie, but the Flyers are getting solid play from Mason. If that lasts, he's cheaper and younger than Miller & honestly, if Miller's out there this summer, why trade an asset for him now, when the Flyers aren't a serious contender?
- Jsaquella

Oh I agree, Miller to Philly makes little sense. It would shock me if he were to end up there, and I cant imagine many Philly fans who would be overly joyed.

Oh I agree, Miller to Philly makes little sense. It would shock me if he were to end up there, and I cant imagine many Philly fans who would be overly joyed.
- ImThatGuy

If Mason does stumble, then Miller would definitely be a good target in FA...As well as Mason has played, it's hard to be fully sold on him.

Josh Rimer: Another edition of Rimer's Rambling's
This weeks edition of Rimer's Ramblings
- JoshRimer

JML is not even remotely on the Oilers radar....that's got to be one of the dumbest suggestions ever....

Philly trading Couturier for Miller makes no sense, but I certainly wouldn't complain if it happened!

JML is not even remotely on the Oilers radar....that's got to be one of the dumbest suggestions ever....
- Iggysbff

Word is that Buffalo and Edmonton were working on a deal involving Miller, but that he refused to waive his NTC.

As I've said in this space twice now, Vanek really wants to play with the Minnesota Wild, and from a very good source of mine, he plans to test Unrestricted Free Agency.
- Josh Rimer

Josh, what are the chances the league investigates tampering if Vanek signs in Minnesota? Not to say there is tampering, but with the majority of the national hockey media reporting this early that Vanek is likely to sign in Minnesota, is it just a forgone conclusion that the league will need to make sure it's on the up and up?

Word is that Buffalo and Edmonton were working on a deal involving Miller, but that he refused to waive his NTC.
- Tsyolin

If by working on a deal you mean Mact making one phone call then I guess about 20 other teams were all working on deals too.

There is zero chance of Miller in Edmonton. Its just Regier blowing smoke to try to up the price.

Scuderi is now out for a LONG time (broken ankle) so the Pens are not likely to trade a defenseman. If they do, it'd only happen because they have such a huge stable of prospects and the offer is too good to refuse. Given Niskanen is an UFA this summer, that's unlikely.

Word is that Buffalo and Edmonton were working on a deal involving Miller, but that he refused to waive his NTC.
- Tsyolin

Well you can call that is a smoke screen if you want, but Miller doesn't even have a NTC.

Well you can call that is a smoke screen if you want, but Miller doesn't even have a NTC.
- DaFan

Uh, yes he does. A limited NTC in which he can list 8 teams he won't accept a trade to. And Edmonton is on it.