Yeah, but they have nothing to show for him but a 6th rounder and cap space
It would be like MB pretty much giving away Eller
Apparently they want a defenceman – Boyle? Niskanen? Ehrhoff?
Not really.
Tampa probably didn't think much of Gagner and just acquired him so that someone could take Purcell off their hands.
The whole point was to create cap space. Now that I think about it, with Stamkos & Filpulla as their two centers, I think they might try to get a good winger like Hemsky/Iginla/Moulson. Their d is weak, but they have 6 d-men signed for next season (7 if you include Ohlund, but he's all but retired at this point) with Sustr probably getting re-signed soon. I mean, maybe they could get some D, but they have a much bigger need on wing.
I would take Teddy Purcel as a 3rd liner...he's a good depth guy
The Lightning are retaining one-third of Gagner's salary.
I would too.
...But not at $4.5M.
Jesus. That's highway robbery by Arizona. They get a second line center at ~$3.5M and a fourth line plug for virtually nothing.
Yeah, but they have nothing to show for him but a 6th rounder and cap space
It would be like MB pretty much giving away Eller
Cap space is an asset. This may well turn out to be a shrewd manoeuvre if they've been talking to someone for the last couple of days.
Donnie, don't get so worked up. It's mot our problem.
Tampa creating cap space is very much an issue for the Habs.
Tampa creating cap space is very much an issue for the Habs.
Thank you for setting me straight :shocked:
Won't be the last time. But I don't mind.
Cap space is an asset. This may well turn out to be a shrewd manoeuvre if they've been talking to someone for the last couple of days.