So his on ice performance can be blamed on sex before games?
- hillbillydeluxe

Possibly. Maybe he married a dominatrix; which would explain why is so passive on the ice.

No way.

What is with the love for Laughton, we have a much better version in Horvat while Gaunce and Cassels play relatively the same game.

"Laughton is two-way center whose primary skills are on the defensive side of the ledger. He is a hard-worker with a consistent approach to the game and plenty of smarts. Laughton is not a highly skilled player and it remains to be seen how he'll develop in this area, but he should be an effective third-line player with some potential for second-line duty."
- Whiskey-Tango

Beiksa for Brayden Schenn plus 2014 1st is a decent return.

I don't think you have to move everybody out. If we bring in a good GM, then who knows what deals he will be able to swing? If Hamhuis is moved out then maybe we are lucky enough to bring a younger version back? Wondering what Frankie will turn out to be? It looks like he wants to rush the puck.

With the right moves and a little luck, this is just a retool/refresh. We might be able to move out some pieces and get some back and sign a free agent or go with some youth from within... If we are drafting good picks and it looks like some of these guys are going to pan out then I don't mind if we miss the playoffs for another season or so. Just as long as you see youth developing.

Anyone thinking they will blow it up as much as possible and try to start from scratch?
- hillbillydeluxe

No way. Certainly not straight off the bat anyway.

I agree with Whiskey that this love of blowing up the entire team is ridiculous. I do believe we should explore trading several key members that have made up the core of this team over the past 5 years, but not every single player of value.

If we are shipping out D, Edler and Tanev should be the guys we look at dealing. Garrison too but his return would likely be less than his worth. It would be silly to trade Bieksa (who should be our captain) or Hamhuis (our best D).

If we are shipping out F, Kesler, Higgins, and Hansen would be the guys I'd dangle. Guys like Burrows and the Sedins would likely net less than their value at present. Booth should be placed on waivers but would more than likely be untradeable.

All this said if I'm GM I'd be listening to offers for everyone. It's the responsible thing to do. But listening to offers for everyone and trading everyone are two different things entirely.

Good morning,

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No way.

What is with the love for Laughton, we have a much better version in Horvat while Gaunce and Cassels play relatively the same game.

"Laughton is two-way center whose primary skills are on the defensive side of the ledger. He is a hard-worker with a consistent approach to the game and plenty of smarts. Laughton is not a highly skilled player and it remains to be seen how he'll develop in this area, but he should be an effective third-line player with some potential for second-line duty."
- Whiskey-Tango

Laughton broke out offensively this year... He'd be a huge addition to the prospect pool.

Horvat = Laughton
Laughton > Gaunce
Laughton > Cassels

IMO

Sorry for the rant but, i do not agree with the need to ship out guys like Tanev, Hammer and Bieksa as they are the only guys preventing us from turning into a less-offensive version of the Oilers, Islanders and Panthers, not to mention the impact that would pose on our inexperienced rookies goalies.

If the new GM intends on moving any of the above it will signal a total intention to tank over the next 3-5 years...

Moving Hamhuis would be suicide, though i do think the return would be spectacular.
- Whiskey-Tango

This is the best time to strike if we want to trade Hammer. If we trade Hammer to lighting we can get Palat, 2014 1st and rights to Callaghan.

Imagine a top line of Brayden Schenn Callaghan and Kassian.
Second line of Sedins and Burrows

We can then get a Veteran goalie for 3-4 years. Help wit the work load of Lack.

Good morning,

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http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=59642
- Carol Schram

Gotta love how something sexual come sup everytime Carol posts that a new blog is up.