I think there is a very good chance that the Leafs will acquire Luongo. Burkie is pretending to be not interested in order to pay the smallest price possible.
- Go Canucks

Chicago needs a new goaltender, thats my prediction

those high quality prospects you talk about like hamilton.

nash would be krejci, caron, hamilton, 1st.

ryan would be krejci, horton, 1st.
- boltsfan48

If that was true, he would already be in Beantown. Howson wants a King's Ransom....youre way off

but semin's interest is very strong. it started off slowly but it's very strong now. semin is almost about to burst with interest in the flyers.
- RealityChecker

MMMMMMmmmmmmmm

Interest just fell off now that he's burst lol

Crosby feeding Semin... truly a Pens fan's wet dream.
- DoubleDown

I'm going to take this as a joke, because I laughed at it
I wouldn't mind giving him a chance, but most of us HATE the idea

crosby will find him wherever he is... even in the tight spots.

gonna be a lot of "semin all over the ice tonight."
- RealityChecker

Not to stop your fun....but he probably plays with Malkin if he signs here. I know how successful the Neal-Malkin-Kunitz line was(best in hockey) but Neal with Crosby makes a ton of sense given Malkin's success and repoir with Semin on the Russian team

Not to stop your fun....but he probably plays with Malkin if he signs here. I know how successful the Neal-Malkin-Kunitz line was(best in hockey) but Neal with Crosby makes a ton of sense given Malkin's success and repoir with Semin on the Russian team
- HopintheCordoba

If he comes to play with Malkin's dedication it will be scary..

If he comes to play with Malkin's dedication it will be scary..
- Bluenwhite1980

Thats my hope. With all due respect to Tyler Kennedy and a few other guys, I think Shero could make a short deal with decent money for Semin that will make everyone happy and I think his shot would find a nice home in Pittsburgh. There is elite talent there. On a short deal he would be only hurting himself not playing hard. He and his agent have said his priority is the NHL. I wouldn't mind a 1-2 year deal at $4-5.5 million. He made near $7 million last year, but as you can see no one is blowing his door down because theyre waiting on uber Captain Shane Doan who is 7 years older and gives max effort. To get him for a few million cheaper would be even sweeter. Can't hurt, even if he gives you what he gave Washington, he is an UPGRADE

I predict Doan to PHO/QUE/SEA/KC

Howson will want Seguin, Hamilton and a 1st or two. No telling what Anaheim might want.
- HopintheCordoba

No franking way would anyone in their right mind do that,

If they did...

If that was true, he would already be in Beantown. Howson wants a King's Ransom....youre way off
- HopintheCordoba

I don't think you understand how good Hamilton is. Pretty much untouchable according to Chiarelli and I think many other GMs agree. But you're right Howson is asking for the moon. Krejci and Hamilton is a lot.

Semin signing close?????? The hospital is full of people who passed out holding their breath from the latest imminent signing, lol.

Thats my hope. With all due respect to Tyler Kennedy and a few other guys, I think Shero could make a short deal with decent money for Semin that will make everyone happy and I think his shot would find a nice home in Pittsburgh. There is elite talent there. On a short deal he would be only hurting himself not playing hard. He and his agent have said his priority is the NHL. I wouldn't mind a 1-2 year deal at $4-5.5 million. He made near $7 million last year, but as you can see no one is blowing his door down because theyre waiting on uber Captain Shane Doan who is 7 years older and gives max effort. To get him for a few million cheaper would be even sweeter. Can't hurt, even if he gives you what he gave Washington, he is an UPGRADE
- HopintheCordoba

Yeah, whoever signs him has to at a max of 2 years. Otherwise stupid signing in my mind. What do you think?

I don't think you understand how good Hamilton is. Pretty much untouchable according to Chiarelli and I think many other GMs agree. But you're right Howson is asking for the moon. Krejci and Hamilton is a lot.
- celata29

Oh no no no, I wasn't including Hamilton. I was saying the proposal that was there minus Hamilton would be accepted by Chiarelli. Hamilton is a good sized offensive juggernaut. He comes from the same stock that our Scott Harrington, Olli Maata, Derrick Pouliot, Simon Despres and Joe Morrow come from. Portland and London are the best D producers. I was saying if Howson said he wanted those guys and a 1st the B's would jump on it 10 out of 10 times. Hamilton wouldn't go unless-----it was just him. Thats not happening. Howson would want Seguin and a package around him I would think, maybe the rights to Thomas too

Yeah, whoever signs him has to at a max of 2 years. Otherwise stupid signing in my mind. What do you think?
- celata29

Yeah 1-2 years at a max of 6.5 per. He probably won't even get that. It'll essentially be a Adrian Beltre(Red Sox) deal where they say--"Go prove to the other NHL teams your are serious on a short deal and we will see if we bring you back. Either way we all win" Its a no brainer if you want to make an upgrade. Take advantage of his low leverage

Oh no no no, I wasn't including Hamilton. I was saying the proposal that was there minus Hamilton would be accepted by Chiarelli. Hamilton is a good sized offensive juggernaut. He comes from the same stock that our Scott Harrington, Olli Maata, Derrick Pouliot, Simon Despres and Joe Morrow come from. Portland and London are the best D producers. I was saying if Howson said he wanted those guys and a 1st the B's would jump on it 10 out of 10 times. Hamilton wouldn't go unless-----it was just him. Thats not happening. Howson would want Seguin and a package around him I would think, maybe the rights to Thomas too
- HopintheCordoba

Uhhh I see

I thought you meant Seguin and Hamilton and a couple of firsts/prospects. I was like what!?!?!? I know his asking price is high but let's be somewhat reasonable even according to Howson's standards

No franking way would anyone in their right mind do that,

If they did...
- celata29

Ha, I agree whole-heartedly. Howson is out of his mind with what he wants for Nash. A ton of the teams interested don't even know if he will fit their mold. He isn't a player you build around anymore either.

Yeah 1-2 years at a max of 6.5 per. He probably won't even get that. It'll essentially be a Adrian Beltre(Red Sox) deal where they say--"Go prove to the other NHL teams your are serious on a short deal and we will see if we bring you back. Either way we all win" Its a no brainer if you want to make an upgrade. Take advantage of his low leverage
- HopintheCordoba

Yeah that is a great example. Ultimately like the Red Sox, the Penguins wouldn't be able to pay him, but who cares you got a good rental just for the cost of admission and no assets. Good deal. I really think whoever signs him hits a home run and whoever signs him to that long term deal after next year is in for a dissappoinment

Ha, I agree whole-heartedly. Howson is out of his mind with what he wants for Nash. A ton of the teams interested don't even know if he will fit their mold. He isn't a player you build around anymore either.
- HopintheCordoba

Not at all. He is the 5.5M player you get to put the puck in the net for your 8M center. That's how the league is now. He was the type of player you build your team around, when Dany Heatley was considered one of the best players in the league.

Ha, I agree whole-heartedly. Howson is out of his mind with what he wants for Nash. A ton of the teams interested don't even know if he will fit their mold. He isn't a player you build around anymore either.
- HopintheCordoba

I wouldn't even trade Seguin straight up for Nash, would you?

Ek had Mexican last night. I think we've got an (E5) coming up.

I wouldn't even trade Seguin straight up for Nash, would you?
- celata29

No, he's a quick, skilled passer that can put a puck in the twine. You build around him. Certain teams have that guy. Bruins-Seguin, Oilers-Nugent-Hopkins, Penguins-Crosby/Malkin, Hurricanes-Skinner, Avs-Landeskog. None of those guys should be going anywhere for a long time. Nash is as bloated as they come. Only the Rangers should be interested in entertaining Howson and that is a stretch. I hope they do, I hate them

No, he's a quick, skilled passer that can put a puck in the twine. You build around him. Certain teams have that guy. Bruins-Seguin, Oilers-Nugent-Hopkins, Penguins-Crosby/Malkin, Hurricanes-Skinner, Avs-Landeskog. None of those guys should be going anywhere for a long time. Nash is as bloated as they come. Only the Rangers should be interested in entertaining Howson and that is a stretch. I hope they do, I hate them
- HopintheCordoba

I don't even think the rangers mothers like them..

No, he's a quick, skilled passer that can put a puck in the twine. You build around him. Certain teams have that guy. Bruins-Seguin, Oilers-Nugent-Hopkins, Penguins-Crosby/Malkin, Hurricanes-Skinner, Avs-Landeskog. None of those guys should be going anywhere for a long time. Nash is as bloated as they come. Only the Rangers should be interested in entertaining Howson and that is a stretch. I hope they do, I hate them
- HopintheCordoba

Lol, I can't stand playing the Rangers. I get so frustrated. Such a good shot blocking team and then when shots do get through they have to beat Lundquist (SP)

Yeah you're list is accurate, untouchables. You think Seguin can eventually make the switch to center? I don't see why not. People complain about his size as a determining factor of him staying on the wing, but look at Crosby? and if I'm not mistaken I think Seguin is an inch or two taller with a similar body build.

Lol, I can't stand playing the Rangers. I get so frustrated. Such a good shot blocking team and then when shots do get through they have to beat Lundquist (SP)

Yeah you're list is accurate, untouchables. You think Seguin can eventually make the switch to center? I don't see why not. People complain about his size as a determining factor of him staying on the wing, but look at Crosby? and if I'm not mistaken I think Seguin is an inch or two taller with a similar body build.
- celata29

Crosby is a bit stockier, but yeah they're close. I think Seguin is a threat either way. His shot is developing and his passing is already deadly. Their stretch passing was key to their cup. I think he fits that bill. If he develops slightly more offensively he will be a great at wing, but the scoring doesn't have to be premium yet. I say he goes to center and stays there, unless Caron or another prospect can push him over. Tough call, but a good problem to have

Crosby is a bit stockier, but yeah they're close. I think Seguin is a threat either way. His shot is developing and his passing is already deadly. Their stretch passing was key to their cup. I think he fits that bill. If he develops slightly more offensively he will be a great at wing, but the scoring doesn't have to be premium yet. I say he goes to center and stays there, unless Caron or another prospect can push him over. Tough call, but a good problem to have
- HopintheCordoba

Well Caron is a wing so he isn't a threat to steal his center job. It's just that we have Krejci and Bergeron centers our 1a and 1b lines. You can't move one of them to wing, can't put either on third line, can't have Seguin center the third line and be demoted. It is a good problem to have, but barring injury there is no way to figure out if Seguin can play center. If he could we would be able to unload a center for a wing that can score, because although we don't very much need additional scoring on 5v5, we damn well need it on the PP. Then again the problem with the PP is that it is too one demensional. Pass back to Chara, blast, maybe tip, see what happens. But I do want to see Seguin at center. He'll continue to bulk up as well, still only 20