Lots of reports saying Sens having hard time getting what they want for Spezza. I hope maybe someone moves onto Vinny since Spezza deal seams tough
- J35Bacher

The teams looking at Spezza want a 2C.

I have a feeling the offers are nowhere near what Tallon is suggesting. He's really just trying to drive up the price. My poker reads from his interview yesterday told me that.
- golfingsince

Seems logical to me.

Supposedly his upside isn't at the level of either of those guys. JBo would be the best analog in terms of future... top-ranked, good at everything but not an offensive dynamo.
- Tomahawk

The Bogo upside talk appears to have been unwarranted. He and JBo had the exact same number of points in their draft year - 61. In fact, they both scored 11 goals and 50 assists... spooky.

In Bogo's 352 NHL games he has 114 points.

In JBo's first 307 NHL games he had 124 points.

The teams looking at Spezza want a 2C.
- golfingsince

Which he still produces points as a 1C. So that's why they're stuck.

That's what I see happening. Both Spezza and Kesler will cost a ton.
- jmatchett383

I think the advanced UFA negotiating window will really (frank) with their trade value at the draft... think the asking price for Stastny on down to Roy have been roughly established already.

I am in Philly visiting family and would love a ticket to the draft tonight...what are my chances?
- vejim

Very low

The Bogo upside talk appears to have been unwarranted. He and JBo had the exact same number of points in their draft year - 61. In fact, they both scored 11 goals and 50 assists... spooky.

In Bogo's 352 NHL games he has 114 points.

In JBo's first 307 NHL games he had 124 points.
- Feanor

Bogo was seen to be on par with Doughty at draft time... he was considered to have expansive, Chelios-like upside. Petro was ridiculously talented but still ran third... LA wasn't even considering him at #2.

Bogo was seen to be on par with Doughty at draft time... he was considered to have expansive, Chelios-like upside. Petro was ridiculously talented but still ran third... LA wasn't even considering him at #2.
- Tomahawk

We got the best defenseman of the 4 anyway.

Meltzer wants Kempe...I can get on board with that. I also wouldn't be upset if they roll the dice on DeAngelo.

Meltzer wants Kempe...I can get on board with that. I also wouldn't be upset if they roll the dice on DeAngelo.
- Baxter27

BARTYOUWANTTOSEEMYNEWCHAINSAWANDHOCKEYMASK!?!?

No No To Ho Ho

Who's with me?

We got the best defenseman of the 4 anyway.
- jmatchett383

Human Eraser... who knew he'd actually end up erasing himself.

No No To Ho Ho

Who's with me?
- hereticpride

I kind of like the kid. Not at 17 though

Human Eraser... who knew he'd actually end up erasing himself.
- Tomahawk

I actually thought he played well (defensively) down the stretch and in the playoffs.

The teams looking at Spezza want a 2C.
- golfingsince

Yes. And that is a role Lecavieler could fill

Yes. And that is a role Lecavieler could fill
- J35Bacher

Exactly. Spezza is a 1C on about 20 NHL teams. Kesler could slot anywhere from a 1-3, but is most likely a 2-3.

I actually thought he played well (defensively) down the stretch and in the playoffs.
- jmatchett383

I thought him and streit were our best dmen in the playoffs.

I can definitely see Hextall making a smart move tonight. Could be a deal nobody is expecting just like the Hartnell trade.
- GOA88

It'd be crazy if someone like MacDonald getting moved.

Habs will trade for Yandle

then trade PK to the flyers for Vinny, Cout, Ghost, and our first

I am the only one who hopes they stand pat tonight and just pick best available?

I actually thought he played well (defensively) down the stretch and in the playoffs.
- jmatchett383

Definitely. If he can't carry that over for the entirety of next season, the Luke Richardson comparisons are going to become a whole lot more pertinent (maybe even generous).

It'd be crazy if someone like MacDonald getting moved.
- the deaninator

MacDonald + Lecavalier to Florida for Campbell.

I am the only one who hopes they stand pat tonight and just pick best available?
- MBFlyerfan

Nope. I'm with ya.

I mean, aside from half of the roster for Shea Weber, of course.

http://www.philly.com/phi...ad_ahead_of_his_time.html

Who the heck is this guy ANDERW ALBERT?
- MBFlyerfan

Al Alberts not so smart or talented twin?

Definitely. If he can't carry that over for the entirety of next season, the Luke Richardson comparisons are going to become a whole lot more pertinent (maybe even generous).
- Tomahawk

Maybe he has a small case of the Coburn's where (in general) he plays much better in the playoffs...although he had some definite lapses this past postseason.