I think Thomas is gone...Tampa Bay or San Jose IMO.
It's the 20th pick. Mentioned a couple times now.
If you watch it online, he said that Savard could be used to get a defenseman, and that it could be a starting point in potental Kaberle talks.
I don't think anyone said the Penguins would be taking Grabs in the deal. They wouldn't want a 2.9 million dollar center I wouldn't think. If they'll give you a 20th for a player who's asking for more than you want to give him, then I think you take it.
Maybe you can give the 20th and Grabs to another team and move up a bit more.
Assuming a talent like Ryan or Semin can't be had in a Kabs trade, Savard isn't the worst idea ever. The only worrisome aspect is the concussion thing.
The B's with Seguin on the way would I'm sure like to have Bergeron and Krejci carry the load at centre while adding a significant offensive weapon on the blueline while they're at it. Kaberle-Chara would be a formidable top pairing.
Savard's a bit too old for us though. Great player but the rest of the core Burke is building is waaaaay younger.
that's the only scenario I'd personally be willing to give him up for a 20th pick. If I have a trade agreed upon which makes this team better now and in the future then sure. If not, i'd let kuly go. Much like hudler I am fairly sure guys this young who have experienced the NHL will come back eventually.
Also I really think if Burke makes it clear that it's the Leafs or
KHL for kuly, he'll resign.
Wow... we really have different opinions on what Kulemin is worth.
In fact I wouldn't even want the Habs to sign him without giving up anything for $3.5mil. If he was signed at like $1.5mil then I could see him having some value but if he's asking for $3.5 as reported then he has very little value.
Kuly to the Pens for the 20th overall...
Kaberle, Mitchell and the 20th overall to Anaheim for Bobby R.
Grabs for a low second...
Trade the second and your third for Sharp
Sign Kovulchuk for 8.5
Kovy Bozak Kessel
Ryan Kadri Sharp
Stalberg Hanson Sjostrom
Caputi XXX Orr
Beauch Phaneuf
Komi Gunnar
Schenn XXX
Why??? Chicago is ass strapped with the cap... asking for a first and a prospect for Byuf is a complete joke and no one will give that. What GM is going to want to help out the stanley cup champs?? They can't take on salary so offer them two picks.
Anaheim just lost their hall of fame puck moving defenseman and really don't have much else on the back end comparable to Kaberle. (and no I don't compare Visnovsky to Kaberle) The reports are that Ryan doesn't want more than Getz and PErry, then why the hell is it taking so long, and why are they not even talking to Ryan (again according to that article)
And maybe Kovy takes 8.5 to be a star in the biggest hockey market with probably the best russian community outside of Moscow.
These are all ideas, that have some possibility.