How? Aren't both of those teams pretty set at center? What interest would they have in Brandon Sutter, who, make no mistake, is our only moveable asset with value.
- Victoro311

San Jose is a team in flux looking to move some big pieces to rebuild on the fly. If they move Thornton or another piece it could open up spots. I think they make some bad moves this summer.

Would Kings have any interest in sutter? If so, who would they trade to us? Brown?
- joescullz

I'm sure LA would love to move Brown's $5.8mil cap hit for the next 7 years. He's coming off back to back 27 pt seasons which included years of 15 and 11 goals.

If Philly called and offered JR B. Schenn for Sutter, would you do it?
- joescullz

Honestly probably. Would love to play against Sutter and his silly nanny play style. Gives us a winger with top 6 potential who's preformed well in the playoffs at 2.5. Much rather have Schenn at 2.5 than Sutter at 3.3 especially when he's due for a raise

If Philly called and offered JR B. Schenn for Sutter, would you do it?
- joescullz

Yes. For your other question I go with Berglund for the remainder of his contract, which I think is one more season, and that should allow Sundqvist to develop. It's a lateral move in terms of future, but a positive for next season. Bergy is a bigger body and handles our 3rd line center role better IMO.

BTW, one guy we should go after is Condra. Right wing that can play bottom six and possibly top six. Should sign in the 1.5-1.7 range, unsure of term wants because he is 28 but that would be a nice move to make.

If Philly called and offered JR B. Schenn for Sutter, would you do it?
- joescullz

Your gm would be stupid not to take that offer. We whowever are under different directions now and would not make that call even for sutter and a crap pick. B schenn for sutter would go down as the worst trade ever for the flyers...and we have had way to many of them.

Your gm would be stupid not to take that offer. We whowever are under different directions now and would not make that call even for sutter and a crap pick. B schenn for sutter would go down as the worst trade ever for the flyers...and we have had way to many of them.
- jmdodgeser4

That's what I was thinking. If JR has to think about that deal then he shouldn't be GM. That deal would be a no brainer

Your gm would be stupid not to take that offer. We whowever are under different directions now and would not make that call even for sutter and a crap pick. B schenn for sutter would go down as the worst trade ever for the flyers...and we have had way to many of them.
- jmdodgeser4

i dont know about that.

not saying i would do that trade if i was hextall. but to say its worse that luke schenn for jvr, or the sharp trade? i dont know about that.

i dont know about that.

not saying i would do that trade if i was hextall. but to say its worse that luke schenn for jvr, or the sharp trade? i dont know about that.
- stayinthefnnet

I don't even think it would be worse than Umberger for Hartnell.

Best part of the interview was JR saying he's not afraid to use buyouts. I really hope they try to buyout Scuderi or at least trade him and retain some salary. Anything is better than paying 3M+ for a 7th D.

Best part of the interview was JR saying he's not afraid to use buyouts. I really hope they try to buyout Scuderi or at least trade him and retain some salary. Anything is better than paying 3M+ for a 7th D.
- Conse

I think he only has an 8 team NTC. I'm not convinced Pittsburgh couldn't eat half his salary and find a taker for him. He's likely to get $2m+ on the open market.

I miss capgeek.

Best part of the interview was JR saying he's not afraid to use buyouts. I really hope they try to buyout Scuderi or at least trade him and retain some salary. Anything is better than paying 3M+ for a 7th D.
- Conse

Still think someone will trade for him IF he becomes available. That whole "make him a assistant captain" thing still bothers me.

Looks like the Hawks got Panarin. So much for that pipedream.... At least it looks like we tried this time though. All you can really ask for.

Beau Baby is a bust. No future in this league Just a total bust

Still think someone will trade for him IF he becomes available. That whole "make him a assistant captain" thing still bothers me.
- Topshelf Mountain

I agree to an extent with you. I think pens would have to retain salary though.

Beau Baby is a bust. No future in this league Just a total bust
- holeinone

I dont know if i would use "bust". BB's lack of production has been due to injuries. I think he needs to bulk up, get stronger and get into better conditioning. We could see a completely different player next season.

I agree to an extent with you. I think pens would have to retain salary though.
- joescullz

Maybe. Stranger things have happened and he does have specialty "skills".

Beau Baby is a bust. No future in this league Just a total bust
- holeinone

A confident Beau playing with confidence roofed a short-side shot just off the right hashmark. I don't know how to do video on here but it's on the web and is wicked. He's got the skills somewhere in him, they just need to be nurtured properly.

Sutter + to Winnipeg? They have interesting pieces over there. Lowry, Little, Wheeler, Ladd...
- Barnaby36

He's the least "talented" guy on the list, but Adam Lowry is the guy I want

Looks like the Hawks got Panarin. So much for that pipedream.... At least it looks like we tried this time though. All you can really ask for.
- Victoro311

This hurts so bad....so bad..

He basically has a free shot to come in and play next two one of the best centers in the world (one of them is Russian) and we still can't lure him here..

I hope the focus of our conversations this offseason revolve around 2nd line wingers.

This hurts so bad....so bad..

He basically has a free shot to come in and play next two one of the best centers in the world (one of them is Russian) and we still can't lure him here..
- YouMeAndDupuis9

JR saying he doesn't want to tie up the club with one-way deals should've given this away. There's no room for another question mark.

I think one way the penguins can get into more college kids sweepstakes is by giving Rust a chance to make the team next year.

no college kid is going to want to play for a team where they play 30+ vets on their bottom 6 and leave little chance of earning a spot.

giving one of your few NCAA a chance at winning a roster spot will go a long way.

Detroit is done. That's good. I wanna get the perceived Babcock sweepstakes decided sooner rather than later.