So...

You're saying to get Kesler the Hawks would need to give up Sharp, Leddy, pick 5 and a prospect.

Ummm... I'll pass on that plethora of talent/picks etc.
- CaptainBlackhawk

Yea, i would rather trade Sharp for the #5 pick and take the high end pick to replace TT if we need to move him. Or just work out a deal for Nielsen and screw the pick

If Stan Bo does that I'd be awfully pissed off.
- CaptainBlackhawk

Never going to happen no way Stan pays that price for Kesler.

Nevermind.

So...

You're saying to get Kesler the Hawks would need to give up Sharp, Leddy, pick 5 and a prospect.

Ummm... I'll pass on that plethora of talent/picks etc.
- CaptainBlackhawk

One woukd have to think its just Leddy and pick #5

Sharp, Leddy, prospect and #5 for Kesler? Too rich for my blood.
- DarthKane

Depends on what prospect for me. Certainly not TT

One woukd have to think its just Leddy and pick #5
- SUDA88

But what are they giving up to get pick 5... that's the key there.

If Stan Bo does that I'd be awfully pissed off.
- CaptainBlackhawk

If Stan Bo does that, he won't have a job very much longer.

Depends on what prospect for me. Certainly not TT
- Sconnie

It doesn't depend on what prospect.

Leddy, Sharp and pick 5 is too much for Kesler. WAY too much.

That type of a trade is for an elite goal scorer.

if thats true I imagine its Sharp+ for the #5 pick?

Then the #5 pick, Leddy, and a prospect for Kesler?

my best educated guess
- FourFeathers773

You honestly think sharp wants to go to the islanders? Will never happen

If Stan Bo does that, he won't have a job very much longer.
- PhilMeister89

He would if that's what JM told him to do.

You honestly think sharp wants to go to the islanders? Will never happen
- Mo_Dangles

No doubt why would he go there? and really as state above NO WAY IN HELL Stan gives up that much future for 2 years of Kesler

According to LeBrun:

Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV

Anyone read Ecklund's new rumors on the Hawks trying to trade for the #5 pick to send to Vancouver for Kesler?
- Bjm84

JJ and others have already brought up the Hawks looking for a top 5 pick to move West. As usual, Ek is a day late on the valid rumors and a dollar short on the ones he originates.

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 41s View translation
Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV

He would if that's what JM told him to do.
- Quicky72

Touche

According to LeBrun:

Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV
- golfbard

That's fair.

It doesn't depend on what prospect.

Leddy, Sharp and pick 5 is too much for Kesler. WAY too much.

That type of a trade is for an elite goal scorer.
- CaptainBlackhawk

You are trading Sharp for pick 5. You're double counting.

It would be Sharp, Leddy, and prospect not named TT. You're going to have to shed salary and you have to give up something to get something that would fill a major hole.

According to LeBrun:

Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV
- golfbard

Good for Smith. I know it's been a long road for him and I have high hopes.

According to LeBrun:

Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV
- golfbard

Would like to see Smith a little lower, but hard to argue that he hasn't earned the 1.5. I like that kid

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 41s View translation
Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV
- FourFeathers773

The Raanta deal is nothing so good job to StanBow there. He'll get better once he plays more consistently.

According to LeBrun:

Hawks signings: Raanta $750,000 AAV, Smith $1.5 M AAV
- golfbard

That came out quick...

Would like to see Smith a little lower, but hard to argue that he hasn't earned the 1.5. I like that kid
- eburgio

Agreed.

Would like to see Smith a little lower, but hard to argue that he hasn't earned the 1.5. I like that kid
- eburgio

$1.5 is more than expected for Smith, only because Kruger makes $1.35. Nonetheless, Smith earned his money and I'm happy for him.

That came out quick...
- EKolb13

Yea give the nod to LeBrun.

Would like to see Smith a little lower, but hard to argue that he hasn't earned the 1.5. I like that kid
- eburgio

Ben Smith at $1.5mil is a bargain for what that kid does.