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I don't see any issues with Winnipeg putting Carlson on the block. If Carlson keeps up his current pace and plays in 82 games he is going to have an $8.6m resign next year (could be higher when blocked shots are factored in). Winnipeg put Eric Staal on the block last year (when he was going to have a high resign) but didn't end up trading him even though he was his 5th best center on his team. If he can get more long term value for Carlson by trading him I think its the prudent thing for him to do knowing there is a chance he will lose him this next offseason for nothing. This is how teams get to the top and stay there. They think ahead and see these issues before they happen and maximize long term value.I do the same thing myself. Its why I traded Nino Niederreiter when I did. His future resign value didn't fit in to my teams plans and instead of losing him for nothing or trading him when I had less leverage I moved him before the season started.http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=332967.msg1343183#msg1343183
Sidestepping my point here Shooter. I already conceded that Carlson was on an expiring contract and all that comes with that. My question to you is do you honestly feel you have enough competition at the top? Is the playing field level enough from your lofty perspective?
Interesting points guys. Basically make the playoffs and anything can happen
Its the playoffs and anything can happen in a one week matchup... All it takes is your team to get hot at the right time and you can win the league.
I think there is more competition this year than in many years. Especially when the Ducks had a monster 3 season run and were basically unbeatable. I mainly put players on the trading block just to drum up some hockey talk not really because I don't think my team has a chance to win. Any team that makes the playoffs has a chance.When Colorado won I think their highest scoring player those 2 finals weeks was Kevin Connauton. You never know what will happen. All in all I think this past offseason, with the incredible number of trades has shown this league has a great number of active GMs doing what they think can produce a winner. Some push the chips all in and some are playing the percentages. I had a fancy champagne ice bucket that with a base would look like a righteous trophy. Trophy's are always the best prize for lording over people.
I like the idea of a desktop sized trophy. Something small and easy to ship with an engraving that says something like "Reigning Dynasty NHL Champion". Previous champ responsible to ship top the new.