Not a whole lot of needs but if your interested in anyone on my roster just PM me and we'll talk. I'm open to anything. Don't expect a lot though. Specifically would be willing to trade Jonathan Bernier to a team in need of a good young goalie.
Unmotivated Semin might be in the KHL in a year and Hejduk retired. Two short-term assets for Callaghan (3-year), Bourque (5-year) and a prospect who has two years left, then RFA,
A classic CUP RUN now vs. longer term value trade. And yet, Minni could potentially win in the short term too, especially in the Caps deal with their cap tightness by trading Semin to a poor team.
Unmotivated Semin might be in the KHL in a year and Hejduk retired. Two short-term assets for Callaghan (3-year), Bourque (5-year) and a prospect who has two years left, then RFA,
A classic CUP RUN now vs. longer term value trade. And yet, Minni could potentially win in the short term too, especially in the Caps deal with their cap tightness by trading Semin to a poor team.
But even if Semin and Hejduk leave the NHL players like Callahan and Bourque won't be to hard to replace in free agency.
But even if Semin and Hejduk leave the NHL players like Callahan and Bourque won't be to hard to replace in free agency.
Semin and Hejduk had a combined 110 points (in 136 games) last season while Callahan-Bourque had 98 (in 140 games). That's similar.
Calahan-Bourque: getting about 100 points by the two players (48 in 60 games, 50 in 80) making a combined 7.6 million (4.275 + 3.33) with potential improvement too is nothing to scoff at!
In contrast, Semin's 6.7 1-year then INCREASE salary for 54 points in 65 games and potential upside of 80ish points, ensures he will go in free agency to the team that overpays for him. Hejduk's 56 points in 71 in not at all better than Callahan or Bourque's as a projection of the coming season.
Yes, Semin is the potential star performer and the most talented in the trade. But, at best, this trade adds 20ish points to the team getting Semin while losing both acquired players in free agency, while two good, possibly improving mid-career guys (26 and 29 year old) who are scoring liners under decent, noninflated longer term contracts.
Minnesota wins the deal for sure imo. Of course, if the Wild come up a few points short in the standings this coming season, the difference might be the Semin trade!
Semin and Hejduk had a combined 110 points (in 136 games) last season while Callahan-Bourque had 98 (in 140 games). That's similar.
Calahan-Bourque: getting about 100 points by the two players (48 in 60 games, 50 in 80) making a combined 7.6 million (4.275 + 3.33) with potential improvement too is nothing to scoff at!
In contrast, Semin's 6.7 1-year then INCREASE salary for 54 points in 65 games and potential upside of 80ish points, ensures he will go in free agency to the team that overpays for him. Hejduk's 56 points in 71 in not at all better than Callahan or Bourque's as a projection of the coming season.
Yes, Semin is the potential star performer and the most talented in the trade. But, at best, this trade adds 20ish points to the team getting Semin while losing both acquired players in free agency, while two good, possibly improving mid-career guys (26 and 29 year old) who are scoring liners under decent, noninflated longer term contracts.
Minnesota wins the deal for sure imo. Of course, if the Wild come up a few points short in the standings this coming season, the difference might be the Semin trade!
Well you probably are right, but I'm a big Semin fan and IMO Bradley's recent comments might spark Semin to have a fantastic year, he surely has the talent to be up there with the best in the game.
Well you probably are right, but I'm a big Semin fan and IMO Bradley's recent comments might spark Semin to have a fantastic year, he surely has the talent to be up there with the best in the game.
And he probably wants to turn that 6ish salary into a 10ish mill long term fat payday in next summer's free agency, an incentive for him to have a career year. His passion and commitment have been questioned, but maybe the money motive will light a fire under him.
He could potentially hit 100 points. Not many players have that kind of potential.
And he probably wants to turn that 6ish salary into a 10ish mill long term fat payday in next summer's free agency, an incentive for him to have a career year. His passion and commitment have been questioned, but maybe the money motive will light a fire under him.
He could potentially hit 100 points. Not many players have that kind of potential.
Exactly that's why I traded for Semin, like you said not that many players have the potential to score that many points.He also plays on a good team meaning he will also have a good + -.
Unmotivated Semin might be in the KHL in a year and Hejduk retired. Two short-term assets for Callaghan (3-year), Bourque (5-year) and a prospect who has two years left, then RFA,
A classic CUP RUN now vs. longer term value trade. And yet, Minni could potentially win in the short term too, especially in the Caps deal with their cap tightness by trading Semin to a poor team.
Unmotivated??? He's in a contract year. Russian players always seem to play well in contract years, almost like they want that fat paycheck or something...
The Colorado Avalanche are very happy to announce this deal. We've had our eyes on Gardiner for a while now. We believe he has top four-PPQB potential. He could be in the NHL as soon as 2012.
Ekholm is a great prospect. He is coming off an excellent season in the SEL, being crowned as the rookie of the year. It was very tough to give him up.
The Colorado Avalanche are very happy to announce this deal. We've had our eyes on Gardiner for a while now. We believe he has top four-PPQB potential. He could be in the NHL as soon as 2012.
Ekholm is a great prospect. He is coming off an excellent season in the SEL, being crowned as the rookie of the year. It was very tough to give him up.
We thank refree for the easy negotiations.
I confirm, I had m eyes on Ekholm for a while too, I think he could even start the year in Nashville. No doubt Gardiner as good offensive potentiel but you have too give too get.
The fact that we both had strong interest in the other one prospect is probably the reason why this deal was so easy to do for both of us.
looking to move some D including Robidas, Gorges and Kubina. Looking for mid level prospects and picks in return
