Hence why Brassard is going to arbitration. 45 pt players don't get 6m.
- Feds91Stammer

yes. but players that stick around generally are the ones who avoid arbitration. That and the Rangers are listening to offers from interested teams = trade rumors

"A source familiar with this situation tells me that while teams are welcomed to continue their "offerings" it appears as though the Sabres are "unofficially" saying he is not available at this time."

...is the source a interview with Tim Murray where he point blank SAID he would listen to offers for anyone, but wasn't LOOKING to trade anyone?
...cuz that would be a good source.....officially.
- seedy

no. that would be a public interview with a GM...subtle difference....

sometimes i dress up like ek and answer his questions
- Flyfreaky

do you have the bow tie as well?

He'll easily get 4+.

Just because Zucc signed for stupid cheap doesn't mean that's what he's actually worth.
- BINGO!

They were/are both RFCs this summer, so much more than 4 is overpaying at this point, with no offer sheets coming his way, he doesn't have a ton of leverage.

If he's smart he'll sign a similar 1 year deal like Zucc did for about the same, maybe slightly more. Then he and the team can try to work out something long term, closer to the 5 range and, if not, they can move him at the deadline and he can be UFA next year and some other sucker team can pay 6 for him...

I like role playing. Call me.

so are the leafs still looking to move Phaneuf?
- zazzle

they are trying. not looking likely at this point but if they can't it won't be for a lack of creative solutions. The latest appears to be they are packaging Phaneuf with a very good prospect.

yes. but players that stick around generally are the ones who avoid arbitration. That and the Rangers are listening to offers from interested teams = trade rumors
- Eklund

Listening to offers and shopping a player are two totally different things.

they are trying. not looking likely at this point but if they can't it won't be for a lack of creative solutions. The latest appears to be they are packaging Phaneuf with a very good prospect.
- Eklund

thanks for the update

They were/are both RFCs this summer so much more than 4 is overpaying at this point, with no offer sheets coming his way, he doesn't have a ton of leverage.

If he's smart he'll sign a similar 1 year deal like Zucc did for about the same, maybe slightly more. Then he and the team can try to work out something long term, closer to the 5 range and, if not, they can move him at the deadline and he can be UFA next year and some other sucker team can pay 6 for him...
- SMSB

This

They were/are both RFCs this summer so much more than 4 is overpaying at this point, with no offer sheets coming his way, he doesn't have a ton of leverage.

If he's smart he'll sign a similar 1 year deal like Zucc did for about the same, maybe slightly more. Then he and the team can try to work out something long term, closer to the 5 range and, if not, they can move him at the deadline and he can be UFA next year and some other sucker team can pay 6 for him...
- SMSB

I would say that's pretty much the likely scenario...but there could be an intriguing deal to be made now..so they are listening

Listening to offers and shopping a player are two totally different things.
- Feds91Stammer

You obviously do not understand the intricacies of unsubstantiated rumors

Hence why Brassard is going to arbitration. 45 pt players don't get 6m.
- Feds91Stammer

They will in the near future.

45 point players get about $4-4.5 now.

Listening to offers and shopping a player are two totally different things.
- Feds91Stammer

true. And I never said they were shopping him.

They will in the near future.

45 point players get about $4-4.5 now.
- BINGO!

And he is trying to sign a deal now, right? This isn't future world, is it?

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They will in the near future.

45 point players get about $4-4.5 now.
- BINGO!

The near future? Is this before or after the next lockout?

You obviously do not understand the intricacies of unsubstantiated rumors


- SMSB

love the term "unsubstantiated rumors" since information substantiated is by definition NOT a rumor.

love the term "unsubstantiated rumors" since information substantiated is by definition NOT a rumor.
- Eklund

You're the one who claims to have sources

What would the isles have to give up for Kane?

What would the isles have to give up for Kane?
- Vukota

it would include Josh Bailey and also I was told a high draft pick they just chose, plus

They were/are both RFCs this summer so much more than 4 is overpaying at this point, with no offer sheets coming his way, he doesn't have a ton of leverage.

If he's smart he'll sign a similar 1 year deal like Zucc did for about the same, maybe slightly more. Then he and the team can try to work out something long term, closer to the 5 range and, if not, they can move him at the deadline and he can be UFA next year and some other sucker team can pay 6 for him...
- SMSB

Seems the likely case, I was thinking more along the terms of what he would get on a 3-4 year contract. A one year deal makes a lot of sense.

it would include Josh Bailey and also I was told a high draft pick they just chose, plus
- Eklund

Del Colle, Bailey and something small for Kane? I would do that

Del Colle, Bailey and something small for Kane? I would do that
- Vukota

you would have to consider it.

you would have to consider it.
- Eklund

Absolutely. If the plus at the end isn't anything major I would do it.

you would have to consider it.
- Eklund

Hey! Dirty pool