D-men I want here...

[daniel1 32]

I'm not going to put Witt in this list because I think he will probably take too much to get and Kenny is not going to give up Hudler for him. These other guys are a little more "under the radar" but I'll give you my rationale for picking them up and hopefully one of them will wind up here.

Steve Staios - he was voted the MVP on the Oilers by his teamates just two years ago. He has some offensive upside but with the Oilers acquiring Pronger and the emergence of M.A. Bergeron this year, he has not seen as much ice time, or PP time. He is no pushover, he plays with an edge and is not shy about dropping the gloves (137PIM in 01 , 108 in 02 and 96 in 03) he is also one of the fastest skaters on the Oilers and moves the puck well too. He makes 1.6 this year but I don't know how long he's signed for. If it's just this year, great; if it's this year and another one I'd be OK paying him that next year too and dropping Woolley/Chelios.

Denis Gauthier - loves to hit, open ice, along the boards, and in front of the net. Doesn't drop the gloves much but if this is a "for playoffs" pick up then you can throw fighting out the window cause it never happens there anyways. He is decent defensively, won't contribute much in the way of offense but we have lots of guys for the PP anyways. Phoenix won't make the playoffs, they may take a mid-level prospect and a pick for him. He makes 1.3m this year but again I don't know how long his contract is for but I would keep him even if he had another year left on it at that price.

Brad Lukowich - Islanders aren't going to the playoffs. This would be a guy you could have for a second/third round pick. Prototypical stay at home defensman. Not a big hitter but will clear the net and put the body on forwards coming into the zone. Has the rep of being a good team guy from his days in Dallas. Only makes 1mil this season. Would not be my first choice but would be a solid depth 5/6th guy to have around. An upgrade over Wooley/Rivers for sure.

Andy Sutton - 6'6, 245lbs. Plays a physical game. Will drop the gloves for teamates when needed. Can take bad penalties but on a disciplined team like Detroit, I don't think he would be as prone to that as on a Hartley coached team like Atlanta. Addresses our "toughness factor" in a big way (can even take on the heavies). Doesn't upgrade the position over Woolley/Rivers, but brings a much needed element while not hurting us as a 5/6th D man who could also play the wing if toughness was needed to be injected for a certain matchup (Nashville). He is making 1.8m this year and is only 31.

Out of these 4, I would prefer Staios first, then Gauthier, Sutton, and as a last option, Lukowich.

Get on the phone Holland, there's picks and prospects to be dealt!!

(btw I wouldn't part with Hudler, Grigs, McGrath, Quincey, Filpula or Abdelkader for any of these above guys, I think they could all be had for 2nd rounders, mid grade prospects or both).

[CupCrazy22 6]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing Staios actually. He is underrated for the player he is. I wouldn't mind the other 3 but easily would take Staios.

[RyanBarnes! 293]

I'd take Gauthier, but he wouldn't help us in the toughness department.

[fightfan24 0]

I like Staios but (like the others) would cost something we may not wish to give up. In the new NHL draft picks are more important than ever.

[fatcat6 0]

I'd take Lukowich.

I usually favor stay at home defenseman when it comes to trading, and he's proved himself to be okay. Wouldn't be a bad move, and like you said, wouldn't cost to much to get him.

[Barnes52 0]

Daniel-

Nice thread, I'd take Staios, but I doubt Edmonton would trade him to a conference rival. Sutton intrigues me also, he's a hard hitter and plays with an edge.

Edited February 20, 2006 by Barnes52

[Heaton 1]

Daniel-

Nice thread, I'd take Staios, but I doubt Edmonton would trade him to a conference rival. Sutton intrigues me also, he's a hard hitter and plays with an edge.

With Waddell guarnteeing the playoffs, I doubt they'd trade any of their starters.

[fatcat6 0]

I'd also take Gauthier, because I would like to see some open ice hitting, and we could use a tough like defenseman that Lilja hasn't been, which I was hoping he would be.

[CanesFreakinDet 0]

While i would adore seeing Witt in a Wings jersey to deepen the D....I have been hearing now that the Canes are in the bidding...one can hope...

[fatcat6 0]

I agree with Heaton, the Wings won't trade any of their starters, being how the good the team is right now. Unless things go south, which they won't, then a trade will me made.

[Cobra84 0]

What about Jay bouwmeester ?

[wingsfan27 1]

I'm not going to put Witt in this list because I think he will probably take too much to get and Kenny is not going to give up Hudler for him. These other guys are a little more "under the radar" but I'll give you my rationale for picking them up and hopefully one of them will wind up here.

Steve Staios - he was voted the MVP on the Oilers by his teamates just two years ago. He has some offensive upside but with the Oilers acquiring Pronger and the emergence of M.A. Bergeron this year, he has not seen as much ice time, or PP time. He is no pushover, he plays with an edge and is not shy about dropping the gloves (137PIM in 01 , 108 in 02 and 96 in 03) he is also one of the fastest skaters on the Oilers and moves the puck well too. He makes 1.6 this year but I don't know how long he's signed for. If it's just this year, great; if it's this year and another one I'd be OK paying him that next year too and dropping Woolley/Chelios.

Denis Gauthier - loves to hit, open ice, along the boards, and in front of the net. Doesn't drop the gloves much but if this is a "for playoffs" pick up then you can throw fighting out the window cause it never happens there anyways. He is decent defensively, won't contribute much in the way of offense but we have lots of guys for the PP anyways. Phoenix won't make the playoffs, they may take a mid-level prospect and a pick for him. He makes 1.3m this year but again I don't know how long his contract is for but I would keep him even if he had another year left on it at that price.

Brad Lukowich - Islanders aren't going to the playoffs. This would be a guy you could have for a second/third round pick. Prototypical stay at home defensman. Not a big hitter but will clear the net and put the body on forwards coming into the zone. Has the rep of being a good team guy from his days in Dallas. Only makes 1mil this season. Would not be my first choice but would be a solid depth 5/6th guy to have around. An upgrade over Wooley/Rivers for sure.

Andy Sutton - 6'6, 245lbs. Plays a physical game. Will drop the gloves for teamates when needed. Can take bad penalties but on a disciplined team like Detroit, I don't think he would be as prone to that as on a Hartley coached team like Atlanta. Addresses our "toughness factor" in a big way (can even take on the heavies). Doesn't upgrade the position over Woolley/Rivers, but brings a much needed element while not hurting us as a 5/6th D man who could also play the wing if toughness was needed to be injected for a certain matchup (Nashville). He is making 1.8m this year and is only 31.

Out of these 4, I would prefer Staios first, then Gauthier, Sutton, and as a last option, Lukowich.

Get on the phone Holland, there's picks and prospects to be dealt!!

(btw I wouldn't part with Hudler, Grigs, McGrath, Quincey, Filpula or Abdelkader for any of these above guys, I think they could all be had for 2nd rounders, mid grade prospects or both).

nice topic , defencemen which we could actually acquire .....and then you add steve staios lmao common dude , hes the captain of edmonton and one of theit top defencemen , hes not going anywhere

[Seth 0]

Cory Sarich

Jaroslav Spacek

James Wisniewski

Bruno Gervais

Chris Campoli

Steve Montador

Jason Holland

Alexei Semenov

Mike Van Ryn (ideal for Kronwall)

Jim Vandermeer (would be awesome)

Alex Henry

Willie Mitchell (I swear perfect fit)

Tomas Mojzis

Steve McCarthy

Kevin Bieksa

Bryan Allen (one of my favorites)

[Henkka 0]

Fûck them all, we have Niklas Kronwall.

[bogeygolfer 4]

Fûck them all, we have Niklas Kronwall.

[RyanBarnes! 293]

Cory Sarich

I don't expect him to be traded now, but I hope Detroit take interest when he becomes a UFA this summer. I love his game.

[lamf 0]

I'm not going to put Witt in this list because I think he will probably take too much to get and Kenny is not going to give up Hudler for him.  These other guys are a little more "under the radar" but I'll give you my rationale for picking them up and hopefully one of them will wind up here.

Steve Staios - he was voted the MVP on the Oilers by his teamates just two years ago.  He has some offensive upside but with the Oilers acquiring Pronger and the emergence of M.A. Bergeron this year, he has not seen as much ice time, or PP time.  He is no pushover, he plays with an edge and is not shy about dropping the gloves (137PIM in 01 , 108 in 02 and 96 in 03) he is also one of the fastest skaters on the Oilers and moves the puck well too.  He makes 1.6 this year but I don't know how long he's signed for.  If it's just this year, great; if it's this year and another one I'd be OK paying him that next year too and dropping Woolley/Chelios. 

Denis Gauthier - loves to hit, open ice, along the boards, and in front of the net.  Doesn't drop the gloves much but if this is a "for playoffs" pick up then you can throw fighting out the window cause it never happens there anyways.  He is decent defensively, won't contribute much in the way of offense but we have lots of guys for the PP anyways.  Phoenix won't make the playoffs, they may take a mid-level prospect and a pick for him.  He makes 1.3m this year but again I don't know how long his contract is for but I would keep him even if he had another year left on it at that price.

Brad Lukowich - Islanders aren't going to the playoffs.  This would be a guy you could have for a second/third round pick.  Prototypical stay at home defensman.  Not  a big hitter but will clear the net and put the body on forwards coming into the zone.  Has the rep of being a good team guy from his days in Dallas.  Only makes 1mil this season.  Would not be my first choice but would be a solid depth 5/6th guy to have around.  An upgrade over Wooley/Rivers for sure.

Andy Sutton - 6'6, 245lbs.  Plays a physical game.  Will drop the gloves for teamates when needed.  Can take bad penalties but on a disciplined team like Detroit, I don't think he would be as prone to that as on a Hartley coached team like Atlanta.  Addresses our "toughness factor" in a big way (can even take on the heavies).  Doesn't upgrade the position over Woolley/Rivers, but brings a much needed element while not hurting us as a 5/6th D man who could also play the wing if toughness was needed to be injected for a certain matchup (Nashville).  He is making 1.8m this year and is only 31.

Out of these 4, I would prefer Staios first, then Gauthier, Sutton, and as a last option, Lukowich.

Get on the phone Holland, there's picks and prospects to be dealt!!

(btw I wouldn't part with Hudler, Grigs, McGrath, Quincey, Filpula or Abdelkader for any of these above guys, I think they could all be had for 2nd rounders, mid grade prospects or both).

nice topic , defencemen which we could actually acquire .....and then you add steve staios lmao common dude , hes the captain of edmonton and one of theit top defencemen , hes not going anywhere

jason smith is the oilers captain

[Erack82 0]

Cory Sarich

I don't expect him to be traded now, but I hope Detroit take interest when he becomes a UFA this summer. I love his game.

Jay Feaster would sell his soul before trading away Cory Sarich.