Gonchar got 5 million and Streit probably will as well. You tell me what Girardi will make. Thank Dallas and Philadelphia for grossly overpaying old Dmen and in Streit's case, a lousy Dman.
- Oneonta Penguin

Damn it. It's hard to see that kind of money being thrown around. So probably Girardi will start conversations at $6-6.5M. I hope the Streit signing come back to hunt them

I could say Shattenkirk is worth Girardi in a straight up deal. I'm not playing NHL13 here, just my perception
- Orpik44

Girardi is that kind of guy you dont realize how good he is till he's on your team. And He may be more valuable to a Pittsburgh who lack that shutdown guy then he would be for say Boston who have shutdown guys. Only reason I bring it up is because they are each literally perfect for the other team

Girardi is that kind of guy you dont realize how good he is till he's on your team. And He may be more valuable to a Pittsburgh who lack that shutdown guy then he would be for say Boston who have shutdown guys. Only reason I bring it up is because they are each literally perfect for the other team
- Slimtj100

I hear you and I trust you. If we could re-sign Letang and Scuderi (who seems to be a player like Girardi in some degree), I'd be ecstatic

I hear you and I trust you. If we could re-sign Letang and Scuderi (who seems to be a player like Girardi in some degree), I'd ecstatic.
- Orpik44

scuderi is very similar. He would be an excellent target. They should've never let him go. Blood and guys type guy. Like how we let prust go

Anyone think Letang would be able to get Pacioretty and Collberg in a trade?

Anyone think Letang would be able to get Pacioretty and Collberg in a trade?
- TheMagicConch

I can't see Montreal footing the bill for Letang and Slewbban

Anyone think Letang would be able to get Pacioretty and Collberg in a trade?
- TheMagicConch

I probably would try to get Gorges as well if we were to trade Letang+ to the Habs. Pacioretty would be a good return for sure.

I can't see Montreal footing the bill for Letang and Slewbban
- Oneonta Penguin

Could be possible with markov and kaberle's deals coming off the books soon

I probably would try to get Gorges as well if we were to trade Letang+ to the Habs. Pacioretty would be a good return for sure.
- Orpik44

Gorges would be a great addition to the blue line, and boy would i love to see patches on sid's wing

Gorges would be a great addition to the blue line, and boy would i love to see patches on sid's wing
- TheMagicConch

Another trade that could work for us is Giordano/Glencross for Letang...but I'm 100% sure he wouldn't sign an extension there.

I can't see Montreal footing the bill for Letang and Slewbban
- Oneonta Penguin

Slewbban is only signed through next season, so Letang's big money wouldn't hit until he's gone (plus Markov & Kaberle coming off). Montreal has been rumored to be after Letang for years.

Gunner, congrats. I don't know when you're starting but I'm not going to be around this weekend so don't start off with anything too controversial.

Slewbban is only signed through next season, so Letang's big money wouldn't hit until he's gone (plus Markov & Kaberle coming off). Montreal has been rumored to be after Letang for years.
- rival22

Letang is french canadian. I'm sure they'd love to put their hands on him. I'd even say they could "overpay a bit", just like Carolina did with J.Staal. Pacioretty or Gallagher and Gorges would be my choices.

Another trade that could work for us is Giordano/Glencross for Letang...but I'm 100% sure he wouldn't sign an extension there.
- Orpik44

Ehhh I think Letang could get better players in a deal. Personally, I'd really like to see some sort of deal with the ducks involving John Gibson and some other assets for Letang. Then trade Fleury for an established 2way defenseman.

Slewbban is only signed through next season, so Letang's big money wouldn't hit until he's gone (plus Markov & Kaberle coming off). Montreal has been rumored to be after Letang for years.
- rival22

I hate to be that guy but for what it's worth I think subban will be a better player than letang when all I said and done. If you are willing to put up with his antics and his dumb penalties he's very very talented. I'm not saying he's better right now because I think letang is better now but subban still has a lot of growing to do before he's a finished product whereas letang has had many years to fix his mental approach to the game and hasn't done so well as seen in the playoffs.

Slewbban is only signed through next season, so Letang's big money wouldn't hit until he's gone (plus Markov & Kaberle coming off). Montreal has been rumored to be after Letang for years.
- rival22

if we are going to send him to montreal, I want at least Beaulieu and Gallagher. their youth would be good additions to our team. would also like their 1st too.

love Eller but doubt they trade him.

Gunner, congrats. I don't know when you're starting but I'm not going to be around this weekend so don't start off with anything too controversial.
- canadianpenfan

Not sitting on his hands, he's already got a new blog up

Another trade that could work for us is Giordano/Glencross for Letang...but I'm 100% sure he wouldn't sign an extension there.
- Orpik44

That does NOT help. You realize you are adding an additional 3.2 million towards the cap by acquiring those two. You would have to deal Kunitz then to get under the cap

Letang is french canadian. I'm sure they'd love to put their hands on him. I'd even say they could "overpay a bit", just like Carolina did with J.Staal. Pacioretty or Gallagher and Gorges would be my choices.
- Orpik44

Patches or Gallagher AND Gorges? That is something Montreal WOULDN'T consider.

Gunner, congrats. I don't know when you're starting but I'm not going to be around this weekend so don't start off with anything too controversial.
- canadianpenfan

Gunner, yes congrats. The bar is set high on hockeybuzz, and I am sure you are up to the task.

Look forward to it - should be interesting!

Cheers!

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