Any details?
- StargateSG1

Nothing more. Just saying trade in the works.

Sharp for who? For what? Pass.... 'Hawks can get more/better.

Sharp for who? For what? Pass.... 'Hawks can get more/better.
- blackhawk24

Yep ,but thanks for making stlouis and ANA sweat a bit for us

I guess I really don't get why the Sedins have to be a package deal?! Is it them or their agent pulling those strings?
- MnGump

Both....that's how they got to Vanc. IIRC, 'Hawks GM at the time, Bob Murray helped enable that so Vanc could pick 22/33 in consecutive draft picks. I see no difference now. They stay together in Vanc, or go somewhere else together.

I don't know, Spezza and Sharp had very similar production in the last few years (and similar injury history) with the main difference of Sharp signed to an excellent, low cap hit contract for his production at long term and Spezza is a pending UFA. With the conditional pick going back (especially if it is a 1st or 2nd) the deal is more than fair IMO.
- Steven_Dean

also sharp plays a 200 ft game, and was good enough to make team Canada.
Spezza, not so much.

goaler11
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E. Kane and Mark Sheifle for Sharp Leddy and 2014 2nd

Yay or nay?

Does anyone know if 2015 draft is stronger??

LOL spezza plus picks for a player whos on the very same level perhaps lower than spezza. Intelligent trading.

Perhaps with Towes and Kane on his team Spezza can put up 110pts.

My lord..
- Seitch2

are you joking?

Sharp is on a great contract, Spezza has 1 year left. Sharp made team Canada , Spezza wasnt even invited to the camp. I think even Ottawa fans would agree that Sharp is better. He would probably be the 2nd best player on the leafs, he is that good

LOL spezza plus picks for a player whos on the very same level perhaps lower than spezza. Intelligent trading.

Perhaps with Towes and Kane on his team Spezza can put up 110pts.

My lord..
- Seitch2

are you joking?

Sharp is on a great contract, Spezza has 1 year left. Sharp made team Canada , Spezza wasnt even invited to the camp. I think even Ottawa fans would agree that Sharp is better. He would probably be the 2nd best player on the leafs, he is that good

Sharp straight up for Spezza makes sense since center ice is more of a coveted position.
- jake24242

If these two guys are so close in skill and stats, why would the Hawks be interested in a trade in the first place? Seems like if they're virtually getting the same player in return for the one they're each giving up, the move makes little since for either side. Aside from the fact that Chicago is giving up a sound contract for a one year rental. Center position not withholding.

LOL spezza plus picks for a player whos on the very same level perhaps lower than spezza. Intelligent trading.

Perhaps with Towes and Kane on his team Spezza can put up 110pts.

My lord..
- Seitch2

Contract status of both players also affects value

If these two guys are so close in skill and stats, why would the Hawks be interested in a trade in the first place? Seems like if they're virtually getting the same player in return for the one they're each giving up, the move makes little since for either side. Aside from the fact that Chicago is giving up a sound contract for a one year rental. Center position not withholding.
- MnGump

Hawks need centers. They will rely on current players like Saad or Shaw to move and/or step up at wing, but they need help down the middle

oh jesus... Im sure the Flyers will pick him up!!

34 year old fart is perfect for Homer!!


- Flyers_1488

I wouldn't call a guy who just came off a 78 point season a fart. And homer isn't GM anymore there genius

Report via xm radio that stastny to Chicago looking very probable.

If these two guys are so close in skill and stats, why would the Hawks be interested in a trade in the first place? Seems like if they're virtually getting the same player in return for the one they're each giving up, the move makes little since for either side. Aside from the fact that Chicago is giving up a sound contract for a one year rental. Center position not withholding.
- MnGump

No thanks. Spezza is on the decline

Does anyone know if 2015 draft is stronger??
- Shenanigans20

Projected to be.

"Jason Spezza, and Ottawa's 2nd and 3rd this year for Sharp + a conditional pick next year if Spezza is extended."

That trade wouldn't happen even in NHL 2014. Ottawa's getting shafted big time. Spezza is much better then Sharp. Sharp will not put up the same numbers without Kane, Keith and Toews.

Spezza for Sharp, 2nd or 3rd rounder this year and a conditional first in next years draft.

"Jason Spezza, and Ottawa's 2nd and 3rd this year for Sharp + a conditional pick next year if Spezza is extended."

That trade wouldn't happen even in NHL 2014. Ottawa's getting shafted big time. Spezza is much better then Sharp. Sharp will not put up the same numbers without Kane, Keith and Toews.

Spezza for Sharp, 2nd or 3rd rounder this year and a conditional first in next years draft.
- Jammerz04

Spezza better then Sharp!?!?! Ummmmm.....

Spezza better then Sharp!?!?! Ummmmm.....






- z1990z

Younger too, one is a ppg center one is not

Younger too, one is a ppg center one is not

- top shelf 15

Hawks will go after Satsny because it's only Cap money and they can still keep Sharp

Toews Bickel Hossa
Statsny Saad Kane
Teravinan Shaw Sharp
Kruger Smith Nordstrum/ Versteeg

Denault Hayes McNeil Boligg

Hawks will go after Satsny because it's only Cap money and they can still keep Sharp

Toews Bickel Hossa
Statsny Saad Kane
Teravinan Shaw Versteeg
Kruger Smith Nordstrum

Denault Hayes McNeil Boligg
- PEIHawkFan

i love that you make a point of saying it will allow them to keep sharp, and then don't even put him in the line up.

Hawks will go after Satsny because it's only Cap money and they can still keep Sharp

Toews Bickel Hossa
Statsny Saad Kane
Teravinan Shaw Sharp
Kruger Smith Nordstrum/ Versteeg

Denault Hayes McNeil Boligg
- PEIHawkFan

This would be great but please be real. How would that cap work? They can barely sign back full roster without the $$ stats by will get. Would need to trade out $$ equal to anything coming in.

i love that you make a point of saying it will allow them to keep sharp, and then don't even put him in the line up.
- sensarmy_11

he's got him on the third line

he's got him on the third line
- Captain33Graham

Didn't the Sens have Spezza on the 3rd/4th line at times this year, on the same line with Chris Kneel?

Hawks will go after Satsny because it's only Cap money and they can still keep Sharp

Toews Bickel Hossa
Statsny Saad Kane
Teravinan Shaw Sharp
Kruger Smith Nordstrum/ Versteeg

Denault Hayes McNeil Boligg
- PEIHawkFan

Every team wants him,and will pay too much.He makes 6.6 mil a season now