I read it. Don't agree with it.

There is a huge middle ground from where we are, to "wanting to be like Darcy"

Straw man arguments
- sbroads24

All morning you've been posting about how you don't want to give up anything. Whether it be prospects, picks, whatever.

Well, this team as is is not going to cut it. And you have to give to get.

By wanting something in return for nothing, you have the same mentality that Regier had which is why the team is currently in the state it's in.

I just thank my lucky stars that you are not our GM.

Welcome to the draft.....
- sbroads24

Welcome to the fact that this team built as it is now is no where near Stanley Cup contenders. You need to add good NHL players. You do that by trading players, prospects and picks. Not by waiting for players to maybe pan out. Welcome to last place yet again.

Yes, because we totally won't be relevant until our 2nd 1st comes up.
- Herzeleid

Here's the logic

Our 1st rounder is the make or break piece because we need a top 6 forward, but it will probably be a bust anyways or take years to pan out, BUT....Some team will gladly give up a really good player for the pick

For any forward too.

We need to get one this year otherwise they will never be available again
- sbroads24

Just keep the pick try and get the the best offensive Dman available.

We shouldn't be trading any of our current good D prospects.

We don't need another top6 winger, we have 3 of them in Kane, Moulson, and Ennis, and Hodgson and Grigs to fill the last spot. You could even use Girgs in the top 6 for next year. We don't need a temporary top6 winger at the expense of a 1st round pick and good prospects.

All morning you've been posting about how you don't want to give up anything. Whether it be prospects, picks, whatever.

Well, this team as is is not going to cut it. And you have to give to get.

By wanting something in return for nothing, you have the same mentality that Regier had which is why the team is currently in the state it's in.

I just thank my lucky stars that you are not our GM.
- HonkFortheGoose

David Backes.

He's not Canadian though so not sure Murray would be interested.

All morning you've been posting about how you don't want to give up anything. Whether it be prospects, picks, whatever.

Well, this team as is is not going to cut it. And you have to give to get.

By wanting something in return for nothing, you have the same mentality that Regier had which is why the team is currently in the state it's in.

I just thank my lucky stars that you are not our GM.
- HonkFortheGoose

OMG this...

Welcome to the fact that this team built as it is now is no where near Stanley Cup contenders. You need to add good NHL players. You do that by trading players, prospects and picks. Not by waiting for players to maybe pan out. Welcome to last place yet again.
- Stripes77

Or by drafting good players

Just keep the pick try and get the the best offensive Dman available.

We shouldn't be trading any of our current good D prospects.

We don't need another top6 winger, we have 3 of them in Kane, Moulson, and Ennis, and Hodgson and Grigs to fill the last spot. You could even use Girgs in the top 6 for next year. We don't need a temporary top6 winger at the expense of a 1st round pick and good prospects.
- Herzeleid

We need a true top line RW. That's assuming Kane is the top line LW. We do in fact need more top end wingers.

All morning you've been posting about how you don't want to give up anything. Whether it be prospects, picks, whatever.

Well, this team as is is not going to cut it. And you have to give to get.

By wanting something in return for nothing, you have the same mentality that Regier had which is why the team is currently in the state it's in.

I just thank my lucky stars that you are not our GM.
- HonkFortheGoose

Not true but go on.....

need to find the same giff with the hampster stuck too the wheel and spinning around.
- cabin

Or by drafting good players
- sbroads24

And waiting 3-5 years for them to develop which counters your 2-3 year Stanley Cup Contenders argument. Keep talking in circles you're GREAT at it.

I want to trade Hodgson and a pick for Eriksson.

I want to trade Hodgson and a pick for Eriksson.
- TheSabresTaco

But you can't trade picks...

And waiting 3-5 years for them to develop which counters your 203 year Stanley Cup Contenders argument. Keep talking in circles you're GREAT at it.
- Stripes77

That's a long time to wait.

We're only a quarter of the way there.

Not true but go on.....
- sbroads24

Just curious.. what are you looking to give up for top line talent. Specifically.

I also didn't realize that someone like TJ Oshie or Ryan O'Reilly would either. It works both ways
- sbroads24

This makes no sense?

Oshie or ROR would dismantle are future by giving up a first and second round pick for them.

But you can't trade picks...
- Stripes77

Oh my bad. nvm then

I want to buyout Hodgson and trade a pick for Eriksson.
- TheSabresTaco

Fixed.

We need a true top line RW. That's assuming Kane is the top line LW. We do in fact need more top end wingers.
- Stripes77

How many good, true top line RW players are available that we would be able to make a deal for?

And I've seen almost all of you guys mention top6 winger in the trade for our first.

Or by drafting good players
- sbroads24

Which may or may not actually make the NHL in 3-4 years if at all.

That's a long time to wait.

We're only a quarter of the way there.


- dadeadhead

I fixed it already "2-3 year"

Just curious.. what are you looking to give up for top line talent. Specifically.
- TheSabresTaco

But you can't trade picks...
- Stripes77

Hey do you think that we could substitute the 1st rounder with like a 5th rounder? I mean, they are all busts so whats really the difference?

- jochfr

You win today.

How many good, true top line RW players are available that we would be able to make a deal for?

And I've seen almost all of you guys mention top6 winger in the trade for our first.
- Herzeleid

Kessel comes to mind. It would cost more but not something that would bleed us dry.