I am not sure what I expect in terms of public statements or demeanor from GMMG, but his inaction is frustrating when we see the team struggling and think it is time to unload a d or Lack (assuming there is no plan to buyout or trade Lou) for some scoring.

I am not really sure how many people are on the #tanknation wagon but when you don't see any change it is hard to really root for the home team. I am a fan and pvr/watch every game. Gillis should be canned if he can't make a simple move to bring in some legit scoring help. If he can't trade a d, bring in someone who can. I know this is a sort of in between year to some, but they really need a top 6 forward who can either score or setup plays for others to score- until our recent crop of prospects develop into regular nhlers, fingers crossed.

We have missed the pmd since Ehrhoff, maybe trade Hamhuis for Subban, the are both Olympians...
- hillbillydeluxe

Exactly, PK can't even crack the line up. We'd be doing Montreal a favour, they should probably throw in a first rounder in appreciation of said favour.

I may be focusing on only one part of his statement? He's wrong in my opinion that successful franchises don't rebuild, they reload. ALL successful teams win because of some form of suckage.
- LeftCoaster

Chicago and Pittsburgh are prime examples. San Jose has been retooling on the fly but still haven't won anything yet.

I liked Fosco's retool explanation. We have depth on d, so that is what you trade for forward scoring. I think trading one of the 4 top salary guys is the way to go but if that isn't going to happen because of ntc/nmc then you have to look at trading Tanev or Stanton for some picks or forward prospects.

I like Lack, and think he performs better than many backups, but he may be worth more in a trade for forward help than as a backup goalie, but it seems nobody likes to pay a lot for a goalie...
- hillbillydeluxe

I agree with that notion 100%, you don't just fire-sale everyone and anyone, that's stupid, for lack of a better term.

You manage the assets you have to stay relative, however, GMMG has not shown thus far that he's willing or capable of doing that.

Pretty good chance a canuck or two will be coming home with gold. Unless the Fins turn into World Beaters.

Chicago and Pittsburgh are prime examples. San Jose has been retooling on the fly but still haven't won anything yet.
- Chest Rockwell

The Canucks are a prime example, there's no way in hell we're as successful as we have been over the past five years (without winning a Cup) without the services of Henrik & Daniel. Both were taken as top three picks.

You can add Luongo to that as well, he wasn't our top five picks but he was a 4th overall pick.

Pretty good chance a canuck or two will be coming home with gold. Unless the Fins turn into World Beaters.
- vancity787

You still at me?

Is there a trade deadline in the pool?

Is there a trade deadline in the pool?
- Nucker101

Don't worry even the desperate won't take letang off your hands.

Is there a trade deadline in the pool?
- Nucker101

Been wondering that myself. If there is, it would be nice if it was a few days or a week after the NHL deadline so we in the pool can captialize on the action (please let there be lots of action at the deadline)

Don't worry even the desperate won't take letang off your hands.
- pker2theend

Meh, at this point I'm thinking of looking towards next year more anyways. I have some offers out right now, but if they all get turned down I'll likely keep Ovie, Malkin, Stamkos, Kane, Staal, Trouba, Barkov, Letang, and both goalies as my core for next year and sell off the rest for picks/prospects. The Letang, Harding and Barkov injuries/illness really screwed my plan to make a run this year.

Meh, at this point I'm thinking of looking towards next year more anyways. I have some offers out right now, but if they all get turned down I'll likely keep Ovie, Malkin, Stamkos, Kane, Staal, Trouba, Barkov, Letang, and both goalies as my core for next year and sell off the rest for picks/prospects. The Letang, Harding and Barkov injuries/illness really screwed my plan to make a run this year.
- Nucker101

Looks like Tanguay is done for the year as well with hip surgery.

Ive been thinking about moving my 1st round pick if anyone is interested.

Im looking to package it with another player to upgrade that position.

Give me a shout if interested.

I just got word that my class is cancelled tomorrow morning. FU*KYEAHHHH!!!!!!

Looks like Tanguay is done for the year as well with hip surgery.
- Chest Rockwell

Saw that too.

Ive been thinking about moving my 1st round pick if anyone is interested.

Im looking to package it with another player to upgrade that position.

Give me a shout if interested.
- Gullzy

I'm interested.

Saw that too.
- Nucker101

What would you want for Clarkson?

If anyone is looking to move picks(only interested in 1sts, maybe a 2nd if you're not asking for much), or good young players/prospects. I'm willing to move Giordano, Callahan, J.Williams, Harding, Bogosian, Burrows, Clarkson etc. Either straight up 1-1 deals or I can package 2 or 3 guys.

I'm interested.
- Nucker101

didn't Fosco say something regarding the picks of teams that didn't have line up dressed regularly?

didn't Fosco say something regarding the picks of teams that didn't have line up dressed regularly?
- Chest Rockwell

My understanding of the situation is that our picks will be slotted higher than playoff teams but lower than non playoff teams.

Should land the owner a good player.

My understanding of the situation is that our picks will be slotted higher than playoff teams but lower than non playoff teams.

Should land the owner a good player.
- Gullzy

Sounds about right. Decent players to be had in the first round for sure.

For those shopping; Bonino and Niskanen are currently available.

(I wonder if Carol gets paid on all the comments posted on this blog that are about our hockeypool?)

(I wonder if Carol gets paid on all the comments posted on this blog that are about our hockeypool?)
- Chest Rockwell

if she does, she is making a fortune

I've turned down some very solid offers even since he's been injured.

I countered with a young star forward of slightly less value than Tavares, a good offensive young D in his prime who also picks up good peripheral stats, and a 1st round pick.

I was turned down, but that should give you an idea of how much I value him.

Considering his age, his injury doesn't diminish what I'm asking at all.

Full price
- Fosco

I would say, full price++!

I would say, full price++!
- KB3Point0

I don't know about that.

I've discussed what I was offered (privately) with another interested party, and they thought it (my counter) was fair for both parties.

Their offer was better than your original one, but I'm not willing to stack him with 4 of the top 5 players in the game

I don't know about that.

I've discussed what I was offered (privately) with another interested party, and they thought it was fair for both parties.

Their offer was better than your original one, but I'm not willing to stack him with 4 of the top 5 players in the game
- Fosco

Contrary to what KB3 says, you can't "reload" unless you have the assets to do so (which requires a few lean years) or you start trading away expiring contracts for younger players and draft picks.

We have seen neither of those in past several years.

Edit: trading a player like Corey Schneider is exactly what GMMG should be doing IMO.
- LeftCoaster

When did I say you don't need assets to "reload"??? And it does not require "a few lean years" if you manage your team well. It makes the reload easier, but it is not a requirement.