I know you think that, I am pretty confident that Torts wouldn't think of him the same way.
- jimbro83

Youre probably right. Who knows what Torts is thinking now... this team is running on all cylinders, only he would know what is left to fill to make it just what he wants.

Best article I've read in awhile fellas:

http://online.wsj.com/art...04577221651946151674.html

Enjoy.

Best article I've read in awhile fellas:

http://online.wsj.com/art...04577221651946151674.html

Enjoy.
- synthetic150

Very nice & that was written before Tuesday nights game, perhaps his best all season.

This is also why I question the pursuit of Nash. Is he a John Tortorella type player? They better frankin hope so if they are planning on giving up 4 or so great assets for him. Plus that huge contract

#justsaynosather
- TPC

It's the amount of money per year, in Nash's contract, that makes this hard to swallow.

If Nash is brought in he, along with Gaborik, Richards and Hank would account for over 30 million dollars. Four players accounting for just about half of the salary cap makes little sense.

This is why we need to root for Dallas to fall out of the playoff race by the 27th. Loui Eriksson would be a nice fit here. Kid can score and is responsible in his own end too.

It's the amount of money per year, in Nash's contract, that makes this hard to swallow.

If Nash is brought in he, along with Gaborik, Richards and Hank would account for over 30 million dollars. Four players accounting for just about half of the salary cap makes little sense.

This is why we need to root for Dallas to fall out of the playoff race by the 27th. Loui Eriksson would be a nice fit here. Kid can score and is responsible in his own end too.
- MidnightMarauder

Love Loui Eriksson. His cap hit is only 50k more than Dubinsky's. Totally underrated.

It's the amount of money per year, in Nash's contract, that makes this hard to swallow.

If Nash is brought in he, along with Gaborik, Richards and Hank would account for over 30 million dollars. Four players accounting for just about half of the salary cap makes little sense.

This is why we need to root for Dallas to fall out of the playoff race by the 27th. Loui Eriksson would be a nice fit here. Kid can score and is responsible in his own end too.
- MidnightMarauder

What would Dallas want back for somebody like him though?

Love Loui Eriksson. His cap hit is only 50k more than Dubinsky's. Totally underrated.
- synthetic150

you know who also loves Loui Eriksson?

Brad Richards yo.

I have a hard time believing Dallas would trade him though, he is young, signed long term for very decent money.

It's certainly nice to dream though.

Very nice & that was written before Tuesday nights game, perhaps his best all season.
- B2B76

I thought his performace, against the Sabres a few weeks ago was tremendous as well.

Let's face it, as good as he has been his first six seasons, he has taken his game up about four levels this season.

Many of us, especially me, had problems with Hank's consistency, on a game to game basis. Yes he always wound up with excellent overall stats but there were always more than a handful of games Hank would allow back breaking, soft goals against.

This season, I can't think of one game where he was to blame for a loss. I don't even think he has allowed a soft goal all season. His goals against is freakishly small, save percentage is over .940, which is just insane.

Vezina is almost a runaway, despite many goalies around the league having really good seasons. But, I would love to see him win the Hart Trophy too. He has been that good, he deserves recognition for league MVP without question.

Under Torts this team will never be a high scoring team. Just isn't the style they play. So why go for a huge goal scorer?

Rangers are in the age of being that team that wins 2-1 games. So far this year it is working out fine. Don't see why Sather would need this.

I hope your right and he is just playing mind games with the rest of the league.

Edit: I know we need more scoring, but I am just trying to say it isn't worth giving up the major assets for one when push comes to shove this team is going to win by defense anyway.
- TPC

I have some information. Sather has made Columbus an offer, but no one is sure who it's for. However, I'm told it's not a break the bank type offer.

you know who also loves Loui Eriksson?

Brad Richards yo.

I have a hard time believing Dallas would trade him though, he is young, signed long term for very decent money.

It's certainly nice to dream though.
- jimbro83

I don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell of Dallas trading Eriksson (although I would obviously love to have him). He's a foundational piece for them. Not the type of guy that you trade at the deadline if you fall out of contention.

What would Dallas want back for somebody like him though?
- TheMessiah94

Not sure, but Sather needs to find out what it will take. His cap hit, age and the fact that Richards loves playing with him should make him the prime target.

If you ask me, I'd be willing to throw Dubinsky and a first at Dallas for him.

The Rangers first could very well be the 30th overall pick, I wouldn't lose sleep over losing that pick.

I don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell of Dallas trading Eriksson (although I would obviously love to have him). He's a foundational piece for them. Not the type of guy that you trade at the deadline if you fall out of contention.
- Pete V

James Neal was also a foundational piece for Dallas last season, where is he now?

If Sather can sweeten the deal, anything is possible.

Not sure, but Sather needs to find out what it will take. His cap hit, age and the fact that Richards loves playing with him should make him the prime target.

If you ask me, I'd be willing to throw Dubinsky and a first at Dallas for him.

The Rangers first could very well be the 30th overall pick, I wouldn't lose sleep over losing that pick.
- MidnightMarauder

I think it would take much more than that, Marauder.

Best article I've read in awhile fellas:

http://online.wsj.com/art...04577221651946151674.html

Enjoy.
- synthetic150

Good read.

Would be a shame if he didnt win the MVP, but right now it seems like Malkin leads it according to analysts. Although MVP is usually a 3 man race, its really gonna come down to Lundy and Malkin.

James Neal was also a foundational piece for Dallas last season, where is he now?

If Sather can sweeten the deal, anything is possible.
- MidnightMarauder

I have a feeling a deal like that would have to include Kreider.

I have some information. Sather has made Columbus an offer, but no one is sure who it's for. However, I'm told it's not a break the bank type offer.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

He's probably just testing the waters, to see how ridiculous the package Howson is going to ask in return for Nash.

Nash is great but deals like these can destroy what is becoming a pretty special season.

I think it would take much more than that, Marauder.
- Pete V

Maybe but Nieuwendyk got fleeced last season in the aforementioned Neal trade.

Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski...like I said, anything is possible.

Maybe but Nieuwendyk got fleeced last season in the aforementioned Neal trade.

Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski...like I said, anything is possible.
- MidnightMarauder

Goligoski isnt a bad player, but Dallas all in all is having a bad year... last year when they got him, he was tearing it up from the blue line. I dont think it was as bad a trade as you make it seem. Considering Neal plays with the best player in hockey right now, it will pad his stats somewhat.

I have some information. Sather has made Columbus an offer, but no one is sure who it's for. However, I'm told it's not a break the bank type offer.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

CBJ is gonna want a Dman, and unless theyre willing to take McIlrath, it probably wont happen. Girardi, McDonagh, Del Zotto and Staal are (more or less) gonna end up NYR lifers.

Maybe but Nieuwendyk got fleeced last season in the aforementioned Neal trade.

Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski...like I said, anything is possible.
- MidnightMarauder

This is why I believe Nieuwendyk will be hesitant to trade Erickson. After the Neal trade and letting Richards go for nothing, he can't afford to screw up again. If he is going to trade Erickson it would be in the offseason when more teams can put in bids. He is not going to rush into a trade just to make a trade. It won't happen.

Goligoski isnt a bad player, but Dallas all in all is having a bad year... last year when they got him, he was tearing it up from the blue line. I dont think it was as bad a trade as you make it seem. Considering Neal plays with the best player in hockey right now, it will pad his stats somewhat.
- NYRPowerPlay

Goligoski is a gloridied power play quarterback. He is slightly above average but this wasn't the reason why I brought this deal up.

The fact that Pittsburgh got two young players for one defenseman speaks to the unpredictability of what kind of deals take place at or near the deadline.

I don't think Eriksson is even available but if he is Sather better be in on that, big time.

The more Dallas loses, the potential increases for this to take place.

CBJ is gonna want a Dman, and unless theyre willing to take McIlrath, it probably wont happen. Girardi, McDonagh, Del Zotto and Staal are (more or less) gonna end up NYR lifers.
- NYRPowerPlay

If Gretzky can get traded(twice) anyone can get traded.

Not suggesting the Rangers are going to blow up the defensive nucleus but don't rule anything out, in regards to deals.

Goligoski is a gloridied power play quarterback. He is slightly above average but this wasn't the reason why I brought this deal up.

The fact that Pittsburgh got two young players for one defenseman speaks to the unpredictability of what kind of deals take place at or near the deadline.

I don't think Eriksson is even available but if he is Sather better be in on that, big time.

The more Dallas loses, the potential increases for this to take place.
- MidnightMarauder

Goligoski is young as well.

Fact of the matter is Pens used the fact that Neal was slumping to their advantage and managed to flip a young PP quarterback for a young scoring power forward. Niskanen isnt that good IMO, he was added to get someone to fill a D spot.

Loui wont be slumping, and no team will fleece him from the Stars.

If Gretzky can get traded(twice) anyone can get traded.

Not suggesting the Rangers are going to blow up the defensive nucleus but don't rule anything out, in regards to deals.
- MidnightMarauder

Its true, but you wont be seeing trades like that anymore... where a superstar gets moved for nothing and mostly just cash.

This is why I believe Nieuwendyk will be hesitant to trade Erickson. After the Neal trade and letting Richards go for nothing, he can't afford to screw up again. If he is going to trade Erickson it would be in the offseason when more teams can put in bids. He is not going to rush into a trade just to make a trade. It won't happen.
- TPC

It's not screwing up if you get some assets in return. Maybe Dallas wants more grit in the lineup, we don't know what Nieuwendyk is thinking.

I think it's a bit of a longshot, especially since there has been no serious buzz about Eriksson getting dealt to any team.

But to think that Nieuwendyk won't pull the trigger on any sort of deal is being a little short sighted.

What if the Rangers throw in McIlrath, to go along with Dubinsky and a first?

Dallas has a pretty poor blueline and to get three assets for a very good but not great player is a good deal.

The Rangers can afford to part with McIlrath considering the depth on the big club and Tim Erixon still waiting in the wings.