LeftWinger

I can look around, but they said it this morning on this broadcast.

That'd be funny if I were freaking out and screaming and calling names. Sorry to disappoint you guys, but it's not happening. Sorry you wasted a bowl of popcorn.

You would think he'd be after helm and Abby as well.

What I don't get is Yzerman has said he isn't trading anyone from the roster or Foote, so how else would be acquire Karlsson? He may as well give us that 1st for Green and get him down there. Ok.

I don't get all this call down stuff. Who's freaking out?

One thing that will be worse that not trading anyone, is accepting crap in return. Like I said, with the prices today, if we trade Green Nyquist and Tatar, that should give us 4 total 1sts. But I have a feeling well have 6 3rds instead. So yes, what I'm saying is if teams are gonna try to fleece us, is rather keep everyone. But Kenny is so easily fleeced. I think he'd be making a mistake not approving a trade to Vegas...if they showed interest.

He called it Maintaining the Culture. We'll see though. It ain't over til it's over.

I don't know where this comes from. Not even freaking or cursing today. But it is amazing these returns for lessor players than the ones we have "on the block." But hey, we all know Holland can't make a good deal. He still has a couple hours to make us believe he is a good GM.

Funny thing is, the three guys traded today so far weren't even on the scrolling "on the block" graphic at 8 this morning.

Funny, even when there is no anger and rage, I'm angry and raging....i think I'm pretty calm today. But ya I believe there will be tons of disappointment today, but hey, maintain that culture!

...another 2018 1st gone. When is ours coming? With these prices there's no reason why we shouldn't have 4 1sts after 3 pm.

2018 1sts from playoff teams are disappearing. Hawks will now have a lottery pick AND a pick where they usually pick. Wasn't that supposed to be our scenario?

Hartman gets a 1st a 4th and a player? I would think that would've been more than acceptable for Tatar. You know the answer.

Yawn!

Looks good now!

Wow 5 posts! I think you're having your own bidding war!

Watching this a there are a few teams that have said they ARE looking for players with term left. Edmonton and Calgary have said it. The opportunity is there, I hope Kenny can get a deal to get rid of these contracts. Nyquist, Tatar and Helm would all look good on one of those teams.

I think 30 other teams are laughing at them too. I was hoping that would dictate the prices this year, but I'm thinking GM's all feel that was severe overpayment and won't make the same mistake.

I like Lawless' take on Vegas should consider Green. Could get a better return out west. As long as green accepts it.

Either way we sure have a barn burner going today so far! There has to be a lot of phone calls going on, it's reassuring that everyone is taking their time today.

Well, we'll see I guess. But I am highly skeptical, especially after his words yesterday about the culture and open for business for the next two. It just sounds like typical Holland rhetoric. It would be freaking awesome to get what we're looking for....or hoping for.

Not verbatim, but by saying the things he said a couple of weeks ago when he said he is going to acquire assets in the form of picks, prospects and cap relief, now he says the whole "maintain the culture" garbage along with he's open for business for the next two years it's like he pretty much said nothing is imminent. If he gets his 4th round pick with conditions for Green, he'll turn his phone off for the rest of the day. It's the Holland way. Doesn't matter the high returns others are getting, Holland can't and won't get a 1st or a high prospect for Green. When you say you'll shed cap, it means dumping your high contracts with term, when you realize nobody wants your stupid ass overpaid players, you come up with crap like "maintain the culture."

I suppose I should've specified, they'll have less value at the draft and throughout summer. TDL is when a player is most valuable. Look at the prices being paid so far.

Peanuts is what you'll get later trying to trade them after today. This is the time when playoff teams are looking(and paying) for the extra piece that will allow them to win now. Nobody will be interested in any of those players come draft and later. Kenny pretty much said yesterday in his conference that he isn't making any deals today. He's open for business for the next two years. Meaning he probably isnt going to make any moves this deadline and nothing even until next deadline or the one after that. Green maybe. When he said he wants to maintain the culture of vets with a kid or two slowly coming in, he just means everything is going to be status quo as it's been for 5 years now. Not trading vets, not giving a kid a spot until he's proven he's earned it....blah blah blah. Get ready for a mediocre return for Green today and that's 100% it. Meanwhile you'll see players with lessor ability moving around for great returns! Once again Kenny will leave us with excuses. I wouldn't even be surprised if Green in still with us after 3.

Tin Cup then?