Comments on: Rumor Roundup

By: rtpuckhog

rtpuckhog — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:38:53 +0000

Let's not forget that SJ is gonna have to give up a man or two to get Chara so that will free up some space immediately or by avoiding a resigning or two in the offseason.

Could we see Marleau rumors about this one soon? As a local fan it would be hard to let go of Marleau but he's a little slow out of the gate in a year that he needs to be proving himself. Other possible Sharks trade "bait" could be; Davison, Ehrhoff, McLaren (cause his role would be filled by Chara and Boston would probably like him back) on the back end and Bernier, Rissmiller, Clowe or Brown. Any two at the most and I'd probably add a draft pick to boot. I don't think Boston wants to see any more 2-for-1 or 3-for-1 deals though.

On a side note, the Roenick signing is starting off well. He looks like the Roenick of the Chicago days... almost. I mentioned (the day it was printed) that this was a good move for him and we would see a rejuvenated JR, and I'm stoked that he's finally in a Sharks jersey, albeit a really shitty looking one.

By: Rico71

Rico71 — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:43:41 +0000

Well said.

By: Rico71

Rico71 — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:43:09 +0000

Change the coach. MacT sucks. The players are tuning him out completely. Hire Bob Hartley. He is a good coach that was stuck in a pathetic franchise.

By: elburito

elburito — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:25:59 +0000

I thinks its time that the Oil gave Jason Allison a call… or at least make a *****ing trade to help kick start this team…

By: turdfergusson

turdfergusson — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:29:03 +0000

LOL... ouch

By: RealisticNick

RealisticNick — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:20:26 +0000

I don't get what the Habs have to do with Matt Carle. He was a second rounder, any team could have taken him.

By: senators101

senators101 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:19:54 +0000

I don't expect to see a one or 2 year deal out of some of those players though. They need to leave room for them otherwise they are as good as gone come summer time.

The combined total of increased wage of Michalek, Thornton, and Marleau, will be less than the 5 million bucks.

Obviously Chara fits the price now, but I guess its both reasons, the combined 10+ million in space taken next year hat doesn't allow for it to happen.

By: MR40

MR40 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:11:07 +0000

Bernier has a career high of like 35 point's or something. He might fetch 1.75 million. Pavelski hasn't even played a full season yet. 1.1 million is reasonable for him. Clowe hasn't played a full season yet. Maybe 1.2 million. Carle has been good, but at the most is worth 2.4 million. Ehrhoff might be worth 1.6 million.

Those contract's won't be problam's. That might be an extra 5 million against the Cap. The problam will be the extension of Marleau, Michalek, and Thornton.

They probably can't afford Chara by next year, but they could now for sure.

By: Rico71

Rico71 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:30:42 +0000

What is SJ gona have to give up to get Chara anyway? I would not trade youth for Chara.

Boston will want at least 1 defenseman in return...and I guess that they would ask for Carle. SJ will never let that guy go. He's at 20...the #1 defenseman in SJ.

Another great goof on the part of the Habs.

By: senators101

senators101 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:29:14 +0000

Maybe the cap problem they were having was to make sure they keep everyone else there in the future as well. They got a heavy list of ufa's and rfa's to sign at the end of the year:
People worth mentioning:
Bernier (RFA), Pavelski (RFA), Clowe (RFA), Carle (RFA), Ehrhoff (RFA).