I dont think the solution is to trade for a center replacement.
We have guys like regin, zibanejad, and da costa who can take a shot at the second line while turris takes over the first.
We're not going to trade for a rental because we're still rebuilding and throwing away futures like that is stupid.
We're not trading for a long-term young center because he would be out of place as soon as spezza is back.
I think the best course of action, other than doing nothing and hoping someone steps up, is to trade for a young scoring winger. If we're going to give up the assets to add to our top six, it should be for someone who fits in our long-term plan, like turris did.
I'd agree with all this except I'd trade for a defenseman rather than a winger. We're deep everywhere and roll 4 lines at a high tempo. That's not going to change with Spezza out. My biggest concern is a brittle Gonchar having to play 25+ minutes regularly and Karlsson being forced into 30 minute games regularly. If we can roll 3 D pairings like we roll 4 lines, we should remain very competitive.
I was saying this today. TSN Radio was talking about a potential Toronto - Ottawa trade in the works (I thought it was crazy too) and maybe it's based around Connolly. He'd be cheap to get, and would be gone soon enough.
He could be had for a late round pick, but Toronto would probably want a 2nd or 3rd from us.
I was saying this today. TSN Radio was talking about a potential Toronto - Ottawa trade in the works (I thought it was crazy too) and maybe it's based around Connolly. He'd be cheap to get, and would be gone soon enough.
He could be had for a late round pick, but Toronto would probably want a 2nd or 3rd from us.
He's playing on the Marlies. There's no way we give up anything of value for him.
I was saying this today. TSN Radio was talking about a potential Toronto - Ottawa trade in the works (I thought it was crazy too) and maybe it's based around Connolly. He'd be cheap to get, and would be gone soon enough.
He could be had for a late round pick, but Toronto would probably want a 2nd or 3rd from us.
They just waived him probably hoping someone would take him and is now buried in the A. I honestly think we could get him for next to nothing.
The way I see it, I'd gladly pay o'reilly 5 mil knowing that I have turris signed long term at 3.5. Strength down the middle
I pretty much agree with this. $5M is too much, but a good center is worth twice as much as a good winger, and the other guys can always learn to play the wing.
He's playing on the Marlies. There's no way we give up anything of value for him.
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They just waived him probably hoping someone would take him and is now buried in the A. I honestly think we could get him for next to nothing.
I'm basing this around what I think Toronto might ask for because I'm sure Nonis hates us just as much as everyone else in Toronto, and also he'd probably be worth close to that if playing in the NHL.
We're already talking about going out and getting another center without even giving: Turris, Zibanejad, Smith, O'Brien, Regin...and to a lesser extent Da Costa a fair shake at holding the fort for 2 months?...
We're already talking about going out and getting another center without even giving: Turris, Zibanejad, Smith, O'Brien, Regin...and to a lesser extent Da Costa a fair shake at holding the fort for 2 months?...
This is the perfect opportunity to give some great experience to our kids. Spezza is due back in time for the playoffs, and LA showed us last year you only need to make it to the 8th seed to have a chance.
If now isn't the time to give them a shot; shortened injury riddled season, goalie on fire, young guns playing great, tight eastern conference only schedule, still massively underrated by the rest of the league....then when?
This is the best possible scenario, imo, to give some kids a chance.
i don't understand why we would spend our assets on this guy when dacosta is right there. i don't see this guy better than stephane.
His proposal came with a conditional that was bolded, capitalized and underlined.
That said, more competition is rarely, if ever, a bad thing. Should Da Costa or anyone else not live up to the expectations placed upon them while we're transitioning to life without Spezza that leaves us very thin. I agree we should be giving the kids a shot and waiting to pull the trigger on any such deals.
A decent draft pick (not a first) would probably do it for Loktionov who is a talented playmaker, fits our two system and has reportedly asked for a trade. With Richards, Carter, Kopitar, Stoll in front of him, not a bad idea really.
i don't understand why we would spend our assets on this guy when dacosta is right there. i don't see this guy better than stephane.
I said "if".
I'm fine with giving the kids a chance. My point was that, "if the decision from management was to get a guy", then why not a young guy like Loktionov instead of Arnott/Connolly/Weiss...
I'm fine with giving the kids a chance. My point was that, "if the decision from management was to get a guy", then why not a young guy like Loktionov instead of Arnott/Connolly/Weiss...
Debatable. Tough to make a call either way, considering how much NHL time both of these guys have had, and when they HAVE played in the NHL, their linemates haven't exactly been guys who compliment their skillset. I'd like to see Da Costa get a chance, but Loktionov has some serious untapped potential.
I think the argument could be made that if Loktionov IS better than DaCosta, then is he so much better that it would be worth giving up the assets to acquire him? Probably not. But I think whatever team gets Loktionov and gives him a serious chance on a scoring line are going to make out like bandits, considering what they'll pay to get him.
