Pietrangelo isn't going anywhere.

Also, let's not make the assumption that Oshie and/or Backes will still be here in September....
- BluesFan44

I can't wait to see Pietrangelo in the blue and white next season

Ah, but that's not what you said. You said a guy traded at the deadline sign back with the team who traded him. Back pedaling.
- djamon

I said the team who traded him, not traded for him.

I can't wait to see Pietrangelo in the blue and white next season
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Great player.

Pietrangelo isn't going anywhere.

Also, let's not make the assumption that Oshie and/or Backes will still be here in September....
- BluesFan44

Are they the spare parts your looking to upgrade on?

I said the team who traded him, not traded for him.
- fidopro

Dude...Buffalo traded him. I thought this had already been established.

Dude...Buffalo traded him. I thought this had already been established.
- djamon

Yeah, I didn't remember that part. I thought he went from NYI to BUF and that's it.

Come on boys....

I actually suggested a Couturier and Lecavelier for Phaneuf deal a while back. Someone mentioned that Lecavelier probably wouldn't waive the NMC to come here.
- BetterCallSaul

He might just for the chance to play for Babcock. Wouldn't hurt to ask though.

http://25stanley.com/jona...son-mandela-incident.html

He might just for the chance to play for Babcock. Wouldn't hurt to ask though.
- Dangles13

Something tells me he wouldn't get along with Babcock.

Now I'd take any of these 2 in a NY minute.
- fidopro

Not within the division......

Not within the division......
- BluesFan44

Let's assume I'm a Habs fan for a minute...

Go compare where Kessel stood in the league for the FIVE YEARS leading up to this year vs, where Nash stood in the league for the 5 years before his trade.

It is not close and no, Nash is not a defensive stalwart, or a fearless leader or a huge physical presence.
- Aetherial

You should take your own advice.

Comparison of Kessel (now) and Nash (time of trade)

Age:
Nash - 28
Kessel - 27

PPG – Last 5 years
Nash - .72, .88, .88, 1.01, .86
Kessel: .74, .98, 1.08, 1.00, .78

Contract Status
Nash: 6 years, $7.8M, LNTC
Kessel: 7 years, $8.0M, LNTC

Other
Kessel – elite scoring winger, with speed and playmaking ability
Nash – elite scoring winger with unique combination of size and skill

Something tells me he wouldn't get along with Babcock.
- BetterCallSaul

I thought I heard somewhere that he wouldn't block any trades if Philly could trade him, I'm not certain though.

Lol, yeah, no thanks.
- Isles_since_6

you the GM of the Islanders?

I can't wait to see Pietrangelo in the blue and white next season
- Arctic_AARDVARK

gotta love how fans of other teams shoot everything down like they're the GM of their fav team....

why is no one talking about Carter Verhaeghe on here? he actually looks like a pick where the leafs might have stolen one. decent two-way center. good vision, has lead the ice dogs in scoring the past 2 years. i don't think people give him enough credit on here. he is 6'2, so ideal height, but only 185lbs. will need to add some weight, maybe get close to the 200 mark. he is someone to watch out for next year on the marlies.

gotta love how fans of other teams shoot everything down like they're the GM of their fav team....
- MCharisma91

I know eh..

If someone says they want Kessel, I'm like sure, take him.

But we aren't allowed to discuss their players.

Kessel will go to SJ for their 2015 1st, Hertl, and Wingels.

You should take your own advice.

Comparison of Kessel (now) and Nash (time of trade)

Age:
Nash - 28
Kessel - 27

PPG – Last 5 years
Nash - .72, .88, .88, 1.10, .86
Kessel: .74, .98, 1.08, 1.00, .78

Contract Status
Nash: 6 years, $7.8M, LNTC
Kessel: 7 years, $8.0M, LNTC

Other
Kessel – elite scoring winger, with speed and playmaking ability
Nash – elite scoring winger with unique combination of size and skill
- Tumbleweed

When did Nash score 1.1?

why is no one talking about Carter Verhaeghe on here? he actually looks like a pick where the leafs might have stolen one. decent two-way center. good vision, has lead the ice dogs in scoring the past 2 years. i don't think people give him enough credit on here. he is 6'2, so ideal height, but only 185lbs. will need to add some weight, maybe get close to the 200 mark. he is someone to watch out for next year on the marlies.
- matt1337

I was happy with that pick. He might be a gem that was hidden behind Ryan Strome for a while.

you the GM of the Islanders?
- MCharisma91

Are you the GM of the leafs?

Kessel will go to SJ for their 2015 1st, Hertl, and Wingels.
- H8terade

haven't seen anything special from the Ninja Hertl since his 5 point game or whatever...I do however think Kessel will end up in the West.

why is no one talking about Carter Verhaeghe on here? he actually looks like a pick where the leafs might have stolen one. decent two-way center. good vision, has lead the ice dogs in scoring the past 2 years. i don't think people give him enough credit on here. he is 6'2, so ideal height, but only 185lbs. will need to add some weight, maybe get close to the 200 mark. he is someone to watch out for next year on the marlies.
- matt1337

I'm a fan of his. Seen him play live a couple times. Always leading the team both offensively and defensively. Face offs.

Good size, smart player.