I bet fasching ends up like stu barnes

gritty second line player that pops 20 goals a year
- homiedclown

I think so.... I keep hearing he has the same type of game as Girgensons but much more polished on offense.

Almost like a Dustin Brown-esque player too.

They are -1M OVER the cap already with Scrivens 1.748M contract being the biggest that comes off the books besides 1.2M Brown and 2.8M Gilbert.


Markov and Petry or Emelin would have to be moved NO DOUBT.

Galchenyuk is their 1C/2C of the future so that could make Plekanec movable.

otherwise Gallagher, Desharnais, and/or Eller would have to be moved too.

That is A LOT of gutting to do when you don't have the young talent waiting to replace either.
- JVince11

Agreed, that's why I don't see Montreal being in the running for him

We are one of the few teams that doesn't have to move any contracts out now to afford Stamkos. When it comes time to signing Eichel and Reinhart someone would have to get moved out
- Stripes77

I want yandle and either lindhom or fowler as well though

I think so.... I keep hearing he has the same type of game as Girgensons but much more polished on offense.

Almost like a Dustin Brown-esque player too.
- JVince11

who?

moulson to the yotes
ennis to the ducks
franson anywhere


there is the money for stamkos and 2 roster players on the cheap
- homiedclown

You really think Arizona wants, or will even take Matt Moulson? I'm assuming we'd have to give them something to take him, especially if we're trying to get rid of salary. Not to mention that whole NMC thing he's got going on.

I will say this. Teams need superstars to win the cup. As in plural. Having Eichel and Stamkos gives us those 2 superstars.
- Stripes77

I don't think Eichel is gonna be a 35+ goal type guy though. I just don't know if I see it. Maybe a 25-35 max.

I think ROR is a 25 goal guy, Reinhart is a 25-30 goal guy. Kane is a 25-30 goal guy.

I also don't think that Stamkos will top 40 goals again in his career.

I think so.... I keep hearing he has the same type of game as Girgensons but much more polished on offense.

Almost like a Dustin Brown-esque player too.
- JVince11

You just deflated the chubbies anyone here had

Agreed, that's why I don't see Montreal being in the running for him
- Stripes77

colorado is my sleeper team for stamkos

Agreed, that's why I don't see Montreal being in the running for him
- Stripes77

The only thing is if they could trade those players for young talented ELC guys. But I don't know who actually makes that deal these days. These days ELC and 1st rounders are GOLD.

I want yandle and either lindhom or fowler as well though
- homiedclown

Sign Stamkos move the first (if its any pick after 4) for Lindholm send Moulson out (or wait for expansion the following year) try to package Ennis for a solid 3/4 D and lets see what happens

I don't think Eichel is gonna be a 35+ goal type guy though. I just don't know if I see it. Maybe a 25-35 max.

I think ROR is a 25 goal guy, Reinhart is a 25-30 goal guy. Kane is a 25-30 goal guy.

I also don't think that Stamkos will top 40 goals again in his career.
- JVince11

Really? He might get 25 as a rookie. I think 35-40 annually is the least he does for the next 10 years

You really think Arizona wants, or will even take Matt Moulson? I'm assuming we'd have to give them something to take him, especially if we're trying to get rid of salary. Not to mention that whole NMC thing he's got going on.
- Zschalberg

they need to spend 30 mil to get to the floor, and that's with pronger on their books

The only thing is if they could trade those players for young talented ELC guys. But I don't know who actually makes that deal these days. These days ELC and 1st rounders are GOLD.
- JVince11

boston does

We can't though. We are going to make moves at the draft before free agency.

I wouldn't pay out the ass for Nash, but Murray has said he wants to add a vet winger like Sharp
- sbroads24

seems as if change will be coming to Ottawa...89 mentioned Hoffman and I like garth's take (I know, I know) when it comes to ryan and his $7m+ salary...

also, melnyk has the team on an internal budget and he may be looking to go with a youth movement and jettison some salaries...I'd be interested in Mark methot if he were to become available...

the stars might align for buffalo to pounce on an opportunity like this

colorado is my sleeper team for stamkos
- homiedclown

I can see that too. I really can.

They've been proven to take the chances to get players.

I bet they'd move Duchene for a top flight top pairing DMan from a team like Anaheim then.

Wow.. that'd be a dangerous squad with Landy, Stamkos, MacKinnon, Grigo, etc.

I've heard that they are tryign to get Radulov back from Russia for years now too.

You just deflated the chubbies anyone here had
- Zschalberg

I mean he is the same 200 ft player... then I said WITH MUCH MORE OFFENSIVE UPSIDE. Haha.

I jus tmeant his aggression, fore check, going to the corners, hard fighting demeanor.

I don't think Eichel is gonna be a 35+ goal type guy though. I just don't know if I see it. Maybe a 25-35 max.

I think ROR is a 25 goal guy, Reinhart is a 25-30 goal guy. Kane is a 25-30 goal guy.

I also don't think that Stamkos will top 40 goals again in his career.
- JVince11

He is going to finish his rookie year with 25 + goals and around 55-60 points...

I think Eichel is the perennial 35 goal 45 assist guy if you can find him a left winger that can score. Sorry Gus is not that player. I saw him live for the first time against Ottawa and he is even better than imagined. He does so much and is that much faster in person. He is going to go down as a top 5 player for this organization

good garth blog, must read

I don't think Eichel is gonna be a 35+ goal type guy though. I just don't know if I see it. Maybe a 25-35 max.

I think ROR is a 25 goal guy, Reinhart is a 25-30 goal guy. Kane is a 25-30 goal guy.

I also don't think that Stamkos will top 40 goals again in his career.
- JVince11

the coach is clueless in tampa

stamkos is getting 19 minutes per game, has 33 so far this year

I doubt he would get under 21 minutes here and more pp goals with the blades

boston does
- homiedclown

Boston does... but I hear they are going back and forth and rebuilding as well. A LOT of big contracts for guys who are someone declining especially Chara.

Eriksson will most likely leave. Belesky has been a tire fire I believe. Krejci, Bergeron, and Marchand are great in addition to Rask and Krug.

But is it really worth gutting further. Are they "actual" contenders right now? No.

seems as if change will be coming to Ottawa...89 mentioned Hoffman and I like garth's take (I know, I know) when it comes to ryan and his $7m+ salary...

also, melnyk has the team on an internal budget and he may be looking to go with a youth movement and jettison some salaries...I'd be interested in Mark methot if he were to become available...

the stars might align for buffalo to pounce on an opportunity like this
- Michael Pachla

There is something about Bobby Ryan I don't like. Not sure what it is. Good player, just always seems like he's struggling for long stretches

He is going to finish his rookie year with 25 + goals and around 55-60 points...

I think Eichel is the perennial 35 goal 45 assist guy if you can find him a left winger that can score. Sorry Gus is not that player. I saw him live for the first time against Ottawa and he is even better than imagined. He does so much and is that much faster in person. He is going to go down as a top 5 player for this organization
- Stripes77

I agree.

I saw him against NYR a few weeks back with Buffalo--Sabres.

His speed and play making skills are great. He was always in the right place, centering the puck, or looking for help.

35 gs and 45 assists... man. I really hope so.

colorado is my sleeper team for stamkos
- homiedclown

wait? what?

There is something about Bobby Ryan I don't like. Not sure what it is. Good player, just always seems like he's struggling for long stretches
- sbroads24

I always liked the idea of Ryan but then I watch our games against OTT and I NEVER see him just jumping or standing out to me. He is just a guy out there for them it seems. Not a 7M type guy. An even more expensive Evander Kane some might say.

wait? what?
- DDM-Coga

go back to your sandwich

nothing to see here