first, I see a crazy rumor linking Phaneuf to the Rangers today....

and then I see this:

Howard Berger ‏@Berger_BYTES 10m
Source tells me speculation that #Leafs have discussed a trade involving captain Dion Phaneuf is accurate. And, with more than one team.
- jimbro83

I think Girardi will decline before Callahan does.

We will see if Girardi can maintain his level of play without Tort's defensive system, because it took him 3 years to get it together under Tort's.
- aecliptic

I think its tough to say who will decline first they both play pretty rough games. Also as of now I believe Callahan has had more injuries than Girardi.

I think Girardi has been the Rangers most consistent dman for years except for last year maybe.

first, I see a crazy rumor linking Phaneuf to the Rangers today....

and then I see this:

Howard Berger ‏@Berger_BYTES 10m
Source tells me speculation that #Leafs have discussed a trade involving captain Dion Phaneuf is accurate. And, with more than one team.
- jimbro83

$6.5 million this year, and then becomes a UFA. Hard to see how they pull off a trade for him without doing some major surgery on the roster, unless its for Richards (with Richards' consent).

Toronto was very interested in Richards two summers ago.

Edit: Richards for Phaneuf. Staal for Skinner. Find away to cut $1.5-2 million in cap space.

$6.5 million this year, and then becomes a UFA. Hard to see how they pull off a trade for him without doing some major surgery on the roster, unless its for Richards (with Richards' consent).

Toronto was very interested in Richards two summers ago.
- Pete V

It's so risky even to trade him though. Even if the Rangers trade him and he retires early, don't they still get screwed with the cap hit?

It's so risky even to trade him though. Even if the Rangers trade him and he retires early, don't they still get screwed with the cap hit?
- TPC

But it's lessened by virtue of being able to share it with the acquiring team. Let's face it; with the way the cap is likely going to go up, do you think the Rangers will care two hoots about a couple million in dead space four or five years from now if they really believe they can make a move today to improve their chances of winning a Cup? I don't.

$6.5 million this year, and then becomes a UFA. Hard to see how they pull off a trade for him without doing some major surgery on the roster, unless its for Richards (with Richards' consent).

Toronto was very interested in Richards two summers ago.

Edit: Richards for Phaneuf. Staal for Skinner. Find away to cut $1.5-2 million in cap space.
- Pete V

the rumor I heard was Richards and Del Zotto for Phaneuf, who knows, it's so quiet, it seems like something crazy must be brewing behind the scenes

But it's lessened by virtue of being able to share it with the acquiring team. Let's face it; with the way the cap is likely going to go up, do you think the Rangers will care two hoots about a couple million in dead space four or five years from now if they really believe they can make a move today to improve their chances of winning a Cup? I don't.
- gkmkiller

Of course I would be open to that move, but there is always a part of me that thinks salary cap first with all moves. So I tend to question every move.

the rumor I heard was Richards and Del Zotto for Phaneuf, who knows, it's so quiet, it seems like something crazy must be brewing behind the scenes
- jimbro83

Can Phaneuf wear Sauer's number?

Can Phaneuf wear Sauer's number?
- TPC

Phaneuf plays a little like Ulf Samuelsson, he definitely wears as much equipment as Ulf did, could be a good assistant coach for him

Phaneuf plays a little like Ulf Samuelsson, he definitely wears as much equipment as Ulf did, could be a good assistant coach for him
- jimbro83

Maybe its why they are waiting on Stepan? Got to see what the cap is going to be like first.

Phaneuf plays a little like Ulf Samuelsson, he definitely wears as much equipment as Ulf did, could be a good assistant coach for him
- jimbro83

I would be fine with Phaneuf for Richards. Not interested, at all, in giving up Del Zotto for a year of Phaneuf, nor I am interested in retaining Phaneuf after next year for UFA prices.

I would be fine with Phaneuf for Richards. Not interested, at all, in giving up Del Zotto for a year of Phaneuf, nor I am interested in retaining Phaneuf after next year for UFA prices.
- Pete V

This!!!

I would be fine with Phaneuf for Richards. Not interested, at all, in giving up Del Zotto for a year of Phaneuf, nor I am interested in retaining Phaneuf after next year for UFA prices.
- Pete V

I think there is more to the trade rumor, I saw Kadri's name too, but i really find that hard to believe

I think there is more to the trade rumor, I saw Kadri's name too, but i really find that hard to believe
- jimbro83

I hope there is another significant piece coming back. DZ and Richards is too much for Phaneuf IMO.

I think there is more to the trade rumor, I saw Kadri's name too, but i really find that hard to believe
- jimbro83

Kadri and Phaneuf for Richards, Del Zotto and [______________] Who fills in that blank?

Kadri and Phaneuf for Richards, Del Zotto and
- Pete V[______________] Who fills in that blank?

Boyle

Kadri and Phaneuf for Richards, Del Zotto and
- Pete V[______________] Who fills in that blank?

Kadri and Phaneuf for Richards, DZ, and Pyatt

Kadri and Phaneuf for Richards, Del Zotto and
- Pete V[______________] Who fills in that blank?

Miller? Even though I wouldn't like it.

Miller? Even though I wouldn't like it.
- pcjr307

I think it would take at least Miller. Boyle and Pyatt are non-starters, gents.

Boyle
- rangerdanger94

Trading Richards and Boyle. Kinda risky at the center ice position with Stepan and Brassard.

I think it would take at least Miller. Boyle and Pyatt are non-starters, gents.
- Pete V

(frank) that then I don't want to move Miller.

Trading Richards and Boyle. Kinda risky at the center ice position with Stepan and Brassard.
- adwolf130

Kadri is a center, so you would have Kadri, Stepan, Brassard and Moore down the middle.

Kadri is a center, so you would have Kadri, Stepan, Brassard and Moore down the middle.
- Pete V

My bad Pete thought Kadri played the wings

My bad Pete thought Kadri played the wings
- adwolf130

No problem. By the way, I would make that move. The thought of having Stepan, Kadri and Brassard down the middle is really persuasive.

No problem. By the way, I would make that move. The thought of having Stepan, Kadri and Brassard down the middle is really persuasive.
- Pete V

Id try to do a mdz for kadri deal and cut out phaneuf. I really have zero interest in phaneuf. Dude is singlehandedly the reason they lost game 7