That's taking tanking to a whole new level.
- bloatedmosquito

That's ok

Maybe because both teams are beaten and exhausted
- VANTEL

I think we get robbed of the best possible final due to this.

Many times it's who can stay healthy-- Easier said than done.

The owners are so greedy they would never consider trimming some games off of the regular season, but how much fresher would these guys be if you trimmed 10 games off the regular season?

Some wise ass will chime in with 10 games fresher....

Just seen one offer on Pitt blog Sutter and Pouliot for Vrbata
- VANTEL

Maybe we can toss in Sbisa to close the deal!

I think we get robbed of the best possible final due to this.

Many times it's who can stay healthy-- Easier said than done.

The owners are so greedy they would never consider trimming some games off of the regular season, but how much fresher would these guys be if you trimmed 10 games off the regular season?

Some wise ass will chime in with 10 games fresher....
- rugdnit

Hardest cup to win

Maybe we can toss in Sbisa to close the deal!
- KB3Point0

Deal

That's ok
- VANTEL

Yes, but you can't go full tank. It's too obvious. Plus you end up crushing the talent you do have.

Got to be a more balance approach to finish low in the standings while still maintaining good work ethic and sound coaching for the young players.

As for full tank, I'm not one who believes in conspiracies but it didn't take long for the NHL to punish the canucks for the luongo contract. So I bet they would come up with some change all of a sudden to curb tanking and punish those who have.

I will re-post this here

Incoming Tuesday post:

Lack + Bieksa to EDM for #16
Or
Lack to Buff for 31
Bieksa to EDM for 36
- Retinalz

Lack + Tanev + Gaunce
for
Draisaitl + a 2nd

Yes, but you can't go full tank. It's too obvious. Plus you end up crushing the talent you do have.

Got to be a more balance approach to finish low in the standings while still maintaining good work ethic and sound coaching for the young players.

As for full tank, I'm not one who believes in conspiracies but it didn't take long for the NHL to punish the canucks for the luongo contract. So I bet they would come up with some change all of a sudden to curb tanking and punish those who have.
- bloatedmosquito

They didn't like Gillis.

They didn't like Gillis.
- VANTEL

Maybe they fuking hate Benning?

Maybe they fuking hate Benning?
- bloatedmosquito

Benning isn't a pompous asshat calling out the NHL or making them look silly like Gillis did with the CBC and calling out the refs

Yes, but you can't go full tank. It's too obvious. Plus you end up crushing the talent you do have.

Got to be a more balance approach to finish low in the standings while still maintaining good work ethic and sound coaching for the young players.

As for full tank, I'm not one who believes in conspiracies but it didn't take long for the NHL to punish the canucks for the luongo contract. So I bet they would come up with some change all of a sudden to curb tanking and punish those who have.
- bloatedmosquito

The draft lottery is in place to curb tanking. Ask the Sabres how they feel about that these days!

There are also financial ramifications that teams must overcome. As well as creating a losing environment in which to develop players.

Not much else can be done, apart from limiting the number of #1 picks a team has during a set time frame. Even that is very difficult to implement.

Maybe we can toss in Sbisa to close the deal!
- KB3Point0

Vrbata + Sbisa to any team for a 2nd rounder.
Thats a first rounder for Vrabata, and paying a team to take sbisa off of our hands.

Deal
- VANTEL

The deal has to start with third-line center Brandon Sutter. He is entering the second year of a two-year contract that pays him $3.3 million this year. Given how highly regarded Sutter is, he will be looking for a raise at the end of the season.

Is he worth a raise? Absolutely not.

Is he even worth his current contract? Absolutely not.

While Sutter might be a fan favorite, he is also a tremendously overrated player. He’s weak along the boards, ineffective at generating shots and usually lowers the level of play of his wings.

In fact, Sutter was ranked on Jimmy Hascup’s six most overrated players in the NHL today.

I took this paragraph from the hockey writers.

The deal has to start with third-line center Brandon Sutter. He is entering the second year of a two-year contract that pays him $3.3 million this year. Given how highly regarded Sutter is, he will be looking for a raise at the end of the season.

Is he worth a raise? Absolutely not.

Is he even worth his current contract? Absolutely not.

While Sutter might be a fan favorite, he is also a tremendously overrated player. He’s weak along the boards, ineffective at generating shots and usually lowers the level of play of his wings.

In fact, Sutter was ranked on Jimmy Hascup’s six most overrated players in the NHL today.

I took this paragraph from the hockey writers.
- manvanfan

sutter is overrated not even as good as bonino.. if batman is going anywhere probably montreal for the first as they could probably resign him. id like to use that cap money for soderberg on a 2 or 3 year deal that we could once again flip for picks just like i hope we do with vrbata

Big no to Sutter
Prefer picks for Vrbata
Lack for #31
Bieksa for 2nd or 3rd
Higgins for 2nd
Burrow for 2nd

Get rid of 5 players in less than a week.



What the hell it's never going to (frank)ing happen, (frank) you Aquilini.

Big no to Sutter
Prefer picks for Vrbata
Lack and Bieksa for 16th overall
Higgins for 2nd
Burrow for 2nd

Get rid of 5 players in less than a week.



What the hell it's never going to (frank)ing happen, (frank) you Aquilini.
- A_SteamingLombardi

fixed.

I would like to keep burrows and bring in more youth, he could do well in helping guide them as nhlers. also trade edler for 10th overall

fixed.

I would like to keep burrows and bring in more youth, he could do well in helping guide them as nhlers. also trade edler for 10th overall
- Retinalz

Just get rid of 5, any 5 over 27yrs old.

Just get rid of 5, any 5 over 27yrs old.
- A_SteamingLombardi

We can get rid of 5 over 30.

Just get rid of 5, any 5 over 27yrs old.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'd give higgins away for free if they took sbisa off of our hands

Congrats girls even though you blew it.

I'd give higgins away for free if they took sbisa off of our hands
- Retinalz

Haha; Higgins for Sbisa.

Big no to Sutter
Prefer picks for Vrbata
Lack for #31
Bieksa for 2nd or 3rd
Higgins for 2nd
Burrow for 2nd

Get rid of 5 players in less than a week.



What the hell it's never going to (frank)ing happen, (frank) you Aquilini.
- A_SteamingLombardi

My 5 to start the year..

Vrbata- picks or good D prospect
Vey- hopefully 2nd but would take anything literally(Mckeown?? what we should have done with the pick)
Bieksa- Av's or CBJ 2nd?
Miller- SJ 2nd hopefully if we retain 3 million
Jensen- NJ for a 2 or 3, maybe pens would bite

We can get rid of 5 over 30.
- manvanfan

If you can find away to move Miller, then yes

Burrows
Higgins
Vrbata
Bieksa
Miller

all over 30.

I have something to dreams about tonight......................(frank) you Aquilini.

If you can find away to move Miller, then yes

Burrows
Higgins
Vrbata
Bieksa
Miller

all over 30.

I have something to dreams about tonight......................(frank) you Aquilini.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Even though that is the correct move too many unknowing fans would cry

Chelsea Dagger time