could have been any number of teams, but Feaster worked out a deal awith the Rangers. Erixon's agent then negotiated a contract with them prior to the trade being finalized.
also
1) family connection - The Rangers already traded for Erixon's second cousin Oscar Lindberg. Lindberg's mother is Jan Erixon's first cousin. The Rangers have until next June to sign Lindberg
2) moreimprotantly, agent preference - Jay Grossman is his agent. He also represents Lindberg. So there's the Grossman connection with the family. Grossman also represented Brian Leetch who is best friends with Erixon who attended Leetch's retirement ceremony.
I was under the impression it was Rangers or nothing because he dad played for them. At least that's what was being said.
Also many believe that he will garner what Penner got or what Kaberle got. Most teams won't worry about his injury issues because he is a pure rental and probably the best pure rental that is available. Most hockey people that I talked to always say that Hemsky has as much talent as any player in the NHL but he maybe on the wrong team to really explode.
That and is contract is pretty trade friendly, not just that he's a UFA, but his dollars aren't that high considering.
Like I said on the main board i don't think cap hit or cash will be an issue when dealing Hemmer. We probably take a contract if it means getting exactly what ST wants for him.
They can have O'marra or Belanger then. No way I'd give up Gagner. I'd maybe trade PRV in that deal so it's Dubnyk and PRV for Miller Buffalo's 2012 first and 2013 second
Yeah, if it's between Gagner and PRV, you keep PRV 8 days a week. It ain't close.
Also, I don't think you quite grasp was Ryan Miller is, a #1 goaltender, top-10 in the league (despite his struggles) and a top-5 tender the 2 years prior.
Buffalo isn't just going to "unload" this guy to get him out, you have to actually give something up, otherwise there's no deal to be had.
As I posted in the other thread, I could see a deal like this, if Buffalo's interested.
To Buf: Gagner, Habby(veteran insurance) and 2nd
To Edm: Miller and Hecht
As for the Detroit deal, I'm not as enamored with Kindl as everyone else, he could be like Eriksson, expected to be amazing and then just pretty good.
Like I said on the main board i don't think cap hit or cash will be an issue when dealing Hemmer. We probably take a contract if it means getting exactly what ST wants for him.
If it's not too monstrous, the Oilers are in a position to be able to do that.
Carried over from the last thread. Dnicks you don't think Khabibulins sub .900 save% is due to the defense in front of him? I mean we seen what he was doing with a competent d in front if him and I think his numbers are better then what's been indicated. I definitely think he's worth a 1st given his experience something Schneider and Bernier don't have.
YOu just can't offer BUF a couple of players that you don't want on our team for Miller. Before you decide think that if Miller was playing for the Oilers what would we want.
YOu just can't offer BUF a couple of players that you don't want on our team for Miller. Before you decide think that if Miller was playing for the Oilers what would we want.
yeah it is ridiculous that fans expect more in return for Hemsky than they are willing to give up for Miller.
If Whitney is back before all star break (last information in the WHitney thread), then he might be in play. Philly is looking for a guy exactly like him and have two young players that Tambo should be looking at - Schenn and Coutourier.
Briere is the # 1 and both of these guys look to be fighting for the #2 job. Heck, we could absorb some salary and include Belanger. Philly would then be poised for a serious run at the cup if they added WHitney and Belanger. Either one of those two shores up our centre ice position for the next decade.
If Whitney is back before all star break (last information in the WHitney thread), then he might be in play. Philly is looking for a guy exactly like him and have two young players that Tambo should be looking at - Schenn and Coutourier.
Briere is the # 1 and both of these guys look to be fighting for the #2 job. Heck, we could absorb some salary and include Belanger. Philly would then be poised for a serious run at the cup if they added WHitney and Belanger. Either one of those two shores up our centre ice position for the next decade.
I can't see PHI looking for another injury prone guy with a contract for next year. If he were a UFA at season end then it would be a good match.
If Whitney is back before all star break (last information in the WHitney thread), then he might be in play. Philly is looking for a guy exactly like him and have two young players that Tambo should be looking at - Schenn and Coutourier.
Briere is the # 1 and both of these guys look to be fighting for the #2 job. Heck, we could absorb some salary and include Belanger. Philly would then be poised for a serious run at the cup if they added WHitney and Belanger. Either one of those two shores up our centre ice position for the next decade.
Sorry to nitpick but Giroux is the number 1 centre. I'm not sure that Briere has been playing centre when all 3 of Schenn, Couturier and Giroux have been in the lineup. Briere has played a lot more on the wing than in the middle since getting to Philly in 07-08.
True, because there is such an abundance of available and legit top-4 defensemen.
There have to be at least a few who can still skate and you know play rather than consult with their foot surgeon about a possibly career ending condition.
There have to be at least a few who can still skate and you know play rather than consult with their foot surgeon about a possibly career ending condition.
