That would be a pretty good pairing. Both big and physical and EJ could allow Phaneuf to play more of a "rover" style defense. Phaneuf would unfortunately be the top option in Edmonton and would have nobody to help him out.

I don't know if Toronto would keep salary or pursue a team with a bad contract and try to get a top tier prospect if they tried shipping him out. Maybe Lecavalier and Laughton in Philadelphia?
- Dangles13

Phaneuf-Fayne might be a good pairing at even strength. Give Phaneuf heavy PP.

You know who i want the Sharks to go after inthe offseason Patrick Sharp.
Center a package around Tommy Wingels we got plenty of young prospects.

Phaneuf-Fayne might be a good pairing at even strength. Give -Phaneuf heavy PP.
- TheNugeIsHuge

I would be ok with bringing in Phaneuf for an ok package, he'd become our best all around defender and Fayne could be his Gunnarsson.

I don't know who will take Kessel and Phaneuf...the pipe dream proposals of trading those guys for younger guys on the ELC won't happen, no team is going to give up a 950k young gun and take on 7m+ in Cap space.

Guys like Clarkson, Lupul, Bozak, and maybe JVR are more likely to be sold off for dirt cheap
- DDM-Coga

I'm hoping that the Blackhawks can pick up JVR and a good prospect for Sharp in the off season. Chicago will need to shed some salary this Summer.

The big thing though is that defensemen are so valuable and not many are available that the market would be (frank)ed. It is a bad contract but some gm was able to get two 2nd round picks for Douglas Murray.
- Dangles13

That would have been us




And I actually thought he was what we needed at the time



One of the big reasons I don't value "shut down" d-men very highly.

I'm hoping that the Blackhawks can pick up JVR and a good prospect for Sharp in the off season. Chicago will need to shed some salary this Summer.
- Dieselhead

I'm hoping that the Blackhawks can pick up JVR and a good prospect for Sharp in the off season. Chicago will need to shed some salary this Summer.
- Dieselhead

They would be crazy to move him bc hes young, on a great contract, and has shown at times he can dominate. I think if they keep on spiralling down they will be crazy enough to do it.

I asked some leaf fans today if they would move him and they said yes bc hes lazy and a Me First guy too, but I think thats a bit of fan frustration and expecting too much out of everyone of their guys

If they were able to move Lecavalier and his contract then I bet they would do what it takes to make room. Umberger for a pick.
- Dangles13

Umberger is poop with 2 yr at 4.5 cap hit.,,,,Flyers have some notorious contracts

That would have been us




And I actually thought he was what we needed at the time



One of the big reasons I don't value "shut down" d-men very highly.
- batjester

He was at one point a useful player but his skating was just (frank)ed. Crazy overpay but that's what happens when teams are desperate.

Umberger is poop with 2 yr at 4.5 cap hit.,,,,Flyers have some notorious contracts
- SJSharks39

Yup he sounds like the perfect player for Florida.

That would have been us




And I actually thought he was what we needed at the time



One of the big reasons I don't value "shut down" d-men very highly.
- batjester

not at that time of their careers. "Shut down" D-men just always seem to fall off a cliff around 33 years of age. Just the toll of those minutes makes them a fossil and its impossible to jump back from.

Thats why I think Methot would be a risky long term signing this summer.

I'm hoping that the Blackhawks can pick up JVR and a good prospect for Sharp in the off season. Chicago will need to shed some salary this Summer.
- Dieselhead

(frank) the hawks, JVR ain't going nowhere.

Yup he sounds like the perfect player for Florida.
- Dangles13

not at that time of their careers. "Shut down" D-men just always seem to fall off a cliff around 33 years of age. Just the toll of those minutes makes them a fossil and its impossible to jump back from.

Thats why I think Methot would be a risky long term signing this summer.
- DDM-Coga

Exactly! Happened to Regher.

He was at one point a useful player but his skating was just (frank)ed. Crazy overpay but that's what happens when teams are desperate.
- Dangles13

Yeah, went in to win now mode


I did like the physicality he brought, but damn he was a pylon. Despres is bringing the hits, but can actually skate and has some offensive potential

Exactly! Happened to Regher.
- whipper334

and Garnett Exelby.....

and Garnett Exelby.....
- Dangles13

They would be crazy to move him bc hes young, on a great contract, and has shown at times he can dominate. I think if they keep on spiralling down they will be crazy enough to do it.

I asked some leaf fans today if they would move him and they said yes bc hes lazy and a Me First guy too, but I think thats a bit of fan frustration and expecting too much out of everyone of their guys
- DDM-Coga

He'd be happy in Chicago because his brother TVR just started playing with the big club this year and has surprised everyone with his poise and skill set for such a young player. Unfortunately, his knee got cracked by a slap shot and probably ended his season.

That would have been us




And I actually thought he was what we needed at the time



One of the big reasons I don't value "shut down" d-men very highly.
- batjester

You didn't like crankshaft

not at that time of their careers. "Shut down" D-men just always seem to fall off a cliff around 33 years of age. Just the toll of those minutes makes them a fossil and its impossible to jump back from.

Thats why I think Methot would be a risky long term signing this summer.
- DDM-Coga

Yeah, seems like when those guys start to drop off it's drastic, and in a super short span.

Yeah, went in to win now mode


I did like the physicality he brought, but damn he was a pylon. Despres is bringing the hits, but can actually skate and has some offensive potential
- batjester

Those kinds of players just don't have a long shelf life. They can battle in front of the net like a boss but once they lose their youthful speed they are pretty (frank)ed.

You didn't like crankshaft

- SJSharks39

I loved him






For about 3 weeks

I loved him






For about 3 weeks
- batjester

He gave me hope that Hemsky would fetch 2 2nds

Those kinds of players just don't have a long shelf life. They can battle in front of the net like a boss but once they lose their youthful speed they are pretty (frank)ed.
- Dangles13

Yup.

He gave me hope that Hemsky would fetch 2 2nds
- TheNugeIsHuge

Hemsky, killing hopes and dreams since 2006