RedFX 48 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 His stats are down over the past two years, but he is also no longer on a line with St. Louis. I think you put him on a line with Hank or Homer, then he would get a little more production. Still, getting him would likely mean losing Howard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) If Anaheim doesn't seem to have the cap space, then why are they up there in contention with us or others for players like Hossa, Sundin? Those are going to be big money contracts, especially if it's true that Hossa will only take a long term big dollar contract. As well as Sundin, they know what they have up there in Toronto with him. Theres no verification that Anaheim is in the mix for Hossa, now that its known that itll likely be a sign and trade for whoever acquires him. Its a bulls*** rumor just like the Blake to Anaheim rumor was. There was never any substantial claims to those rumors. IMO, the reason the Ducks are in the hunt for Sundin is because they know hell either be a rental or will cost significantly less than Hossa to re-sign. The Ducks have the assets to acquire Sundin and it wont hurt too much given what they got from the Penner steal. Its the only deal of the three deals I mentioned that makes sense for both sides. And if you think about it, who would Anaheim even offer for Hossa? Atlanta wants at least a forward who can help them still make a push for the playoffs. Carter or Ryan are gonna do that? I think not. Toronto wants some future. Anaheim has that to offer. Edited February 21, 2008 by YoungGuns1340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Theres no verification that Anaheim is in the mix for Hossa, now that its known that itll likely be a sign and trade for whoever acquires him. Its a bulls*** rumor just like the Blake to Anaheim rumor was. There was never any substantial claims to those rumors. IMO, the reason the Ducks are in the hunt for Sundin is because they know hell either be a rental or will cost significantly less than Hossa to re-sign. The Ducks have the assets to acquire Sundin and it wont hurt too much given what they got from the Penner steal. Its the only deal of the three deals I mentioned that makes sense for both sides. And if you think about it, who would Anaheim even offer for Hossa? Atlanta wants at least a forward who can help them still make a push for the playoffs. Carter or Ryan are gonna do that? I think not. Toronto wants some future. Anaheim has that to offer. You make sense, and I have to agree with you. But every site I go to shows Anaheim and SJ leading the way to acquire Hossa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I remember when I wrote down they were shopping him and all the trades they were looking at a few days ago, then I got laughed at. sigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Too much money. I pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
