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Zuccarello Awesome* · 02-19-2011, 02:59 AM

Hemsky, Foster for Del Zotto, Grachev, Christensen, 2nd 2011, 3rd 2011

Hemsky Prospal Gaborik
Dubinsky Stepan Zuccarello or Dubinsky Anisimov Callahan
Wolski Anisimov Callahan or Wolski Stepan Zuccarello
Prust Boyle Avery
Newbury

Staal Girardi
McDonagh Sauer
Foster Eminger
Gilroy

In the offseason, Drury either retires or gets bought out. Dubinsky, Anisimov, Callahan, Sauer, Boyle are all re-signed. I would re-sign Eminger if he takes 1 mil per season or less for 1-2 years. I'd certainly consider bringing back Fedotenko for 1-2 years as well if he'll sign for under 1 million.

If we can sign Brad "Savior" Richards, then he replaces Prospal on that first line. If we miss out on Richards, then I would rather re-sign Prospal for another 1 year, 1 million dollar deal, even with bonuses than go after ANY of the available second tier centers. They will all likely require more than 2-3 year deals and we don't need more mediocrity. Our core is brilliant. We need an elite playmaker, preferably a center. We also need a PPQB (In Richards, we fill BOTH needs.) If Kaberle hits the market (which I highly doubt he will now that Boston got him, especially for what they gave up for him), I'd consider him as an option, only if we strike out on Richards. I don't think we can realistically afford both of them as UFA's. We could look at Jonathon Ericcson (d-man for the Wings) if he actually hits free agency. His game is underrated; he's quietly very solid, and a strong passer and I think he's still developing.

Sather can also explore trade options. I'd likely be willing to give up the assets for Zach Bogosian, Jack Johnson. I don't want Spezza. He's a better version of Gomez. They have the same goofy, unfocused attitude. They both float and take shifts off. They both suck in their own zone. He is not the type of player we need. Needless to say, Spezza and Torts would not be on the same page.

So, if everything goes to plan, we start next season like this:

Hemsky Richards Gaborik
Dubinsky Stepan Zuccarello or Dubinsky Anisimov Callahan
Wolski Anisimov Callahan or Wolski Stepan Zuccarello
Prust Boyle Avery

Kreider / Werek / Hagelin / Thomas as potential AHL call-ups. I'm not so sure that Kreider is going to be able to make the jump from NCAA to NHL right away. I think he may need half a season in Hartford first. I'd love for him to prove me wrong though.

Staal Girardi
McDonagh Sauer
Foster Eminger
Valentenko, or whoever looks best in camp, or a cheap vet UFA.

Then, we can make a move during the season, perhaps at the deadline to add another puck-moving defenseman or a real tough SOB on the back end. It depends on how the team plays and what need becomes apparent.

P.S. McDonagh will score his first NHL goal next game.

02-19-2011, 02:59 AM	#1
Zuccarello Awesome* Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,265 vCash: 500	Hemsky. Hemsky, Foster for Del Zotto, Grachev, Christensen, 2nd 2011, 3rd 2011 Hemsky Prospal Gaborik Dubinsky Stepan Zuccarello or Dubinsky Anisimov Callahan Wolski Anisimov Callahan or Wolski Stepan Zuccarello Prust Boyle Avery Newbury Staal Girardi McDonagh Sauer Foster Eminger Gilroy In the offseason, Drury either retires or gets bought out. Dubinsky, Anisimov, Callahan, Sauer, Boyle are all re-signed. I would re-sign Eminger if he takes 1 mil per season or less for 1-2 years. I'd certainly consider bringing back Fedotenko for 1-2 years as well if he'll sign for under 1 million. If we can sign Brad "Savior" Richards, then he replaces Prospal on that first line. If we miss out on Richards, then I would rather re-sign Prospal for another 1 year, 1 million dollar deal, even with bonuses than go after ANY of the available second tier centers. They will all likely require more than 2-3 year deals and we don't need more mediocrity. Our core is brilliant. We need an elite playmaker, preferably a center. We also need a PPQB (In Richards, we fill BOTH needs.) If Kaberle hits the market (which I highly doubt he will now that Boston got him, especially for what they gave up for him), I'd consider him as an option, only if we strike out on Richards. I don't think we can realistically afford both of them as UFA's. We could look at Jonathon Ericcson (d-man for the Wings) if he actually hits free agency. His game is underrated; he's quietly very solid, and a strong passer and I think he's still developing. Sather can also explore trade options. I'd likely be willing to give up the assets for Zach Bogosian, Jack Johnson. I don't want Spezza. He's a better version of Gomez. They have the same goofy, unfocused attitude. They both float and take shifts off. They both suck in their own zone. He is not the type of player we need. Needless to say, Spezza and Torts would not be on the same page. So, if everything goes to plan, we start next season like this: Hemsky Richards Gaborik Dubinsky Stepan Zuccarello or Dubinsky Anisimov Callahan Wolski Anisimov Callahan or Wolski Stepan Zuccarello Prust Boyle Avery Kreider / Werek / Hagelin / Thomas as potential AHL call-ups. I'm not so sure that Kreider is going to be able to make the jump from NCAA to NHL right away. I think he may need half a season in Hartford first. I'd love for him to prove me wrong though. Staal Girardi McDonagh Sauer Foster Eminger Valentenko, or whoever looks best in camp, or a cheap vet UFA. Then, we can make a move during the season, perhaps at the deadline to add another puck-moving defenseman or a real tough SOB on the back end. It depends on how the team plays and what need becomes apparent. P.S. McDonagh will score his first NHL goal next game.