A team in need of a class act play maker for their top noth sniper can do wonders. Think of all those really good team that are missing just that piece to be a notch better than all other teams.
- SENSpatriot

But how many teams could handle his albatross contract?

spezza will get at least as much as kesler. both same age, similar injury history. kesler better defensively, spezza better offensively.

kesler has 2 years lect on his deal, so not exactly a long term acquisition either
- sensarmy_11

Does Spezza have a NTC? If not it could be argued the return could be greater simply in the fact the potential for teams to bid would be greater

Why the hell would anyone trade a top pairing dman for a second rate oft-injured declining guy like Spezza?

Spezza and a first maybe? But do you do that if you're the Sens? Their next first round pick could land Connor McDavid.
- prock

McDavid will end up in Buffalo, NYI, Florida , Edmonton or Nashville..

Does Spezza have a NTC? If not it could be argued the return could be greater simply in the fact the potential for teams to bid would be greater
- uf1910

Kesler isn't overpaid though.

McDavid will end up in Buffalo, NYI, Florida , Edmonton or Nashville..
- Erik6Karlsson5

Meh, many things went right for the Senators this year, and they're still well out of the playoffs. Karlsson, Spezza, or Ryan get injured, and the Sens are fit in quite well with that group.

But how many teams could handle his albatross contract?
- prock

i thought we were talking about spezza, not clarkson or phaneuf.

top line center with 7 mil cap hit and 4 mil actual money...........SO awful

like i said, predictability of stupidity

i thought we were talking about spezza, not clarkson or phaneuf.

top line center with 7 mil cap hit and 4 mil actual money...........SO awful

like i said, predictability of stupidity
- sensarmy_11

6th highest cap hit of any centre in the league. He's way overpaid.

But how many teams could handle his albatross contract?
- prock

Cap wise it's $7M..acceptable! Salary wise...supercheap:

20142015 : $4M

Point per game guy with leadership and a good team mate?

6th highest cap hit of any centre in the league. He's way overpaid.
- prock

do you understand the difference between cap hit and actual salary? he had a front loaded deal.

please see the quote i've already mentioned twice

Kesler isn't overpaid though.
- prock

With 1 season left on his deal I hardly think his contract will be the main hurdle for the acquiring team. If comparing Kesler/Spezza returns, if a team can trade for 1 they are most likely able to acquire the other.

Did you know there isn't a single defenseman in the entire NHL that has more goals scored against him while even strength than Erik Karlsson? Worse than Byfuglien, worse than Andrew McDonald. The absolute worst in the entire NHL.
- prock

Actually, I didn't know that... Still don't want Buff back on our blueline though

6th highest cap hit of any centre in the league. He's way overpaid.
- prock

Would you pay $7M for the beating he gave you this week? YES you would. Now think that he is half price!

OK discussion over

Cap wise it's $7M..acceptable! Salary wise...supercheap:

20142015 : $4M

Point per game guy with leadership and a good team mate?
- SENSpatriot

Where can we find one of those?

do you understand the difference between cap hit and actual salary? he had a front loaded deal.

please see the quote i've already mentioned twice
- sensarmy_11

So you think a basement team is going to trade for a rental? Because it's only basement teams like Florida, Columbus, and Ottawa that can't spend to the cap that care more about actual salary.

Where can we find one of those?
- prock

start by looking elsewhere other than your little world 'Nashville' and you will find guys like that

Actually, I didn't know that... Still don't want Buff back on our blueline though
- JETSWIN

Embarassing for Karlsson, that's for sure.

You can always count on me to drop some truth on the matter.
- prock

How does one "drop some truth"?

start by looking elsewhere other than your little world 'Nashville' and you will find guys like that
- SENSpatriot

he's a leaf troll

Meh, many things went right for the Senators this year, and they're still well out of the playoffs. Karlsson, Spezza, or Ryan get injured, and the Sens are fit in quite well with that group.
- prock

The Sens lost their heart and soul at the start of this season. Explain how things have "went right" for them this year??

Your hate for the Sens is hilarious, and it clouds your objective judgement.

Spezz is a point per game player over a LONG sample size. There's only a select few that can say that.

I'm not saying he's in the top 5, or even the top 10 in the league- but saying he's tremendously overpaid at 7mil (4mil actual $) is hilarious.

That's going rate for a #1 Centre.. But then again, what do you know about a #1 C, you haven't had one since Sundin left.

start by looking elsewhere other than your little world 'Nashville' and you will find guys like that
- SENSpatriot

Okay, well I can see two ppg centres in PIT, one in Tampa, one in Philly, Anaheim, New York, Dallas.

I don't think any of those will be moved though.

And there is really only a couple of those that fit the rest of your description.

So you think a basement team is going to trade for a rental? Because it's only basement teams like Florida, Columbus, and Ottawa that can't spend to the cap that care more about actual salary.
- prock

yeah, i'm sure contenders HATE saving money on top line centers.

The Sens lost their heart and soul at the start of this season. Explain how things have "went right" for them this year??

Your hate for the Sens is hilarious, and it clouds your objective judgement.

Spezz is a point per game player over a LONG sample size. There's only a select few that can say that.

I'm not saying he's in the top 5, or even the top 10 in the league- but saying he's tremendously overpaid at 7mil (4mil actual $) is hilarious.

That's going rate for a #1 Centre.. But then again, what do you know about a #1 C, you haven't had one since Sundin left.
- Jordo

As I said, that's the 6th highest cap hit of all centres. As you acknowledge, he's nowhere near top 6 in the league.

How can that be going rate?

The Sens lost their heart and soul at the start of this season. Explain how things have "went right" for them this year??

Your hate for the Sens is hilarious, and it clouds your objective judgement.

Spezz is a point per game player over a LONG sample size. There's only a select few that can say that.

I'm not saying he's in the top 5, or even the top 10 in the league- but saying he's tremendously overpaid at 7mil (4mil actual $) is hilarious.

That's going rate for a #1 Centre.. But then again, what do you know about a #1 C, you haven't had one since Sundin left.
- Jordo

he has no objective judgement. his hate just enhances his stupidity

yeah, i'm sure contenders HATE saving money on top line centers.
- sensarmy_11

They care about cap hit while they're trying to contend.

Cap wise it's $7M..acceptable! Salary wise...supercheap:

20142015 : $4M

Point per game guy with leadership and a good team mate?
- SENSpatriot

but isnt that the ideal deal that EM loves to have right now, saves him money