@TSNBobMcKenzie: Correction: deadline for QO's is 5 pm ET. In NSH's case, Del Zotto decision is 4 pm CT. So an hour to try to trade him.

Now 13 minutes.
- aflyerpower8

it's like an outdoor soccer game. playing all that stoppage time for the inevitable shoot out. the goal's not gonna' happen. it's just a waste of time watching everybody run around and fall down like they got shot when someone breathes near them, waiting for the final whistle.

I agree, but as of now moving Lecavalier for a 3rd rounder and Grossman for a 3rd rounder, I would think our GM would sign the trade contract. Especially if we get cap space an acquire either Ehrhoff or Del Zotto.
- Chris48

You're assuming we are trading both of them with relative ease without taking any salary back or absorbing a percentage of either cap, which is not realistic.

it's like an outdoor soccer game. playing all that stoppage time for the inevitable shoot out. the goal's not gonna' happen. it's just a waste of time watching everybody run around and fall down like they got shot when someone breathes near them, waiting for the final whistle.
- hammarby31

Worked for the Netherlands.

BREAKING NEWS:

''Soda Popinski has terminal liver disease ''

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 4m
NSH not qualifying Michael Del Zotto. Throw another log on the UFA fire.

Worked for the Netherlands.
- jmatchett383

it sure did.

Am I the only one who finds it ironic we traded for Umburger, which to me is a more expensive version of what we could have signed in Simon Gagne last summer but went after Lecavalier's instead? Umburger isn't better then Gagne. I'd say right now they'd be at par but Umburger is more healthy and Gagne would have signed s cheaper deal with less years as reported.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 4m
NSH not qualifying Michael Del Zotto. Throw another log on the UFA fire.
- PhillySportsGuy

guess they're not waiting for the final whistle after all.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 4m
NSH not qualifying Michael Del Zotto. Throw another log on the UFA fire.
- PhillySportsGuy

7th Dman?

Am I the only one who finds it ironic we traded for Umburger, which to me is a more expensive version of what we could have signed in Simon Gagne last summer but went after Lecavalier's instead? Umburger isn't better then Gagne. I'd say right now they'd be at par but Umburger is more healthy and Gagne would have signed s cheaper deal with less years as reported.
- SuperSchennBros

The fact that Gagne did not get a sniff of the NHL last year....at all.....is telling.

7th Dman?
- SuperSchennBros

They'll be a lot of interest in him. I think he'll want a top 6 spot guaranteed.

Am I the only one who finds it ironic we traded for Umburger, which to me is a more expensive version of what we could have signed in Simon Gagne last summer but went after Lecavalier's instead? Umburger isn't better then Gagne. I'd say right now they'd be at par but Umburger is more healthy and Gagne would have signed s cheaper deal with less years as reported.
- SuperSchennBros

There is no irony in this at all.

You're assuming we are trading both of them with relative ease without taking any salary back or absorbing a percentage of either cap, which is not realistic.
- jmatchett383

Who knows what's realistic? I'm saying a team in need of a ''free'' 20 goal center like Lecavalier or in need of a ''free'' stay at home Dman like Grossman would probably throw a 3rd or 4th or 5th to fill that need. Maybe some salary would be retained, maybe not.

When Sam Gagner is traded for a 6th round pick, who can really know what the hell is going on these days.

I agree, but as of now moving Lecavalier for a 3rd rounder and Grossman for a 3rd rounder, I would think our GM would sign the trade contract. Especially if we get cap space an acquire either Ehrhoff or Del Zotto.
- Chris48

Zotto is not a good replacement for Grossman. Need a guy with Decent size and mobility. The D is already too undersized with Timonen, Streit, and to some extent AMac

7th Dman?
- SuperSchennBros

he should get pushing 3 mil from someone.

The fact that Gagne did not get a sniff of the NHL last year....at all.....is telling.
- johndewar

He seemed fine with us two years ago. With our limited cap and need for left wingers, I would look into signing him.

Am I the only one who finds it ironic we traded for Umburger, which to me is a more expensive version of what we could have signed in Simon Gagne last summer but went after Lecavalier's instead? Umburger isn't better then Gagne. I'd say right now they'd be at par but Umburger is more healthy and Gagne would have signed s cheaper deal with less years as reported.
- SuperSchennBros

Let gagne go. Just, let him go...

He seemed fine with us two years ago. With our limited cap and need for left wingers, I would look into signing him.
- aflyerpower8

I would disagree.

he should get pushing 3 mil from someone.
- stayinthefnnet

If that were the case, why not trade and qualify him. I'm sure Nashville would have taken anything.

He seemed fine with us two years ago. With our limited cap and need for left wingers, I would look into signing him.
- aflyerpower8

Gagne is not coming back. He just isn't.

Let gagne go. Just, let him go...
- funmaster18

Please. Thank you.

I would disagree.
- johndewar

I disagree with you disagreement.

Gagne is not coming back. He just isn't.
- funmaster18

Gagne-Foppa-Knuble should be our 3rd line next year

Gagne is not coming back. He just isn't.
- funmaster18

Probably not, but I would like him to for sentimental reasons.

Zotto is not a good replacement for Grossman. Need a guy with Decent size and mobility. The D is already too undersized with Timonen, Streit, and to some extent AMac
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

either Ehrhoff or Del Zotto.


Moving Streit instead of Grossman if possible would also be an option if we acquire another offensive Dman.

That being said, I don't question Grossman's heart, but his knees and body are an issue.