Comments on: Tough questions for some GMs

By: canucks4thecup

canucks4thecup — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:18:14 +0000

Well If I were Nieuwendyk I would resign Richards, but unfortunately because of ownership issues, it doesn't look like they will.

Calgary needs to fully rebuild in my mind. All though they have picked up their play of late, I still feel they will be hard pressed to make the playoffs let alone win when they get there. Feaster should trade Iginla and get a package in return which would include a lottery pick.

Senators should do the same thing, full rebuild. IF they can get a lottery pick for alfredson then DO IT!

By: canucks4thecup

canucks4thecup — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:13:59 +0000

If Atlanta would do this deal then if I were Tambellinni I would pull the trigger without a doubt

By: alpalstewart

alpalstewart — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:07:25 +0000

With the oilers in rebuild mode. Do you think Hemsky for Bogosian could be a possibility. Ive heard Bogosian's name mentioned for whatever reason and we all know Penner and Hemsky are up for grabs at the right price. i think this is a deal that would benefit both teams as the thrashers could use a top line forward and we know how the oilers need to rebuild the defence with youth. Just a thought from a die hard oilers fan. would hate to lose hemmer but we are loaded with small talented forwards and the defence needs work.

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:27:57 +0000

I haven't seen enough of Backlund this year to really see his potential so I'll take you work for it.

The West is tight, which is why I would prefer to prepare a little for the future. But yeah the price couldn't be so high otherwise it makes little sense.

By: albertateams

albertateams — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:23:40 +0000

I don't like the idea of moving Backlund, I Think he is going to be a really good player down the road. The package to move Regehr right now would have to be a clear overpayment, otherwise there is no point as the deal could wait untill the summer. If they could make a package of Hagman, Glencross and a mid level d prospect for a 25-30 year player that is an upgrade I would consider that (Weiss, Pavelski). The problem is I don't think those deals will be available.

I have no problem if mangement leaves the roster as is. Sure it would suck to loose some of our UFA's for nothing, but I would rather do that then give up Backlund, our 1st or one of our better prospects for a short term push.

It all depends on where we are in the standings after the next five games. To stay in the 8th spot I think we will have to win 3 maybe even 4 of our 5 games before the trade deadline, due to the games in hand that other teams have on us. If Calgary looses 4 of the five playoffs are history and might as well move out people.

The west is just so tight, out side of Colorado and Edmonton everyone else still has a shot at the playoffs. Its 10 points between 3 and 13th and most of the lower teams have games in hand so it could actually be closer.

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:08:12 +0000

I have to agree they will probably just stand pat going on deadline day. Its a tough situation. Do they go for a quick retool hoping to get some younger pieces that can mildly help now but help for the future? I would actually like to see if Regehr could get a young player. Or maybe Backlund and Hagman together.

By: albertateams

albertateams — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:59:08 +0000

Feaster is in kind of a strange spot there is no way Iginla or Kipper get moved and I would be shocked if any of J-bo, Reggie or Gio were moved.

What is more interesting to me is what he will do with guys like Glencross and Babchuk and to a lesser extent Hagman. Both Glencross (19 goals)and Babchuk (8-19-27 plus 5) are having very strong years and could probablly bring in a very good return given the limited amount of sellers at this time. Hagman is having a dissapointing season however he still could be moved for a decent return as he has 1 more year at 3 million.

The other option is the Flames could look at adding, they have cap room with Langkow on LTIR (most likely retiring at the end of year), and Kotalik down in Abbotsford. But two things concern me about this 1) do we tinker with a team that is currently showing fantastic chemistry and 2) what do we give up to add a player (the picks we have are 1st, 4th,5th, 6th, 7th) and our prospect pool isn't that deep.

Right now the Flames roster is as follows:

Tanguay Morrision Iginla
Glencross Jokinen Moss
Hagman Stajan Bourque
Kostopolous Backlund Jackman

(Bouma)

J-bo Reggie
Gio Sarich
Babchuk Staios

(Pardy, Micklson)

Kipper
Karlson

I really doubt the flames do much of anything. Maybe they add a bottom six forward for depth or a reliable 5-6 defenseman or trade a Staios or Pardy, but that's pretty much going to be it.