Andersson is a good two way player and first year forward for the Wings. Abdelkader has potential to be a solid second liner with some toughness.
- MidnightMarauder

You don't want Abdelkader on your second line. Decent third liner with some sandpaper, but not much more.

Andersson is a good two way player and first year forward for the Wings. Abdelkader has potential to be a solid second liner with some toughness.
- MidnightMarauder

So by toughness, you must be referring to "jam"?

You don't want Abdelkader on your second line. Decent third liner with some sandpaper, but not much more.
- Pete V

Like the Rangers are in a position to be selective with the offensive talent they acquire. He doesn't look out of place with Datsyuk. Before you give me the token "anyone can play with Datsyuk" line, I have actually watched enough Wings games to know he can be a second-third line hybrid. Almost like Callahan currently is and he is fully embedded on that second line spot.

Andersson is a good two way player and first year forward for the Wings. Abdelkader has potential to be a solid second liner with some toughness.
- MidnightMarauder

Abdelkader is no second liner.

I just hope today's game doesn't put me to sleep like most of the games lately... I got throught the 1st period against Washington and woke up for OT... At least my timing is good.

So by toughness, you must be referring to "jam"?
- Slimtj100

In Slimtj speak, yes, he has jam.

Abdelkader is no second liner.
- aecliptic

Currently playing top line in Motown. Looked pretty good scoring three goals against the Ducks Friday night. He likely is better suited on the third line but he is not without ability.

You don't want Abdelkader on your second line. Decent third liner with some sandpaper, but not much more.
- Pete V

Sandpaper="jam"

Like the Rangers are in a position to be selective with the offensive talent they acquire. He doesn't look out of place with Datsyuk. Before you give me the token "anyone can play with Datsyuk" line, I have actually watched enough Wings games to know he can be a second-third line hybrid. Almost like Callahan currently is and he is fully embedded on that second line spot.
- MidnightMarauder

Before last night, he had 5 points on the year. He had 22 and 19 points the previous two seasons. You must have watched the only wings games where the guy has registed points. He's a good player, but he would crap second liner. He's not a particularly talented offensive player.

In Slimtj speak, yes, he has jam.
- MidnightMarauder

Jam on it! Word to ya mothah

Currently playing top line in Motown. Looked pretty good scoring three goals against the Ducks Friday night. He likely is better suited on the third line but he is not without ability.
- MidnightMarauder

How about the rest of the season where he had 2 goals, and 3 assists?

In Slimtj speak, yes, he has jam.
- MidnightMarauder

TJ is fine. The slim is an oxy moron cause I'm not slim jimbro will vauge

Currently playing top line in Motown. Looked pretty good scoring three goals against the Ducks Friday night. He likely is better suited on the third line but he is not without ability.
- MidnightMarauder

1 game out of a season does not sum it up for him, he hasnt done jack the rest of the year. Hes a grinder, a good one, who will get a few here and there, thats it.

So, what you are saying is that we need to wait another week before acquiring Iginla? Either that, or send some salary back. Got ya!
- Pete V

No just relaying salary cap space info, not that it wasn't already common knowledge but you just get the feeling that they are going to make a big move...

No just relaying salary cap space info, not that it wasn't already common knowledge but you just get the feeling that they are going to make a big move...
- Blueshirts4ever

I was joking about the Iginla thing, but I do think it could make the Boyle pursuit interesting. If they can add Boyle without giving up Gaborik, that would make for an interesting end to the year.

So by toughness, you must be referring to "jam"?
- Slimtj100

You're obsessed dude.

As someone posted above, by the trade deadline, the Rangers will be able to add $7.3 million of salary (pro-rated). Right now, that number is only in the mid $5 million range. I mention this, because soon, the Rangers would be able to add Boyle's salary without even having to trade Marion Gaborik. Of course, that would mean that Gaborik (or another big salary) would have to go in the off-season.

I am mentioning this, because after seeing thos pro rated salary cap numbers, I guess I wouldn't be shocked if a Boyle deal got done without including Gaborik.
- Pete V

Looks like SJ is stockpiling picks, I know Douglas Murray isn't Bobby Orr but nobody off of Pittsburgh's roster, looks like a full firesale to me and if thats the case then its a no brainer.

You're obsessed dude.
- B2B76

Looks like SJ is stockpiling picks, I know Douglas Murray isn't Bobby Orr but nobody off of Pittsburgh's roster, looks like a full firesale to me and if thats the case then its a no brainer.
- Blueshirts4ever

If its a full firesale, than we need to figure out a way to get Clowe as well in the deal.

I was joking about the Iginla thing, but I do think it could make the Boyle pursuit interesting. If they can add Boyle without giving up Gaborik, that would make for an interesting end to the year.
- Pete V

It could be interesting. Adding that puck mover with experienec and as a PP producer could make things interesting and then hopefully get Staal back...

Maybe by some grace of god sj will do a Boyle for Boyle trade like Dallas did with morrow for morrow

If its a full firesale, than we need to figure out a way to get Clowe as well in the deal.
- aecliptic

We are taking Boyle's contract, they can throw Clowe in...fug it

- Slimtj100

We're JAMMING

Maybe by some grace of god sj will do a Boyle for Boyle trade like Dallas did with morrow for morrow
- Slimtj100

Not a chance, atleast Joe Morrow has 'potential'.

Brian Boyle as the potential to be the best pillow/marshmallow.

We are taking Boyle's contract, they can throw Clowe in...fug it
- Blueshirts4ever

Ryan Clowe is still goalless on the year and is a - 7. Brian Boyle for Ryane Clowe straight-up? At least they get another year out of Boyle, whereas Clowe may be off to greener pastures this summer.