Comments on: Wings and Predators were highest on Smyth

By: Steven_Leafs

Steven_Leafs — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:25:26 +0000

the Whitney/Kubina deals are definitely not happening now that they have Gill, The Erat trade goes against what they are trying to do and the ANA deal is a massive underpayment (ANA isn't moving those guys anyway)

By: thisgamewelose

thisgamewelose — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:48:23 +0000

Way too many big trades to make by the deadline.

By: 93killer93

93killer93 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:08:10 +0000

Ana

Ryan, Fowler

Nsh

Kostitsyn, Hornqvist, Blum, 1st, 2nd(Nsh makes the Cup Finals)

Nsh

Erat

Det

1st, Smith

Nsh

Smith, Josi

Edm

Whitney

Nsh

Bouillon, 1st(Det)

Tmp

Kubina, 3rd

Summer

Sign

Weber 5 years 50.75

Suter 5 years 45.5

Parise 5 years 45.5

Radulov 1 year 3

Kubina 1 year 3

Parise-Fisher-Ryan

Wilson-Legwand-Radulov

Smith-Spaling- Bourque

Tootoo-Smithson-Halischuk

Suter-Weber

Whitney-Ellis

Fowler-Kubina

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:11:18 +0000

Most likely? He isn't available.

Maybe they are confident in Radulov coming back too...

By: mapleleafsfan

mapleleafsfan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:48:34 +0000

Why haven't they really pushed for ryan?

Maybe they have I guess, but he's basically a younger rick nash with a much better contract. They definitely have the near ready prospect depth to get it done.

By: mapleleafsfan

mapleleafsfan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:46:44 +0000

That would be a massive overpayment for smyth.. Brendan Smith is looking like a really nice prospect, pretty much ready for the pros. Wings fans are really high on him too. There'd be some serious outcry if they traded him for a future UFA, especially if it's not parise. I'd see it as similar to the leafs offering gardiner for smyth (obviously we're in a different position, but just player importance wise)... Wouldn't happen.

That said though, I am curious how much he would fetch. He's not exactly the most skilled guy in the world but he's a workhorse and a beauty playoff player.

By: hockey_lover

hockey_lover — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:38:57 +0000

Its awesome that they want to win. I figure most teams do. With something like $12mil in cap space, they certainly have the room to make it happen. They are keeping pace in a hard division and are positioned really well to make some noise at the deadline.

They have Rinne locked up which more than takes care of goaltending.

If they lock up Suter and Weber, the defense sure rounds itself out nicely.

Their forward core is solid but unspectacular. They get the job done by committee which, while admirable, I dont know if that will get it done. When you dont have ANY 30 goal guys and your leading point getter is on pace for 60pts (and then it drops to 54 by a dman), its pretty thin up front.

Again, they have the cap space to make something crazy happen. But will they?

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:34:57 +0000

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/story-behind-those-stanley-cup-champion-nashville-predators-163018620.html#more-25352

This is an interesting look into the mindset the Preds management has. They want to win a Cup and they are prepared to do what it takes. This has me sort of excited as a Preds fan.

By: KingCanada

KingCanada — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:06:48 +0000

Thats too bad…It would of been nice to see him in Detroit but I guess he doesnt want to move away again. Edmonton REALLY needs a young puck mover however..Would of been cool to see something like:To Detroit: Ryan SmythTo Edmonton: Brendan SmithSmyth for Smith lolBut I guess Edmonton management didnt want to make him cry again so hes off the market…hahahaCue the backlash