They don't pick until 25 anyway.

For the fun of it:
Beaulieu/Gallagher/1st?

I'd say Gorges but his contract length is a bit out there despite being pretty economical for his salary.
- HopintheCordoba

Would Gorges/Gallagher/and either Beaulieu or Kristo be a bit too much to ask of Montreal for Letang? But unfortunately keeps Letang in the east.

Plus, does anyone know anything about Gorges' play other than he can put up the minutes?

maybe i am missing something. i am confused as to why luongo has not yet been moved. is it that vancouver wants too much or that he has a limited NTC? This is taking entirely too long.

EK: Lungo to Philly (e4)

30 minutes later...

Chris Nichols‏@Nichols_NHLPool15m
GM Paul Holmgren says #Flyers will NOT pursue Roberto Luongo. #Canucks Via @BroadStBull

Would Gorges/Gallagher/and either Beaulieu or Kristo be a bit too much to ask of Montreal for Letang? But unfortunately keeps Letang in the east.
- errey12

A bit too much. They wouldn't deal Gallagher. Perhaps Eller.

A bit too much. They wouldn't deal Gallagher. Perhaps Eller.
- Orpik44

Really don't want another center.

EK: Lungo to Philly (e4)

30 minutes later...

Chris Nichols‏@Nichols_NHLPool15m
GM Paul Holmgren says #Flyers will NOT pursue Roberto Luongo. #Canucks Via @BroadStBull


- Orpik44

Lol... Holmgren also told Jeff Carter he wouldn't trade him.... A week before sending him to Columbus. [url]

Lol... Holmgren also told Jeff Carter he wouldn't trade him.... A week before sending him to Columbus.
- rival22[url]

1975

Would Gorges/Gallagher/and either Beaulieu or Kristo be a bit too much to ask of Montreal for Letang?
- errey12

Yes

Gorges contract is not very friendly.

If Hossa retires before is contract ends, it will be a huge cap penalty on Chicago (new cba rules). There was talk of possibly trading him or buying him out so they can avoid that. Hossa would have to play til he's 43, which isn't impossible, but a little unlikely.

Check out the article
http://sports.yahoo.com/b...ruin-under-152721636.html
- drummer829

Why can they penalize them for that when the contract was signed before the CBA.

Why can they penalize them for that when the contract was signed before the CBA.
- Genev21

The owners agreed to it. The wonders of collective bargaining.

The owners agreed to it. The wonders of collective bargaining.
- Deadstar

I'm obviously not a hossa fan and not a big Blackhawks supporter but that's completely unfair.

Gorges contract is not very friendly.
- Deadstar

A top 4 defenseman signed for the next 5 years at $3.9 mil? I'd take that every day.

He led their defensemen in shorthanded ice time too.. That can take some of the load off of Martin.

Lol... Holmgren also told Jeff Carter he wouldn't trade him.... A week before sending him to Columbus.
- rival22[url]

To make cap room for bryz
Seriously how has he not been fired yet.

maybe i am missing something. i am confused as to why luongo has not yet been moved. is it that vancouver wants too much or that he has a limited NTC? This is taking entirely too long.
- i'mjustafan

Because he has to be bought out with Ballard to ice a full team, no one trades for him knowing this. booth is injured thus cannot be bought out

Letang really would have made sense to the Hurricanes for the 5th pick. Them moving to our division changes things.

A top 4 defenseman signed for the next 5 years at $3.9 mil? I'd take that every day.

He led their defensemen in shorthanded ice time too.. That can take some of the load off of Martin.
- rival22

I was going to say, that is a really friendly cap hit for a top 4 guy who will play 20+ minutes a night.

Letang really would have made sense to the Hurricanes for the 5th pick. Them moving to our division changes things.
- Deadstar

It does change things, but if the best deal Shero can get is in Carolina I would still make it.

It does change things, but if the best deal Shero can get is in Carolina I would still make it.
- Ryan_Wilson

In this draft...yes. A top 5 pick would net an absolute dynamic forward on an entry level deal.

Also with us discussing Hossa's contract, here's the breakdown on Crosby's circumvention deal

CapGeek ‏@capgeek 3 Jun Annual cap benefit recapture penalties for Crosby if retiring in: 2022 $5.7M, 2023 $5.7M, 2024 $5.7M. Penalty counts until contract expiry.

It does change things, but if the best deal Shero can get is in Carolina I would still make it.
- Ryan_Wilson

I wouldn't care if he was traded to Carolina they are overrated every year an then when they stink people are shocked.

In this draft...yes. A top 5 pick would net an absolute dynamic forward on an entry level deal.
- Deadstar

Do you think there's a legit opportunity they trade the 5th pick after trading the 8th last year?

I wouldn't care if he was traded to Carolina they are overrated every year an then when they stink people are shocked.
- Genev21

They will be good. Injury to Ward killed them last year.

Do you think there's a legit opportunity they trade the 5th pick after trading the 8th last year?
- Genev21

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 12m Interested to see if Carolina trades the 5th pick. Need a top 4 D. Could be part of a package. Told Rutherford is getting lots of calls.

In short yes. They want to win now. They are willing to spend.

Would Gorges/Gallagher/and either Beaulieu or Kristo be a bit too much to ask of Montreal for Letang? But unfortunately keeps Letang in the east.

Plus, does anyone know anything about Gorges' play other than he can put up the minutes?
- errey12

Yes, it would be too much