As the tradeline approaches and due to our recent sporadic performances, there is no question that this team is not in a place that is ready for a playoff run.
Scott Howson is at the GM meetings and I bet he is getting more knocks on his door than the rich family in the neighborhood on Halloween Night. I wouldn't doubt if the GM's are also asking "Trick or Treat?"
So in that vain, I will try to break down for the other teams in the league that would have interest whether you will be getting tricked or treated.
Adam Foote - Oh, ha ha ha ha ha, that will be a good one. Almost as good as when we pawned off Marc Denis for Modin and Norrena. The constant propaganda from the Blue Jackets organization about Foote's great leadership skills and how he is the anchor on this team is what I believe to be nothing more than a sales pitch to anyone that will listen. The only place he is leading this team is off the cliff. You can tell that by the way this team has played since the All Star break that the leaders on this team may be leading this team but not in the direction that we need. Come one, come all and bring your best offer. We will be listening!
Sergei Fedorov - Hey it isn't the full size bar but at least it is a Snickers! No he isn't the Feds of the Red Wings glory days but he is better than most that is being put out there for trade bait. How much passion do you think Hossa, Jokinen, or Sundin will have for a team. Hossa and Jokinen know they are going to get paid and Sundin knows the team he will be coming back to but Federov will be playing for the next contract. He knows that if he performs well and helps lead a team to the playoffs and help get them some playoff wins, he will get another decent contract.
Michael Peca - Damn it! It's one of those chocolate covered candies! If I bite into this it could be carmel in the middle or it could be some tangerine nougat that will make me gag for a week. Peca could be the answer for several teams that need a center that wins a high percentage of faceoffs, very good on the penalty kill and a pretty good leader with a ton of experience on the other hand you could be getting a broken down injury prone player that has nothing left in the tank. Your going to have to bite into it to find out.
David Vyborny - Vyb's is like a chocolate covered jalapeno pepper. Most people wouldn't find it very appealing this year but certain kids dressed up in Mark Messier Rangers costume might think it would taste great. It is the only nature fit I have seen for Vyb's. Teaming him up with Jagr to try to reignite both their fires.
Ron Hainsey: Look at that flaming pile of crap and it's getting stuck all over your shoes. Oh the disgrace. This might be a bit strong for Hainsey but I have become a little upset with a guy that is thinking he is going to get $3.5 million a year on his next contract. If he gets it, God bless him but hopefully the Jackets won't pay that! He is suppose to be a puck moving defensemen that could help us on the powerplay. He can't put the puck on net. Believe me when I say that if you are anywhere in Nationwide Arena, and I mean anywhere, and the Jackets are on the powerplay and Hainsey lets a shot go, no one is safe! No one knows where that puck is going to go including Hainsey.
Now there is 2 UFA's that I think we ought to take out of the candy bowl and keep for ourself. Dick Tarnstrom has worked well and really has given our powerplay a boost. He is worth talking to about a short term extension that we probably could get on the cheap! Jan Hejda is the other defensemen that we need to sign as long as he doesn't ask for the moon and stars. He is a serviceable defensemen but he needs another strong defensemen beside him to make him effective.
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