Sarge said:
Corn Flake said:
Yeah I'm not saying the current position they are in is not a big concern. I'm frustrated as all heck about it. I'm referring specifically to talk of trading top players and "rebuild" etc...
I think this team needs a trade and needs to be improved, but its so premature to talk about more drastic measures, its crazy.
I hear you but don't you think it would be smarter to be a "seller" at this point? I mean, I don't want to make a "drastic" move, squeak into the playoffs, and get killed in the 1st round. If we can get a player/players who are going to be part of the long-term core, sure... but other then that, I'm not interested in rentals and such.
I agree with both... should sell some extra parts but should also not go out and rent all kinds of things. BUT... i think that should be the case whether they are in or they are out.
ie: I think one of Bozak, Grabbo or Connolly should go. my pick would be Connolly but the Grabbo UFA situation is looming and could influence the choice.
I think one d-men has to be moved and the pick would be Komisarek but he's likely back in the untradeable bin. Liles being UFA also looms and could influence the choice.
Both of those things should happen regardless of where this team is in the standings.
I have absolutely no concept for the notion that you would trade Kessel or Lupul at this point, unless of course the trade involves getting a better player than either of them. Thats the stuff I was commenting on earlier.