Oilers have the front talent and a solid goalie, they just need a couple of competent top 2 defensemen and they could be playoff bound.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Being a Wings fan, you know that front talent will get them no where without discipline. That team seriously lacks any kind of leadership or character. Until there is a change in the way that their stars approach the game

I'm' not surprised. Some of us have been talking about this possibility for months. I figure it's going to take about $69.5 for next season's roster if it stays the same - minus Handzus and Brookbank, and with Teuvo on the roster.

Somebody is getting traded this summer. My guess is that it's one of Oduya, Leddy, or Roszival. Who knows, maybe it could be more than one player, and not just one of the three defensemen listed that leaves via a trade?
- EKolb13

Leddy should be dealt first...sorry Savvy...he'll fetch a nice return and maybe live up to his promise somewhere else.

Oduya and Hammer still have another 2-3 good years left as a tandem.

Healy should stick to wear'n a ball cap and getting the door on line changes.
#BACKUP #SCRUB
- philco28

Or wear his man skirt while he blows on his bag ... Pipes.

Leddy should be dealt first...sorry Savvy...he'll fetch a nice return and maybe live up to his promise somewhere else.

Oduya and Hammer still have another 2-3 good years left as a tandem.
- philco28

Rozy would be dealt before Leddy or Oduya. Versteeg could be replaced by Morin if needed.

Rozy would be dealt before Leddy or Oduya. Versteeg could be replaced by Morin if needed.
- DarthKane

I really don't think Morin will be in the Hawk organization next season

I really don't think Morin will be in the Hawk organization next season
- paulr

If Versteeg is dealt he will be for sure.

Big 5 on 3 kill for the Habs.

If Versteeg is dealt he will be for sure.
- DarthKane

What do you think would be the return for Versteeg be at this point?

What do you think would be the return for Versteeg be at this point?
- reeder16

Cap relief.

Leddy should be dealt first...sorry Savvy...he'll fetch a nice return and maybe live up to his promise somewhere else.

Oduya and Hammer still have another 2-3 good years left as a tandem.
- philco28

Month ago I would have agreed with both you and Eli than it was either Leddy or Pizzaman exiting stage right. Now I'm of the mind it's going to be a lower level forward or two. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't forward in the deep end of the Rockford pool?

Cap relief.
- mohel

Of course but something would come back........maybe a 4th?

Month ago I would have agreed with both you and Eli than it was either Leddy or Pizzaman exiting stage right. Now I'm of the mind it's going to be a lower level forward or two. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't forward in the deep end of the Rockford pool?
- Beaver-Warrior

There are two real defense prospects and Morin, Regin, Nordy and TT in front. Looks pretty good all around other than goal.

Or wear his man skirt while he blows on his bag ... Pipes.
- paulr

Heels prolly does live on a steady diet of tube steak smothered in underwear

Of course but something would come back........maybe a 4th?
- reeder16

A pick for sure. Might depend on how he does in the rest of the playoffs.

Rozy would be dealt before Leddy or Oduya. Versteeg could be replaced by Morin if needed.
- DarthKane

Rozy won't return much at his age but i do value his presence and contributions HIGHLY


And I want Versteeg gone after this year. Seen enough of him to last a lifetime.
Give the hungry farmhands their shot.

Month ago I would have agreed with both you and Eli than it was either Leddy or Pizzaman exiting stage right. Now I'm of the mind it's going to be a lower level forward or two. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't forward in the deep end of the Rockford pool?
- Beaver-Warrior

EK could speak to that better...but i like the forwards in the cupboard for the most part.

Hoping Ross will emerge as a darkhorse at camp next year. Really like that lad.

so kane is pretty good at hockey

Of course but something would come back........maybe a 4th?
- reeder16

Creating cap space would be the #1 priority. But I'm sure Stan could get a could mid-round draft picks or a mid-level prospect. I'd rather keep Steeger if possible but realize he could be replaced by younger talent.

Trading #32 would make the most sense, that frees up a lot of space and we lose a part time defenseman (albeit a very good one).

Either way, I have no doubt Stan has thought of all the possibilities and has several back-up plans.

A pick for sure. Might depend on how he does in the rest of the playoffs.
- mohel

Quite far he has fallen. Half his contract is taken care of by Florida and the Hawks would just look to get the rest off the books

Creating cap space would be the #1 priority. But I'm sure Stan could get a could mid-round draft picks or a mid-level prospect. I'd rather keep Steeger if possible but realize he could be replaced by younger talent.

Trading #32 would make the most sense, that frees up a lot of space and we lose a part time defenseman (albeit a very good one).

Either way, I have no doubt Stan has thought of all the possibilities and has several back-up plans.
- DarthKane

if Leddy steps up, would you consider moving Oduya with the bigger cap hit over Rozsival?

so kane is pretty good at hockey
- DDM-Coga

naaaahhhh....lucky shot!!!

naaaahhhh....lucky shot!!!
- bogiedoc

I like the little marmot, especially his post goal cellys

If Versteeg is dealt he will be for sure.
- DarthKane

that is the decision as I see it right now...morin vs steeg....

Morin is RFA. Somebody with salary has to go: 4 mil of cap space and and about 6 positions to fill.

Smith and Rannta also RFA

I like the little marmot, especially his post goal cellys


- DDM-Coga

Kaner's cellys are $$$$$$$$

I like the little marmot, especially his post goal cellys


- DDM-Coga