If it makes the team better, YES....
- Ur Not Me

you sound like Milbury.. let's trade the future for a bunch of Veterans.. great idea. worked well for Rangers.

If the difference between getting eberle or hall is adding nelson or strome to the package then you add one of them.
- Isles_since_6

After these playoffs, you wouldn't have to try too hard to convince me to add both

He is the heart and soul of this team and if he is gone they will all be worse for it... period. I have watched very talented teams with zero toughness Stink in this league b/c they were intimidated. Martin is worth A LOT more than 2 mill a year. What he brings is FAR better than a Bailey at his number.
- niteislander

No he's not. Not at all.

After these playoffs, you wouldn't have to try too hard to convince me to add both
- eichiefs9

I don't think strome should have been scratched, I think it should have been nelson. he's a very timid player for a guy who scored 26 goals. could that change with coaching? possibly.

you sound like Milbury.. let's trade the future for a bunch of Veterans.. great idea. worked well for Rangers.
- niteislander

Im his cousin.....

If the difference between getting eberle or hall is adding nelson or strome to the package then you add one of them.
- Isles_since_6

Let's not put Hall and Eberle in the same sentence. Hall is a MUCH better player than Eberle. If you traded a Hamonic and Brock Nelson for an Eberle it would be 1 year away from being called a horrific trade as Brock continued to get better and would surpass Eberle in stats.

He is the heart and soul of this team and if he is gone they will all be worse for it... period. I have watched very talented teams with zero toughness Stink in this league b/c they were intimidated. Martin is worth A LOT more than 2 mill a year. What he brings is FAR better than a Bailey at his number.
- niteislander

If you pay your fourth liners more than 2 mil each you end up without top end talent because you can’t afford to pay them. He’s a good bottom line guy, but he’s not worth more than 1.8 imo.

No he's not. Not at all.
- eichiefs9

Yes He is... you are 100% wrong.

If you pay your fourth liners more than 2 mil each you end up without top end talent because you can’t afford to pay them. He’s a good bottom line guy, but he’s not worth more than 1.8 imo.
- Isles_since_6

Clutterbuck makes how much?

I don't think strome should have been scratched, I think it should have been nelson. he's a very timid player for a guy who scored 26 goals. could that change with coaching? possibly.
- Isles_since_6

I don't know. He certainly has the talent. Not really sure what his issue is. I think one of those two are gone next year, just a hunch.

Let's not put Hall and Eberle in the same sentence. Hall is a MUCH better player than Eberle. If you traded a Hamonic and Brock Nelson for an Eberle it would be 1 year away from being called a horrific trade as Brock continued to get better and would surpass Eberle in stats.
- niteislander

You need to go back and read my post again. I don’t think you understood it.

Yes He is... you are 100% wrong.
- niteislander

I'm not, but OK.

Should have been traded within the last 2yrs, but u homers think he's some good player, dumbass cant even stay on his skates.....

Frans - has to go, keep another player who hasn't done anything, you guys crack me up with this team.....

Martin - not going anywhere bc of girlfriend but honestly is a 4th line player that "IS" replaceable....
- Ur Not Me

So you are letting #2 and #3 in points for this team just walk? Is there a sale at the local Piggly Wiggly on replacements? WHO is going to come here? This team hasn't landed a certifiable FA in years.

There has to be a gameplan, if they over price themselves out then there is nothing you can do. But you can't just let everyone go knowing this team has a hard time signing FA's. Then it will be rebuild #2.

I'd be fine with dumping Kulemin and moving Clutterbuck up, but I don't want anymore guys like Martin. Physical is good, but if you can't function as a hockey player I don't have much interest.

No idea what will happen with any potential trades with Edmonton, but a guy like Hendricks would be a nice throw-in to take Martin's place. He's not young, but he's a capable player that fits on the fourth line, makes reasonable money and is only signed through the end of next season.
- eichiefs9

I always wanted Chimera bc of his speed being a 4th liner but his days are ending soon enough bc of age...

Clutterbuck makes how much?
- niteislander

Does matt martin kill penalties? Does matt martin score 15 goals a year?

So you are letting #2 and #3 in points for this team just walk? Is there a sale at the local Piggly Wiggly on replacements? WHO is going to come here? This team hasn't landed a certifiable FA in years.

There has to be a gameplan, if they over price themselves out then there is nothing you can do. But you can't just let everyone go knowing this team has a hard time signing FA's. Then it will be rebuild #2.
- special_k1074

That's the problem new ownership has to figure out, and Snow has to do a better job with....

So you are letting #2 and #3 in points for this team just walk? Is there a sale at the local Piggly Wiggly on replacements? WHO is going to come here? This team hasn't landed a certifiable FA in years.

There has to be a gameplan, if they over price themselves out then there is nothing you can do. But you can't just let everyone go knowing this team has a hard time signing FA's. Then it will be rebuild #2.
- special_k1074

This team doesn’t take the next step with okposo at 7 mil per on the roster. He’s not going to be part of it and he is replaceable.

If you pay your fourth liners more than 2 mil each you end up without top end talent because you can’t afford to pay them. He’s a good bottom line guy, but he’s not worth more than 1.8 imo.
- Isles_since_6

I agree. You cannot overpay Martin.

That's the problem new ownership has to figure out, and Snow has to do a better job with....
- Ur Not Me

You would hope new ownership and maybe a new GM and coach would have better luck in signing FA's. Wang being out of the picture can only help.

You would hope new ownership and maybe a new GM and coach would have better luck in signing FA's. Wang being out of the picture can only help.
- ses111

I think the Wang/Snow gong show just didn't get the proper respect around the league.

I think the Wang/Snow gong show just didn't get the proper respect around the league.
- Ur Not Me

I agree. It was that much more than the Coli,

Let's not put Hall and Eberle in the same sentence. Hall is a MUCH better player than Eberle. If you traded a Hamonic and Brock Nelson for an Eberle it would be 1 year away from being called a horrific trade as Brock continued to get better and would surpass Eberle in stats.
- niteislander

Might be a bit optimistic I think. Brock does many things well and I for one am very much a fan (although his playoff performance...). But for all his warts Eberle is and will continue to be a borderline elite scoring RW.
I don't know if Brock's production will ever reach the level that Eberle produces at, but I think down the stretch he will be a more complete player in all aspects of the game.

Might be a bit optimistic I think. Brock does many things well and I for one am very much a fan (although his playoff performance...). But for all his warts Eberle is and will continue to be a borderline elite scoring RW.
I don't know if Brock's production will ever reach the level that Eberle produces at, but I think down the stretch he will be a more complete player in all aspects of the game.
- Wildschwein

Just shut up and take Hamonic and Bailey for Hall and the 4th.

I'd be fine with dumping Kulemin and moving Clutterbuck up, but I don't want anymore guys like Martin. Physical is good, but if you can't function as a hockey player I don't have much interest.

No idea what will happen with any potential trades with Edmonton, but a guy like Hendricks would be a nice throw-in to take Martin's place. He's not young, but he's a capable player that fits on the fourth line, makes reasonable money and is only signed through the end of next season.
- eichiefs9

Keep your sweaty mitts off my Hendricks. (frank)er would be the Captain if it was up to me.

Just shut up and take Hamonic and Bailey for Hall and the 4th.
- eichiefs9

Can you at least buy me a drink before you try and (frank) me?