Not outside of a sign-and-trade scenario.
- Morris

i would, honestly i dont think shero would do it as crazy as that sounds

Petry - XXXXX
XXXX - Schultz
Ference- Marincin
Larsen

If those two were Ehrhoff and Coburn and we get the kind of goaltending Bryz is giving us now, I can't see us out of the playoffs next year. Only problem is, I don't think Gagner + 1st + whatever prospects gets you both of those guys....
- Morris

I have been thinking about Markov on a 2-3 yr deal more and more lately in free agency. Girardi is the big fish though.

I have been thinking about Markov on a 2-3 yr deal more and more lately in free agency. Girardi is the big fish though.
- Jeropotato

Lahey seems to think Girardi is about to break down Volchenkov style.

All the more reason to do something crazy like two years, 12 million total and then let him walk when younger guys are ready to step up.

Why not offer Subban a whole poop load when he is RFA. (frank) the assets that we loose. Either we get one hell of a defender or we essentially screw MTL over for the time being. Assuming he does make it to the off season as a RFA.

Why not offer Subban a whole poop load when he is RFA. (frank) the assets that we loose. Either we get one hell of a defender or we essentially screw MTL over for the time being.
- JasonDh

I agree that both those players would help immensely, but why do u think they ll even reach free agency?

Lahey seems to think Girardi is about to break down Volchenkov style.

All the more reason to do something crazy like two years, 12 million total and then let him walk when younger guys are ready to step up.
- Morris

It's possible. But noway he signs 2x6. Worth it or not, this is the lunacy of NHL free agency, and that boy is getting paid and laid.

Nothing is worse then the way buffalo has handled Grigorenko, but i feel your pain
Depres will be a top 4 guy for someone in a year or two, frustrating it prob wont be here ... for some reason disco does not like him
- Brianandr1

I'd take a chance on him. I've always thought highly of him. Just not sure what kind of a trade value to put on a player like him at this point though

I'd take a chance on him. I've always thought highly of him. Just not sure what kind of a trade value to put on a player like him at this point though
- Ihatebrianburke

that's exactly the problem, i suspect alot more if disco played him more consistently... as currently stands????

I agree that both those players would help immensely, but why do u think they ll even reach free agency?
- Brianandr1

Based off what Subban reportedly wants from MTL (8-9mill) based off the Phaeuf contract, I have a good feeling that negotiations will reach the offseason.

It's possible. But noway he signs 2x6. Worth it or not, this is the lunacy of NHL free agency, and that boy is getting paid and laid.
- Jeropotato

Yeah if he reaches free agency he might get 5-6 over 5-6

I wonder if we signed PK to a 2 year 18 million dollar offer sheet whether we'd get him.

Yeah if he reaches free agency he might get 5-6 over 5-6

I wonder if we signed PK to a 2 year 18 million dollar offer sheet whether we'd get him.
- Morris

I suspect the Oilers might shy away from any offer sheets for some time.

I always thought you were cool.

Actually I'm not sure. A lot of posters that don't have profile pictures blend together for me.
- Morris

Picking a profile pic comes with a lot of pressure. Should it be something funny, pens related, meaningful? These are the questions I haven't been able to answer in my 5 years here. Hence the reason no picture

I suspect the Oilers might shy away from any offer sheets for some time.
- Jeropotato

Yeah I don't think they'll use that route again. It's essentially become something only desperate GMs do. At the very least, I think our Petry and Schultz RFA negotiations should be a breeze this summer. Ditto for Arco, Pitlick, Lander, Fedun, Gazdic, Horak and Larsen.

Picking a profile pic comes with a lot of pressure. Should it be something funny, pens related, meaningful? These are the questions I haven't been able to answer in my 5 years here. Hence the reason no picture
- dbell646

I used to have something else, but now I can't remember it. I've been meaning to change it, but I'm under that same kind of pressure.

that's exactly the problem, i suspect alot more if disco played him more consistently... as currently stands????
- Brianandr1

agree with this

Based off what Subban reportedly wants from MTL (8-9mill) based off the Phaeuf contract, I have a good feeling that negotiations will reach the offseason.
- JasonDh

agreed but the canadians only two d men under contract next season are gorges and emelin... i have to believe they will match any offer ... m
not sure that organization can take the neg publicity hit... girardi much more possible ... Rangers have big decisions to make ... Callahan wants 5 mil per... thats alot for a third line winger regardless of his leadership skills

Despres sitting. Not a fan of this. Nobody aside from Letang really had a good game on the back end. Maatta was steady I suppose. I don't care how it was...he needs to be back in again.

Glad to see Engelland back down on the 4th line again though.

It's possible. But noway he signs 2x6. Worth it or not, this is the lunacy of NHL free agency, and that boy is getting paid and laid.
- Jeropotato

I'd be willing to offer 4 years at 6 million to Girardi. That and a 7 year @ 8.5 mill offer sheet for Subban. With the salary cap going up we could easily afford it and we would have a legit 1st pairing. Pipe dream though cause their GM's are crazy if they let either of them get to free agency.

Picking a profile pic comes with a lot of pressure. Should it be something funny, pens related, meaningful? These are the questions I haven't been able to answer in my 5 years here. Hence the reason no picture
- dbell646

I find most 'Team' related Avy's are lame. I mean ,do really want an avy that says your the greatest fan boy ever? You got that one putz, 87&71 something or other, who has a shirtless Crosby with a towel around his neck. Nothing wrong with homo eroticism, but that is the image he projects. The best ones are ones where you can imagine a voice attached.

Yeah I don't think they'll use that route again. It's essentially become something only desperate GMs do. At the very least, I think our Petry and Schultz RFA negotiations should be a breeze this summer. Ditto for Arco, Pitlick, Lander, Fedun, Gazdic, Horak and Larsen.
- Morris

That's exactly what we are is desperate

Maybe not, but we almost have to commit to one erection or another.Do we draft and develop, or go out and get it?
- Jeropotato

I knew there was something different about you Edmonton guys...

Despres sitting. Not a fan of this. Nobody aside from Letang really had a good game on the back end. Maatta was steady I suppose. I don't care how it was...he needs to be back in again.

Glad to see Engelland back down on the 4th line again though.
- HopintheCordoba

Well the edm people can see disco on display, orpik is terrible in vancouver so depres gets benched.... im surprised depres has not been blamed for the crosby give away... he was on the ice
Wonder if orpik will dress for team usa? i hope not the way he s looked the last two games

That's exactly what we are is desperate
- Ihatebrianburke

Sorry, I didn't mean teams in a desperate situation I meant desperate GMs trying to keep their job.

I think MacT sees himself as having a need to make urgent moves but with a little time to do so.

Almost game time !!! Go Pens !!!

Almost game time !!! Go Pens !!!
- Bradlee3

I'm hoping for a great game and somehow between the energy in these two teams I think we will.