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Rumor Update: 3 Prices for Miller, Meszaros, and another Kane in Chicago? |
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I have updated Kane, Moulson, Miller, Meszaros, Stajan, Jagr, Del Zotto, and Girardi on Eklund's Trade Rumor Chart
On Ryan Miller...
I am fairly convinced the Sabres want to retain Miller and bring him back in. However, I am more convinced Ryan Miller wants to go somewhere and win a Stanley Cup. That appears to be his driving force, so long-term extensions with a building team like Buffalo become difficult.
The Sabres are going to try and sign him, but they are also going to listen closely and there are many who tell me the price for Miller pre February 8 (the date the Olympic freeze takes over) will be discounted when compared to the price post Olympics in what I am calling Trade Frenzy Week...(the week between the Olympics and the trade deadline.)
By picking up Miller pre-Olympics the Sabres can save a lot of money by not having to pay him for the time he is in Russia.
The third price is if the Sabres were to retain some of Miller's salary and turn him into a true playoff rental. By retaining salary the Sabres open up the market to almost any NHL team wanting to take a shot. This will be their best return. By far.
On Meszaros...
There was a point a month ago where the Flyers couldn't give away Andrej Meszaros because his play had fallen off over the last few years due to injury. His confidence was shot. But the Flyers were listening to teams with interest all the same. Now, Meszaros is one of the hottest D-men in hockey and playing a major role. His game has returned in a major way. San Jose and Phoenix have interest and suddenly he could be the chip in a Byfuglien trade....or the Flyers could just be perfectly happy with him putting up multiple point games for them...there will be talk.
On Evander Kane...
If there is one team which likes to make bold moves and isn't afraid to take a chance it is Chicago. The Hawks aren't being shy about their desire to acquire another top 6 forward....preferably a center...They have always loved Evander Kane in Chicago, and I have been waiting for these rumors to start... Finally, a good source has informed me that talks have taken place. Prelim talks, but talks. I for one.. would NOT trade Evander Kane.
more to come...
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