Quoting: clark
Jim: there are going to be 90 UFAs this June, why is it that the Leafs have to trade theirs? i just don't get it. and why would Nashville do the deal if Jarnkrok is so great as you suggest (I think he too) for short term JVR?
demers isn't anything special apparently. he has a NTC has seems content to just play out the regular season much like the coyote icon Doan. do you really want him the Leafs for the next three years?
@ centre, yes there are a lot of UFAs... Backlund, Stasnty, Thornton, Sedin... But every summer is a auction. Everyones bidding and the only (normally) way you win is if you give the biggest number for the longest deal. IF we could get one of these guys for 2 years at a fair price IM ALL IN. but it never happens. Only guy who intregs me is Eller, but he may not want to come
ON DEFENSE: there isn't a lot to choose from as we look for a RIGHT shot D, who isn't just another Gardiner who puts up points and isn't very reliable. Green, Carlson, Gudbranson isn't doing for me
With regards to Demers, you may be right. His best years are most likely behind him, but he's only 29, and has good hockey left to play. whether you like it or not, he also has very impressive advanced stats (namely shot suppression, the amount of shots he gives up while on the ice) BUT i do agree that contract could be an issue. Maybe not tho