*-> Reports out of Boston have the Bruins attempting to shop Michael Ryder to continue to clear cap space for the return of Marco Sturm. The Bruins now have enough space to bring Marc Savard back into the fold but still lack cap for Sturm. Many are still anticipating a Marc Savard deal as he's one of the few movable pieces in Boston. Ryder is playing well but his contract is too heavy for many teams to take on at this point in the season so look for another player to be shipped out instead. Ference should now be safe that Hunwick has been moved as well as the rest of the defense corps. Another name to watch is Dan Paille who also could be moved.
*-> Kevin Bieksa has been sick the past week with Pneumonia so no panic or excitement yet for Vancouver fans. People are now linking the Montreal Canadiens with Bieksa once again. I still find these rumors doubtful but many around the hockey world are claiming a trade with Washington is imminent. The Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals are the more likely deal at this point.
More soon..
2 comments:
Scoopz,
What do you think is going to happen this summer? There are a number of teams (Ottawa comes immediately to mind) that have loads of cap room but there seems to be a lack of high quality free agents out there. Will teams reach to overpay mediocre players during the summer, or will GMs take their cap room into the season to use it as trade leverage? Think about it, I'm sure Murray could fleece Boston out of Savard or at least one of their young (Not Seguin) prospects if he was willing to take on a little salary. I'm just afraid the Sens will go out in desperation mode to sign a Williams/Gagne/Hamrlik/Jovocop type who is on the back nine of their careers.
CA
Hmm, that is a concern CA. But dont worry about the Sens, Bryan Murray does not make it a policy to overpay 36+yr olds...
Seriously though, I think Murray genuinely believes he will have prospects to step in for the old Soviets he'll lose for nothing in the spring (barring an unforeseen deadline deal, but Ottawa should be at least competinging for a playoff spot).
What I am afraid of is that if he is not fired after another a first round exit, he will do exactly what he has done the past 2 summers/CA's scenario. I personally would rather see them rebuild, develop the pieces they have, and maybe bring in some new/younger guys with the money saved. What do you think Scoopz?
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