newfy 695 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Watching the habs sabres game right now and I am really impressed with Gaustad. He can put up 30 points a year, is 6'5", hits, fight and can PK. He is the type of guy I really wish Detroit could get on their third line for a playoff run. I would do a Hudler and a 3rd for Gaustad to bulk up for the playoffs. I would love having a 6'5 player who actually uses their size on this team for once 1 redwingfan19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 I'm guessing the third alone would get this guy. A third AND Hudler is a massive over payment. Forgot to add. What we need is a shutdown defensive defenseman who is an excellent PK'r. We have plenty of depth of front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Watching the habs sabres game right now and I am really impressed with Gaustad. He can put up 30 points a year, is 6'5", hits, fight and can PK. He is the type of guy I really wish Detroit could get on their third line for a playoff run. I would do a Hudler and a 3rd for Gaustad to bulk up for the playoffs. I would love having a 6'5 player who actually uses their size on this team for once I think Hudler and a 3rd is a bit of an overpayment. A third could probably get Gustad alone but someone would have to go. I'd rather see hudler go in a bigger deal for Shane Doan, ship that hobbit to the Desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 He is a good face off guy, he only plays physical every other game though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 I'd rather have a Winchester type. Better hitter and fighter. Can also score goals better than most 4th liners (including our own). Granted, we could use someone who could actually win a faceoff, which Gaustad is great at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 He's got 14 points thus far, not bad at all for a 4th liner. Not at the top of my list, but is one of those heart and soul kinda guys a team can't have too many of. TFP is suggesting that Raffi Torres could be on his way out of Vancouver due to cap restraints. He would be a great pickup, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Yea. A third would be plenty. I'm not sure Kenny is going to pick anyone up unless Modano is done for the year. If everyone is healthy, Draper would be 2nd in the healthy scratch line so we'd be pretty deep already forward wise. I think we do need someone who can seriously bang bodies and even mildly intimidate though. (No, Drew Miller is not the answer ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Yea. A third would be plenty. I'm not sure Kenny is going to pick anyone up unless Modano is done for the year. If everyone is healthy, Draper would be 2nd in the healthy scratch line so we'd be pretty deep already forward wise. I think we do need someone who can seriously bang bodies and even mildly intimidate though. (No, Drew Miller is not the answer ) I'm thinking a veteran, shut down defenseman. Steve Staios, maybe? Rob Regehr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 I'd rather have a Winchester type. Better hitter and fighter. Can also score goals better than most 4th liners (including our own). Granted, we could use someone who could actually win a faceoff, which Gaustad is great at. Yeah I like Winchester too but Gaustad is a bit better I think overall. And having his faceoff ability (or Konopkas) on a PK in our zone would be great for this team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I'm thinking a veteran, shut down defenseman. Steve Staios, maybe? Rob Regehr? Regehr is $4 million and Staios is $2.7 million. Kaberle, for comparison, is $4.25 million. Edited January 19, 2011 by mjlegend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 A defensemen who plays DEFENSE please and thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Staios is $4 million and Regehr is $2.7 million. Kaberle, for comparison, is $4.25 million. You've got that mixed up, Staios is $2.7 mil and Regehr is $4 mil signed for another 2 years after this one. Regehr would be a solid pickup for this team, but I dunno how to get him and clear the $4 mil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 You've got that mixed up, Staios is $2.7 mil and Regehr is $4 mil signed for another 2 years after this one. Regehr would be a solid pickup for this team, but I dunno how to get him and clear the $4 mil. Damnit, right. Sorry about that. I'll fix. Generally, teams don't pay $2.7 - $4 million for a third pairing defenceman. Unless they're Calgary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Regehr is $4 million and Staios is $2.7 million. Kaberle, for comparison, is $4.25 million. You've got those two Calgary d-men salaries flipped. Also Regher is signed through 2013. So he's not just a rental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
