Who to sell

[DeathFromAbove]

We were just talking on the Canes board, what would you guys think of Kaberle + Hamilton for Peca? or Kaberle + Tanabe.

Seems like you guys could use a dman who is primarily offensive.

[CapnCornelius]

Originally Posted by DeathFromAbove

We were just talking on the Canes board, what would you guys think of Kaberle + Hamilton for Peca? or Kaberle + Tanabe.

Seems like you guys could use a dman who is primarily offensive.

Kaberle is kind of expensive for all the more he produces, granted he's probably better in transition than most of our d-men. I do like Hamilton though. Tanabe doesn't do anything for me.

Personally, I'd consider Hamilton+pick for Peca. I'm sure others think that's heresy.

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

There's one catch with Hamilton though. The CBJ could've picked him up for free a few weeks back and didn't. Why would they change their mind now?

[DeathFromAbove]

Originally Posted by CapnCornelius

Kaberle is kind of expensive for all the more he produces, granted he's probably better in transition than most of our d-men. I do like Hamilton though. Tanabe doesn't do anything for me.

Personally, I'd consider Hamilton+pick for Peca. I'm sure others think that's heresy.

I agree with what you were saying about Kaberle, however I think he's the type of guy who could really benefit from a change in scenery. In our cup year the guy put up over 40 points, then in 06-07 had a big injury and hasn't seem to fit back into our system since.

I think when he leaves the Canes he's gonna be a steal for some team.

[CapnCornelius]

Originally Posted by KallioWeHardlyKnewYe

There's one catch with Hamilton though. The CBJ could've picked him up for free a few weeks back and didn't. Why would they change their mind now?

The draft pick?

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Originally Posted by CapnCornelius

The draft pick?

Maybe. I'd try to play up the "we're taking this guy off your hands" angle and try to squeeze a better pick/player/prospect out of the deal too.

Just seems a little silly for Columbus to trade for a guy who they could've had for nothing two or three weeks ago.

And I like Hamilton. He's a relatively low cost tool to have in the bag.