Justin Schultz will be 22 in two weeks
- jimbro83

LMAO, guess I was all wrong on that.

In that case... lets redo this. Hybrid of Glen's idea.

So we sign Schultz.

We trade Dubi + for Ott and Ryder (has 1yr left on deal)? Or just a straight up trade of Ott? Im just afraid of a potential over pay on Ryder coming off a career year in goals for him.

Good Read:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/...e-agency-30-thoughts.html

Justin Schultz will be 22 in two weeks
- jimbro83

and will be signing a one way contract wherever he signs.

and will be signing a one way contract wherever he signs.
- Cptmjl

that's fine. From what we've all read seems like the kid can play.

O'Brien just reupped with aves. 3 years, 2 million per.

and will be signing a one way contract wherever he signs.
- Cptmjl

it's fine, right into Stu Bickel's spot, thank you

LMAO, guess I was all wrong on that.

In that case... lets redo this. Hybrid of Glen's idea.

So we sign Schultz.

We trade Dubi + for Ott and Ryder (has 1yr left on deal)? Or just a straight up trade of Ott? Im just afraid of a potential over pay on Ryder coming off a career year in goals for him.
- NYRPowerPlay

I did not realize he had 35 goals

and will be signing a one way contract wherever he signs.
- Cptmjl

Worth any risk. Maximize $ and years. Currently our only $ risk is Richards and the $ risk for Schultz is capped and cannot be that high.

I did not realize he had 35 goals
- mrhattrick27

Yea he really lit up the lamp last year, I just wonder if hes comfortable on his off wing.

Heres the thing that really sets us back with the Schultz sweeps...

If he signs in EDM, DET or TOR... hes a guaranteed 2nd pairing guy at least and will get a ton of ice time.

With us, hes a 3rd pairing guy with a role on the PP. Ice time might be the difference in where he goes.

Heres the thing that really sets us back with the Schultz sweeps...

If he signs in EDM, DET or TOR... hes a guaranteed 2nd pairing guy at least and will get a ton of ice time.

With us, hes a 3rd pairing guy with a role on the PP. Ice time might be the difference in where he goes.
- NYRPowerPlay

without Stralman, Eminger or Sauer, Schultz actually instantly becomes our 2nd best right handed shooting defenseman, and Torts is very big on the righty-lefty thing.

Heres the thing that really sets us back with the Schultz sweeps...

If he signs in EDM, DET or TOR... hes a guaranteed 2nd pairing guy at least and will get a ton of ice time.

With us, hes a 3rd pairing guy with a role on the PP. Ice time might be the difference in where he goes.
- NYRPowerPlay

We shall see what happens. What happens July 1 with Schultz and Prust has most of my interest. And what happens with Dubi will also be interesting as well. As others put it, if he cannot be traded for something useful, and the $4 mil isnt hurting you making moves, then there is no need to dump him. You keep him and hope for a bounce back. That said, I think a deal can be had.

Would anyone here do Dubi for Gagner straight up?

without Stralman, Eminger or Sauer, Schultz actually instantly becomes our 2nd best right handed shooting defenseman, and Torts is very big on the righty-lefty thing.
- jimbro83

And I see Stralman on the third pair with us anyway; perhaps with Erixon to take advantage the Swede chemistry.

Would anyone here do Dubi for Gagner straight up?
- mrhattrick27

I gotta believe that if the Oilers traded Gagner it would be for defense

Would anyone here do Dubi for Gagner straight up?
- mrhattrick27

No, I think I keep Dubi. We need a big winger who can score; not a finesse center. Only way I do that is if the team trades Step in a package to get a big wing like Ryan but I wouldn't include Step in any trade right now.

No, I think I keep Dubi. We need a big winger who can score; not a finesse center. Only way I do that is if the team trades Step in a package to get a big wing like Ryan but I wouldn't include Step in any trade right now.
- gkmkiller

Agreed. And I am just bored shooting the poop with ideas.

No, I think I keep Dubi. We need a big winger who can score; not a finesse center. Only way I do that is if the team trades Step in a package to get a big wing like Ryan but I wouldn't include Step in any trade right now.
- gkmkiller

Meh, screw that.

Id rather use Dubi to get a solid 3rd liner like Ott (depth guys) and see what Miller can do.

not sure exactly what this all means for our AHL team:

http://www.courant.com/sp...-20120626,0,4130368.story

not sure exactly what this all means for our AHL team:

http://www.courant.com/sp...-20120626,0,4130368.story
- jimbro83

"but the Rangers have told WSE officials they will not be involved in the day-to-day operation and marketing of the franchise. "

I am assuming by "they" the article meant that the Rangers told WSE that WSE will no longer be allowed to run the franchise correct? Not that the Rangers will no longer be pushing the Whale as their AHL affiliate. Correct?

Joe Sakic, Adam Oates, Mats Sundin and Pavel Bure have been elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Joe Sakic, Adam Oates, Mats Sundin and Pavel Bure have been elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- jimbro83

thank god shanny didnt.(frank)ing douche

thank god shanny didnt.(frank)ing douche
- TheRussian

he'll get in, just surprised wasnt this year

he'll get in, just surprised wasnt this year
- jimbro83

without a doubt i just dont like him surprised dave andreychuk hasnt gotten in yet

not sure exactly what this all means for our AHL team:

http://www.courant.com/sp...-20120626,0,4130368.story
- jimbro83

Does this mean we'll have loan our AHL players to another team. I remember the rochester americans were a team combined with sabres and panther prospects.