I look at a team like Calgary, with a fairly small defense and cap room

Don't know if they're willing to come off a pick, but they haven't made the playoffs since 2008 or 2009, so I'd hope so
- AllInForFlyers

True, they have the space. Not sure if Grossmann has a NTC clause (I just assume he does), but if so, I'm not sure he waives to go there.

Then again - playing hockey after April is probably pretty enticing.

I guess I should have made it clear what fine I was referring to.

I meant fine as in ok. Not fine as in fine dining
- PhillySportsGuy

Ha!

Like a $28 ribeye, not a $50 buck filet

Ha!

Like a $28 ribeye, not a $50 buck filet
- AllInForFlyers

If JSaq comes at me again, I'mma cut that female dog

If JSaq comes at me again, I'mma cut that female dog
- PhillySportsGuy

If JSaq comes at me again, I'mma cut that female dog
- PhillySportsGuy

True, they have the space. Not sure if Grossmann has a NTC clause (I just assume he does), but if so, I'm not sure he waives to go there.

Then again - playing hockey after April is probably pretty enticing.
- mcefalu

He's got a limited NTC. I think the biggest hurdle is somebody willing to take on the last year of the contract

So the Schenns...
- mayorofangrytown

Package deal

now trade
schenn
grossmann
coburn
macdonald
- Winning

People will laugh, but I wouldn't move MDZ for less than a first right now

When you look at the ice time, the assignments, the production, he's playing like a first-rounder, and there's no reason to believe he can't continue
- AllInForFlyers

I am not even entertaining the thought of moving him unless a 1st or solid prospect is coming back.

As someone said before, Calgary has a small D and will be nowhere near the cap ceiling next year. I think they would swap their 3rd rounder for Grossmann abd our 5th.

As someone said before, Calgary has a small D and will be nowhere near the cap ceiling next year. I think they would swap their 3rd rounder for Grossmann abd our 5th.
- BiggE

Done!
Who's next? LSchenn?

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Mason, Timonen, Desjardins Night, Niinimaa
- bmeltzer

Janine Niinimaa!! Many didn't like Daniel McGillis but I was fine with him but I still can't help but wonder what Niinimaa could have done here.

I would get Timonen in against Toronto. Toronto isn't very good and we'll need Timonen at his best against New York.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Mason, Timonen, Desjardins Night, Niinimaa
- bmeltzer

Apart from the hockey talk, we somehow dovetailed into tangential discussions of the merits of Metallica vs. Megadeth, the Swedish rock band Candlemass

Dark are the Veils of Death!
I remember Niinimaa wearing a Thor's hammer necklace onstage with Metallica in the parking lot of the FU Center.

Done!
Who's next? LSchenn?
- hereticpride

Works for me

Honestly, I'd rather have Morin making the occasional rookie mistake and learning on the job, than watching another season of Grossmann/Schenn plodding along and handling the puck like a grenade.

As someone said before, Calgary has a small D and will be nowhere near the cap ceiling next year. I think they would swap their 3rd rounder for Grossmann abd our 5th.
- BiggE

How about Coburn for their 1st

How about Coburn for their 1st
- 3flyerkids

I'd love that, but I don't see the Flames making that deal. They're not a lock to make the playoffs and there is no way they risk a lottery pick for Coburn

I'd love that, but I don't see the Flames making that deal. They're not a lock to make the playoffs and there is no way they risk a lottery pick for Coburn
- BiggE

I will throw in Luke!!!

Nice deal for the Flyers and Schultz. Very solid move. If the compensation numbers for RFA haven't changed I can't see anyone offering over 3.365 million because that nets a 1st and 3rd. Would love to deal Kimmo and one more Dman for some picks. I'd keep Del Zotto.

I will throw in Luke!!!
- 3flyerkids

Haha!

Maybe, if we had our 2nd, we could have packaged it with Coburn for Calgary's 1st. Instead we have AMac....at a 5 million cap hit....for 5 more (frank)ing years.

Oh joy

Janine Niinimaa!! Many didn't like Daniel McGillis but I was fine with him but I still can't help but wonder what Niinimaa could have done here.

I would get Timonen in against Toronto. Toronto isn't very good and we'll need Timonen at his best against New York.
- SuperSchennBros

i was just glad i didn't have to hear gary thorne mispronounce his name all the time

Pavel Datsyuk demos revolutionary Shooter Tutor

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...roit-red-wings-tom-bahls/

As someone said before, Calgary has a small D and will be nowhere near the cap ceiling next year. I think they would swap their 3rd rounder for Grossmann abd our 5th.
- BiggE

*Calls Brian Burke*

Burke: Hello!
Hextall: GROSSMAN
Burke: TRUCULENCE, DEAL!
Hextall: 3rd rounder?
Burke: BAHAHAHA, STEAL!

*click*

Haha!

Maybe, if we had our 2nd, we could have packaged it with Coburn for Calgary's 1st. Instead we have AMac....at a 5 million cap hit....for 5 more (frank)ing years.

Oh joy
- BiggE

That hurts....that really hurts

That hurts....that really hurts
- 3flyerkids

Yup

Yup
- BiggE

I would be happy if Hexy could just get rid of
Luke
Grossmann
And Coburn ( 1st)

Leaves lots of cap space!