Chicago might want to restock the cupboards a little bit though too. It might be to their advantage to sell Saad at a high point.

They desperately need D men. Keith is getting up there and Seabrook is gonna get paid handsomely.
- sbroads24

Chicago would be smart to start to do a semi re-tool in order to keep up long term success.

They do need to gain some assets back, thats why I think they ship out Sharp. Why trade a guy in Saad for assets in the hopes of them becoming him?

Sharp will get some good pieces back, the classic 1st round pick, good young player, and a prospect.

Pokka from the Leddy trade is pretty good, had a respectable 30pts in 68gms in his first AHL season. He could probably battle for a spot next season.

If they do some smart offseason moves this year, they might not be as bad of shape that we all think they are
- DDM-Coga

I don't think Sharp or Bickell get close to this

I'll take Joe Thornton or Marleau over Rick " I vanish " Nash.
- SABRES 89

The Sharks are known to come up big when it matters most.

I don't think Sharp or Bickell get close to this
- sbroads24

Bickell will be tough to move because he just isn't very good. I really like the idea of taking sharp off CHI's hands on the relative cheap to help their cap issues. We get a vet who might have 3 cups, can play that 2rw spot, helps us get to the cap floor but is off the books in 2 years when we have ELC coming up.

I think sharp could be had for a cheap NHL ready forward possibly Larsson or Foligno or a mid-tier prospect that's a little further away (ie a Carrier, Compher) and maybe a 2nd or 3rd.

I might even be willing to give up to much on this. Maybe they just get rid of Sharp for a few mid-round picks.

Bickell will be tough to move because he just isn't very good. I really like the idea of taking sharp off CHI's hands on the relative cheap to help their cap issues. We get a vet who might have 3 cups, can play that 2rw spot, helps us get to the cap floor but is off the books in 2 years when we have ELC coming up.

I think sharp could be had for a cheap NHL ready forward possibly Larsson or Foligno or a mid-tier prospect that's a little further away (ie a Carrier, Compher) and maybe a 2nd or 3rd.

I might even be willing to give up to much on this. Maybe they just get rid of Sharp for a few mid-round picks.
- cornball

Murray is not going to go after Sharp. he already said his target is a younger aged player 24-25 years old at max.

I don't think Sharp or Bickell get close to this
- sbroads24

Sharp would get that.
hes 33 in the final year of a contract. Guys like Iginla and him get that price as a deadline rental but you are getting him for the full season.

I just traded a 3rd rd pick for Letang in EK's thread.


I immediately regretted it.

The Sharks are known to come up big when it matters most.
- ImNoTroll

I'll take both players I mentioned over Rick VaNash

I for one would love Kris Letang here

I actually think this will be over pretty fast no one in East was going to beat the ducks ot hawks tbh
- gerbe75pts

100% agree

Mantha > Nash

I for one would love Kris Letang here
- gerbe75pts

Letang for Hodgson, Weber, late 3rd rd pick.

I for one would love Kris Letang here
- gerbe75pts

Not a chance in hell with that contract.

Mantha > Nash
- Feds91Stammer

MAntha for Myers!!!!!11!!!

Letang for Hodgson, Weber, late 3rd rd pick.
- ImThatGuy

Gunner will lose his mind if Pittsburgh lands him.

Letang for Hodgson, Weber, late 3rd rd pick.
- ImThatGuy

I would do that in a hot second

Not a chance in hell with that contract.
- SABRES 89

I would be so excited to have someone like him running the offens like Erik Karlsson does

I would do that in a hot second
- gerbe75pts

Letang is one of the most overpaid players in the league, the Pens can keep him.

I would be so excited to have someone like him running the offens like Erik Karlsson does
- gerbe75pts

Screw that, he's hurt every other game.

The Sharks are known to come up big when it matters most.
- ImNoTroll

I've got everyone covered.

Letang is one of the most overpaid players in the league, the Pens can keep him.
- SABRES 89

Agreed.

Screw that, he's hurt every other game.
- SABRES 89

Agreed. And it's not even normal injuries. The guy has probably the worst luck ever. I honestly feel like he should retire before something really bad happens.

Agreed. And it's not even normal injuries. The guy has probably the worst luck ever. I honestly feel like he should retire before something really bad happens.
- HonkFortheGoose

Yeah like playing in Phoenix........

Not a chance in hell with that contract.
- SABRES 89

How bad is his contract???

How bad is his contract???
- Sabresfan88

If I remember right he is making like 8M for the next 6 years.

Didn't he just have a heart problem too or something life threatening?