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Leaf Rumours

a guy like versteeg i'm sure would be of a lot of interest to pittsburgh -- he's a winger, but for the interim he can be shifted to centre... which is something he has done now and then throughout his career.

but the thing is, pittsburgh is really, really thin on assets to trade. they have a huge trade exception because of malkin. but unless dallas decides to deal richards, i don't think pittsburgh will be a player at the deadline. they have to realize that with malkin definitely out and crosby possibly out, this just isn't their year.
 
I agree they're painfully thin on assets up front (beyond Crosby, Malkin, Staal). Malkin is for sure done this season, and reports are saying Crosby could be back in 2 weeks or he could be out the rest of the season. Pittsburgh is still holding on strong to a playoff spot (4th overall, 12 points ahead of 9th), but things could change in the coming weeks. I think that Pittsburgh is still holding onto hope that Crosby will be back at somepoint this season, if not then playoffs, so if they are fighting for their lives come deadline day I'd think Shero would try to make a move to keep his team's playoff picture alive. They have a lot of options out there for wingers (Versteeg, Penner, Hemsky, Kovalev etc) that can be had for picks and prospects (in penner and hemsky's case a defensmen.

If Crosby is done for the year, then yea I agree that they'll bascially shut everything down.
 
Be nice to see us own a franchise player again. He probably wouldn't have anyone to play with.
 
Metal that is not a bad idea, I could see them having interest in Gus who they could control for a couple years.

On the Bogosian front, I think they would have some serious interest in Versteeg(we would have to add to him)..... and if Burke is serious about trading kabby and beauch then I think it would be something to seriously consider. The thing with teams like Atlanta, Edmonton etc is IMO they should prefer getting players that they can control for a few years even if the talent level is slightly lower than a different offer.

Lets go with Hemsky vs Versteeg..... Hemsky they have for one more year at 4.1 then he is UFA. Versteeg is also under contract for one more year at 3.083 but at that point is a RFA. For teams that have trouble attracting/keeping players the RFA status should increase the value of the player. IMO Hemsky is the better talent but when you bring contract into the fold it closes the gap quite a bit.
 
Bogosian is dangerously close to becoming the next Cam Barker, IMO.

And there's no chance the Pens move Staal now that Malkin is crippled.
 
Hoss said:
Gus for Okposo???
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Seems like a pretty lopsided trade for us at this point.

But then again, all comes down to who needs what and who has what. Islanders definitely need a goalie, and we definitely have one to spare.
 
Hemsky is an extremely frustrating player to have on your team. Super talented but he has a tendency to hang onto the puck to long and is made of glass.

He's another Gaborik. Possibly worth the risk but you are taking your chances.
 
Hoss said:
Gus for Okposo???
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They need Okposo more than they need a goalie.

With another season of no playoffs on the horizon, they'll find a cheap option in net to get them through this season.

I think Snow should have stepped down from the box to back-up Koskinen last night...
 
I can see Pittsburgh mvoing some prospects or depth on the blue line for a guy like Ales Hemsky....he fits a need both this year and beyond IMO.
 
Tone it down fellas with the personal attacks. I'll be cleaning up some of your responses, just a heads up.
 
back to rumours....

Ek is reporting that the habs and leafs have been talking about Beauchemin.... Beauch would be a fine fine pick up for the habs. Won't replace MArkov but would be a top pairing for them. I wouldn't do it just cuz it's the habs, but I would ask for alot.... Beauch for Subban or suck it.

Also I think the Pens look to someone like Umberger.... not too flashy not too soft. Columbus sucks again
 
Beauch would make a lot of sense for the Habs, but I don't think the Habs are trading Subban. But, can you believe Subban and Kadri on the same team? OMG. The Toronto reporters will never run out of things to write.
 
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