Miller needs to go. and If you want a higher pick he is a perfect bargaining chip
- Beezer33

Oh, I agree. But each day Garth has a reason why teams a, b, c, d, and so on NEED Miller.

They don't all need Miller.

Carolina would want a nhl / nhl ready d man
so maybe sukerra and Le Suc + pick to get to 5
- hubie

I think you need to move an impact player to get into the top 5 using a 16th pick.

Still he has absolutely nothing on Chara. It's a joke that Subban and Letang were nominated and not him
- sbroads24

What did Chara do this season better than Letang? This was actually one of Chara's worst seasons as a Bruin.

I think you need to move an impact player to get into the top 5 using a 16th pick.
- jmatchett383

Yessir, which buffalo does not really have. Unless you consider Vanek and the 16th for a top 5. Which IMO does not get it done.

Yessir, which buffalo does not really have. Unless you consider Vanek and the 16th for a top 5. Which IMO does not get it done.
- ImThatGuy

I think it would, if you eat a good portion of Vanek's salary and cap hit to Nashville.

What did Chara do this season better than Letang? This was actually one of Chara's worst seasons as a Bruin.
- jmatchett383

He's better period. Letang is over rated.

Z, McCabe, Larrson, McNabb, Hacket IMO. You could probably fit in Catenacci somewhere there too.
- Tsyolin

Armia is top 2.

He's better period. Letang is over rated.
- sbroads24

In what way? I watched a lot of both teams. Letang is (was) a better puck-mover, better skater, blocked a ton of shots (5 less than Chara), and yes, put up a ton more points. Chara has more hits. They had identical giveaway-takeaway numbers.

I think it would, if you eat a good portion of Vanek's salary and cap hit to Nashville.
- jmatchett383

I could see Vanek working there but ive said a million times they dont pass on barkov, thats why ive tried to hit carolina esp if TB takes Nichuskin leaving drouin out there

In what way? I watched a lot of both teams. Letang is (was) a better puck-mover, better skater, blocked a ton of shots (5 less than Chara), and yes, put up a ton more points. Chara has more hits. They had identical giveaway-takeaway numbers.
- jmatchett383

Arent they just going to give it to Nik Lidstrom anyways?

Move up Darcy. Please. I would love #2 to get mack or drouin or nicushkin but move up. Truly believe with a player like that caliber you could entice vanek or miller or both to stay/others to come.

Trade Sekera tho. I want him to go more than Miller and Vanek. Let staff and leino try to raise their trade value and maybe try later pick to get Zadarov/Erne/Mantha

What did Chara do this season better than Letang? This was actually one of Chara's worst seasons as a Bruin.
- jmatchett383

Sure his numbers may have been down, but he still produced a respectable amount given the shortened season. His +/- was high as always, and stats don't always tell the whole story. Chara's ability to neutralize opponents is second to none. He can frustrate anyone and still manage to chip in offensively. What he is doing to Sidney and Malkin in this series, he has done all year. He may not be flashy but he is the best defender in the game.

What is this, 30 teams in 30 days as to where Miller will end up?

How long before he just stays here?
- Powerslave

Day 31

I think it would, if you eat a good portion of Vanek's salary and cap hit to Nashville.
- jmatchett383

Who do you see/want the Flyers targeting?

Who do you see/want the Flyers targeting?
- ImThatGuy

If Pulock falls to them, I'd love to get him. A lot of people are talking up Bo Horvat, but I'm not sold.

Sure his numbers may have been down, but he still produced a respectable amount given the shortened season. His +/- was high as always, and stats don't always tell the whole story. Chara's ability to neutralize opponents is second to none. He can frustrate anyone and still manage to chip in offensively. What he is doing to Sidney and Malkin in this series, he has done all year. He may not be flashy but he is the best defender in the game.
- fudd1689

If you want to look at it that way, Shea Weber should be nominated as well.

Its funny, there's one regular here that is suddenly absent and when theres finally a blog about his team. Maybe its because they aren't doing so well.

I think you guys forget Miller has a limited-NTC and he's not gonna waive it for just ANY team.

I think you guys forget Miller has a limited-NTC and he's not gonna waive it for just ANY team.
- Tsyolin

Good point. But most times, when asked, a player will agree (Heatley being a rare exception)

I don't think it's fair to say Vokoun is a problem when Lucic, Horton, and Krecji are playing catch in your zone while Letang is counting his money in the corner.

Good point. But most times, when asked, a player will agree (Heatley being a rare exception)
- jmatchett383

Miller's a diva, don't expect him to jump on board any deal. He could pull a Hasek and decline any trade that involves a team on his list.

I don't think it's fair to say Vokoun is a problem when Lucic, Horton, and Krecji are playing catch in your zone while Letang is counting his money in the corner.
- Panthers88

This is a Garth blog, we dont need no facts here.

Miller's a diva, don't expect him to jump on board any deal. He could pull a Hasek and decline any trade that involves a team on his list.
- Tsyolin

He could. But from what I've read, he's not overly happy with his situation right now.

Miller's a diva, don't expect him to jump on board any deal. He could pull a Hasek and decline any trade that involves a team on his list.
- Tsyolin

he is a diva. that list is there for a reason. i bet florida is on it

In what way? I watched a lot of both teams. Letang is (was) a better puck-mover, better skater, blocked a ton of shots (5 less than Chara), and yes, put up a ton more points. Chara has more hits. They had identical giveaway-takeaway numbers.
- jmatchett383

He single handedly shut down Rick Nash and did a great job against TOR top line. Letang isn't capable of that. Notice how when Crosby and Malkin and the Pitt offense struggles to control play that their defense seems to fall apart