If Kreider lives up to his potential we have 6 great top 6 players with quite possibly one of the best 4 lines in all of hockey. Then our third line will be young, home grown, and exciting. Make it happen Glen.
Well I didn't think this was thread worthy and I figured this would be the best place to throw it out there.....it's really nice just to be here in this position. Nash or no Nash. Cup or no Cup. And I really feel that we're only gonna grow and get better in coming years.
His next contract wont be anywhere near 7.5M after 2 more seasons.
I just think it comes down to what helps the tema more.
Having Gaborik on the roster and getting poached for the likes of Stepan and McD
OR
Trading Gaborik at the 2013 Entry draft clearing up 7.5 million to retain those important RFA's.
If we retain Kreider and Miller, we should be better equipped to move Gaborik's offense. It will also allow us to replenish the lost assets in gettign Nash (finger crossed that it happens)
Well I didn't think this was thread worthy and I figured this would be the best place to throw it out there.....it's really nice just to be here in this position. Nash or no Nash. Cup or no Cup. And I really feel that we're only gonna grow and get better in coming years.
I agree. Its a great feeling to have a winning club, with a bright future. We are still one of the youngest teams in the league. Lots of growth still to do for a lot of our players.
If it were Ilya Dubinsky and John Anisimson I wonder how many people would make those claims.
None whatsoever. Reading this board without actually watching this team, one would get the impression that Dubi is NY's version of Lukic with a lesser scoring touch. If only.
The more I think about it, the more im warming up to the idea of getting Nash. Obviously without giving up TOO much, but having this guy on the team would help alot.
We'd have 2 gamebreakers on the team, the top checking line/top defence can only match up against one of them a game (assuming the likely scenario that they would on separate lines) opening up even more scoring chances for the other. Nash would help Gaborik without even being on his line or vice versa.
"Sources say Howson’s asking price from every team in the Nash talks is non-negotiable (at the moment) and gigantic in nature: A No. 1 pick in 2012 NHL entry draft pick; a good player off your roster (possibly Logan Couture or Joe Pavelski in San Jose’s case); plus the No. 1 prospect in the organization."
"Sources say Howson’s asking price from every team in the Nash talks is non-negotiable (at the moment) and gigantic in nature: A No. 1 pick in 2012 NHL entry draft pick; a good player off your roster (possibly Logan Couture or Joe Pavelski in San Jose’s case); plus the No. 1 prospect in the organization."
Couture's a stud. I'd like to have what Howson is smoking.
"Sources say Howson’s asking price from every team in the Nash talks is non-negotiable (at the moment) and gigantic in nature: A No. 1 pick in 2012 NHL entry draft pick; a good player off your roster (possibly Logan Couture or Joe Pavelski in San Jose’s case); plus the No. 1 prospect in the organization."
Um, Logan Couture is already arguably better than Nash. I'm sure SJ is going to give him up with their best prospect and a #1 pick for a guy who makes 8 million bucks and is 5 years older than Couture. Makes perfect sense
"Sources say Howson’s asking price from every team in the Nash talks is non-negotiable (at the moment) and gigantic in nature: A No. 1 pick in 2012 NHL entry draft pick; a good player off your roster (possibly Logan Couture or Joe Pavelski in San Jose’s case); plus the No. 1 prospect in the organization."
Dubinsky + McIlrath + Thomas/Miller + 1st
Meets the requirements.
Still don't see how any team needs to go out of their way to help Columbus' situation by caving into more than that.
I'd say average to slightly above average. His speed allows him to make quick plays where he's on the attacking player faster than they anticipate.
His defensive play is okay. I just wish there was another dimension or facet to his game that would have more of an impact out on the ice. He doesn't transport the puck well through the neutral zone and is prone to turnovers on one on one situations. You watch the way Giroux and Kovalchuk transport the puck and create offense coming over the blueline with the puck and it definitely highlights Gaborik's shortcomings in that aspect of his game. If he was stronger defensively it might mitigate those circumstances in my opinion. If Gaborik's not finding openings in a game (and hitting the net) or his linemates aren't getting him the puck when he is open, it can significantly nullify his impact in a game.
Um, Logan Couture is already arguably better than Nash. I'm sure SJ is going to give him up with their best prospect and a #1 pick for a guy who makes 8 million bucks and is 5 years older than Couture. Makes perfect sense
No need to argue it. He is at that level. Outstanding hockey player.
