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Can't argue that, but if Holland plans on trading him, signing him to a short term deal makes the most sense.

Out of curiosity, what pairing did Daley play on with the Pens?

Interesting, where you would you play Rasmussen?

Ironic word choice, but thank you.

Thanks for your input but this has nothing to do with lines, its roster management. If you read my original post, I didnt post lines, you did. You don't like my thread, don't post in it.

Funny thing is, the Lions did exactly what you want. They got top pick after top pick after top pick with nothing to show for it. If the Lions taught me anything, it's that tanking for a high draft picks guarantees s***. It's about draft the right players, and developing them the right way.

Wrong thread....please move on. This is a thread about what we are going to ice based on our current roster, not another thread for you to whine about Holland.

That's only 21 players though if Sproul and Konrwall are in IR, your allowed 23, Right?

Ownership/management want the playoffs, it is what it is. We're not tanking, we are clearly doing a re-build on the fly. Best to hope for is that our kids develop as our vets slowly but surely become UFA's and eventually we have a new crop of stars. I get the Mike Valenti school of thought on tanking, but it's just not going to happen. Personally I would like something in the middle, but you have to be a realist.

That actually made me laugh out loud

Mitch Callahan signs with the Oilers http://www.wxyz.com/sports/hockey/red-wings/edmonton-oilers-sign-forward-mitch-callahan

Looking into Daley some more, he seems like a good player but he has a pretty bad injury history. Since 2014 he hasn't stayed healthy Here are his GP over the past few years: 2016-17 - 56 games (had an upper body injury, knee surgery, and missed games in playoffs with a lower body injury) 2016-16 - 82 games (broke ankle in the playoffs) 2014-15 - 68 games (knee injuries, and ankle injuries) 2013-14- 67 games (ankle injury) Didnt realize this initially, another injury prone D-man is not what we need. Hopefully he is back to 100%.

Maybe not to you, but read the thread as it's clear some people get so worked up from such small moves because it's Holland. Don't get me wrong, I'm not for this move, I just don't think it matters. The more I think about it, I don't even think Calgary will even see a pick.

I havent watched too much of Daley. What about his game do you not like?

It's a 7th round "conditional pick", it doesn't matter. You are making mountains out of mole hills. You realize with it being conditional, they can just not hit the condition and give up nothing. You can't trade a player for nothing in the NHL as far as I know, so this is the only way to do it.

It's a backup AHL goaltender, it really doesn't matter. Plus it's conditional likely based on how many games he plays. If he sucks, they bench him and lose nothing.

And you have been so good lately. I guess you can suppress the troll all you want, but eventually it's going to come out. Come on Jonas, your better then that now.

With the shift in the odds for the lottery pick, tanking has become less important when it comes to acquiring a top pick. Just look at Colorado and Phily this season. Colorado had one of the worst seasons in years and got the 4th pick, Philly just missed the playoffs and got the 2nd pick. To answer your question though, you're probably not wrong. It's definitely a move that was made to get the team into the playoffs. Not even going to say once you get in you have a chance, I know that's a trigger for you lol.

Disagree. The problem is because people are upset with Holland in general, they nitpick every little thing he does. A move like this should have no reaction because every team makes moves like this. SJ added Antoine Bibeau, you think their fans even care. This isnt me defending Holland, its just trying to put things in perspective.

Plus that is where he got his start. Played in Nashville from 2000-2007.

Don't see it happening, especially when AA is the most likely Wing to be traded. Easier to move a player when his cap hit is low.

You guys are hilarious, only on this board would a trade for an AHL backup upset people.

I have to say, I am quite surprised by the lack of rage regarding this deal. Sounds like this is a deal nobody "loves" but nobody outside of the usually cynical "hate" it. I would have preferred to let the kids play, but the more I read about it the more I'm becoming ok with it. Would look a lot better if guys like E, Kronwall, etc. were not under contract.

As much as we all love it, in the US hockey is a niche sport.

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