Summer Moves Part 2: The Speculation thread

[Bucky Gleason]

Roy 4 Hanzal 1000 edition

e: damn it

[boots electric]

Originally Posted by struckbyaparkedcar

What defensive defenseman are potentially available this year?

I don't think Regeir sees this as a need as much as I do, but I'd really like someone steadier than Leopold as the 4/5...

With San Jose likely looking to shake things up, I could see Douglass Murray being available. I didn't see many Sharks games this year so I don't know if his play has trailed off at all. He's also only signed for one more year (2.5).

[TehDoak]

Originally Posted by Fly Boy

Nope. I watch him quite often and can tell you he wouldn't be worth the cost. He is good along the boards and that's pretty much it. He turns the puck over alot and is responsible for many goals against. He has lost a step and even if he were able to find his game again it will be on the west coast.

There just isn't alot of defensive depth in this years FA class. I don't think we need to sign anyone, just keep everybody healthy. With such a lack of guys people are going to overpay for them.

In a 4/5 role he'd be fine. He's just not a top pairing guy. He'd certainly be an upgrade over Leopold in that role. But I do agree, the only d-man worth "overpaying" for is Stuart. If we could get Allen in a 2 year, 4 million total deal I'd be interested, but he'll likely get 3-4 a year on the open market.

[Fly Boy]

Originally Posted by TehDoak

In a 4/5 role he'd be fine. He's just not a top pairing guy. He'd certainly be an upgrade over Leopold in that role. But I do agree, the only d-man worth "overpaying" for is Stuart. If we could get Allen in a 2 year, 4 million total deal I'd be interested, but he'll likely get 3-4 a year on the open market.

He wouldn't, it's that simple. He took a very big step back this year with his play. Thing is he will still make 4 mil + on the open market and I'm not paying that for a 4/5 guy. The only guy I could deal with is probably Jackman (and I would not overpay). I think he can be a true shut down guy and play top 4 min (possibly top parring) in that role. Of course we would have to let Regehr walk after next season, and if Robyn plays well next year I'm not so sure I wouldn't rather just re-sign him.

Once again I prefer to stay away from the FA market this year besides low cap hit players that help us improve our bottom 6 by getting bigger and tougher.

[Zip15]

Originally Posted by TehDoak

Let's see

Jackman
Stuart
Sarich
Allen

I'd actually think Brad Stuart could be a great addition. Still has some wheels, Stanley Cup Winner, good character guy.

I'd add Hannan to that list, too. We know Darcy loves ex-Flames defensemen. Still, I don't think Darcy does much to the defense this summer. I could see them re-signing Sulzer, possibly trading Weber (in a Roy package, perhaps) and nothing more.

[TheyAreGoodScaryGood]

Originally Posted by boots electric

With San Jose likely looking to shake things up, I could see Douglass Murray being available. I didn't see many Sharks games this year so I don't know if his play has trailed off at all. He's also only signed for one more year (2.5).

If we could replace leopold woth murray that would be amazing, him and regher could be a deadly pairing

[GrigsAndGirgs]

Originally Posted by TheyAreGoodScaryGood

If we could replace leopold woth murray that would be amazing, him and regher could be a deadly pairing

Would be a disaster IMO. You need to have at least one guy who can skate on the pairing.

[Blitz]

Originally Posted by TheyAreGoodScaryGood

If we could replace leopold woth murray that would be amazing, him and regher could be a deadly pairing

Originally Posted by LoveDaSwords

Would be a disaster IMO. You need to have at least one guy who can skate on the pairing.

consider it a scary-ass shutdown pairing then - maybe a PK possibility...

Please Darcy, Please!

[TehDoak]

Kesler should probably be scratched off everyone's wishlist. Getting Surgery which will put him out of playing hockey for 6 months.

[slip]

Originally Posted by Jame

Are there any examples of a team trading an established scoring center with only a year on his deal, and in return getting a high end prospect?

I can't think of any off the top of my head.

(in response to the Roy to Chicago for Mcneil/Pirri idea)

Nieuwendyk for Iginla back in the day comes to mind.

edit: just realized I'm responding to a question that's a month old!

That's why you don't post first thing in the morning before you get your first cup of joe.