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MArkstrom will be traded not eddie. When miller gets hurt again we will need eddie. Then Eddie takes over next year as miller is dealt at the deadline with money retained for a pick to a contender who just wants insurance in goal.

MArkstrom will be traded not eddie. When miller gets hurt again we will need eddie. Then Eddie takes over next year as miller is dealt at the deadline with money retained for a pick to a contender who just wants insurance in goal.
- The_Kuze

I was briefly chatting in the Sabres blog yesterday. They seem to be hoping for Lack and talking about how dependable he is. They thought that the 31 St pick seem fair. I would try for the 31 st and 51 st if it was Lack , the 31 st if Markstrom

I would really hate to see Lack go . His craziness is perfect for this hockey market. I would honestly rather sign Lack and Markstrom and trade Miller even if we had to eat 2.5

I would sign Markstrom 3 years 2 mil and next year sign Lack 3 yrs 3

Thanks Carol - safe travels home.


As for Lack, IMO it makes sense to trade him from an asset management POV. He's probably worth the most in terms of value and Markstrom needs to play in the NHL. He's proven everything he can in the AHL.

For a franchise that's trying to re-build its youth on the fly, it's extremely important to recover draft picks right now. The higher the pick the better, obviously.

Thanks Carol - safe travels home.


As for Lack, IMO it makes sense to trade him from an asset management POV. He's probably worth the most in terms of value and Markstrom needs to play in the NHL. He's proven everything he can in the AHL.

For a franchise that's trying to re-build its youth on the fly, it's extremely important to recover draft picks right now. The higher the pick the better, obviously.
- LeftCoaster

The thing I don't like about trading Lack for picks is he has proven he can play in the NHL, your draft pick may not.

If you were trading Lack for a St.Louis RFA hold out maybe , but for a second rounder makes me sad.


I just realized I have a man crush on Lack

I agree with this and lefty's comment below. The only issue I take with this is eating 2.5 for Miller, his price tag is high yes but the contract is still movable with the price tag he is at. 12 mill over 2 years isn't horrible for a sturdy top 10 goalie in the league.

The thing I don't like about trading Lack for picks is he has proven he can play in the NHL, your draft pick may not.

If you were trading Lack for a St.Louis RFA hold out maybe , but for a second rounder makes me sad.


I just realized I have a man crush on Lack
- VANTEL

Depth in net is good but something has to give.

I agree with this and lefty's comment below. The only issue I take with this is eating 2.5 for Miller, his price tag is high yes but the contract is still movable with the price tag he is at. 12 mill over 2 years isn't horrible for a sturdy top 10 goalie in the league.
- thundachunk

If you could move him then of course but if your hands are tied ! I would eat the salary for two years.

This is a young team going nowhere soon. It does not make sense to trade the goalie of the future and another young goalie.

The draftpick that you will get with a higher first round pick next year , surpasses that mid second round pick you would get this year.

As crazy as this sounds I would offer Miller for Hodson

Depth in net is good but something has to give.
- thundachunk

Agreed , get rid of the old guy

Of the 3, Lack will garner the most assets.
He may be a fan favourite but business is business.

Agreed , get rid of the old guy
- VANTEL

Depends on the value and return of Miller or Lack.

I really like Miller and am way more comfortable with him in net. That said I would trade him to San Jose. I truly believe they are a trading partner. Miller won't go back to Buffalo I don't think.

Of the 3, Lack will garner the most assets.
He may be a fan favourite but business is business.
- Marwood

Exactly and we have decent depth in the net. Its just good bidness.

I was briefly chatting in the Sabres blog yesterday. They seem to be hoping for Lack and talking about how dependable he is. They thought that the 31 St pick seem fair. I would try for the 31 st and 51 st if it was Lack , the 31 st if Markstrom
- VANTEL

Given what goaltenders have got on the trade market lately, the 31st is as much as can be expected IMO for Lack.
What about Lack and Hansen for 21 and 51? (I assume by your post, that buff has #51)

Given what goaltenders have got on the trade market lately, the 31st is as much as can be expected IMO for Lack.
What about Lack and Hansen for 21 and 51? (I assume by your post, that buff has #51)
- Bieksa#3

Bieksa buddy you're killing me. You are moving some of my favourite Canucks. I would cry for weeks but yes, I would do that deal. Anyone that can get a first rounder I would except Bo JV or JM

If you could move him then of course but if your hands are tied ! I would eat the salary for two years.

This is a young team going nowhere soon. It does not make sense to trade the goalie of the future and another young goalie.

The draftpick that you will get with a higher first round pick next year , surpasses that mid second round pick you would get this year.

As crazy as this sounds I would offer Miller for Hodson
- VANTEL

Why would we trade miller for Hodgson? After that we can trade Edler for richards and a 7th

Bieksa buddy you're killing me. You are moving some of my favourite Canucks. I would cry for weeks but yes, I would do that deal. Anyone that can get a first rounder I would except Bo JV or JM
- VANTEL

Hansen and Higgins gotta go man.
Gotta leave room for a couple more young guys

Why would we trade miller for Hodgson? After that we can trade Edler for richards and a 7th
- Bieksa#3

Well played.

Of the 3, Lack will garner the most assets.
He may be a fan favourite but business is business.
- Marwood

I know and for years I have said its the name on the front not on the back , but this is Eddie the Clown Lack. Second rounder is not enough IMO

Why would we trade miller for Hodgson? After that we can trade Edler for richards and a 7th
- Bieksa#3

That is so far exaggerated. Miller is near impossible to move so you need to tke back a bad contract or eat salary

Well played.
- thundachunk

No it wasn't .

The upside of Hodgson which is minimal compared to a guy who will retire in two years . You like Miller but I find his contract an anchor as do others on here.

Hansen and Higgins gotta go man.
Gotta leave room for a couple more young guys
- Bieksa#3

Higgins yes , Hansen is our fastest forward and our best forechecker.

That is so far exaggerated. Miller is near impossible to move so you need to tke back a bad contract or eat salary
- VANTEL

Its not exaggerated at all. Miller is still a middle of the line starter with a contract in par with players of his ilk. CoHo is barely an NHL player and makes 4.5.

Higgins yes , Hansen is our fastest forward and our best forechecker.
- VANTEL

Burriws is our best forechecker by a country mile.

Well played.
- thundachunk

Cody is barely an nhler anymore. And at 4.5 fior another 4 yrs .