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On our board I suggested something like a 2nd + a prospect like Fogarty/McColgan/Thomas. Is the value too far off? I understand Ottawa isn't exactly rebuilding.
Ottawa needs defensemen. If we're trading prospects, they should be defensemen. Unfortunately, the Rangers aren't as strong when it comes to defensemen prospects as they were in previous years. IMO Skjei or McIlrath are overpayment on the Rangers part. Maybe something around Sam Noreau or Calle Andersson?
On our board I suggested something like a 2nd + a prospect like Fogarty/McColgan/Thomas. Is the value too far off? I understand Ottawa isn't exactly rebuilding.
Don't let us making the playoffs last year fool you. Management themselves have said we are in year 2 (this year) of a 3 year rebuild plan. We simply overperformed last year.
As others have said, our main need is a top 4 Dman, ideally a young one to fit in with the rebuild, a Hjalmarsson type of guy, but I don't think you have a guy like that you'd be willing to part with, so likely no deal to be had here.
What about your first this year, since it's likely to be very low, maybe with a 4th coming back from Ottawa with Greening?
Don't let us making the playoffs last year fool you. Management themselves have said we are in year 2 (this year) of a 3 year rebuild plan. We simply overperformed last year.
As others have said, our main need is a top 4 Dman, ideally a young one to fit in with the rebuild, a Hjalmarsson type of guy, but I don't think you have a guy like that you'd be willing to part with, so likely no deal to be had here.
What about your first this year, since it's likely to be very low, maybe with a 4th coming back from Ottawa with Greening?
I'm not saying he's worth a lot or he's untouchable, but there is less than zero reason to trade the guy.
He very versatile. He plays 1st line and 3rd line minutes. He's fast, big, he hits, and he backchecks. He's not a great goalscorer but he's a good complementary player and he's paid peanuts. He's not old.
There's essentially no reason to trade him unless it was to plug a hole, and the Senators are playing great right now even with the defensive injuries.
I'm not saying he's worth a lot or he's untouchable, but there is less than zero reason to trade the guy.
He very versatile. He plays 1st line and 3rd line minutes. He's fast, big, he hits, and he backchecks. He's not a great goalscorer but he's a good complementary player and he's paid peanuts. He's not old.
There's essentially no reason to trade him unless it was to plug a hole, and the Senators are playing great right now even with the defensive injuries.
This, not to mention he is one of the hardest workers.
2nd + is probably an overpay IF he was to be moved. That being said, he was one the key reason's Foligno became expendable. We can't afford to move him too.
If he was being shopped for whatever reason I think he his value would be 2nd + Calle Andersson. That being said, I doubt the organization moves him for anything less than an upgrade.
I mean I like Greening but enough with the new guys, just let the team ferment for a little awhile. We have 5 new players and it's obvious from watching them that chemistry between the forwards is a step behind right now.
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Yup, I have to ask why trade Greening as well. He fits very well with the team in a position that needs him. Pulling him out for a draft pick is a bad idea and will not be done unless it is a clear win. ie top 8-15 pick.
Don't let us making the playoffs last year fool you. Management themselves have said we are in year 2 (this year) of a 3 year rebuild plan. We simply overperformed last year.
As others have said, our main need is a top 4 Dman, ideally a young one to fit in with the rebuild, a Hjalmarsson type of guy, but I don't think you have a guy like that you'd be willing to part with, so likely no deal to be had here.
What about your first this year, since it's likely to be very low, maybe with a 4th coming back from Ottawa with Greening?
Greening not going except for upgrade.
We don't seem to fit with correct parts.
I think we can do 3 way w/Hawks
Hjalmarsson + X to Ottawa
Boyle + Y to Chicago
Greening + Z to Rangers
