Sigh

You've been reporting Hemsky to Pittsburgh for eternity.

Briere and the Penguins? Highly unlikely. Shero's system requires size and speed and they're already currently undersized. Briere is playing the 4th line in Montreal is he not? Not a chance.

What a crock.
- shinoix

But would you rather have Briere or Brian Gibbons

I don't think he was serious with wanting hemsky .... More just taking a shot at both the Canucks offensive ineptitude and at hemksky .... Kinda like what torts did with booth
- Redmile247

That's exactly what I meant but with my grade 12 education. I didn't know how to explain it.

This is what, the fifth year Hemsky is supposed to go to the ANYWHERE
- noffsin6

Fixed

Pens have no second round pick, and even if they did they have zero interest in Hemsky... we ve heard the same Hemsky to Pitt rumors for years, saying it over and over wont make it true...
Would detroit or Pitt do it for a 6th round pick or a low level prospect, maybe... but that s not happening.
- Brianandr1

Merely an example and not to the literal - would like the NHL GMs to become creative like their NBA counterparts

EDM - LSchenn
PIT - Hemsky
PHI - PIT 2nd + EDM Prospect + PIT Prospect

Please do not take the above literally but with creativity amongst GMs in the NHL can produce more trades that can help out their organizations
- MTL1

Hemmer isnt bringing back a 2nd let alone a 2nd and a prospect of any kind from PIT.

I'm going to remember that "re-sign with the Rangers as early as tomorrow" quote, that has the air of a classic Ek swing-and-miss.
- S Kaspar Rollins

Veterans are always under appreciated during the rebuild phase. Someone has to stick around to teach the kids what it takes to compete 82+ times a year in this league.

Having good mentors is probably equally as important as having good prospects.

Eklund: Update on Cammalleri, Briere, Callahan, Hemsky, and more...
- Eklund

I think even Briere would have a good laugh reading you saying there is significant interest in him.

I really hope the Kings don't go for Gagner unless he is used in another trade by the Kings to bring what they actually need to the team. No idea why the Kings even have interest in Gagner. I would take Vey who may have more skill and is in the Kings system and is way cheaper being he isn't even a rookie yet.

Merely an example and not to the literal - would like the NHL GMs to become creative like their NBA counterparts
- MTL1

Don't forget the NBA has very few NTCs, only 2 rounds in the draft, built in sign and trade mechanisms, a soft cap, more blatant tanking and many other reasons why trades are more frequent.

Veterans are always under appreciated during the rebuild phase. Someone has to stick around to teach the kids what it takes to compete 82+ times a year in this league.

Having good mentors is probably equally as important as having good prospects.
- FinAddict

Not sure what this has to do with Callahan and the Rangers. Though I generally agree that still doesn't justify his rumored demands (7x6.5M+)

Flyers in on Hemsky? Why? We already have 3 pretty good right wingers. That and Hemsky is a career -42 plus/minus. NO THANKS!!
- flyers2893

To be fair you are going to be a career minus player playing on Edmonton for your entire career

Not sure what this has to do with Callahan and the Rangers. Though I generally agree that still doesn't justify his rumored demands (7x6.5M+)
- S Kaspar Rollins

Went a little crazy thought you were talking about Cammy

I really hope the Kings don't go for Gagner unless he is used in another trade by the Kings to bring what they actually need to the team. No idea why the Kings even have interest in Gagner. I would take Vey who may have more skill and is in the Kings system and is way cheaper being he isn't even a rookie yet.
- Bojangle

Vey had his Chance... There are 3 players I would like to at least see some games up from the minors... Jordan Weal, looked great in the preseason (but so did Frattin), Deslauries has been moved from D to left wing ( would really like to see that ) and if players like Hertl, Mongnahan and Johansen get a shot, why can't we bring up Zykov for a test run?

SJ will happily take Briere. We could use a scorer. Especially one who is known for scoring clutch playoff goals. When we are all healthy he would probably play on the 3rd line with Torres and Pavelski. Not too shabby. What does it take to get him? 3rd rounder?

Went a little crazy thought you were talking about Cammy
- FinAddict

Well in that case I'm fine with guys like Stajan and Gio being the veteran presence on the Flames the next few years. I feel like Cammy's value, whatever it is now, will only go down from here.

has anyone heard what possible trade rumors the Chicago blackhawks are involved in. if so besides kadri anyone else?

I think even Briere would have a good laugh reading you saying there is significant interest in him.
- GSDIV

Briere has 9 8 17 in 12+mpg over 44 games
Benched and also bunch of games of less than 10 mpg

He hasnt been treated the best with a combo of finding the right fit of linemates

I wouldnt say significant but Im sure there a call or 2 has been placed

Don't forget the NBA has very few NTCs, only 2 rounds in the draft, built in sign and trade mechanisms, a soft cap, more blatant tanking and many other reasons why trades are more frequent.
- S Kaspar Rollins

Yes blatant tanking does make a difference but I am not sure how many teams are over the cap and are in the tax

Vey had his Chance... There are 3 players I would like to at least see some games up from the minors... Jordan Weal, looked great in the preseason (but so did Frattin), Deslauries has been moved from D to left wing ( would really like to see that ) and if players like Hertl, Mongnahan and Johansen get a shot, why can't we bring up Zykov for a test run?
- MikeOxbyg

Vey didn't get his chance. He is a center on a team with Kopitar/Richards/Stoll. He was wasn't used much and put on the 3rd/4th lines with little minutes. If you call that his chance then that is just nuts. Gagner has been in the NHL and yet to improve his game, according to people who actually watch him and know about him which is what I am going off of. Maybe let Vey play more then a few games with actual minutes and let's see what he can do. So yes, instead of giving up assets and taking on that salary, I rather see a home grown player get their full shot first.

Quickly viewing his stats from this year - he is an Even player playing 17mpg -
It would be a late 2nd and 2 prospects
- MTL1[I cant predict the quality of the prospects] - they could land that

I just wished there would be more 3 team deals to address the needs of their teams

In that scenerio -
EDM needs D -
PHI needs Cap relief for next year -
PIT needs rental scorer

These 3 teams could facilitate a trade based on what they have to offer

Why does PHI need Cap relief next year?

The Cap is moving up (capgeek) from 64M to 71M
Pronger will still be on LTIR, so salary isn't on the books.
Timonen is UFA, and likely to retire - adds another 6M to the books. They may work out a one year deal at a lower amount.
Mezaros is UFA, they may not resign him - despite some good play of late - adds another 4M to the books.
Downie is UFA, and hasn't been playing well. - that's another 2.6M.
Add Gill to the not returning list, another 0.7M
Sign Emery or get a cheaper backup.
Other needed UFA/RFA - Cost will go up slightly with Raffl, Hall, Gustafsson.
The only big name that deserves a bigger bump in salary is B.Schenn. But, that won't be an arm and a leg.
All the other big names and corp players are sign through next year.
A few good prospects might make the team next year to fill some gaps. ie. low cost.

I don't see a single reason why they need cap relief.

If anything the Flyers are buyers, if and when the right opportunity strikes. Timo's replacement or any upgrade to the defense is critical. The opportunity may occur this year or over the summer. Homer will only trade for a winger it he thinks it will better the team or maybe for a shake up (if needed), but a trade for a winger is not dire.

Vey didn't get his chance. He is a center on a team with Kopitar/Richards/Stoll. He was wasn't used much and put on the 3rd/4th lines with little minutes. If you call that his chance then that is just nuts. Gagner has been in the NHL and yet to improve his game, according to people who actually watch him and know about him which is what I am going off of. Maybe let Vey play more then a few games with actual minutes and let's see what he can do. So yes, instead of giving up assets and taking on that salary, I rather see a home grown player get their full shot first.
- Bojangle

I wouldn't consider that even remotely true, and I'm someone who watches him tons. Frankly, that sounds like the exact sort of impression you'd get from NOT watching him playing and looking up stats.

"Steven Stamkos will not participate in the 2014 Olympic Games," said the Tampa Bay Ligtning on Twitter.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=443088

Who takes his spot?

No stammer at the Olympics, who takes his spot St. Louis or giroux? In my extremely bias opinion I'm gonna guess g.

"Steven Stamkos will not participate in the 2014 Olympic Games," said the Tampa Bay Ligtning on Twitter.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=443088

Who takes his spot?
- Canuckleafer

St louis

While I agree with your sentiment that the Flyers don't need Hemsky (unless a winger is in the deal and they add Petry) please don't use +/- as a stat to say a player is good or bad. +/- is a garbage stat that really has no basis on someone especially when they have played on a terrible team or great team.
- tjp2033

Let him point it out all he wants, makes it easier to identify the idiots.