now as a Canuck fan, you must really respect the Wings goaltending....

here's a hint, check out Jimmy Howard's height.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Howard isn't top 10 in the league, likely not 15.

What is Phaneufs value to other teams?
Yeah he hiccups more often then not and saying he's a #1 defenseman is sometimes hard to swallow. But he's put up some good numbers for a defenseman and when not overworked he plays high quality hockey - hits, shoots, head up, responsible etc, so maybe he's not a #1 but first pairing.


To Toronto
Clutterbuck
Gilbert
Coyle
Heatley


To Minny
Phaneuf
Colborne
Rights to MacA
2013 2nd


Fair?
Phaneuf/Suter as a top pairing could be special. We take Heatleys 15M and eat it, and with that we get Coyle at a lower price - Phaneuf going the other way isn't that bad either. I'm pretty sure Minny didn't even have Coyle playing center this year too, don't quote me though. They receive Colborne so their depth at center doesn't take as big of a toll, not to mention he's ready for a shot in the NHL. They can sign MacA to an extension and replace Heatley at a much more reasonable cap hit, and honestly the quality of play would probably be the same - 5 years ago I'd never dare say such words, as Heatley ages.
With Coyle we could have a #1C but I see him more as a two-way 2A center. Coyle and Kadri for the next 15 years? Done.
Toronto also brings back a top pairing stay-at-home defenseman in Gilbert to replace Phaneuf, while also bolstering its top nine with big hitter Clutterbuck.
Yes, I can see Gardiner and Gilbert being our top pairing next year, but there's a reason I'm not a GM, yet.

I mean, I watch A LOT of hockey
- optimus-reim

not trying to poop on your parade... but there's a chance the Wild will be buying Gilbert out.

Howard isn't top 10 in the league, likely not 15.
- Scooby_Doo

So you must be over 6'2"to be top 10 in the league in tending.

What is the excuse that the Nucks tenders are using. They are not in the top 10..

Charlie Coyle will be a player in the this league for a long time. Boy can play.
- bixll

He's a beauty no doubt.

Moving on from the topic of that midget Bernier, I wonder what else Nonis has lined up for before July 5th?

Sounds like they have a plan and are starting to execute.

wouldn't be surprised to see a big centre come our way, and it's going to cost a lot and the price we have to pay will make the Bernier angst seem like nothing
- Rang

Poulin was on the radio this morning and it sounded like they are preparing to make some moves.

He said the buyout window is a 48 hour period that begins as soon as the Cup is handed out. Thursday - Sunday's draft are going to be busy around the league.

Howard isn't top 10 in the league, likely not 15.
- Scooby_Doo

exactly, his height challenge is reflected in his CAP hit.

Moving on from the topic of that midget Bernier, I wonder what else Nonis has lined up for before July 5th?

Sounds like they have a plan and are starting to execute.

wouldn't be surprised to see a big centre come our way, and it's going to cost a lot and the price we have to pay will make the Bernier angst seem like nothing
- Rang

It does seem that Nonis is intent on making some fairly aggressive moves this summer. Should be interesting.

So you must be over 6'2"to be top 10 in the league in tending.

What is the excuse that the Nucks tenders are using. They are not in the top 10..
- bixll

Schneider is top 5, Luongo top 10.

He's a beauty no doubt.
- optimus-reim

Watched him play in the Q for a year. He has all the tools to be a star.

I think I want to know ya know ya.

That poops the mother(frank)ing Time comprende?
- AdamFrench

This (frank)er said he'd (frank) a sheep!!

So you must be over 6'2"to be top 10 in the league in tending.

What is the excuse that the Nucks tenders are using. They are not in the top 10..
- bixll

that's not true... they are paid top ten money

Schneider is top 5, Luongo top 10.
- Scooby_Doo

by what ranking?

Schneider is top 5, Luongo top 10.
- Scooby_Doo

what happened to them both being top 3? (those were good times)

by what ranking?
- bixll

height plus salary

not trying to poop on your parade... but there's a chance the Wild will be buying Gilbert out.
- BorjeFan4Ever

It's cool man, I'm just bored at work and trying to figure out Phaneufs value...which is really difficult.
Where have you heard this? Does he have a bad contract?


EDIT: 4M/per ends in 2013/2014

Schneider is top 5, Luongo top 10.
- Scooby_Doo

They were 8th and 25th. not 5th and 10th.

will Komisrek be a regular buyout or compliance?

height plus salary
- BorjeFan4Ever

Good one.

Watched him play in the Q for a year. He has all the tools to be a star.
- bixll

I had no idea he played in the Q

by what ranking?
- bixll

It's just an opinion.

Schneider is top 5, Luongo top 10.
- Scooby_Doo

hahahhaa no.

I had no idea he played in the Q
- optimus-reim

Hw won a Mem Cup with St John. He was an animal in the playoffs.

It's cool man, I'm just bored at work and trying to figure out Phaneufs value...which is really difficult.
Where have you heard this? Does he have a bad contract?


EDIT: 4M/per ends in 2013/2014
- optimus-reim

Yeah, I found it interesting that Dreger tweeted specifically about Dion possibly being in play. Remember what Carlyle said after game 7 in Boston: "Some players showed us they were who we thought they were". Boom, in comes Bernier. Is Phaneuf next?

It's just an opinion.
- Scooby_Doo

Leafs fans think Riem is #1. Just an opinion.

will Komisrek be a regular buyout or compliance?
- senstroll

Traded to NYI for a 2014 or 2015 5th round pick