Keep an eye on Buffalo C Derek Roy because his name is popping up all over the place in trade talk. League sources say GM Darcy Regier believes the Sabres need to get bigger and might be offering up Roy. The 28-year-old, 5-foot-9 Roy, who has a cap hit of $4 million, is on the books through the 2012-13 season. The Ottawa native has struggled this season, putting up only eight goals and 16 assists in 41 games. Regier will only make a move if he can get a centre in return. The Blackhawks are looking for help in the middle and may show interest. The landscape in Buffalo has changed because owner Terry Pegula isn’t spending money to miss the playoffs, he wants a Stanley Cup ...
I wonder how the Blackhawks would fit with what Regier would want to do here?
Hanzal. Despite the fact that he isn't very hot right now.
Hanzal is a good 3rd line option. However, Phoenix just inked him to a 5 year contract extension. I'd rather get a top prospect like Hodgson for him if I had a choice.
Hanzal is a good 3rd line option. However, Phoenix just inked him to a 5 year contract extension. I'd rather get a top prospect like Hodgson for him if I had a choice.
My dream would be prying Couture out of SJ.
But, Hodgson is a guy that I'd love to get for Roy, too.
Hanzal is a roll of the dice that I wouldn't give up Roy to make.
Besides, he's still on the shelf with a broken face, so I doubt he's a guy that the Sabres are looking at right now.
If they think they can find a guy who would become a solid scoring line center within a couple years, for Roy, then I agree with you. But don't you think that's actually more of a gamble then Hanzal? The face is pretty far from the heart for one thing. Also, Hanzal is a safe bet to be a strong 3rd line center for years to come. Possibly even elite in that role, cap friendly, and not at all out of place on a scoring line for limited sprints. You need a guy who can stop the ECs top centers, so he's a safe gain IMO. People will be mad that he doesn't score enough, but that's okay they will find a guy in the draft this year.
Hanzel a 1st round (17th overall) Pick. He is 6'5'' 220 lbs. I would love to have this guy! He has huge potential! Just look at how well Turris is doing in Ottawa. 1st round pick players have the potential, just have to unlock it. That's the scary part, leaving him in Ruffs hands, who doesn't have much luck developing all star players aside from Vanek. Either way we need a shake up for sure. The only thing is....his point production is no where close to what Derek Roy was giving us the last few years.
I think people are forgetting that Roy is a 60-80 point 2nd line center for the majority of his career. This should bring back more then Hanzel....Roy/Stafford/1st should bring us Getzlaf in terms of value (But it won't)
Bolland and Frolik are The ony two Centers I could maybe see them trading away
You don't think a team in a "win now" mindset with the insane center depth organizationally that they have would be willing to trade away any of their center prospects? Kruger... Pirri....McNeil...
You don't think a team in a "win now" mindset with the insane center depth organizationally that they have would be willing to trade away any of their center prospects? Kruger... Pirri....McNeil...
Admittedly, I don't know Hanzal beyond a general knowledge of his body of work so I must ask about his trade value.
Would Roy for Hanzal + pick/mid-level prospect be an option or is he that elite of checking line center that Buffalo would have to give up more?
Considering the physical nature of the game, I think Hanzal has more stock over Roy due to the enormous difference in stature and he's also 4 years younger. Hanzal is more cap friendly for this year and beyond. Especially after next year when Roy figures to get 1-2 million more per year if he can regain his scoring touch.
ON the other hand, Roy has an enormous edge in talent. Both players are equally fast but Roy is far more shifty and quick for obvious reasons. Roy is a way better shooter and puck handler. Hanzal isn't bad, he's every bit as good as Jordan Staal but with a lot less hype. Would you trade Roy for J. Staal? Of course you would.
Because the Yotes desperately need more skill at center, I think they would sweeten the deal slightly. Roy has about twice as much point potential and he's in his prime years, so the Sabres could get a mid range DP or maybe a package deal for prospect.
Considering the physical nature of the game, I think Hanzal has more stock over Roy due to the enormous difference in stature and he's also 4 years younger. Hanzal is more cap friendly for this year and beyond. Especially after next year when Roy figures to get 1-2 million more per year if he can regain his scoring touch.
ON the other hand, Roy has an enormous edge in talent. Both players are equally fast but Roy is far more shifty and quick for obvious reasons. Roy is a way better shooter and puck handler. Hanzal isn't bad, he's every bit as good as Jordan Staal but with a lot less hype. Would you trade Roy for J. Staal? Of course you would.
Because the Yotes desperately need more skill at center, I think they would sweeten the deal slightly. Roy has about twice as much point potential and he's in his prime years, so the Sabres could get a mid range DP or maybe a package deal for prospect.
I wouldn't be overly thrilled with trading Roy straight up for a center that has never hit 50 pts in a season despite being in the NHL for 4 or 5 seasons.
I wouldn't be overly thrilled with trading Roy straight up for a center that has never hit 50 pts in a season despite being in the NHL for 4 or 5 seasons.
If we want to upgrade our first line center, then we're almost certainly going to need Roy to do it to replace whomever we'd potentially take in a trade.
In that regard, I'm hesitant to "waste" Roy on Hanzal - this team needs scoring.
If we want to upgrade our first line center, then we're almost certainly going to need Roy to do it to replace whomever we'd potentially take in a trade.
In that regard, I'm hesitant to "waste" Roy on Hanzal - this team needs scoring.
Hanzal gives it to us in a roundabout fashion because he would significantly reduce the defensive responsibilities of every other forward line.
Roy, Gaustad, and Leopold
for
Bolland, McNeil, 1st
?
Not sure if the Hawks would include Bolland as well. The idea would be to have Toews-Roy-Bolland down the middle and let Sharp work on the wing. But hey, it never hurts to ask, right?
