Ownership gives Ray Shero OK to sweeten deal for Ryan Kesler

Ownership has authorized Shero to sweeten the deal to land Kesler as the Penguins believe his acquisition would improve dramatically their chances to win the Stanley Cup in one of the next three postseasons

For what it's worth...

can't believe the sharks aren't making any moves to upgrade their d

For what it's worth...
- wolfhounds

what more can they really add though? it comes a point where you have to say take it or leave it.

can't believe the sharks aren't making any moves to upgrade their d
- 2Real

Missed out on Robidas. Edler would be scary on that team IMO, but they don't have the assets that they could move for him.

Really Rundblad was worth less than a 2nd round pick and the Flyers have never inquired about him? Even the "what-if" factor is worth the pick. 3 years now I have wondered and watch him become a stud with Chicago, but the Flyers got another 7th defenseman they will resign for way overpayment. Then in 18 months they will figure out a way to take him off the books, but no one will take him. *thumbs up*

can't believe the sharks aren't making any moves to upgrade their d
- 2Real

Tell them Mesz is available.

For what it's worth...
- wolfhounds

Hopefully the Ducks can at least make this a 2 team bidding war.

Really Rundblad was worth less than a 2nd round pick and the Flyers have never inquired about him? Even the "what-if" factor is worth the pick. 3 years now I have wondered and watch him become a stud with Chicago, but the Flyers got another 7th defenseman they will resign for way overpayment. Then in 18 months they will figure out a way to take him off the books, but no one will take him. *thumbs up*
- Glak18

Yeah, I'd take Rundblad for a 2nd over AMac for a 2 and 3.

what more can they really add though? it comes a point where you have to say take it or leave it.
- stayinthefnnet

No idea, but it could make for an interesting TDL for you tomorrow. Kesler on the Pens isn't a pleasant prospect, but the dent he's going to put in the prospect/pick pool could be significant.

No idea, but it could make for an interesting TDL for you tomorrow. Kesler on the Pens isn't a pleasant prospect, but the dent he's going to put in the prospect/pick pool could be significant.
- wolfhounds

i dont think they get him. i dont think he is moved. but if he is, i still dont think its to the pens. once they get past pouliot, there really isnt much else.

Hopefully the Ducks can at least make this a 2 team bidding war.
- Nucker101

Maybe, but the Ducks made a fair number of moves today...I wonder if they've got anything left in the tank?

Ownership gives Ray Shero OK to sweeten deal


Homer's job is complete.

Yeah, I'd take Rundblad for a 2nd over AMac for a 2 and 3.
- Nucker101

It's weird how teams that win the cup always end up making small moves that make impacts later and bubble inconsistent teams always look for the name and pay for it later.

Maybe, but the Ducks made a fair number of moves today...I wonder if they've got anything left in the tank?
- wolfhounds

They cleared up a decent amount of cap space and moved out Penner who I believe was playing in their top 6 for a good amount of games. They have a spot open in their top 6 and the cap space to acquire one of Vanek/Kesler/Moulson/Cammy and only one of those guys is under contract as a non-rental. Ducks usually have good asset management, not a team that deals top prospects/picks for rentals.

Ownership gives Ray Shero OK to sweeten deal


Homer's job is complete.
- hereticpride

They cleared up a decent amount of cap space and moved out Penner who I believe was playing in their top 6 for a good amount of games. They have a spot open in their top 6 and the cap space to acquire one of Vanek/Kesler/Moulson/Cammy and only one of those guys is under contract as a non-rental. Ducks usually have good asset management, not a team that deals top prospects/picks for rentals.
- Nucker101

i still think it would suck trading him to a conference foe.

Ownership gives Ray Shero OK to sweeten deal


Homer's job is complete.
- hereticpride

Let us hope so. I'd still love for another team to swoop in with a better offer that includes a promising young forward(Sutter doesn't do it for me, especially with Matthias added and Santorelli potentially getting re-signed).

i still think it would suck trading him to a conference foe.
- stayinthefnnet

Meh, he turns 30 this year. Canucks won't be contenders next year and likely the year beyond. Get the best return possible.

Tonight was Amac's best game of the season for the Islanders!

They cleared up a decent amount of cap space and moved out Penner who I believe was playing in their top 6 for a good amount of games. They have a spot open in their top 6 and the cap space to acquire one of Vanek/Kesler/Moulson/Cammy and only one of those guys is under contract as a non-rental. Ducks usually have good asset management, not a team that deals top prospects/picks for rentals.
- Nucker101

Yup, solid points. I'm surprised we haven't heard more about Vanek considering he was pulled from tonight's game.

Tonight was Amac's best game of the season for the Islanders!
- Danformo

I see what you did there...

How'd Vanek do?

Yup, solid points. I'm surprised we haven't heard more about Vanek considering he was pulled from tonight's game.
- wolfhounds

With the rejected Isles offer and the general understanding that he may very well head to the Wild as a UFA I think the Isles are really struggling to recoup the value they gave up for him.

With the rejected Isles offer and the general understanding that he may very well head to the Wild as a UFA I think the Isles are really struggling to recoup the value they gave up for him.
- hereticpride

For sure.

With the rejected Isles offer and the general understanding that he may very well head to the Wild as a UFA I think the Isles are really struggling to recoup the value they gave up for him.
- hereticpride

Snow really should be unemployed sooner rather than later.

malkin and a 1st for kesler